Hontiveros seeks removal of VAT on systems loss charges, for lower power bills
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-05 00:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Philippines, Energy, Tax & Budget, World News, US Politics, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed Senate Bill (SB) 2076 that will remove the value-added tax (VAT) on systems loss charges currently being passed on to consumers’ monthly electricity bills.
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