MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores saw a drop in sales of cigarettes and liquor last year, falling by 12 percent and 17 percent, respectively, amid higher excise taxes on these so-called “sin” ...
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 price ...