The bill would raise the tax on most sweetened drinks from ₱6 to ₱20 per litre starting 1 January 2026, add a 6 % yearly increase, and earmark the extra revenue for health insurance, medical assistance and nutrition programs.
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HB05969 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.