PHFormer Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare the repeal of electricity systems loss charges and their associated Value-Added Tax (VAT) as an urgent matter. This comes after the president reportedly urged lawmakers to halt the passage of such measures. The issue centers around the financial burden placed on consumers through these taxes, which are tied to inefficiencies in the power sector. Zarate, representing the Makabayan coalition, argues that certifying the repeal as urgent would expedite legislative action. The move reflects ongoing debates over energy policy and taxation in the Philippines.
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