- Eradicating corruption is essential but does not justify reducing taxes, as taxes are necessary for government services.
- Even without corruption, tax revenues are insufficient to meet the growing needs of the population and fund essential services.
- Calls to lower VAT due to corruption are misguided; taxes fund education, healthcare, infrastructure, and defense.
- The Department of Finance warns that lowering taxes would result in massive revenue losses and reduced public services.
- Taxes are vital for a functioning society, and government borrowing already bridges the gap between revenue and expenditures.
Source: manilastandard.net
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