The Sin Tax Coalition advocates for higher health taxes and policies that protect Filipinos from the harms of alcohol, tobacco, and vape products. These are designed to reduce harmful consumption, protect the youth, save lives, and generate sustainable funding for Universal Health Care.
HB 5475 seeks to address the inefficiencies of the existing alcohol tax system, transforming it into a stronger health measure and a sustainable source of revenue for health programs.
Key Goal:
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Strengthen the role of alcohol taxation as a public health measure to reduce harmful
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consumption and alcohol-related harm,
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Increase alcohol excise taxes to reduce affordability, particularly of low-priced alcoholic beverages appealing to young consumers,
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Generate additional revenues to support the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, particularly the Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) payment system,
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Strengthen tax administration through improved monitoring and enforcement mechanisms,
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Protect minors by strengthening safeguards against the sale, distribution, and promotion of alcoholic beverages to underage individuals.
Key Features:
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Higher excise tax rates on fermented liquors and distilled spirits, with pre-mixed alcoholic beverages (alcopops) taxed in the same manner as fermented liquors
Table of tax bills
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Indexation of excise tax rates to inflation (6% annual increase)
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Express prohibition of alcohol sales to minors
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Introduction of unique identification markers for alcoholic products to strengthen tax administration
Potential Impact of the Alcohol Tax Reform:
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Higher excise taxes will increase the retail prices of alcoholic beverages.
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The proposed tax reform will make alcoholic beverages less affordable over time.
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2027–2030: Alcohol consumption projected to drop by 20.79M liters/year, while revenues rise by ₱49.25B annually.
Principal Authors:
Rep. Percival Cedeña (AKBAYAN)
Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula (AKBAYAN)
Rep. Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno (AKBAYAN)
Rep. Kaka Bag-ao
(Lone District of Dinagat Islands)-
HB 5476 seeks to increase the excise tax on pre-mixed alcoholic beverages or alcopops. These products are often marketed in ways that appeal to young and first-time drinkers. Making these beverages affordable will reduce harmful alcohol consumption and protect and protect the youth from alcohol related harm.
Key Features:
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Increase excise taxes on alcopops or other pre-mixed alcoholic beverages.
-
Helps reduce affordability of alcohol products that appeal to young consumers.
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HB 11187 and HB 11220, filed in the 19th Congress by Rep. Ray T. Reyes and Rep. Percival Cedeña, respectively, seek to strengthen the implementation of the RA 10586 or the "Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013". These measures aim to address gaps in enforcement through better access to breathalyzers and testing equipment, stronger roadside monitoring, and public awareness campaigns. Strengthening these measures will help prevent alcohol-releated road crashes, protect road users, and promote safer communities.
Key Features:
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Requires the acquisition of adequate breathalyzers and drug-testing kits.
-
Strengthens enforcement through mandatory deputation of traffic enforcers.
-
Expand implementation through stricter penalties, awareness campaigns and random terminal inspections.
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HB 11286 filed in the 19th Congress seeks to establish a modern track-and-trace system for tobacco and vape products through secure digital markers and unique identification codes. This allows authorities to verify a product’s origin, manufacturer and movement across the supply chain. The system will help curb illicit tobacco trade, improve tax enforcement, and prevent untaxed tobacco and vape products from becoming accessible and affordable.
The Sin Tax Reform Law of 2012 increased taxes and alcohol products and restructured the country’s outdated excise tax system. The law made harmful products less affordable while generating significant revenues to fund healthcare.
Key Features:
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First significant tax increase on tobacco taxes
-
Modest increase in alcohol taxes
-
Introduced a uniform tax rate, modernizing the old tobacco tax system
-
Established automatic annual increases
-
Earmarked revenue for health programs and tobacco farmers
-
The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law of 2017 built on earlier sin tax reforms by further increasing excise taxes on tobacco and alcohol products. It reinforced the role of health taxes in reducing harmful consumption and generating revenues for public services.
