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Train Law     The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion ( TRAIN ) Act, officially cited as Republic Act No. 10963, is the initial package of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) signed into  law  by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 19, 2017. Groups say, TRAIN law is a 'burden' for poor sector Cause-oriented group Tindig Pilipinas on Wednesday held a rally outside the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) office in Quezon City to protest the negative effects of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law. The group said the law is a burden on poor citizens as their earnings are not enough with the price increase of basic commodities. In a statement, the group said the DSWD "failed to provide cover to the 10 Million families that the DOF (Department of Finance) already stated that will be adversely affected by TRAIN." "Social protection is meant to provide safety nets for the vulnerable sectors of society...