BIR destroys P2.1-B illicit cigarettes
BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said the event serves as the primary destruction hub as the BIR conducts nationwide destruction activities in 12…
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BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said the event serves as the primary destruction hub as the BIR conducts nationwide destruction activities in 12…
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Japan Tobacco Inc.’s local unit was ranked second in this year’s list of top employers by the Top Employers Institute, the global authority in recognizing…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed Tuesday the arrest of six Korean nationals during a raid on a suspected illicit online gambling hub in a Pasay City…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported on Monday it has filed an P8.5-billion tax evasion case against individuals behind an illicit cigarette factory…
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a way for smokers to quit without the immediate pressure to stop cold turkey? That’s the goal of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR)…
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'This operation demonstrates our unwavering resolve to uphold the law, maintain public order, and ensure the safety of our region'
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The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has expressed its support for a unified approach and stronger regulatory measures to address the growing issue of…
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SANTIAGO, Ilocos Sur — Declining excise tax collection from the tobacco industry is not solely attributed to widespread smuggling and illicit trade, but also…
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‘I am excited to be back in the Philippines to lead a very dynamic market where JTI is now the country’s fastest-growing tobacco company in terms of share of…
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The scale and spread of illicit tobacco and vape products across the Philippines have surpassed what law enforcement can handle, the Philippine Tobacco…
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Mapping technology to verify distance of cigarette and vape stores from schools and playgrounds
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A public health advocacy group on Monday urged lawmakers to implement tobacco tax on vapes and heated tobacco products.
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A senator on Friday sounded an alarm over the widespread smuggling and illicit trade of excisable products, including cigarettes and vapes, which is not only…
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The economist lauded the Philippines’ approach to taxing novel tobacco and nicotine products like heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches but underscored…
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‘This serves as a stern warning to all sellers, distributors, and consumers to stop patronizing fake cigarettes. Such illicit trade will be dealt with in…
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Emboldened by aggressive enforcements and a newly-minted law penalizing agricultural smuggling, the country continues to fight a bitter battle against the…
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The rise in cigarette smuggling in the Philippines poses a significant risk of increased underage smoking, according to Jericho "Koko" Nograles, president of…
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The operations on the warehouse in Guiguinto, Bulacan, took the team led by the MICP-CIIS with support from the Enforcement and Security Service and the…
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