House bill seeks VAT exemption for all essential medicines

MANILA, Philippines — A House bill seeking to exempt all essential medicines from the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) was filed on Monday to “lessen the burden” on Filipinos and help government comply with its responsibility to protect and promote people’s right to health.

House Bill No.

9564, filed by ACT Rep.

Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Women’s ...