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House bill proposes rice, cash incentives for recyclable waste

A bill filed in the House of Representatives seeks to reward households and organizations with food or cash incentives for turning over recyclable waste.

Published Oct 20, 2026 · 6:45 AMOriginal source: GMA News Online / News2 reads
A bill filed in the House of Representatives seeks to reward households and organizations with food or cash incentives for turning over recyclable waste.
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