
Tobacco tax on vapes eyed
A public health advocacy group on Monday urged lawmakers to implement tobacco tax on vapes and heated tobacco products.
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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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Customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor, are beginning the new year with a P0.2189 per kilowatt-hour (kWh)…
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Meralco, through VP and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga, also reminded the public to practice energy efficiency ahead of the approaching…
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GINGOOG CITY — The Misamis Oriental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) on Thursday reported heavy flooding in eastern towns due…
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We have also been working closely with experts to develop a traffic management plan to minimize the impact on commuters.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Department (CDRRMD) on Wednesday activated eight first aid stations along…
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Two days after going missing, the bloated body of a laborer was found floating beside a dike in a subdivision, Barangay Iponan early…
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Enhanced, forward-thinking, science-based earthquake preparedness delivered
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Blessed and handed over were three units of ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) ambulances for the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office; four…
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The low utilization rate, delayed procurement, and omissions committed by the Department of Education (DepEd) in 2023 have significantly contributed to a…
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The mayor commended everyone for their support, cooperation, and assistance, which ensured the city government could provide the best services for the people…
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‘The province will assist those in need. What’s important is we can extend financial assistance to those with reported damage.’
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More than 11,500 individuals, or 3,428 families, are currently in evacuation centers following Mount Kanlaon’s eruption on Monday, which prompted authorities…
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‘We encourage our calamity-affected pensioners to take advantage of these programs to ease their financial burden during this challenging time.’
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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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Officials from the United Nations and its attached agencies lauded the Philippines' disaster response after the onslaught of six typhoons in five weeks.
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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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Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna administered first aid to a 67-year-old tricycle driver and his passenger after a road accident near SM Manila on Tuesday.
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