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electricity bill reform Philippines

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on electricity bill reform Philippines.

Gov’t drops system loss VAT
The tax didn’t fix the thing it made more expensive. Why are we so much better at collecting for stolen electricity than stopping it from being stolen?
24 September 20262 MIN READ
BIR removes vat from system loss charge
‘For consumers, the practical effect is straightforward: Once the new rules become effective, VAT will no longer be imposed on the allowable system loss…
14 September 20262 MIN READ
Meralco cites police pact amid electricity theft
Meralco strengthens its partnership with the Philippine National Police to combat illegal electricity connections, curb power pilferage and reduce system…
10 September 20261 MIN READ
ERC ruling puts system loss outside VAT net
An ERC-issued resolution declares allowable system loss charge an inherent government-mandated pass-through cost that does not form part of the gross sales of…
29 August 20262 MIN READ
PNP cracks whip vs electricity theft, power grid vandalism
Nartatez stressed that protecting power distribution is vital to national security and the economy.
23 August 20261 MIN READ
Meralco August rate drops as refund offsets cost hikes
The overall electricity rate has declined by P0.0428 per kilowatt-hour to P14.7833 per kWh, down from P14.8261 per kWh in July. ‘For residential customers of…
10 August 20262 MIN READ