HB 9653

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 2, 2026

An Act Providing Value-Added Tax (VAT) Relief on Basic Electricity and Water Consumption, Excluding System Loss from VAT for Residential Electricity Users, Amending for the Purpose Section 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The proposal would stop charging VAT on the first 200 kWh of electricity and 15 m³ of water each month for homes, and would also remove VAT on the portion of electricity bills that represents system losses.

TaxationConsumer ProtectionEnergy

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Author · Representative

Loreto S. AmanteReceipts →

Official sources

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HB 8415· Filed Mar 10, 2026
An Act Excluding System Loss Charges from Value-Added Tax on Electricity
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SB 2124· Filed May 7, 2026
VAT Exemption on System Loss Act for Residential Household Consumers
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HB 9276· Filed May 18, 2026
An Act Excluding System Loss Charges from the Value-Added Tax Base on Electricity, Amending for the Purpose Section 106 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-05-20Rep. Dale B. Corvera
HB 9134· Filed May 6, 2026
An Act Excluding Systems Losses from Value-Added Taxes (VAT) in the Sale of Electricity to Residential Household Consumers
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-05-12Rep. Percival "Perci" Cendaña +3
SB 2111· Filed May 6, 2026
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Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos

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HB09653 · Sources: BatasWatch