Phl tobacco situation ‘alarming’
Health advocates are raising concerns about the prevalence of tobacco and electronic cigarette use among Filipino youth.
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Health advocates are raising concerns about the prevalence of tobacco and electronic cigarette use among Filipino youth.
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Trisha, not her real name, said she started vaping when she was just 15 years old after a friend influenced her to try it. She was curious and thought the…
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A public health advocacy group on Wednesday urged Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Senator Win Gatchalian to block House Bill 11360 — described as the "Sin…
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The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) seeks to adjust the cigarette excise tax amid the influx of illicit cigarette trade.
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The World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, should consider these harm reduction tools…
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Following the seizure of P83.7 million worth of smuggled tobacco products in Bulacan last week, tobacco firms, namely Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing,…
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‘Operations like these illustrate the BoC’s ongoing commitment and dedication to upholding its mission of border security and protecting our people.’
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Lucio Tan-led Tanduay Distillers Inc. (TDI) posted a record net income of P2.15 billion in 2024, a 37 percent increase from the previous year, driven by higher…
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The Department of Health (DOH) reaffirmed its stance against tobacco and vape products during a meeting with health reform advocates on Thursday.
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Smoking contributes to other diseases, including certain eye disorders and immune system problems like rheumatoid arthritis, the Health department noted.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed alarm over the rising prevalence of tobacco product usage among Filipinos.
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The Department of Health (DOH) refused to comment on issues surrounding Health Chief Ted Herbosa who was photographed with tobacco industry executives during a…
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CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — The Virginia tobacco trading season has officially begun, with buying stations in Region 1 and Abra now open to receive deliveries…
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SAN FABIAN, Pangasinan — Tobacco farmers are calling on the government to appoint a “tobacco czar” to address issues plaguing the industry, including rampant…
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Health experts and advocates on Wednesday urged election candidates to “take a stand against the growing epidemic of cigarettes, vapes and alcohol” among…
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Fortune Tobacco Corp. remained the top contributor with P12.72 billion, or 44 percent of total earnings, followed by Philippine National Bank with P11.89…
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The overall cost of alcohol and tobacco consumption in the Philippines has ballooned to a staggering P1.1 trillion per year, according to new research from…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Cebu destroyed 244,211 packs of counterfeit and unregistered cigarettes worth P15,616,612.09 in tax liabilities on…
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