NARVACAN, Ilocos Sur: The Provincial Government here is set to receive P1.4 billion in excise taxes this year, according to National Tobacco Administration (NTA) Administrador Edgardo Zaragoza.

He said Ilocos Sur will receive a P700-million share in the said excise tax this year in accordance with Republic Act 7171 also known as Tobacco Excise Tax. Ilocos Norte, La Union and Abra provinces will also get their respective shares based on their production of virginia tobacco.

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