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The Sin Tax Coalition advocates for higher health taxes and policies that protect Filipinos from the harms of alcohol, tobacco, and vape products. These are designed to reduce harmful consumption, protect the youth, save lives, and generate sustainable funding for Universal Health Care.
HB 5475 seeks to address the inefficiencies of the existing alcohol tax system, transforming it into a stronger health measure and a sustainable source of revenue for health programs.
Key Goal:
-
Strengthen the role of alcohol taxation as a public health measure to reduce harmful
-
consumption and alcohol-related harm,
-
Increase alcohol excise taxes to reduce affordability, particularly of low-priced alcoholic beverages appealing to young consumers,
-
Generate additional revenues to support the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, particularly the Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) payment system,
-
Strengthen tax administration through improved monitoring and enforcement mechanisms,
-
Protect minors by strengthening safeguards against the sale, distribution, and promotion of alcoholic beverages to underage individuals.
Key Features:
-
Higher excise tax rates on fermented liquors and distilled spirits, with pre-mixed alcoholic beverages (alcopops) taxed in the same manner as fermented liquors
Table of tax bills
-
Indexation of excise tax rates to inflation (6% annual increase)
-
Express prohibition of alcohol sales to minors
-
Introduction of unique identification markers for alcoholic products to strengthen tax administration
Potential Impact of the Alcohol Tax Reform:
-
Higher excise taxes will increase the retail prices of alcoholic beverages.
-
The proposed tax reform will make alcoholic beverages less affordable over time.
-
2027–2030: Alcohol consumption projected to drop by 20.79M liters/year, while revenues rise by ₱49.25B annually.
Principal Authors:
Rep. Percival Cedeña (AKBAYAN)
Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula (AKBAYAN)
Rep. Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno (AKBAYAN)
Rep. Kaka Bag-ao
(Lone District of Dinagat Islands)-
HB 5476 seeks to increase the excise tax on pre-mixed alcoholic beverages or alcopops. These products are often marketed in ways that appeal to young and first-time drinkers. Making these beverages affordable will reduce harmful alcohol consumption and protect and protect the youth from alcohol related harm.
Key Features:
-
Increase excise taxes on alcopops or other pre-mixed alcoholic beverages.
-
Helps reduce affordability of alcohol products that appeal to young consumers.
-
HB 11187 and HB 11220, filed in the 19th Congress by Rep. Ray T. Reyes and Rep. Percival Cedeña, respectively, seek to strengthen the implementation of the RA 10586 or the "Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013". These measures aim to address gaps in enforcement through better access to breathalyzers and testing equipment, stronger roadside monitoring, and public awareness campaigns. Strengthening these measures will help prevent alcohol-releated road crashes, protect road users, and promote safer communities.
Key Features:
-
Requires the acquisition of adequate breathalyzers and drug-testing kits.
-
Strengthens enforcement through mandatory deputation of traffic enforcers.
-
Expand implementation through stricter penalties, awareness campaigns and random terminal inspections.
-
HB 11286 filed in the 19th Congress seeks to establish a modern track-and-trace system for tobacco and vape products through secure digital markers and unique identification codes. This allows authorities to verify a product’s origin, manufacturer and movement across the supply chain. The system will help curb illicit tobacco trade, improve tax enforcement, and prevent untaxed tobacco and vape products from becoming accessible and affordable.
The Sin Tax Reform Law of 2012 increased taxes and alcohol products and restructured the country’s outdated excise tax system. The law made harmful products less affordable while generating significant revenues to fund healthcare.
Key Features:
-
First significant tax increase on tobacco taxes
-
Modest increase in alcohol taxes
-
Introduced a uniform tax rate, modernizing the old tobacco tax system
-
Established automatic annual increases
-
Earmarked revenue for health programs and tobacco farmers
-
The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law of 2017 built on earlier sin tax reforms by further increasing excise taxes on tobacco and alcohol products. It reinforced the role of health taxes in reducing harmful consumption and generating revenues for public services.
