Cultural Programs
MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF CULTURE AND ARTS OFFICER
This bill mandates the appointment of a Culture and Arts Officer in all provinces, cities, and municipalities in the Philippines to enhance local cultural governance and ensure the implementation of cultural programs.
TRAVEL TAX ABOLITION ACT OF 2026
The Travel Tax Abolition Act of 2026 aims to eliminate the travel tax currently imposed on travelers, which is ₱2,700 for first-class and ₱1,620 for economy class tickets. The bill seeks to reduce travel costs, promote tourism, and ensure that funding for related programs comes from the General Appropriations Act instead of directly from travelers.
ABOLISHING THE TRAVEL TAX
Senate Bill No. 1409 aims to abolish the travel tax imposed on Filipinos traveling abroad, which currently ranges from ₱300 to ₱2,700 depending on the class of passage. The bill proposes to repeal existing laws that authorize the collection of this tax and mandates the immediate refund of any travel taxes paid for flights scheduled after the bill's enactment.
AMENDING PD NO. 1183 (TRAVEL TAX)
This bill amends the existing travel tax law to exempt economy class passengers from paying travel tax while retaining the tax for business class and higher passengers. It aims to alleviate the financial burden on ordinary Filipino travelers while ensuring continued funding for tourism and cultural programs.