Philippine leader backs away from SMS tax after popular criticism

It looks like the threat of a text tax is dissipating in the Philippines, according to the AFP.

"Presidential palace spokesman Ricardo Saludo told reporters that the tax on text messaging was "not among the certified legislative bills for revenue measures."

The proposal "is not connected in any way with the palace ... (the palace) is not pushing for the tax ... has never pushed for it and has no plans of pushing for it," Saludo said."

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emily | 3:40 PM | SMS and Politics |
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