Small retailers reject sugar tax imposition

AN association of micro-retailers reiterated its strong objection to the proposed tax reform bill pushed by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, saying the passage of the measure would unduly burden the poor.

In an open letter addressed to Duterte, members of the Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners (Pasco) appealed to the President not to pass the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train) bill, particularly the provision imposing excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.