The suspension of value-added tax (VAT) on power rates via granting of emergency powers to President Benigno Aquino 3rd is sought by an administration lawmaker in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar, Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, made the pitch under his House Bill 3743.

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