23/04/2026
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In line with the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003) and the Samal Island Environmental Code of 2018 (City Ordinance No. 2018-293), the use of certain SINGLE-USE PLASTICS and STYROFOAM is π₯πππ¨πππ§ππ to reduce pollution and safeguard public health.
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β Plastic Sando Bags (Single-Use Plastic)
- Not allowed for packaging dry and wet goods
Exception: "Labo bags" are allowed for wet goods (fish, meat, etc.)
β Plastic Cups, Straws, and Utensils
- It includes single-use plastics such as: Plastic cups, Plastic straws, Plastic spoons and forks
β Styrofoam Food Packaging
- Prohibited for Food (Fruits and Vegetables)
β Distribution or Sale of Prohibited Plastics
- Business establishments are not allowed to provide or sell
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- Paper Bags
- Eco Bags
- Reusable Bags
- Reusable Containers
- Customer Provided Packaging
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(Applicable to Business Establishments ONLY)
1st Offense: P500.00
2nd Offense: P1,000.00
3rd Offense: P1,500.00 and/or not more than 6 months Imprisonment