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Consumers will not see the controversial system loss charge simply rebranded and hidden in other sections of their monthly electricity bills as soon as a proposed legislation banning it becomes law, Sen. Erwin Tulfo assured the public yesterday.


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The removal of value-added tax (VAT) on system loss charges could save an average household at least P20 on its monthly electricity bill, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said.


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Consumers may face higher renewable energy charges on their power bills as the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) seeks to raise the feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All) next year.


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Businesses turned less pessimistic in May while consumers grew more downbeat in the second quarter, reflecting a split in sentiment as firms pointed to easing cost pressures and stronger demand, but households remained weighed down by inflation fears and concerns over governance.


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                    [Title] => No price hike for basic goods until May 10
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                    [Title] => No rebranding, hiding system loss charge, Tulfo vows
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Consumers will not see the controversial system loss charge simply rebranded and hidden in other sections of their monthly electricity bills as soon as a proposed legislation banning it becomes law, Sen. Erwin Tulfo assured the public yesterday.


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                    [Title] => No price hike for basic goods until May 10
                    [Summary] => 
There will be no price increases for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until May 10, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).


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Consumers urged to help manage power demand

Consumers urged to help manage power demand

By Kristin De Dios | 5 days ago
Consumers can help ease pressure on the power supply and potentially lower electricity costs by doing activities that require...
Cebu News
fbtw

No rebranding, hiding system loss charge, Tulfo vows

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 7 days ago
Consumers will not see the controversial system loss charge simply rebranded and hidden in other sections of their monthly electricity bills as soon as a proposed legislation banning it becomes law, Sen. Erwin Tulfo...
Headlines
fbtw
VAT removal on system loss may save consumers P20

VAT removal on system loss may save consumers P20

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The removal of value-added tax (VAT) on system loss charges could save an average household at least P20 on its monthly electricity...
Cebu News
fbtw

Slippery

By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | September 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Today, the oil price increase will be especially brutal on our consumers.
Opinion
fbtw
Government wants higher renewable energy charges for 2027

Government wants higher renewable energy charges for 2027

By Brix Lelis | August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Consumers may face higher renewable energy charges on their power bills as the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) seeks...
Business
fbtw

Same old story

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes | August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
It’s the same old sob story – Filipino rice farmers receiving very low prices for their palay despite the high cost of production on one end and rice consumers paying high retail prices for this staple...
Business
fbtw
Pandemic-born grocery chain opens flagship outlet in Cebu

Pandemic-born grocery chain opens flagship outlet in Cebu

By Ehda M. Dagooc | July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu grocery chain born during the pandemic has opened its largest store yet, doubling down on a business model that connects...
Freeman Cebu Business
fbtw
CEBECO consumers to pay higher rate

CEBECO consumers to pay higher rate

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | July 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Consumers served by Cebu’s three electric cooperatives will pay higher electricity rates for the June 2026 billing period...
Cebu News
fbtw
Firms see better prospects but consumers remain wary

Firms see better prospects but consumers remain wary

By Keisha Ta-Asan | June 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Businesses turned less pessimistic in May while consumers grew more downbeat in the second quarter, reflecting a split in...
Business
fbtw
No price hike for basic goods until May 10

No price hike for basic goods until May 10

By Louella Desiderio | April 18, 2026 - 12:00am
There will be no price increases for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until May 10, according to the Department...
Headlines
fbtw
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