Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 915 
Introduced by Hon. Bernadette S. Barbers 
AN ACT  
BANNING THE PRODUCTION AND USAGE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS 
NATIONWIDE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Plastic is not inherently bad as it has generated significant benefits for society from 
the time of its invention. Unfortunately, the innovation of plastic into a single-use commodity 
transformed this invention into a global challenge. 
Several reports showed that Philippines is among the top contributors of discarded 
plastic that ends up in the ocean. The country produces billions of plastics a year including 
single-use sachet which has become the industry standard. It ends up polluting the ocean 
and doing irreparable harm to wildlife. 
Single-use products have been banned in several countries according to the United 
Nations report. Thus, it is high time for the Philippines to join this growing movement across 
the world. It should not be forgotten that it is the responsibility of today’s generation to 
preserve the rhythm and harmony of nature for the full enjoyment of a balanced and healthful 
ecology, as duty mandated by our Constitution and by various laws. 
Thus, this bill moves to impose ban on the production and usage of single-use plastic 
products by all establishments nationwide. It also encourages consumers to use reusable 
materials, while all single-use plastics already in circulation shall be collected, recycled, and 
properly disposed of as provided under Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste 
Management Act. It likewise provides appropriate penalties for violators thereof. 
Through this measure, saving the environment for future generation, by reducing the 
impact of plastic waste pollution, is likely possible. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. BERNADETTE S. BARBERS 
2nd District, Surigao del Norte 
July 1, 2025
3:04 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 915 
Introduced by Hon. Bernadette S. Barbers 
AN ACT  
BANNING THE PRODUCTION AND USAGE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS 
NATIONWIDE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short title. – This Act shall be known as the “Ban on Single-Use 
Plastic Products Act.” 
SECTION 2. Prohibition. – The ban on single-use plastic products by all business 
enterprises to consumers shall be in full force and in effect one year from the effectivity 
of this Act. 
In the interim period (within 1 year), the following shall be enforced: 
a. The provision of single-use plastic in all establishments shall be strictly
prohibited;
b. Consumers shall be encouraged/diverted to use reusable materials in
substitution for single-use plastics;
c. Single-use plastic products already manufactured and in circulation shall be
collected, recycled, and properly disposed of by the manufacturers and the
local government units;
At the end of the 1-year period, and upon full effectivity of this Act, the further and 
continued provision by all business enterprises and use by consumers of single-use 
plastics shall be strictly prohibited. 
SECTION 3. Recycling of used single-use plastics. – Used single-use plastic 
products, those manufactured or used before this Act’s effectivity, shall be recycled. 
It shall be the duty of all plastic manufacturers and local government units to 
collect, recycle, and dispose the said single-use plastics in a manner consistent with 
existing laws, rules, and regulations, and ensuring that no harmful chemicals or 
substances are released to the environment.   


 
SECTION 4. Proper disposal and management of plastic wastes. – The 
disposal and management of plastic waste shall be done in accordance with the 
provisions of Republic Act 9003.  
 
SECTION 5. Efforts to mitigate the negative effects of the Act on plastic 
manufacturers and their workers. – To avoid exterminating an industry behind 
thousands of jobs, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is hereby tasked 
with assisting plastic manufacturers in researching on single-use plastic alternatives and 
acquiring the appropriate technology needed for the manufacture of such products.  
 
Manufacturers of alternative products shall be given incentives provided for under 
the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008, the Barangay Micro-Business Enterprise, the 
Omnibus Investment Code of 1987 or the Green Jobs Act of 2016, where applicable. The 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Trade and 
Industry, in coordination with the Department of Finance, shall provide technical and 
financial assistance to these manufacturers.  
 
Local Government Units are encouraged and shall be allowed to provide additional 
benefits and incentives to these manufacturers within their jurisdiction, consistent with 
existing laws, rules, and regulations, which shall be in addition to the benefits and 
incentives provided for in the previous paragraph.  
 
  
SEC. 6. Penalties. – Any violation of this Act shall be imposed the following 
penalties: 
 
a. Individuals caught using single-use plastic products shall be penalized as 
follows: 
 
i. First Offense - A fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00); 
ii. Second Offense - A fine of Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000.00); 
iii. Third Offense - A fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) and 
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months.  
 
b. For Business Enterprises, the following penalties shall be imposed: 
 
i. First Offense - A fine of Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00); 
ii. Second Offense - A fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) and 
suspension of its business permit for three (3) months; 
iii. Third Offense - A fine of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000.00) and 
the suspension of their Business Permit for a period of One (1) year and 
imprisonment of not less than two (2) years. 
 
c. For Plastic Manufacturer found violating this Act, the following penalties shall 
be imposed: 
 
i. First Offense - A fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00); 


ii. Second Offense - A fine of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) 
and suspension of Business Permit for three (3) months; 
iii. Third Offense - A fine of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 200,000.00) 
and imprisonment of not less than two (2) years. The said business permit 
shall be cancelled. 
 
If the offender in subparagraph (b) or (c) of this Section is a corporation, trust or 
firm, partnership, association or any other entity, the penalty shall be imposed on the 
entity’s responsible officers including, but not limited to, the president, chief executive 
officer, general manager, managing director or partner directly responsible thereof.  
 
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of 
Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Interior and Local Government, and 
the Department of Trade and Industry shall within 60 days, promulgate the implementing 
rules and regulations of this Act, following a consultation with consumer groups, plastic 
producers and other affected groups. Such implementing rules and regulations shall be 
submitted to Congress for approval. 
 
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. – All law, executive orders, rules and regulations or 
any part hereof inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.  
 
SEC. 9. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Act shall be declared 
unconstitutional and invalid, such declaration shall not invalidate other parts thereof 
which shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SEC. 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
  
Approved,