Agencies unite against illicit tobacco trade
The Philippines is ramping up enforcement against illicit tobacco and vape trade as government agencies and international partners prepare for the Third…
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Philippines hit with P141 billion illicit tobacco losses
The Philippines has lost an estimated P141 billion in revenue in just two years as illicit tobacco and illegal e-vapes dominate the market, a new EU-ASEAN and…
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Nicotine pouches risk youth addiction, WHO warns
‘These products are engineered for addiction.’
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P164K smuggled cigars seized
Authorities in Cebu seized ₱164,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes during a roadside inspection in Barangay Sangi as part of an intensified anti-illegal trade…
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17 and under banned from buying cigarettes
Both chambers of the UK Parliament have approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a landmark public health measure that will permanently ban cigarette sales to…
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‘Chavit’ dismisses Ombudsman complaint as ‘harassment’
The group also claims that instead of finishing the center, provincial leaders used illegal resolutions to convert the site into the ‘Chavit Coliseum,’ which…
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LGUs urged to help curb cigarette smuggling
The National Tobacco Administration urges stronger local action against cigarette smuggling in the Philippines, citing P40–52 billion in annual revenue losses,…
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Zimbabwe studies Philippine tobacco model in Ilocos
Explore how Zimbabwe is learning from the Philippines' tobacco industry in Ilocos, focusing on production, farmer support, and revenue management to enhance…
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NBI action urged vs deep fakes
Pampanga Rep. Alyssa Michaela Gonzales met with NBI Director Melvin Matibag to push for stronger action against illegal tobacco factories and AI-generated…
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DoH: Vaping not safer than smoking
The Department of Health warns against vaping amid House talks on raising tobacco excise taxes, citing permanent lung damage and EVALI-related deaths, while…
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BOC seizes over P200 million in cigarettes, machinery in Pampanga
Bureau of Customs confiscates P275 million in illicit tobacco products, machinery, and raw materials during raids in Pampanga on 13–14 February 2026.
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Baguio crushes, burns P5 million tobacco, vape products
Baguio City destroyed P5 million worth of tobacco and vape products at Malcolm Square as part of the Road to Zero 2028 anti-smoking campaign.
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Lawmaker probes ‘brazen’ illicit tobacco trade
The House Committee on Ways and Means investigates a surge in contraband cigarettes, calling the illicit trade a “major criminal enterprise” costing billions…
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Rep. Quimbo: Illicit tobacco trade is the new POGO
Rep. Miro Quimbo warns of rising contraband cigarette operations, costing the government billions and endangering youth health across the Philippines.
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PNP steps up crackdown on illegal cigarettes
PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. orders intensified operations against illegal tobacco trade, targeting smuggling hubs and networks across Central…
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Bootleg cigars raze healthcare
Every illegal cigarette sold weakens the country’s health care system.
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DILG: Phl loses P30B annually on illicit tobacco
The Philippine government loses around P30 billion annually to illegal tobacco production, prompting joint PNP, BIR, and Bureau of Customs operations that have…
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