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HB No. 5119 — VAT Abolition Bill

Francisco "Kiko" Austria BarzagaRepresentative, 4th District of CaviteOct 6, 2025

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He proposed the abolition of the existing 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services through House Bill No. 5119, filed on October 6, 2025. He argued that VAT is regressive — imposing a financial burden on ordinary consumers regardless of their ability to pay — and plans to offset lost revenue through a revised taxation system.

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DateOct 6, 2025
JurisdictionCavite
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SubmittedMar 29, 2026
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