Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS 
AN ACT  
BANNING THE PRODUCTION AND USAGE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC 
PRODUCTS NATIONWIDE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 
THEREOF 
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. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS 
2nd District, Surigao del Norte 
July 26, 2022
4:27 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE 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. 
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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, 
together with its implementing rules and regulations, complete publication in the 
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever 
comes earlier. 
  
Approved.