Lawmakers have filed a bill mandating the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to start using non-porous polymer instead of paper in the printing of Philippine bank notes.

Reps. Rufus Rodriguez of the 2nd District of Cagayan de Oro City and Maximo Rodriguez Jr. of Abante Mindanao said House Bill 3689 provides, however, that the BSP shall institute security measures necessary to prevent counterfeiting.

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