English: The projected shopping revenue of about P9 billion can compensate for an estimated foregone revenue of P4 billion, Gatchalian pointed out, adding that the said tax reprieve is seen to contribute about P 12 billion to the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
Filipino: Ipinunto ni Gatchalian na ang inaasahang mawawalang kita na P4 bilyon dahil sa VAT refund ay maaaring mabawi sa kikitain ng bansa mula sa shopping activities na tinatayang nasa P9 bilyon. Dagdag pa niya, ang nasabing tax reprieve ay nakikitang mag-aambag ng humigit-kumulang P 12 bilyon na gross domestic product (GDP).