- Business groups urge the government to suspend fuel VAT and excise taxes to lower operational costs and stabilize prices, especially benefiting MSMEs.
- Malacañang rejects the proposal, citing concerns over lost tax revenue, estimated at P136 billion.
- Business leaders argue that the economic benefits, such as preserved jobs and sustained business activity, would outweigh revenue losses.
- Recommendations include activating emergency powers for a VAT holiday, using Malampaya royalties to offset budget gaps, cracking down on fuel smuggling, and providing legal protections for energy projects.
Source: manilatimes.net
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