- VAT exemption announced for certain medicines in the Philippines
- Aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve access
- Applies to medicines for cancer, diabetes, dialysis, hypertension, high cholesterol, and mental illnesses
- Announced by the Department of Finance on June 13, 2025
- Part of the president’s universal healthcare directive
Source: kpmg.com
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