The bill would tax each kilogram of single‑use plastic bag at PHP 100, with the tax collected when the bags leave the factory or customs; half of the money would go to the local government that collected it, while the rest would fund national solid‑waste programs and a transition fund for small businesses.
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HB08733 · Sources: BatasWatch
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.