Industry Watch by Kenneth M. del Rosario 2 days ago Tax hike on sweetened drinks could hurt sari-sari store sales Beverage group warns higher prices could dampen demand for drinks.Read More
Industry Watch by Kenneth M. del Rosario August 4, 2026 Sugar tax may more than triple under proposed DOF tax hike The proposal would raise the excise tax on sweetened beverages to as much as ₱20 per liter, expand coverage to natural fruit juice, and introduce annual inflation adjustments.Read More