- The Philippines’ 12% VAT is among the highest in Southeast Asia and disproportionately burdens the poor.
- VAT is a regressive tax, impacting the poor much more than the wealthy, who often exploit exemptions.
- Defenders claim VAT is needed for credit ratings, but public funds are often misused and corruption is rampant.
- The author calls for scrapping or reducing VAT, shifting to progressive taxation, and demanding transparency and accountability.
- True reform requires prioritizing justice, dignity, and people’s welfare over revenue and credit ratings.
Source: facebook.com
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