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Philippines Provides VAT Exemption for Medicines to Treat Cancer, Diabetes, Dialysis, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mental Illnesses

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On 13 June 2025, the Philippine Department of Finance announced a VAT exemption for certain medicines to treat cancer, diabetes, dialysis, hypertension, high cholesterol, and mental illnesses.

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More medicines for cancer, diabetes, dialysis, hypertension, high cholesterol, and mental illnesses are now VAT-free

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has ordered the Bureau of Internal Revenue (…

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