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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No.

8657

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been receiving
support from the past and present Congress.

Despite the enactment of RA 9003 or also known as the Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000, the country is still burdened by the worsening
problem on solid waste management. It is the belief of this representation that
there is an urgent need for the government to further improve its efforts in
curbing the alarming level of waste generation in the country.

The proposed measure aims to mandate the use of recyclable and
biodegradable materials in the manufacturing of consumer goods. It is the hope
of the proposed measure that by introducing such practice, the trash generated
will be significantly reduced. This measure does not singlehandedly address the
issue at hand, but it is surely among the different policy actions that can
strengthen the promotion of environment-friendly practices.

In this light, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

Hentee BIN Natu,

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT MANDATING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FOR THE
PACKAGING OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the
State to ensure conservation and preservation of our natural resources. The use
of recyclable and biodegradable materials is hereby mandated in the
manufacturing process of consumer goods.

SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall be
defined as follows:

a. Biodegradable - shall mean the quality of being organically assimilated
in the natural setting.

b. Consumer products — shall refer to items for sale manufactured in high
volume for a mass market.

c. Recyclable - shall mean the quality of material which makes it useful to
be used again in any manufacturing process.

SEC. 3. Incentive. - Any business or non-business entity which shall
undertake the effort of using recyclable and biodegradable materials for the
Packaging of consumer goods shall enjoy a tax deductibility privilege on its
income tax to the extent of the proven cost of the recyclable or biodegradable
material on its production process.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the
effectivity of this Act.


SEC. 5. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall
remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved,