Smoke, vape-free bill pushed
Advocates rally behind House Bill 9306 to establish a nationwide smoke-free and vape-free policy, aiming to protect non-smokers and children from secondhand…
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DOH shifts campaign against teenage smoking
The Department of Health (DOH) is shifting from anti-smoking to an aggressive anti-vape and total nicotine ban campaign, targeting the rising ‘vapedemic’ among…
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San Fernando ramps up enforcement of decade-old smoke-free ordinance
The local government here is intensifying the implementation of City Ordinance No. 2014-007, with surprise inspections and information drives targeting public…
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Why there’s no such thing as 'just one cigarette'
Is occasional or social smoking really harmless? Doctors warn that even one cigarette carries health risks, addiction potential, and long-term consequences,…
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Baguio hailed for tobacco control efforts
Health advocates praised Baguio City for winning the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control and called on other LGUs to replicate its…
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France bans smoking in beaches, parks, bus shelters
France will ban smoking in beaches, parks, and other public areas starting Sunday to protect children from secondhand smoke. Violators face a €135 fine.
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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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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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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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