Leviste to Recto: Stop blocking VAT cuts on fuel, goods

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has urged his fellow Batangueño, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, to stop blocking Congress’ attempts to cut or suspend collection of value added tax (VAT) on fuel and other products so that the government can ease some of the consumers’ burden. Leviste, in a statement on Monday after accompanying protesters outside the Batasang Pambansa complex,said that Recto is preventing Congress from voting on bills seeking to suspend VAT on fuel products, and reduce the VAT on goods and services from 12 percent to 10 percent. “We have had enough hearings. It is time to […]... Keep on reading: Leviste to Recto: Stop blocking VAT cuts on fuel, goods

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