Bill Seeks Tax-Free Hazard Pay for Disaster Workers, Volunteers

Bill seeks tax-free hazard pay for disaster workers, volunteers

SEN. Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 669, which aims to amend Republic Act 10121, also known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.A key provision of the measure is to provide tax-exempt hazard pay to disaster response personnel and accredited community disaster volunteers during a declared state of calamity.Go said that the Philippines, being located in the Pacific Ring of Fire and typhoon belt, is one of the most d…

Katter goes to bat for financial compensation for rural fire volunteers

Robbie Katter pushes for QLD to compensate helicopter operators aiding in disaster response during the 2024 fires.