Traveler Questions P10 'Regulatory Fee' at Catarman Airport

A traveler has raised questions about the legality of a P10 "regulatory fee" encountered at Catarman Airport in Northern Samar, Philippines, stating it was the first time they had experienced such a charge. The Filipino traveler shared their experience on the Reddit community "r/Philippines," questioning its legitimacy. The traveler noted that no official receipt was issued and passengers were required to present a physical boarding pass to which a small slip would be attached. A photo accompanying the post showed a table with a paper stating "PROWATS (Provincial Water and Air Transportation Safety)" and "P10 REGULATORY FEE." The post garnered significant attention on Reddit, with many users questioning the fee's purpose and legality. Several commenters suggested reporting the issue to the government hotline "8888," which is used to report poor government services and alleged corrupt practices. Concerns were raised that such fees should typically be covered by the terminal fee, and the lack of a receipt was seen as suspicious. Catarman Airport is classified as a Class 2 principal (minor domestic) airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and handles domestic flights. There are no official reports of airports imposing separate "regulatory fees." Information Source: Interaksyon Politics