Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___________ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSE “BONG” J. TEVES, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to Ocean Conservancy and McKinsey Center for Environment and Business, 
the Philippines is the third largest contributor of plastic in the ocean and one of the highest in 
South East Asia in terms of garbage collection. It is so massive that it is not only an 
environmental concern but also a health issue. Piles of uncollected or unsegregated waste 
scattered along the road and water ways become source of various diseases. Also, plastic wastes 
are also one of the main contributors in several parts of the country as it clogs the drainages 
and water ways. 
Plastic wastes, proven by research and time, take hundreds of years to decompose. 
Before its decomposition, it has already created a substantial amount of damage to our 
environment and health due to its improper usage and disposal. Despite of the enactment of 
several environmental laws, this representation sees that additional measures are needed to 
further curb the garbage problem in our country. 
Under the Constitution, it is our duty as legislators to protect and advance the right of 
the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of 
nature. Consistent with such Constitutional duty, and to address the pervasive waste problem 
and its negative impact to our health and environment, this representation seeks the urgent 
approval of this measure. 
July 20, 2022
2:08 am
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During the 18th Congress, this representation was among who principally sponsored this 
measure through House Bill No. 4435 substituted by House Bill No. 9147. The said measure 
passed the third and final reading in the House of Representatives and was transmitted to the 
Senate. However, the Senate failed to act on the matter which resulted to the refiling of this 
bill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HON. JOSE “BONG” J. TEVES, JR.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                    Representative 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                     TGP Partylist 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___________ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSE “BONG” J. TEVES, JR. 
AN ACT 
REGULATING AND FURTHER PROHIBITING THE USAGE OF SINGLE-USE 
PLASTIC PRODUCTS, PROVIDING PENALTIES, LEVIES AND INCENTIVES FOR 
INDUSTRIES, BUSINESS ENTITIES AND CONSUMERS THEREOF, 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 law shall be known as the “Single-Use Plastic 
Products Prohibition and Regulation Act of 2022”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the state in accordance with the 
Constitution, to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology 
in accordance with rhythm and harmony of nation. 
In light with the enforcement of Republic Act No, 9003, otherwise known as the 
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, the state acknowledges the role of business 
entities and consumers as key partners in attaining the ultimate purpose of prohibiting and 
regulating the single-use plastic usage. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act, the following terms are defined: 
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(a) Business Entities refers to entities engaged in the manufacture, production, 
processing, repacking, including service-oriented entities. The term shall 
include retailers, self- employed, micro, small, and medium enterprises, and 
community based business entities. 
(b) Consumer refers to purchaser and user of plastics whether intended for 
single or multiple use. 
 
(c) Disposal refers to the act of dumping or placing of waste, whether 
intentional or otherwise, into land or bodies of water. 
 
(d) Incentives refers to incentives provided under Section 10 of this Act. 
 
(e) Plastic refers to a lightweight, resistant, and synthetic material made from 
a wide range of polymers whether organic or otherwise, which can be 
molded into a variety of forms depending on purpose or utility. 
 
(f) Recycling refers to a process whereby used or waste materials are treated 
for purposes of reusing them or transforming them to new products or raw 
materials. 
 
(g) Retailers refers to a person engaged in the business of selling products 
directly to consumers. 
 
(h) Reusable Material refers to any material designed for multiple use. 
Provided the reusable material is biodegradable or compostable and 
recyclable. Provided further, that the reusable material does not contain 
harmful chemicals such as but not limited to cadmium, lead, and other 
chemicals as provided by the existing rules and regulations of the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 
 
(i) Single-Use Plastic refers to disposable plastics which are intended to be 
used only once before they are disposed or recycled. The term includes but 


is not limited to plastic sachets, styrofoam, food packaging plastics, plastic 
bags, cups, straws, and utensils. 
 
SEC. 4. Scope. — This Act shall apply to the importation, manufacture, use, disposal, 
and recycling of single-use plastic products by business entities or consumers within the 
Philippines. 
  
SEC. 5. Prohibition of Single-Use Plastics and Levy for the Use in the Interim 
Period. — The prohibition of single-use plastics by all business entities as defined in this Act 
shall be in full force and effect one (1) year after the effectivity of this Act. During the interim 
period of one (1) year, the following shall be implemented: 
 
a) 
The issuance of single-use plastics as defined in this Act by food 
establishments, stores, markets, retailers, and grocery stores shall be 
strictly banned; 
 
b) 
Diversion in the usage of reusable materials such as but not limited to 
eco-bags and woven-bags by the consumers in lieu of single-use 
plastics shall be highly encouraged; 
c) 
Single-use plastics already in circulation in the general market and the 
utilization of single-use plastics cannot be avoided shall be collected, 
disposed, and recycled in accordance with the provisions of Republic 
Act No. 9003; 
 
d) 
For each single piece of single-use plastic already manufactured and in 
circulation, business entities shall charge every consumer a minimum 
levy of eight pesos (Php. 8.00); 
 
e) 
The amount collected in the preceding paragraph shall be remitted to the 
Solid Waste Management Fund under Republic Act No. 9003; 
 


Upon the effectivity of this Act and after the one (1) year interim period provided in 
this Section, the usage of single-use plastics by business entities and consumers shall be strictly 
prohibited. 
 
SEC. 6. Prohibition of Importation of Single-Use Plastics. - One (1) year after the 
effectivity of this Act, the importation of single-use plastics shall be strictly prohibited. Further, 
within one (1) year after the effectivity of this Act, the Tariff Commission in coordination with 
the Bureau of Customs shall collect the corresponding tariff specified in the Implementing 
Rules and Regulations of this Act. The tariff collected under this provision shall be remitted to 
the Solid Waste Management Fund as provided under Republic Act No. 9003. 
 
