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Can PH afford tax cuts? Rising debt, weak growth & 2028 politics | Dr. JC Punongbayan | Business 360

Congress is moving to scrap the travel tax and review excise taxes on vapes and cigarettes — but will these changes truly help the Philippine economy grow, or add pressure to the national budget? While the country is paying less to service its foreign debt, total debt continues to rise. So how much fiscal space does the government really have to cut taxes? At the same time, the 2028 presidential race is beginning to take shape, with Vice President Sara Duterte signaling a possible run. Investors are watching closely — not just tax policy, but political stability, fiscal discipline, and predictability. What are the real economic trade-offs ahead? We break it down with economist and Rappler columnist Dr. JC Punongbayan, Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines School of Economics. 📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV, AmasianTV 📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook Visit our website: https://bnc.ph Check out our official social media accounts:   / bncphl     / bncdotph     / bnc.ph     / bnc.ph      / @bncphl   #bilyonaryonewschannel #bnc #business360 Warning: Unauthorized use of any BNC videos without proper approval will lead to legal action to the fullest extent of the law.