Solon upbeat on swift effects of fuel excise tax suspension

2026-03-14 - 08:54

MANILA, Philippines — Relief from rising fuel prices could arrive faster than expected, as the House of Representatives moves to pass a bill allowing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to suspend or reduce fuel excise tax without the usual three-month waiting period. House Committee on Public Accounts chairperson Terry Ridon of Bicol Saro Party-list said