Manila, Jan. 13 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo has renewed his call for the removal of travel tax on Filipinos flying economy class, saying the levy adds an "undue financial burden" to ordinary travelers already paying multiple taxes.

Tulfo, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, said on Tuesday his proposal under Senate Bill No. 88 aims to exempt economy class passengers from travel tax while retaining the levy on business and first-class travelers.

"It cannot be denied that the ordinary Filipino traveler, particularly those who travel on economy class, bears an undue financial burden because of travel tax," Tulfo said.

"This is compounded by the already heavy tax obligations imposed on Filipino citizens, including income and...