Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

3610

House Bill No.

~~ Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANE

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

In the recent years, there has been an increase in awareness on environmental protection and
sustainability. This was a result of the emergence of studies correlating global warming to the
extensive waste generated by every household, commercial and industrial establishments; and
the massive destruction of the world’s natural resources brought about by the growing
demands of the exponentially increasing population. Yet, there have been few attempts at
resolving the issue. As such, the people’s awareness has not transcended into concrete
actions. As of today, we are very much knowledgeable about the need to preserve and protect
the environment. However, we have ceased at such level

Due to the lack of education, Filipinos have not been sympathetic to the environment
Although they possess satisfactory knowledge on recycling methods, they are not use 10
practicing these as there is no imperative from the State.

Among the materials people neglect to properly dispose are waste generated from electrical
and electronic equipment. Almost all Filipinos own electronic devices such as cellular
phones, laptops and tablets. And they replace these almost yearly to follow the current trend.
But little do Filipinos know that the materials used in these equipment are non-biodegradable
These materials take more than a lifetime to decompose. Nevertheless, these are recyclable

Recycling is where the State needs to step in to promote environmental protection, The State
needs sellers and manufacturers of electronic devices to provide a way for their customers to
dispose of their old houschold electrical and electronic equipment when the
manufacturers/sellers sell them a new version of the same item. By doing so, the State can
ensure that electronic waste will undergo recycling methods instead of being dumped just
anywhere else.

Hence, the passage of this law is urgently sought

Chom DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.
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resentative
‘Third District, Province of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3610
o.

House Bill

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

AN ACT TO ADOPT AN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WASTE
DISPOSAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISING A MECHANISM THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,

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 “Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Waste Disposal Act of 2016.”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of
the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of
nature

Sec. 3. Mandatory Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste Disposal- It shall be
mandatory for all sellers and manufacturers of electronic devices to provide a way for their
customers to dispose of their old electrical and electronic equipment when the
manufacturers/sellers sell them a new version of the same or practically the same item
regardless of: (a) whether they buy in-store, online or by mail order; (b) the brand of the item
(c) the same function.

Sec. 4. Implementing Agency. ~The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
Department of Trade and Industry, in consultation with stakeholders, shall ensure the
implementation and enforcement of this Act. It shall also develop a method where
seffers/manufacturers can dispose of the waste given by customers,

Sec, 5, Penalty Clause. ~ Any seller or manufacturer, or the responsible officer in case of
corporations, who violates any provision of this Act or its implementing rules and regulations
shall be punished with imprisonment of two years and/or a fine of five hundred thousand
pesos

See 6, Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and Department of Trade and Industry shall have the power to promulgate the
implementing rules and regulations as may be necessary to fully implement the objectives
and purposes of this Act within one (1) year from the approval hereof.

Sec, 7, Separability Clause. If any part or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional
or invalid, other provisions which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force


and effect

See. 8. Repealing Clause. All laws, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly

Sec. 9. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.