Tobacco harm reduction: A safer option for smokers
Have you ever wondered if there’s a way for smokers to quit without the immediate pressure to stop cold turkey? That’s the goal of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR)…
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a way for smokers to quit without the immediate pressure to stop cold turkey? That’s the goal of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR)…
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Government agencies should intensify enforcement efforts and pursue convictions of those involved in the illegal tobacco trade, as smoking prevalence in the…
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The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has expressed its support for a unified approach and stronger regulatory measures to address the growing issue of…
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SANTIAGO, Ilocos Sur — Declining excise tax collection from the tobacco industry is not solely attributed to widespread smuggling and illicit trade, but also…
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‘I am excited to be back in the Philippines to lead a very dynamic market where JTI is now the country’s fastest-growing tobacco company in terms of share of…
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The scale and spread of illicit tobacco and vape products across the Philippines have surpassed what law enforcement can handle, the Philippine Tobacco…
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Makati Mayor and senatorial candidate Abby Binay called on the government to take stronger action against rice cartels and smuggling, urging that those…
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Mapping technology to verify distance of cigarette and vape stores from schools and playgrounds
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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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A senator on Friday sounded an alarm over the widespread smuggling and illicit trade of excisable products, including cigarettes and vapes, which is not only…
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized a total of P84.36 billion worth of smuggled goods as of 30 November, 2024, according to a report released by the…
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The House quad committee wants authorities to initiate a deeper investigation into the supposed link between Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte and alleged cohorts in…
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In a historic moment displaying Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla's relentless pursuit of justice, the Philippines and Indonesian governments will be holding…
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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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‘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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The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) has sentenced customs "fixer" Mark Ruben Taguba and two others to life imprisonment after they were found guilty of…
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Emboldened by aggressive enforcements and a newly-minted law penalizing agricultural smuggling, the country continues to fight a bitter battle against the…
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The rise in cigarette smuggling in the Philippines poses a significant risk of increased underage smoking, according to Jericho "Koko" Nograles, president of…
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