OFFICIALS of the executive branch are making an appeal for legislators to approve the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) as a pro-poor measure aimed at enlarging spending on infrastructure and human capital development.

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno is a lead supporter of the CTRP. The tax package merits support since it will allow the administration to increase spending on health and education, and enhance “social protection” for the poorest of the poor while placing more money in the pocket of “99 percent” of the population, the Cabinet official noted.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details