- The City of San Fernando Water District (CSFWD) is removing the 12% VAT from water bills.
- The VAT removal is retroactive, starting from November 18, 2025.
- The retroactive adjustment covers bills from November 18, 2025, to the February 2026 billing period.
- This change follows Board Resolution No. 15, Series of 2026, approved on February 11, 2026.
Source: sunstar.com.ph
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