DepEd urged to enforce strict smoking, vaping policies
Public health advocates and child protection groups urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure strict enforcement of anti-smoking and anti-vaping…
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Smoking and tobacco-control coverage — public-health rules, local ordinances, and national policy.
Experts warn vs second, third-hand smoke
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Expert sounds alarm on risks of second, thirdhand smoking
Dr. Corry Avanceña warns that secondhand and thirdhand smoke are just as harmful as firsthand smoking, highlighting the health risks for nonsmokers, especially…
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Gov’t bleeds P1.1T annually from alcohol, tobacco, vape consumption — think tank
A new study by Action for Economic Reforms reveals that the Philippines incurs P1.1 trillion annually in healthcare and productivity losses due to alcohol,…
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Tobacco harm reduction: A safer option for smokers
Discover how Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) offers safer alternatives to traditional smoking, helping smokers transition away from cigarettes and improve their…
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Underage smoking risks increase due to fake cigarette smuggling
Underage smoking in the Philippines is on the rise due to the influx of smuggled cigarettes from Indonesia and Malaysia, warns Jericho Nograles of the…
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QC bans smoking, vaping at public cemeteries
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PAL bans Chinese flier for life for lighting up
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New Zealand stubs out smoking, passing wide-ranging tobacco ban
New Zealand stubs out smoking, passing wide-ranging tobacco ban
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Vaping found to be less harmful than smoking, helpful for quitting smoking: UK study
Vaping found to be less harmful than smoking, helpful for quitting smoking: UK study
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