SB 1857

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Feb 12, 2026

Murang Bilihin at Serbisyong Medikal Act

An Act Reducing the Cost of Basic Goods, Essential Utilities, and Medical Services by Expanding Value-Added Tax Exemptions, and Amending for the Purpose Section 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended

In plain language

The proposed law would remove the value‑added tax on everyday items like food, water, electricity, internet, basic medicines and most health services, so they cost less for families, especially those with low incomes.

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Author · Senator

Loren B. LegardaReceipts →

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 9410· Filed May 25, 2026
An Act Removing Value-Added Tax and Other National Taxes Imposed on Electricity Consumption, Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and Other Related Laws, to Provide for Zero Electricity Tax on Residential Consumers, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-06-01Rep. Francisco "Kiko" A. Barzaga
HB 9156· Filed May 7, 2026
An Act Reducing the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%, Amending for the Purpose Sections 106 (A), 107 (A), and 108 (A) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-05-12Rep. Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" I. Diokno +3
HB 9564· Filed Jun 1, 2026
An Act Classifying the Sale and Importation of All Essential Drugs and Medicines, Nutritional Foods and Drinks Thereof as Value-Added Tax Exempt Transactions, Amending for the Purpose Section 109 (1) of Republic Act 8424, Otherwise Known as the Tax Reform Act of 1997, as Amended by Republic Act 9337, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-06-03Rep. Antonio L. Tinio +2
HB 9144· Filed May 6, 2026
An Act Reducing the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%, Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-05-12Rep. Iris Marie Demesa Montes
HB 5518· Filed Oct 13, 2025
An Act Reducing the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from Twelve Percent (12%) to Ten Percent (10%) Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code (Nirc) of 1997, as Amended and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2025-11-11Rep. Nelson S. Legacion

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SBN-1857 · Sources: BatasWatch