Independent research refutes industry arguments on tobacco taxes and illicit trade in the Philippines

By Pia Rodrigo  The Philippines has successfully raised tobacco tax rates to lower smoking prevalence and fund universal healthcare through three transformative laws passed between 2012 and 2020, establishing itself as a global leader in health tax policy. Tobacco industry lobbying and misinformation now put the Philippines at risk of reversing this progress.  Recently, the […]

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