In 2012, political writer and activist Arnold Padilla wrote this piece about Roxas’ political opportunism, particularly how he changed sides on the issue of Value-Addex Tax (VAT) on oil as he became part of the Aquino administration. The article, which was originally titled “ Mar Roxas: From Mr. Palengke to Mr. Perwisyo “, first came out in his blogsite.)
Sa People’s-Legislators Forum on Oil Price Hike (OPH) na ginanap sa House of Representatives kanina, sinuportahan ng ilang mambabatas ang pagtanggal sa Expanded Value-Added Tax (E-VAT) sa mga produktong petrolyo, isang hakbang na tinatanggihang gawin ni Pangulong Aquino.