sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) – Philippine Canadian Inquirer

WHO lauds passage of sugary drinks tax

MANILA —The World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded the Philippines’ passage of a landmark law that has new tax provisions for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB). “The initiative...

Business and Economy7 years ago

Group says beverage tax to drop micro biz sales to 60%

MANILA— The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said that the proposed sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill will...

Health7 years ago

SinTax Coalition calls for pro-poor programs to be funded by SSB tax

MANILA, Aug. 10— The Sin Tax Coalition, which supported the passage of the Sin Tax Reform Act or Republic Act 10351, is calling for pro-poor programs...