PTGA urges crackdown on cigarette smuggling hurting farmers
The Philippine Tobacco Growers Association (PTGA) has urged the government to intensify enforcement against the illegal cigarette trade, warning that…
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The Philippine Tobacco Growers Association (PTGA) has urged the government to intensify enforcement against the illegal cigarette trade, warning that…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported Saturday the seizure of nearly P240 million worth of smuggled cigarettes over the past two months amid its…
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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga -- Three Chinese nationals were apprehended in Barangay Calantipe, Apalit, Pampanga, on Friday, October 17, for allegedly violating…
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ZARAGOZA, Nueva Ecija— Police seized around P165,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Batitang, Zaragoza on Saturday,…
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False beliefs will continue to mislead both medical professionals and the general public into viewing nicotine as a significant health threat.
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The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) will convene its 2025 Tripartite Consultative Conference on 7–8 October at the Great Eastern Hotel in Quezon City,…
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The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has approved two new projects under the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP), bringing the total number of…
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‘If we work together in curbing illicit tobacco trade, the future of our tobacco farmers and those who depend on the industry is sustained and our economy…
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The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has branded the controversial “Thuoc Lao” cigarette, locally called “Tuklaw,” as an illicit tobacco product that has…
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The Western Mindanao Naval Command reaffirmed its commitment to securing the country’s southern maritime frontier and strengthening interagency cooperation in…
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The Philippines is bleeding $2 billion (P114 billion) in lost revenues due to the proliferation of illicit tobacco trade in the country, a consultancy firm…
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Health advocates on Monday, 30 June, urged other local government units (LGUs) and the national government to follow Baguio City's lead in strengthening…
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‘These products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive, but our science shows they are a better choice for adults than continuing to smoke…
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The Commission on Appointments has officially confirmed Jose Ramon Aliling as Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on…
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is considering offering rental housing support to qualified beneficiaries under President…
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Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling on Thursday welcomed the signing into law of the “National…
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As newly elected officials prepare to take office, public health advocacy group Healthy Philippines Alliance (HPA) on Friday urged lawmakers to act decisively…
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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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