'Frequent-flyer tax' a proposal worth studying
A PROPOSAL gaining traction in the European Union that would raise more than 64 billion euros in tax revenues while cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the airline industry by as much as a fifth may well be worth studying and adapting to the Philippine market's similar needs for emissions reductions and funding for climate change-related programs.
Of course, the model applied in the EU cannot fairly be copy-pasted to the Philippines, but the basic idea is nevertheless intriguing due to some recent news about efforts to cut airline emissions here, namely the announcement of a tie-up between the government and aerospace giant Airbus to study the implementation of sustainable aviation fuel in the Philippines.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
AI enhances flood warnings but cannot erase risk of disasterEven with accurate forecasts, scientists say communication is key, especially in an era when climate change means extreme weather is becoming more frequent
Read more »
Rising Cases Highlight Urgency for ImmunizationHPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, which ranks as the second most frequent cancer among Filipino women, with around 12 women dying daily from
Read more »
Over P500M worth of fake goods seized in CebuLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Almost P50B worth of illegal drugs seized under Marcos admin —PDEALatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
RCBC Credit Cards turns over P3-M worth of donation to Gawad KalingaRizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), through its credit card arm RCBC Credit Cards, has turned over P3-million worth of donation to Gawad Kalinga, a Philippine-based poverty alleviation and nation-building movement that focuses on empowering communities through its various social programs.
Read more »
BOC seizes record P72.091-B worth of smuggled goodsLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »