2 senators back Marcos’ fuel tax cut push amid tension in Middle East

2026-03-03 - 06:43

MANILA, Philippines — Two senators have signified their intent to heed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s appeal for emergency legislation that would allow him to reduce excise taxes on petroleum products amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Committee on foreign relations chairperson Sen. Erwin Tulfo and Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri made their separate remarks