Philippines Philippines Issues Show-Cause Letters to large companies Over EPR Act

Philippines Issues Show-Cause Letters to large companies Over EPR Act

The Philippine Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on August 20, 2026, that it had issued show-cause letters to 155 companies that may have failed to meet their plastic recovery obligations under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act. The government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to combating plastic pollution and is strengthening efforts to ensure that large companies fulfill their plastic recovery responsibilities. The specific names of the 155 companies could not be confirmed.

 

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ONO Kanami

Consultant, EnviX Ltd.

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Researcher specializing in Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines and Singapore.

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Bachelor of International Relations, University of Shizuoka

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