A coalition of medical societies, youth groups, and civil society organizations on Monday called for higher excise taxes on alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products.

In a joint statement marking the 10th anniversary of Republic Act (RA) 10351 or the Sin Tax law, the groups claimed that the law had made the Philippines a best practice example of tobacco tax policy.

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