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MANILA, Philippines --- The House ways and means committee is expected to approve the imposition of higher taxes on alcoholic drinks early next week, Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda said. Speaking at a weekly press forum on Wednesday, Salceda cited SeLiquor tax hike to get House panel nod next week – solon
MANILA, Philippines --- The House ways and means committee is expected to approve the imposition of higher taxes on alcoholic drinks early next week, Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda said. Speaking at a weekly press forum on Wednesday, Salceda cited Section 48 of the House rules which enables committees to immediately refer bills --- which have been approved in third and final reading in the previous Congress --- for plenary deliberations even after only one meeting. "A bill that has gone through third reading is considered reported out by approval of the majority of a quorum of the committee. In short, please expect that the alcohol taxes will be approved on Tuesday on the fir...Keep on reading: Liquor tax hike to get House panel nod next week – solon Read more