HB 7844

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 18, 2026

An Act Repealing Republic Act No. 12023, Otherwise Known as an Act Amending Sections 105, 108, 109, 110, 113, 114, 115, 128, 236, and 288 and Adding New Sections 108-A and 108-B of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended

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The bill proposes to cancel the law that added a 12 % value‑added tax on digital services, removing that tax from online platforms, freelancers, and small businesses.

TaxationPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB07844 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Repealing Republic Act No. 12023, Otherwise Known as an Act Amending Sections 105, 108, 109, 110, 113, 114, 115, 128, 236, and 288 and Adding New Sections 108-A and 108-B of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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