The Department of Finance is planning to impose a tax of 10 pesos ($0.18) per 100 grams or 10 pesos per 100 milliliters on pre-packaged food lacking nutritional value, including snacks, desserts ...

That same year, the state-run National Tax Research Center (NTRC) released a study, titled “Feasibility of Imposing a Junk Food Tax in the Philippines,” showing that imposing excise taxes on ...

Unlike junk food, whole foods are not designed to be addictive, and they provide a variety of health benefits that can help prevent chronic disease and promote overall wellness.

"Junk food" generally refers to foods that contribute lots of calories but little nutritional value. Of course, what's considered "junk food" depends on whom you ask. Some might say pizza is junk ...

IDEAS The info equivalent of junk food Ultra-processed information is hijacking our appetites much like ultra-processed snacks do.

THE Philippines is pursuing plans to tax junk food and hike levies on sweetened beverages to boost revenue and reduce incidence of diabetes, obesity and other diseases linked to poor diet. The ...