Philippines senator tables anti-touting bill
Proposed legislation promises stiff penalties for ticket scalping including hefty fines and prison sentences
News By James Hanley | 3 January 2025
A Philippines senator has tabled a new bill promising stiff penalties for ticket touts including fines and jail terms The Southeast Asian country hosted gigs by Coldplay and Dua Lipa in 2024, as well…
as Filipina-American singer Olivia Rodrigo’s biggest show to date, drawing more than 2.1 million fans across 154 concerts overall.
But senator Mark Villar warns that the increased demand has led to challenges “including the proliferation of ticket scalping or the practice of reselling admission tickets at an…
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