Marcos orders Congress to prioritize passage of abolition of travel tax, anti-political dynasty bill

Philippine Canadian Inquirer
February 10, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered Congress to prioritize the passage of certain legislative measures during a LEDAC meeting, including the abolition of travel tax and an anti-political dynasty bill, the Palace said on Tuesday.

“Kabilang sa mga prayoridad ng Pangulo na maipasa sa Hunyo ang mga sumusunod: Travel Tax Abolition, Expanded Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act of 2026, Fake News and Digital Disinformation na layuning isara rin ang pintuan ng mga gumagawa ng iba’t ibang online crimes at BARMM elections,” Palace Press Officer Usec. Claire Castro said in a press briefing.

(Among those deemed priority by the President to be passed by June are the following: Travel Tax Abolition, Expanded Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act of 2026, Fake News and Digital Disinformation that aims to punish those committing various online crimes, and the BARMM elections.)

When the president asked about the anti-political dynasty bill during the meeting, Castro said consultations regarding the measure are still in progress, as Sen. Risa Hontiveros also noted in the same LEDAC meeting.