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Low-Income Households

Measures (5)
SBN-2111bill · in_committee

VAT EXEMPTION ON POWER CHARGES ACT

This bill seeks to amend the National Internal Revenue Code to exclude systems loss charges, universal charges, and cross subsidies from the value-added tax base on power sales, aiming to reduce electricity costs for consumers.

Filed May 6, 2026
SBN-1963bill · in_committee

VAT TREATMENT OF SOCIALIZED ELECTRICITY SUBSIDIES AND STATUTORY CHARGES

This bill clarifies the value-added tax (VAT) treatment of socialized electricity subsidies and statutory charges under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001. It amends the National Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain amounts from the VAT base, ensuring that consumer-provided subsidies do not contribute to the VAT burden on electricity consumers.

Filed Mar 11, 2026
SBN-1857bill · in_committee

MURANG BILIHIN AT SERBISYONG MEDIKAL ACT

The Murang Bilihin at Serbisyong Medikal Act aims to reduce the cost of basic goods, essential utilities, and medical services by expanding value-added tax exemptions. It proposes to amend the National Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain transactions from VAT, thereby making essential goods and services more affordable for low-income households.

Filed Feb 12, 2026
SBN-1522bill · in_committee

AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF EXCISE TAXES ON PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

This bill aimed to amend the National Internal Revenue Code to allow for the automatic suspension of excise taxes on regular gasoline, unleaded premium gasoline, and diesel during periods of sharp price increases or supply disruptions.

Filed Nov 12, 2025
SBN-364bill · in_committee

GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO PRIVATE BASIC EDUCATION ACT

This bill aims to provide government assistance to private basic education by expanding the existing programs under the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act. It proposes a voucher system for tuition subsidies and aims to improve access to quality education for low-income households.

Filed Jul 10, 2025