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Marcos Jr. Pushes for Removal of Systems Loss Charges from Power Bills
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has urged Congress to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to remove systems loss charges and their corresponding value-added tax (VAT) from electricity bills, aiming to lower power costs for consumers.
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to stop systems loss fees, including VAT, from being passed on to consumers. The call, aimed at easing the burden of high electricity costs on Filipino households, received a strong positive reaction.