- Major Philippine business and labor groups support a bill to remove VAT on electricity sales.
- They argue this will ease financial burdens on households and boost industrial competitiveness.
- The bill, House Bill 6740, aims to exempt electricity from the 12% VAT.
- Supporters say lower power costs will attract investors, help manufacturers, and create jobs.
- Both business and labor leaders emphasize the urgency and potential economic benefits of the reform.
Source: abs-cbn.com
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