- The Bureau of Internal Revenue collected P467 billion in VAT in the first seven months, slightly below the target of P473.41 billion. VAT is a 12 percent tax on various transactions and imports in the Philippines. Proposals to reduce VAT could help households but may affect government revenue and fiscal consolidation. The Philippines’ debt-to-GDP ratio reached 63.1 percent, the highest since 2005, surpassing the 60 percent threshold. Expanding VAT exemptions could lead to inefficiencies and lost revenues, according to economic experts.
Source: bworldonline.com
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