English: Sen. Cayetano emphasized that the zero-subsidy decision violates Section 288-A of the National Internal Revenue Code. Under this provision, as amended by the Sin Tax Reform Acts of 2012 and 2019, 80% of revenues from tobacco products and sugar-sweetened beverages must be allocated to PhilHealth to fund the Universal Health Care Act.
Filipino: Binigyang-diin ni Sen. Cayetano na ang desisyong ito ay lumalabag sa Section 288-A ng National Internal Revenue Code. Sa ilalim ng probisyong ito, na inamyendahan ng Sin Tax Reform Acts ng 2012 at 2019, 80% ng revenue mula sa tax sa mga produktong tabako at sugar-sweetened beverages ay dapat ilaan sa PhilHealth upang pondohan ang Universal Health Care Act.