- Senator Bam Aquino filed a Senate measure to reduce VAT from 12% to 10% to help the middle class cope with the Middle East fuel crisis.
- The VAT reduction aims to lower the cost of goods and services, stabilize consumer spending, and increase families’ spending power.
- The crisis is expected to last up to a year, affecting not just the poor but also the middle class who do not receive direct government aid.
- Aquino emphasized the need for stronger tax administration alongside the VAT cut to ensure fair contributions and reduce leakages.
- The US-Israel war on Iran has caused global fuel prices to rise, leading to higher inflation in the Philippines.
Source: philstar.com
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