tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post2795940054990026146..comments2023-07-19T00:58:37.871-07:00Comments on Heapful of Help: Apply for Reduced Philippine Travel Tax for Children from Manila and from Clark!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-52520805040956444922015-02-04T03:16:56.246-08:002015-02-04T03:16:56.246-08:00This is very helpful. Thanks a lot.This is very helpful. Thanks a lot.Jaspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-31058298596936237062013-03-19T20:37:59.426-07:002013-03-19T20:37:59.426-07:00If the travel taxes have been paid already when yo...If the travel taxes have been paid already when you purchased your ticket, then you can NO LONGER get a refund. It would be wise to remember to inform the ticket officer of your desire to apply for the discounted rate for minors before your payment. Thanks and I hope this helps though it is late. :) God bless you!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-42801433189093326102013-02-17T06:28:44.713-08:002013-02-17T06:28:44.713-08:00Hi! what if my tickets are already paid along with...Hi! what if my tickets are already paid along with the travel tax? and then i get an exemption from payment of travel tax? can i refund this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-74970432410152722472012-09-23T00:13:04.484-07:002012-09-23T00:13:04.484-07:00i believe all countries collect travel tax, its ju...i believe all countries collect travel tax, its just that most, if not all of them collect this travel tax through the airline. However, in the Philippines, majority of the airlines especially the budget airlines has requested the government for this to be collected separately so as to not to give the impression to the travelling public that the price of the ticket they purchased is expensive.beaurikatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457524372445714304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-74703373340937099702012-09-15T06:36:22.439-07:002012-09-15T06:36:22.439-07:00If you would read the update above, the DFA inside...If you would read the update above, the DFA inside the airports can already process this for you. This saves you time and transportation expenses :DCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-8155661828599550442012-04-15T21:21:43.201-07:002012-04-15T21:21:43.201-07:00very informative! I purchased an online cebu pacif...very informative! I purchased an online cebu pacific ticket for my family of 6 going to HK. I thought I wouldn't be worrying paying for the travel tax as this is already included in the air ticket. Thanks to the hi-tech system nwadays. I didn't turned out to be so ignorant, at least I became aware of all these hidden charges of cebu pacific promo fares. I think, it is better to pay the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-39878458129816417962012-02-25T05:15:23.832-08:002012-02-25T05:15:23.832-08:00why do kids need travel tax when they don't ev...why do kids need travel tax when they don't even work and pay taxes?rubbish!isaac22https://www.blogger.com/profile/12610900903803663787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-46552229057976287302012-02-08T23:02:36.704-08:002012-02-08T23:02:36.704-08:00I'm from Imus Cavite and applying for a reduce...I'm from Imus Cavite and applying for a reduced travel tax for 1 minor is not worth it!you will go to DOT Manila at Kalaw Ave. paid P200 plus the transportation fare what discount can you get from that procedure and some airlines include travel tax in their airfares! You are not helping Filipinos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-44942123873665478942012-01-17T01:14:04.802-08:002012-01-17T01:14:04.802-08:00How about ung family ng OFW ..if theyre tavelling ...How about ung family ng OFW ..if theyre tavelling with their one parent are they all also tax excempted?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-65768680342198408152012-01-11T01:49:23.815-08:002012-01-11T01:49:23.815-08:00tnx d helpful info;)tnx d helpful info;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-85294001246325399552011-12-17T08:16:52.048-08:002011-12-17T08:16:52.048-08:00Can we get travel tax exemption for my 1yr old bab...Can we get travel tax exemption for my 1yr old baby on the spot at the Davao International Airport?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-6118104786128483612011-11-12T05:13:34.866-08:002011-11-12T05:13:34.866-08:00I just applied a Phil passport for my 3-yr old dau...I just applied a Phil passport for my 3-yr old daughter. It will be released on Nov 24. We plan to travel by 1st week of December 2011. I have a deadline with regards to my booking. I would like to avail of this reduced tax. What can I do about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-76240487604586833712011-08-24T20:08:37.339-07:002011-08-24T20:08:37.339-07:00Hello Frances,
