Health Advocates Push for Higher Sin Taxes to Protect Youth

Increase in taxes pushed to protect youth from vices

MANILA, Philippines — Health advocates and lawmakers on Thursday urged President Marcos to raise sin taxes or the excise imposed on alcohol, sweetened beverages and tobacco products, saying current preventive measures are no longer enough to curb unhealthy habits in young people. In a press briefing, members of the Youth for Health coalition called on

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