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ISABELA GOV’T GIVES 122 TOBACCO FARMERS CASH AID

The Provincial Government of Isabela provided financial assistance totaling P2.4 million to 122 tobacco farmers in San Mariano and Benito Soliven.  The cash aid was distributed to the tobacco farmers across two municipalities on a pro-rata basis, according to farm size (P25,000 per hectare) and production volume (P5.00 per kilo produced). The fund was sourced […]

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ALBANO LEADS CASH AID DISTRIBUTION IN 2 ISABELA TOWNS

Isabela Governor Rodito Albano III led the distribution of financial assistance to the BRO-Ed scholars, I-IRISE beneficiaries, and tobacco farmers in Reina Mercedes, Isabela. “Yung saya na nararamdaman ninyo ngayon, ganyan din ang saya namin sa kapitolyo,” Albano said. “Gusto namin na kumita kayo at maging masaya.” “Hindi kami nagtitipid ni Vice Gov. Bojie dahil […]

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11 SENATORS SIGN TOBACCO TAX HIKE COMMITTEE REPORT – ANGARA

A total of 11 senators have signed a committee report proposing an increase in excise taxes on tobacco products in a bid to reduce smoking among Filipinos and to generate additional funding for the government’s Universal Health Care (UHC) program. The proposal was contained in Committee Report No. 714 prepared by the Senate committee on […]

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TOBACCO TAX HIKE BILL TO PASS BEFORE 17TH CONGRESS ADJOURNS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian has renewed his call for the immediate passage of a bill that would increase the tobacco excise tax to ₱70, in a bid to not only curb tobacco consumption among Filipinos but also raise funds for the government’s universal health care program. Gatchalian expressed optimism that Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2177 will […]

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TOBACCO TAX HIKE BILL TO PASS BEFORE 17TH CONGRESS ADJOURNS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian has renewed his call for the immediate passage of a bill that would increase the tobacco excise tax to ₱70, in a bid to not only curb tobacco consumption among Filipinos but also raise funds for the government’s universal health care program. Gatchalian expressed optimism that Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2177 will […]