₱1,620 every time you leave the Philippines — should this travel tax still exist? | ANC

You’ve packed your bags, checked in, and said your goodbyes... then comes the ₱1,620 line.  Created in the 70s to keep dollars inside the country, the Philippine Travel Tax is now facing its biggest challenge yet. With several bills abolishing it gaining momentum—and a push from Malacañang—the days of paying this "extra" fee might be numbered. Raine Musngi goes beyond the receipt to show you the billions of pesos at stake. We’re breaking down where the money actually goes, how we compare with our ASEAN neighbors, and why Malacañang and Congress are finally saying "enough." Subscribe to iWant to watch ANC live and on-demand: https://www.iwanttfc.com For more ANC Interviews, click the link below:    • ANC Interviews   For more ANC Highlights videos, click the link below:    • ANC Highlights   Subscribe to the ANC YouTube channel!    / ancalerts   Visit our website at https://news.abs-cbn.com/anc Facebook:   / ancalerts   Twitter:   / ancalerts   #ANCHighlights #ANCAlerts #ANCNews