TO curb childhood obesity, Health Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa wants an excise tax imposed on sugary drinks and junk foods.
"Childhood obesity is on the rise. That is why we support the proposal of taxes on sugary drinks and junk foods. The problem with childhood obesity is they will have heart disease when they get older," Herbosa said.
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