Cebu lawmaker wants to abolish outbound travel tax

2026-01-28 - 17:52

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City South District Rep. Eduardo Rama Jr. has filed a bill in Congress seeking to abolish the travel tax imposed on Filipino nationals departing the country, citing the added financial burden it places on families, overseas workers, students, and senior citizens. Rama, who serves as House deputy majority leader, filed