These numbers support their claim that tax reform isn’t the culprit.
The Department of Finance dismissed critics of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, saying that it is not the biggest factor driving prices of goods up.
Finance Undersecretary Gil Beltran schooled senators during a recent hearing, saying that the recent spike in inflation was largely due to record-high rates of global crude prices.
Beltran explained that petroleum prices went up by 34 percent year-on-year during the first quarter, but only 7 percent is attributable to TRAIN.
“The rest (27 percentage points) is a result of the higher world prices of crude oil and the peso depreciation,” Beltran said a statement.
“Higher crude oil price and currency depreciation account for P9.10 or 22 percent of retail price, while additional excise tax on fuel arising from the TRAIN contributed less at P 2.80, including additional VAT, or 7 percent of retail price.”
Will this end calls to repeal the tax law once and for all?
April –
MONTH OF PLANET EARTH!
“Climate change, El Nino,
and the Middle East conflict
are wreaking havoc on Planet Earth.”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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Monthly Observances:
April – Month of Planet Earth
Weekly Observances:
April 24-30 — World Immunization Week
Daily Observances:
Apr 5 — International Day of Conscience
Apr 7 — World Health Day
Apr 15 — International Day of Wellness
Apr 21 — Civil Service Day
Apr 22 – World Earth Day
Apr 28 – World Day for Safety and Health
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