The Republic Act 11898, or the EPR Act of 2022, represents a step forward in the Philippines’ fight against plastic pollution. This amendment to RA 9003 formally institutionalizes a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for the country, with specific measures prescribed for plastic packaging waste. It builds on a comprehensive set of national policies and laws on solid waste management and pollution. The policy brief provides an initial analysis and assessment of the EPR Act of 2022 and identifies options that plastic producers may adopt for specific packaging types. These proposals are informed by studies and reports on waste management, EPR, and circular economies in the Philippines, and consider available infrastructure, the implementation of relevant solid waste management policies, and the uptake of voluntary actions from plastic producers and consumers. Lastly, recommendations are made towards the full implementation of mandatory EPR in the country, and how this can contribute to improving solid waste management systems as a whole.