Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3309

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS NATIONWIDE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Former Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimafu during @
stiatbase Group Forum in Taguig ity on December 5, 2019 revealed thal Philippines isin 9 Garbage
Grisis brought about by plastic wastes. Currently, Philippines is ranked as the third highest Sour of
oean plastic polution with an estimated 2.7 milion metic tons of plastic waste according toa 2015
report on pastc pollution by the Ocean Conservancy chatty and the McKinsey Centre for Business and
Environment

‘This alarming garbage crisis prompts us to expedite the dire need to revisit and enhiance our
solid waste management poles particularly our approach to the wanton uliizain of single-use plates
we cachote,cando bags, straws, slrrers, plastic bottles and cups, andthe lke that contribute to alot of
solid waste.

While there are several local legislation or ordinances that already bans single-use plastics, the
same needs to be adopted nationwide for it to be totally effective. This bill seeks to do just that.

Section 16 of Article Il of the 1987 Philippine Constitution declared that the State shall protect
and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature.

A bill seeking a nationwide ban on singlo-use plastic is therefore a step in the right direction to
arrest the garbage crisis in our country, and is, consistent wilh the constitutional mandate of protecting
and saving our environment for future generations.

In view of the foregoing, the passage ofthis bil is eamestly sought.

HON. woken B. TALLADO

Representative
48'District, Camarines Norte



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3309

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

‘AN ACT BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS NATIONWIDE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be itenacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives ofthe Philipines in Congress assembled
SECTION 4, Short Tilo - This act shall be known asthe Nationwide Single-Use Plastic Ban Act”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - tis the duty of the State fo ensure that is people have &
sale place Io lve in. The protection of the environment must be given the utmost prion in policy and
practice. Pastc pollution has been a major diver inthe destruction of our oceans and the uncleanliness
Ef euroundings Ths problem also extendsin out ood sources as these are affected by our plasic waste
Single-use plastics in the country serv to be detimental and have far-reaching consequences itis the
State's responsibly 1o propose and to implement possible solutions to solve this problem

To this end, the Stale shall adopt a nationwide ban of single-use plastics and promote alternative
methods towards sustainable development

SECTION 3. Nationwide Ban of Single-Use Plastics and Transition Program - A nationwide ban
of al single-use plastics shall be implemented within one (1) year upon the effectivity ofthis Act, Al
schools, supermarkets, shops, hotels, establishments, government offices, and industries shall
implement this ban in all processes of production, distribution, consumption, and other actives that may
include the use of single-use plastics. A transition program shall also be undertaken to holp all concerned
individuals and industries in implementing the ban. The program shall include but are not limited to the
following objectives’

a. Ban all single-use plastics nationwide within the given time period. Fallure to comply shall
be penalized as prescribed under Section 9 of the Act

b, Prohibit production of single-use plastics within the given time period. Failure to comply shall
be penalized as prescribed under Section 9 of this Act.


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c. Research and develop sustainable and cheap alternative methods, packaging, and
processing of products using single-use plastics.

4. Explore and recommend good practices that can be adapted across all sectors,
e. Replace all single-use plastics to eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives.

f. Restrictimportation of single-use plastics, Failure to comply shall be penalized as prescribed
under Section 9 of this Act.

4g. Monitor and regulate plastic recycling of existing single-use plastics and develop the
recycling sector.

h. Raise awareness of the single-use plastic ban in schools, households, and workplaces and
promote different sustainable practices through different media.

The program shall be developed and monitored by a mult-stakeholder committee under Section
4of this Act

SECTION 4. Mulli-stakeholder Committee for the Nationwide Single-Use Plastic Ban and
Transition Program — To ensure the effective implementation of the program, the Department of Science
and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Bureau of Customs (BOC),
the Department of Finance (DOF), the Department of Information and Communications Technology
(DICT), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), local government units, academe
representatives across the region, industry representatives (hospitality, manufacturing, enterprise, etc.),
representatives from non-government organizations, and representatives from civil society shall develop
and formulate accurate guidelines and appropriate mechanism for the transition program and the
nationwide ban of single-use plastics. The Committee shall also manage other concerns that may arise
from this Act.

SECTION 5. Incentives for Complian¥/Establishments and Industries — Companies,
establishments, Schools, Industries, and other entities that have complied with the ban and program
within the given time period shall be subject to incentives and tax rebates under reasonable conditions.
This shall be determined by the Committee under Section 5 of this Act.

SECTION 6. Support for Sustainable Business Initiatives, Research and Development, and
Promotion of the Recycling Sector — Tax incentives shall be provided to companies willing to invest in
plastic recycling equipment or in manufacturing of eco-friendly altematives. Academe and other similar
firms shall also be given support andlor grants for research and development of eco-friendly and
sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Business in the recycling sector shall be given access to
financial, infrastructural, technical, and knowledge support from the government

SECTION 7. Declaration of Plastic Products and Regulation for New Businesses ~ Existing
single-use plastics of companies and industries under this Act shall be declared and shall be recycled
accordingly. The production of new single-use plastics outside the declared data after the given time
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single-use plastic policy. Other standards and regulations shall be determined by the Committee under
Section 9 of this Act.

SECTION 8. Continuing Mull-stakeholder Consultations on Good Practices - The Committee,
logether with other industry representatives shall hold annual meetings, consultations, and knowledge-
sharing for a period of five (5) years upon the effeciily of this Act. This shall be an avenue to discuss
the impact of the ban, explore new iniiatives, and facilitate the adaptation of effective mechanism in
different industries

SECTION 9, Penal Provisions ~ The following are the imposed penalties of those in violation of
the Act:

4. Establishments using single-use plastics after the given time period and outside its declared
deta: A fine of Filly Thousand Pesos (Php50,000.00) for the first offense. A fine of One
Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) and the suspension of their business permits
and registrations under relevant agencies for a period of six (6) months for the second
Gifense. A fine of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php200,000.00) and the suspension of
their business permits and registrations under relevant agencies for a period of one (1) year
for the third offense.

2. Companies’ production of single-use plastics after the given time period: A fine of One
Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) forthe first offense. A fine of Two Hundred Fifty
Thousand Pesos (Php250,000.00) and the suspension of their business permits and
registrations under relevant agencies fora period of one (1) year and six (6) months for the
second offense. A fine of Three Hundred Fifly Thousand Pesos (Php360,000.00) and the
cancellation of their business permits and registrations under relevant agencies.

3. Importation of single-use plastics by companies: A fine of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos
(Php200,000,00) and the suspension of their business permits and registrations under
relevant agencies for a period of two (2) years forthe offense. Aller the suspension is lifted,
the company shall be blacklisted by the Bureau of Customs from trading for a period of six
(6) montis. A fine of Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php400,000.0) and the cancellation of
their business permits and registrations under relevant agencies for the second offense

SECTION 10, Appropriation. - The amounts necessary to implement this Act shall be included
in the General Appropriations Act

SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity
of this Act, the Multi-Stakeholder Committee mentioned in Section 4 hereof shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 12. Separabilly Clause ~ If for any reason, part of the provision of this Act shall be
held fo be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 13. Repeating Clause - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations, oF pars
thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.


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SECTION 14. Effectivity Clause ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation

Approved.