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ERC Proposes Scrapping VAT on System Loss Charge in Electricity

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing to remove the 12% Value Added Tax (VAT) on system loss charges in electricity, which amounts to billions of pesos annually. The ERC aims to finalize the resolution by early September and secure the Bureau of Internal Revenue's concurrence. This move is expected to provide immediate relief to consumers, with estimated savings of P6 billion. The proposal has received support from lawmakers and industry experts.

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    RT @alvinelchico: JUST IN! Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Atty...

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    The Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing to scrap the value-added...

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    Proposal to remove system-loss VAT charge reaches ERC level By Sheldee...

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    ERC’s VAT plan to ease power bills A LAWMAKER on Wednesday said that t...

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