Las Piñas deploys 'anti-plastic cops'

MANILA, Philippines - Las Piñas City Mayor Vergel Aguilar has ordered the deployment of personnel – called “anti-plastic pulis” – to enforce an environmental protection ordinance banning the use of plastic bags and polystyrene packaging by businesses, markets and stores in the city.

“We must take definite and bolder steps now starting with no-plastic policy in all markets, retail stores and in the households to minimize non-biodegradable wastes in order to save and protect the environment,” Aguilar said.

The ordinance took effect last Jan. 2.