A sign that the environment is being given higher priority in the Philippines, a tightening up on the use of plastic bags with fines for violators:
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/349027...s-plastic-bags
"Violators will be subject to a fine of P1,000 for first offense, P2,000 for the second and P5,000 and cancellation of business permit for the third."
