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  1. Ferdinand Marcos, in his capacity as Senate leader, is now overseeing the committee tasked with examining power company bills, including those related to Meralco.

Marcos pushes to eliminate system loss charges on Meralco bills

9 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 1
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What happened

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President Marcos called for the removal of system loss charges from consumer electricity bills during his State of the Nation Address. He later urged Congress to amend Epira, a proposal that Meralco supported. Following these calls, the Bureau of Internal Revenue issued a ruling removing the Value-Added Tax on system loss charges.

From manilatimes.net, rappler.com

Why it matters

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System loss is the difference between the electricity entering a distribution network and the amount billed to customers. Under existing rules, utilities can recover the cost of lost electricity from paying customers. The removal of these charges shifts the cost burden, meaning the expense may be absorbed by the government or other entities.

Ferdinand Marcos, in his capacity as Senate leader, is overseeing the committee tasked with examining power company bills, including those related to Meralco.

From philstar.com, rappler.com

Who's involved

  • MarcosCalled for the removal of system loss charges and intervened in Meralco's operations.
  • senateIs prioritizing legislative bills, including those related to power company costs.
  • MeralcoIs the electric company whose operations and charges are being reviewed and supported the proposed EPIRA amendment.
  • Bureau of Internal RevenueIssued a ruling removing the Value-Added Tax on system loss charges.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • MeralcoSpeculative

    Meralco could face changes in its revenue recovery structure if system loss charges are prohibited.

  • senateSpeculative

    The Senate could influence the overall energy sector cost recovery structure through legislative action.

How it developed

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  1. The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued an RMC removing VAT on system loss charges, following President Marcos's intervention and Congress's action.Sub-event
  2. President Marcos issued an edict to remove system loss charges.Sub-event
  3. Marcos called for the removal of charges, prompting Erwin Tulfo to file measures in the Senate to lower power bills.Sub-event
  4. Marcos urged Congress to amend Epira, with Meralco supporting the proposal.1 source
  5. Marcos seeks to prohibit Meralco from passing system loss charges.1 source
  6. Marcos calls for EPIRA amendment affecting Meralco operations in the Philippines.1 source

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Coverage

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  • manilatimes.net
  • philstar.com
  • rappler.com[Vantage Point] System loss: The electricity consumers pay for but never receive
  • sunstar.com.phMeralco backs talks on Marcos' bid to scrap system loss charges
  • rappler.comMarcos pushes tax cuts, lower power bills as inflation strains economy
  • rappler.comEXPLAINER: What is system loss, and how does it affect your power bill?
  • manilatimes.netDiokno urges power firms to stop collecting system loss charges after Marcos call
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