CIGARETTES and alcohol sold less in sari-sari stores, a tech startup reported. "Sari-sari stores saw a decrease in sales of cigarettes despite the Bureau of Internal Revenue lowering the floor ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores saw a drop in sales of cigarettes and liquor last year, falling by 22 percent and 17 percent, respectively, amid higher excise taxes on these so-called ...

That could go up to 70 per cent by the end of the day. While there were reports of the two main contending parties wooing voters with allurements ranging from saris to alcohol, political observers say ...

sari-sari stores, and other key related industries to promote responsible retailing practices. “Tackling harmful alcohol consumption requires collective action,” Mr. Gatchalian said in a video message ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores across the country recorded a surge in sales of energy drinks and iced tea in 2024 as Filipinos coped with the hottest year on record, data from tech ...

The campaign is focused on educating sari-sari store owners about their legal and social responsibility in preventing the sale of alcohol to vulnerable individuals, such as minors, pregnant women, and ...