Beverage group warns higher prices could dampen demand for drinks.
The DOF is proposing to expand sugar tax coverage and raise exisiting rates.
The American Heart Association advises limiting daily added sugar to 25 grams (6 teaspoons) for women and 36 grams (9 teaspoons) for men.
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.
