Tobacco Excise Tax Funds Spark Tense Session In Isabela

Reina Mercedes officials traded accusations during a council session focused on tobacco excise tax spending before police entered to calm the confrontation.

Tobacco Excise Tax Funds Spark Tense Session In Isabela

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A council member moved to suspend a municipal session after questioning over last year’s tobacco excise tax fund spending turned into a heated confrontation between Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio and barangay officials.

It was not immediately clear whether the motion was carried before police entered to pacify the room.

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