LIVE BLOG: Last Senate hearing on sin tax bill

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Will the sin tax bill move forward and in what form? Follow this live blog for a blow-by-blow account on how lawmakers handle a piece of legislation where politics and industry traditionally intersect

MANILA, Philippines – Will the sin tax bill move forward and in what form?

On Thursday, September 20, the Senate conducts its last hearing on the sin tax reform bill before the committee led by Senator Recto proceeds with other steps in passing — or not passing — a legislative measure meant to contribute to government revenues and reduce health-related costs by dampening demand for cigarettes and alcohol.

Follow this live blog for a blow-by-blow account on how lawmakers handle a piece of legislation where politics and industry traditionally intersect. 

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