SEC. 7. Recycling of Used Single-Use Plastics. — It shall be the duty of the 
appropriate government agency or local government unit to collect, recover and recycle used 
single-use plastics in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9003. 
  
The National Solid Management Waste Commission shall ensure the compliance of the 
appropriate government agency or local government unit to this provision. 
 
SEC. 8. Research and Development for Alternatives  to Single-Use Plastics — The 
Department of Science and Technology ( DOST) in coordination with the National  Solid 
Management Waste Commission shall conduct research and development and as a result 
thereof, innovate an alternative to single-use plastics. 
 
SEC. 9. Program for Affected Employees of the Plastic Industry — After the 
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Labor and 
Employment (DOLE), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) 
shall implement capacity building programs for the affected employees of the plastic industry  
and provide necessary skills training in consonance with  the innovation  by the DOST of  the 
alternative to single-use plastics. 
 
SEC. 10. Incentives to Business Entities Shifting to Alternatives. — Incentives 
provided under the following laws, where applicable, shall be given to business entities that 
shifted from single-use plastics to alternatives: 


 
a) 
Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Act of 2002; 
b) 
Magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises: 
c) 
Green Jobs Act of 2016: 
d) 
Omnibus Investment Code of 1987 
 
 
The local government units are encouraged to provide additional benefits to those 
business entities within their respective jurisdictions that shifted to alternatives. Additional 
benefits or incentives to qualified business entities that may be provided by Congress or local 
government councils upon enactment of a new law shall not be limited by this Act. 
 
SEC. 11. Monitoring and Inspection — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 
shall be the primary government agency tasked to monitor, inspect, and determine the 
compliance of business entities to this Act. The DTI may coordinate  with  the appropriate  
local  government unit and the Philippine National Police to ensure compliance with this Act. 
 
The local government unit. upon thorough determination of compliance with this Act, 
and upon the recommendation of DTI, shall issue the necessary Certificate of Compliance to 
business entities that are compliant with this Act. Business entities shall be required to submit 
the Certificate 
of Compliance for purposes of local business permit renewal. 
 
 
SEC. 12. Education and Information Dissemination — The DTI in coordination of 
the Department of Education ( DepEd ), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 
Department of Environment  and  Natural  Resources ( DENR),  Philipphine Information  
Agency (PIA) and  the local government  units, shall conduct  proper dissemination  of 
information  and education  regarding the regulation and prohibition of the usage of single-
plastics in the country and the effects of its continued usage. 
 
SEC. 13. Penalties — Violations of any provisions of this Act shall be meted with 
the following penalties and sanctions: 


 
For business entities or enterprises under R.A. 6977 as amended by R.A. 8289, 
otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Small Enterprises, and R.A.  9178 also  known  as  
the  Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Act of 2002, and other non-VAT registered 
business entities: 
 
First Offense: 
 Fine of Fifteen Thousand Pesos (Php. 1 .5,000.00); 
 
Second Offense: 
Thirty Thousand Pesos (Php. 30,000.00) and suspension of 
business perm it for six (6) months ; 
 
Third Offense: 
 Sixty Thousand Pesos (Php. 60,000.00) and suspension of 
business permit for one (1) year; 
 
Fourth Offense: 
One Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php. 120,000.00) and 
immediate revocation of business permit and ineligibility for
 application of business permit for five (5) years; 
  
For VAT registered persons or business entities and all other plastic manufacturers 
found violating this Act, the following penalties shall be imposed: 
 
First Offense:  
One Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php. 120,000.00); 
 
Second Offense: 
Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php. 250,000.00) and 
suspension of business permit for six (6) months; 
 
Third Offense: 
 Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php. 550,000.00) and 
suspension of business permit for one (1) year; 
 
Fourth Offense: 
One Million Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php. 1,200,000.00) 
and immediate revocation of business permit and ineligibility for 
application for business permit for five (5) years. 
 


Monetary penalties collected from the abovementioned violations of non-VAT 
registered and VAT registered business entities shall be remitted to the Solid Waste 
Management Fund in accordance with R.A. 9003.  
 
Any local government officials or government agencies who fail to comply with and 
enforce this Act shall be held administratively liable under R.A. 7160 otherwise known as the 
Local Government Code and other existing laws and regulations. 
 
SEC. 14. Disclosure and Information — Reports, records, or any information relating 
to the implementation of this Act shall be accessible to the public, unless such report, record, 
or information are confidential as may be found by the DTI as when the effects thereof shall 
be adversary to the competitive competition of the manufacturer, seller, or distributor. 
 
SEC. 15. Congressional Oversight — The House of Representatives or the Senate, or 
the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee under R.A. 9003, shall perform the necessary 
oversight function and shall have the power to monitor and evaluate the implementation of this 
Act. 
  
SEC. 16. Appropriations — An amount necessary to carry out the provisions of  this 
Act shall be included in the annual appropriations of the DENR and other implementing 
agencies under the General Appropriations Act. 
 
SEC. 17. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The DENR, DTI, DI LG, other 
concerned government agencies and representatives from the local government  unit, shall  
issue and implement the necessary  Implementing Rules and Regulations  within one hundred  
twenty   (120) days from the effectivity of this Act. 
 
SEC. 18. Separability Clause — If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act or any of the provisions hereof not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in force and effect. 
 


SEC. 19. Repealing Clause — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent or contrary to any of the provisions 
of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 20. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,