The bill creates a PHP 100‑per‑kilogram excise tax on single‑use plastic bags produced or imported in the Philippines, raises the rate 4 % annually starting 2026, and directs the extra revenue to environmental programs under the DENR.
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HB01996 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.