This year, distilled spirits are levied an

additional P20 plus 20 percent of the net

retail price per proof, from just P20 plus
15 percent last year. Also, the BIR this
year tightened its monitoring of cigarette
companies tax payments through the
Internal Revenue Stamps Integrated
System. The tax stamp system would also
cover alcoholic drinks by early next year.
The tax take from fermented liquors grew
by almost 14 percent to P22.6 billion from
P19.8 billion last year.