Philippines warns cigarette makers over tax debate
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines warned cigarette makers on Thursday they could face tough measures to reduce smoking-related deaths if they fight a proposed tobacco tax increase, a day after Australia's top court upheld the world's toughest laws on tobacco sales. The Philippines, with one of Asia's highest rates of smokers, is debating legislation that would increase taxes on cigarettes and alcohol, making them potentially too costly for the poor. ...
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