The city of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines has announced that water bills will no longer carry the 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT) starting March 2026. Residents will receive full refunds for VAT collected between 17 November 2025 and February 2026. The measure, announced by Mayor Vilma B. Caluag, aims to reduce household costs and ease living burdens.
Starting March 2026, water bills will no longer carry the 12% VAT.
Refunds will cover VAT collected from 17 November 2025 to February 2026.
Mayor Vilma B. Caluag announced the measure in a public address on 14 February 2026.
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