House approves fuel excise tax suspension bill on 2nd reading; waits for Palace certification

Manila Bulletin

The bill granting President Marcos the authority to temporarily suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel products--easily the most sought-after measure in Congress in light of the raging conflict in the Middle East--was approved on second reading on Wednesday night, March 11.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/11/house-approves-fuel-excise-tax-suspension-bill-on-2nd-reading-waits-for-palace-certification  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00Madam Speaker, I move to open the period of amendments.

00:03There's a motion. Is there any objection? The Chair hears none. The motion is approved. Majority Leader.

00:09Madam Speaker, there being no committee nor individual amendments, I move to close the period of amendments.

00:14There's a motion. Is there any objection? The Chair hears none. The motion is approved. Majority Leader.

00:19Madam Speaker, I move to vote on second reading, House Bill No. 8418.

00:25Those who are in favor, say aye. Aye. Those who are against, say nay. The aye, 7th, House Bill 8418,

00:33is approved on second reading.

00:38Congratulations. Madam Speaker, majority Leader. Session suspended.

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