- San Fernando will remove the 12% VAT from water bills starting March 2026.
- Residents will receive full refunds for VAT collected from 17 November 2025 to February 2026.
- The initiative aims to reduce household expenses and ease financial burdens.
- Some residents expressed gratitude, while others raised concerns about water supply issues and infrastructure.
- Mayor Caluag assured that the city is addressing water supply and road repair concerns alongside the VAT removal.
Source: tribune.net.ph
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