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[Summary] => Inihahanda na ng Bureau of Internal Revenue ang isang kautusan na magtatanggal ng value-added tax sa allowable system loss charge na sinisingil sa mga konsumer ng kuryente.
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[Title] => Philippines tax revenue goal ‘ambitious,’ says BMI
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[Title] => SC upholds law on VAT refund for foreign tourists
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