Senator Robin Padilla recommended higher taxes for foreign films and series.
On October 18, Padilla proposed to impose higher taxes for foreign television series and movies in the budget deliberation for the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).
“Maaari po bang gawan natin ng paraan na taasan ang tax nitong mga foreign series na pumapasok sa atin? Kahit paano po ang subsidy na makukuha, bigay natin sa workers sa industriya natin sa local… Sampahan natin itong mga pagpasok ng foreign dahil maraming nawawalan ng trabaho dito,” he said.
According to him, an imposed higher tax on foreign films and series will be called ‘foreign teleserye tarification.’
Padilla stated he supports allocating funds for FDCP to restore old Filipino films. He is also in favor of turning filming locations of Filipino films into tourist attractions.
“Ang pelikula ‘pag tiningnan natin investment na ito habang buhay. Kung preserved or restored, walang pagtanda dito. Kasaysayan ito, kultura. Ito masasabi na treasure natin… Dito sa Southeast Asia tayo ang unang gumawa ng pelikula at tayo po palagi ang nananalong best actor, best picture sa Asia… Lahat po ay nagmamalasakit sa pelikulang Pilipino. Siguro ito ang umpisa na makaabante tayo,” Padilla said
