Philippine Congress Urged to Halt Tax Valuation Law Amidst Calls for Rule of Law

Congress has been asked to put a tax valuation law on hold, while President Marcos emphasized the importance of the rule of law to ASEAN. Separately, President Marcos was challenged to prove his innocence in a flood control scam.

9 Aug, 16:00 — 9 Aug, 20:50

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The proposed suspension of the real property valuation law could significantly impact local government revenues and the national tax system, while Marcos's emphasis on the rule of law in ASEAN reflects the Philippines' diplomatic stance in regional affairs. These actions highlight the administration's priorities regarding economic policy and international relations.

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President Marcos has requested the suspension of a real property valuation law
The reason for the requested suspension is to ease financial burden on businesses and property owners

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President Marcos asked the Senate and House leaders to suspend the implementation of a law reforming real property valuation.

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The suspension is intended to ease the financial burden on businesses and property owners.

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President Marcos emphasized the importance of the rule of law and dialogue at the ASEAN's 59th anniversary.

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President Marcos's emphasis on the rule of law and dialogue at the ASEAN's 59th anniversary

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualreports on executive action, focuses on public impact

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inquirerMostly Factual22d ago

Congress asked to put tax valuation law on hold

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has asked the Senate and House leaders to suspend the implementation of a law reforming real property valuation to ease the financial burden on businesses and private property owners, according to the Palace. The proposal was taken up at the fourth full Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac) meeting held on

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philstarMostly Factual22d ago

President Marcos to Asean: Rule of law must prevail

President Marcos emphasized yesterday the importance of the rule of law and dialogue as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrated its 59th anniversary.

By Alexis Romero

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President Marcos to Asean: Rule of law must prevail

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Congress asked to put tax valuation law on hold

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Call for Law SuspensionAug 9, 2026, afternoon

President Marcos requests Congress to halt the new real property valuation law.

ASEAN Rule of Law EmphasisAug 9, 2026, afternoon

President Marcos speaks on the importance of rule of law at ASEAN anniversary.

Philippine Congress Urged to Halt Tax Valuation Law Amidst Calls for Rule of Law

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