The National Nutrition Council (NNC) supports higher taxes on sugary drinks and to do more than discourage excessive sugar consumption. Responding to a question from The Manila Times at a media forum at The Manila Hotel on July 31 2026, NNC Undersecretary Albert Domingo says on July 31, 2026 that scientific evidence shows higher taxes on unhealthy foods can influence healthier consumer behavior, especially among children. He also proposed allocating part of the tax revenues for nutrition programs and initiatives that could make healthier food more accessible to Filipinos.
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