LatestGoods & Service Tax (GST) 5 October 2026
Gatchalian Calls for Fast‑Track Ginhawa Tax Relief Bill
Lawmaker Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is urging the fast‑track passage of Senate Bill 56, dubbed the “Ginhawa” tax relief measure, which would cut value‑added tax on essential goods and services such as electricity, aiming to ease the cost of living for Filipino households. The push comes amid rising inflation and public calls for immediate relief.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pressing for the swift approval of Senate Bill 56, the “Ginhawa” tax relief measure.
- Reduces VAT on essential goods and services, including electricity.
- Designed to lower living costs for Filipino families amid high inflation.
- Gatchalian urges immediate legislative action.
Full details in the Manila Times article.
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