This law was not easily absorbed by most Filipinos because many had misunderstood

how it should be implemented. The TRAIN Law got a lot of reaction and traction on social

media sites and gained questions about what would happen, and if it would be effective or would

it be a burden for everybody. But even though it was enacted on December 19, 2017 and was

signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, it still became effective by 2018. The goal was to give

the people their simpler and more accessible tax system, but is the law for the poor? Would it be

helpful because they proposed that the rich would be giving more and the less fortunate would be

aided more.

Everyday, we struggle hard to live and we do everything we could to provide our needs.

The only thing I am happy about this law is that the poor won’t be paying taxes because their

income are less than 250,000 pesos. Yes, it would be a less to their problem but it is where the

negative side kicks in. The less fortunate people that doesn’t have income tax benefits are the

ones who will pay higher taxes—from buying sweetened products that they can only afford. The

TRAIN law also has increased tax for petroleum and that also means products would be more

expensive.

My stand for this law is that it does not help the citizens at all. The people on poverty

level are affected because yes, the income tax burden was reduced but then it expanded on the

consumption of every Filipino. Though we survived our everyday needs because we are naturally

resourceful, this law still needs to be studied more and should be looked over for some

recommendations and revisions.