I apologize for the late reply. Y...Hello Frances,<br /><br />I apologize for the late reply. You can email me at heapfulofhelp@gmail.com for urgent concerns. The airport is open 24 hours a day :DCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-73887654884203137102011-07-22T06:52:09.934-07:002011-07-22T06:52:09.934-07:00do you have any idea what time they open in the mo...do you have any idea what time they open in the morning as for the airport office? our flight leaves at 5am and i am not from manila so more or less it would be a connecting flight from the provincefrances cadagathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676644073858121205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-40921598112779803112010-10-28T19:35:48.362-07:002010-10-28T19:35:48.362-07:00While I do agree that the Filipino government is p...While I do agree that the Filipino government is plagued with bureaucracy, I do not think that the travel tax is in any way related to it. <br /><br />The more accurate assertion would be that taxes in general, whether business-related or otherwise, are linked to corruption. <br /><br />And yes, I do have to agree with you that the government has become one that victimizes its citizens rather Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-21405311775422232182010-10-27T20:15:49.642-07:002010-10-27T20:15:49.642-07:00What i meant was why noone stands up to this? Ther...What i meant was why noone stands up to this? There is so much bureaucracy, its terrible. its like the govenment dont care about the people. In most countries the people demands to be put in priority before the state.<br /><br />Cindy, i agree that it is not the only country which imposes travel tax. And what can you do? If you deny they will not let you travel.<br /><br />But when you pay a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-14041471361670536312010-10-27T08:47:03.383-07:002010-10-27T08:47:03.383-07:00I guess the only reason why every Filipino citizen...I guess the only reason why every Filipino citizen puts up with this is because it is a legal requirement for travel. Refusal to pay removes your entitlement to travel outside of the country, except for those who are overseas Filipino workers. :)<br /><br />I do believe that the Philippines is not the only country that imposes travel taxes.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-1517307251754170732010-10-27T07:52:35.691-07:002010-10-27T07:52:35.691-07:00Why you put up with this? Philippines is the only ...Why you put up with this? Philippines is the only country where you have to pay tax to leave the country. And what do you get for it? NOTHING I wonder where the money goes??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-1505426394673250242010-09-22T08:30:48.601-07:002010-09-22T08:30:48.601-07:00Hello Traveling Nomad,
From what I know, reduced ...Hello Traveling Nomad,<br /><br />From what I know, reduced travel tax certificates are discounts offered to children aged 2 to 11 regardless of how many times they have traveled. However, when I applied, it was not the first time of my daughter to leave the country so I can never say for sure. However, it does not make sense why they would not offer it to first time travelers as it is a benefit/Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-84702142027935866362010-09-22T08:27:47.667-07:002010-09-22T08:27:47.667-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-16950984859349039872010-09-22T07:52:51.768-07:002010-09-22T07:52:51.768-07:00Hi,
My wife and kids will be immigrating to the U....Hi,<br />My wife and kids will be immigrating to the U.S. within a couple of months. I read your your blog article and told her regarding the tax certificate for children. She said she called DOT and she was told by the person she spoke with that the tax credit certificate DOES NOT apply to kids if it's their first time travelling. Do you know if this is true?Travelling Nomadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-40338992768968660492010-08-24T21:51:41.184-07:002010-08-24T21:51:41.184-07:00Hi Mia, you are most welcome :D I am glad to be of...Hi Mia, you are most welcome :D I am glad to be of help :DCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-85751196348573177852010-08-24T09:42:00.286-07:002010-08-24T09:42:00.286-07:00wow.I needed this. my flight is on Friday. I was o...wow.I needed this. my flight is on Friday. I was only informed by the call center agent from PAL. I was just advised when I asked how much I need to pay for my baby. <br /><br />Thanks for the informationMianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-44970115132902765632010-07-29T20:48:54.860-07:002010-07-29T20:48:54.860-07:00Hello Giselle! I am glad you find the information ...Hello Giselle! I am glad you find the information posted useful :DCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215400592537756104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288864824619813379.post-24440162185462707092010-07-29T00:23:25.408-07:002010-07-29T00:23:25.408-07:00Thanks so much for the info!Thanks so much for the info!Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121256987688735722noreply@blogger.com