Phl tobacco situation ‘alarming’
Health advocates are raising concerns about the prevalence of tobacco and electronic cigarette use among Filipino youth.
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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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‘The closer coordination among government agencies to clamp down on smuggling, as well as the full implementation of the law, should instill fear in those who…
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Nearly nine months after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage (AAES) Act into law, agencies composing the AAES Council…
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Trisha, not her real name, said she started vaping when she was just 15 years old after a friend influenced her to try it. She was curious and thought the…
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A public health advocacy group on Wednesday urged Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Senator Win Gatchalian to block House Bill 11360 — described as the "Sin…
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The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) seeks to adjust the cigarette excise tax amid the influx of illicit cigarette trade.
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The World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, should consider these harm reduction tools…
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Oslo, Norway — Employees at a Norwegian fruit distributor had their eyes peeled when they discovered a packet of cocaine in a box of bananas,…
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The three suspects and the confiscated contraband were placed under the custody of the Misamis Occidental Maritime Police Station for disposition.
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Port personnel from the administration, operations and evaluation groups were cited for their continuous dedication to public service.
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Following the seizure of P83.7 million worth of smuggled tobacco products in Bulacan last week, tobacco firms, namely Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing,…
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‘Operations like these illustrate the BoC’s ongoing commitment and dedication to upholding its mission of border security and protecting our people.’
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Lucio Tan-led Tanduay Distillers Inc. (TDI) posted a record net income of P2.15 billion in 2024, a 37 percent increase from the previous year, driven by higher…
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According to recent PPA data, passenger traffic during Holy Week reached 2.29 million, concentrated over a few days.
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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) is destroying approximately P3.26 billion worth of confiscated vaping products as part of its ongoing efforts to combat smuggling…
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Authorities discovered the van was carrying smuggled cigarettes, and the driver failed to present any proper documentation
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The Department of Health (DOH) reaffirmed its stance against tobacco and vape products during a meeting with health reform advocates on Thursday.
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