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Action for Economic ReformsApr 29, 20124 min readFiscal PolicySHIELD THE POOR FROM THE TOBACCO TIMEBOMB, APPROVE THE SIN TAX BILL— AERPress Statement— Action for Economic Reforms— April 27, 2012 WHEN THE 15th Congress of the Philippines resumes on May 7, Action for...