Quimbo: Travel tax abolition to generate P22B in annual gov’t income

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•Representative Quimbo stated that abolishing the travel tax will generate PHP 22 billion in annual government income.
•Advocates have expressed support for the removal of the travel tax in the Philippines.
•There are calls for introducing 'age-friendly' discounts alongside the travel tax abolition.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the travel tax abolition leads to increased travel volume the tourism sector and related industries in the Philippines could experience growth, potentially boosting employment and business revenues.

Market Exposure

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If travel tax abolition increases travel demand, tourism and airline companies in the Philippines may see higher revenues, potentially supporting their stock prices.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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🌍Philippines

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🏛Government of the Philippines

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👤Stella Luz Quimbo(Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines)

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REGIONALPhilippine Daily InquirerQuimbo: Travel tax abolition to generate P22B in annual gov’t income REGIONALPhilippine Daily InquirerAdvocate favors travel tax removal, calls for ‘age-friendly’ discounts

In February 2026, Representative Quimbo highlighted that abolishing the travel tax in the Philippines is projected to generate approximately PHP 22 billion in annual government revenue. This policy shift aims to stimulate the travel and tourism sectors by removing financial barriers for travelers. Additionally, advocates have supported the removal of the travel tax and have called for implementing 'age-friendly' discounts to further encourage travel among senior citizens. The combined effect of these measures could enhance domestic and international travel activity, impacting government income and the tourism industry.