THE implementation of the sin tax law failed to reduce cigarette consumption, which is one of the main reasons why Congress insisted on raising the taxes of tobacco and liquor.
Senator Franklin Drilon admitted this on Tuesday, adding that smokers shifted to cheaper brands after the price increase on popular brands because of the new tax rates.
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