Batangas City grants tax breaks to EV charging station operators

Inquirer.net - Nov 10, 2026

LUCENA CITY – The Batangas City Council has exempted all establishments that construct and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from paying real property taxes (RPT) and local business taxes, according to a new ordinance that it has just passed.  The ordinance, titled the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Real Property Tax and Local Business Tax

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Nov 10, 2026

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Nov 10, 2026

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Nov 10, 2026

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