- Senator Bam Aquino filed a bill to reduce VAT from 12% to 10% to help Filipinos cope with rising prices, especially due to Middle East tensions.
- The proposed VAT cut would apply to goods, services, and petroleum products.
- Aquino emphasized that both the poor and middle class are affected by the crisis and need relief.
- Senator Chiz Escudero suggested using the extra VAT revenue from higher fuel prices to provide financial aid to affected sectors.
- The government expects an additional P13 to P14 billion in VAT collections due to increased fuel prices.
Source: gmanetwork.com
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