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Fiscal Policy
Action for Economic Reforms
Jul 1, 20215 min read
‘PRESIDENT DUTERTE MUST DO A PRESIDENT AQUINO’
This speech was delivered by Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III on June 25, 2021 at the “May Bayanihan Pa Ba?” press conference hosted by the Move...
Action for Economic Reforms
Oct 14, 20125 min read
RECTO’S FALSE SMUGGLING REPORT
In his sponsorship speech of his version of the sin tax reform bill, Sen. Ralph Recto says that “a higher tax rate does not automatically...
Action for Economic Reforms
Sep 17, 20124 min read
KEEPING THE SIN TAX LAW TILL HELL FREEZES OVER
The flaws in the Sin Tax law (excise tax on cigarettes), frozen in time by two Republic Acts, have finally started thawing. With...
Action for Economic Reforms
May 28, 20122 min read
CANCER STAKEHOLDERS MOVE AS ONE FOR HB 5727
Press Release— Action for Economic Reforms— May 28, 2012 Cancer advocates and sectoral figures are pressing lawmakers to pass HB 5727 to...
Action for Economic Reforms
May 18, 20123 min read
DOH, DOCS TO PTI: OUR FLAWED SIN TAX SYSTEM BREEDS A SMOKING EPIDEMIC
Press Release— Action for Economic Reforms— 18 May 2012 Those masking the urgency of extensive sin tax reforms do so at the peril of...
Action for Economic Reforms
Apr 29, 20124 min read
SHIELD THE POOR FROM THE TOBACCO TIMEBOMB, APPROVE THE SIN TAX BILL— AER
Press Statement— Action for Economic Reforms— April 27, 2012 WHEN THE 15th Congress of the Philippines resumes on May 7, Action for...
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