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Hontiveros: Gov’t 2nd fuel tax hike proves admin’s ‘wobbly policy’

        MANILA, Philippines --- Two opposition senators lamented on Wednesday the government's decision to push through with second round of fuel tax increase next year.   READ: Duterte approves 2nd round of fuel excise tax hike in 2019   Senator Risa Hontiveros said that the lifting of the suspension on fuel excise tax exposed the administration's "wobbly policy" in protecting the public from the negative impact of unstable oil prices.   "President (Rodrigo) Duterte claimed that we are powerless to respond to the impact of the rise of oil prices in the world market. He also said that we are at the mercy of the internat...

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