Congress can still pass the income tax reform bill despite the opposition of President Benigno Aquino 3rd, Senate President pro-tempore Ralph Recto said on Sunday.

Malacanang has rejected proposals to lower income tax, saying it would lower government revenues and may even affect the country’s credit ratings.

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