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Garin on electric bills: Marcos-ordered VAT cut limited to systems loss

Philstar.com
July 28, 2026 | 5:49pm

MANILA, Philippines — Which VAT on power President Marcos Jr. was referring to?

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin explained that Marcos wants to remove the systems loss charge and the 12% value-added tax imposed on it that charge.

Garin issued the clarification Tuesday, July 28, after Marcos called for amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act, or EPIRA, during his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday.

She said the proposal does not cover the 12% VAT imposed on consumers' total electricity charges. — based on report by Martin Ramos

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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SHARON GARIN

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