‘Where do our travel taxes really go?’ Filipinos question the value of travel tax
Filipinos leaving the country pay travel taxes, but many question whether the fees are truly justified. The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) collects the standard ₱1,620 for economy and business class, and ₱2,700 for first class passengers. Under the Republic Act 9593, proceeds from the travel tax are distributed across three national agencies: […]
