The House of Representatives should first pass the bill slashing individual and corporate income taxes before debating lengthily on the measure reviving the death penalty, House senior deputy minority leader and Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza said.

“If we want our economy to grow faster and create more jobs, we should first bring down personal income taxes from 32 percent to 25 percent, and cut corporate income taxes from 30 percent to 25 percent,” Atienza said.

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