Leviste to Recto: Stop blocking VAT cuts on fuel, goods

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has urged his fellow Batangueño, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, to stop blocking Congress’ attempts to cut or suspend collection of value added tax (VAT) on fuel and other products so that the government can ease some of the consumers’ burden. Leviste, in a statement on Monday after accompanying