Philippine Labor Groups Demand Fuel Tax Suspension Amid Energy Crisis

Groups call for fuel tax suspension, say cash aid is just a ‘temporary’ fix

MANILA, Philippines—Labor groups on Thursday said the new round of cash aid that will be given to low-income households affected by the energy crisis is only a “temporary” measure. It is urging the government to suspend excise and value-added taxes (VAT) on petroleum products instead. “If the government has this much money, they should have

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