The prevalence of marine litter in the Philippines, despite existing policies and frameworks, reveals significant gaps and opportunities for further intervention. The scope and scale of the efforts being carried out to tackle plastic pollution have not yet fully addressed the problem, although many small-scale initiatives have been undertaken by local governments, community groups, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) focusing on circular economy principles, waste management improvements, and marine litter prevention. To tackle plastic pollution more sustainably, the Philippines could consider several strategic adjustments and enhancements to current policies and practices. The latter are discussed in this Country Profile.
