(Eagle News) — Senator Grace Poe on Friday, June 1, said the government should be giving subsidies to drivers who were affected by the increase in prices of gasoline.
“May mga safeguards diyan katulad ng pagbibigay ng umento at vouchers din sa ating mga drivers para sa gasoline. So nais nating tanungin ang DOF, ano ba ang mga ginagawa nila para matulungan ang mga drivers?” Poe asked.
“Masasabi ko sa DOF, ‘nasaan na ang pinangako ninyo na nasa batas din na dapat magbigay rin ng mga vouchers para makatulong nga,” she added.
Poe was among those who called for a suspension in the implementation of the excise tax on fuel mandated by the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law.
The government has, however, rejected calls for the suspension of the law, saying it will help fund public services and projects, and will benefit Filipinos in the long run.
It said the law also allows taxpayers to enjoy income tax cuts.