- Senate approved bill for VAT refund for non-resident visitors on final reading
- Eligible tourists can avail of VAT refunds for local purchases of goods worth at least P3,000
- Senate Minority Leader voted against the bill, citing lost revenue due to inefficiencies in tax system
- Study showed Philippines lost about P539 billion in potential revenue due to VAT leakages and exemptions
- Senior lecturer suggested government should partner with private sector to boost tourist transportation and infrastructure
- Senator Gatchalian, who sponsored the measure, believes VAT refunds will attract more tourists and encourage them to spend more on local products
Source: bworldonline.com
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