Health Secretary Francisco Duque 3rd described Tuesday the government's current cigarette tax structure as "weak," saying it does not discourage poor people from buying cigarettes. "The current cigarette tax structure under Republic Act No. 9334 or the 2005 Sin Tax Law is a weak tool for tobacco control. Instead of the smokers giving up nicotine addiction because of the added excise taxes on cigarettes, these smokers switch to a cheaper brand. The law is not serving its purpose of curbing...
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