Group seeks cigar excise tax tweak
The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) seeks to adjust the cigarette excise tax amid the influx of illicit cigarette trade.
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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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For generations, bangungut has haunted the Filipino psyche. Told in whispered folklore, it was a phenomenon feared but poorly understood: a person, usually…
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‘The US remains one of the Philippines’ largest and most strategic export market particularly for food and beverage products, but there are rising numbers of…
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The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has clarified that it is not the agency that initiated the centralized ticketing system (CTS) component of the Electronic…
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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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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non‑Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco…
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The Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing an expansion of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act and the Safe Spaces Act to…
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A ruling was issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) prohibiting flavors in vapor products under Republic Act No. 11467, or the Sin Tax Reform Law.
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The recent destruction of P3.26 billion worth of smuggled vape products marked another milestone in the government’s intensified campaign against illicit trade…
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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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‘The DoE shall be the lead agency to determine the need for and regulate the development of aggregation in the country’
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Smoking contributes to other diseases, including certain eye disorders and immune system problems like rheumatoid arthritis, the Health department noted.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed alarm over the rising prevalence of tobacco product usage among Filipinos.
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‘Funds without actual investment in financial derivatives shall not be subject to the SBG limit. This includes equity funds, balanced funds and multi-asset…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) authority to accredit certified public accountants (CPAs) acting as external…
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