SC upholds constitutionality of VAT refund law for foreign tourists
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-07 10:52 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Crime & Justice, Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, Tax & Budget, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines —The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the constitutionality of the law granting value-added tax (VAT) refunds to non-resident foreign tourists, ruling that the incentive is a valid policy measure to promote tourism and does not violate the Constitution's equal protection clause.
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