Travel tax repeal advances at HousePassengers arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on January 29, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The House tourism panel yesterday approved a bill abolishing the decades-old travel tax that has burdened Filipino travelers. Panel chairman Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona approved the six bills seeking the abolition of the travel tax, including House Bill 7443 filed by Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos. The approval was subjected to the adoption of an alternative funding mechanism to protect programs currently financed by travel tax collections. Removing the travel tax would lower plane fares, possibly generating around P22 billion in annual revenues for the government, Quimbo said.

Source: Philippine Star February 23, 2026 17:02 UTC