Statement of the Problem

This research study was conducted to the implications of the additional tax on junk food

to consumers in Metro Manila.

Specifically, this was conducted to seek answers to the following problem:

1. A. What is the profile of the consumer as our respondents in accordance of:

a) Age

b) Gender

2. What are the factors to be considered by consumers in Manila in buying junk foods?

3. What would be the possible effect of the proposed additional tax on junk food to the

consumers in Manila?