WIRE — As the State of the Nation Address (SONA) draws near, advocates on Thursday called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to prioritize higher taxes on e-cigarettes, alcohol, and sweetened beverages to address health challenges burdening Filipino youth while generating additional revenue to fund public health programs. The call was made by the Youth for Health
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