Philippines loses P30B yearly to illegal tobacco trade, Remulla says
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla said the government is losing about ₱30 billion annually to illegal tobacco manufacturing and sales as authorities raid…
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Malabon closes warehouse after permit lapses
Malabon City orders temporary closure of Tala Cargo warehouse after P1.5B in unregistered tobacco products found; company failed to comply with permit and…
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P100-M smuggled cigarettes seized
In total, officers recovered 1,030 master cases of various cigarette brands believed to be smuggled into the country.
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Investigate tobacco smuggling — Quimbo
House Resolution 636 seeks inquiry into large-scale tobacco smuggling after 32 trucks carrying P2.6 billion worth of cigarettes were seized. Lawmakers warn of…
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House seeks probe into large-scale tobacco smuggling
The House of Representatives is seeking an inquiry into large-scale tobacco smuggling after the seizure of P2.6 billion worth of illicit cigarettes and…
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Films and film festivals raise concerns over HIV, smoking among youth
A spotlight on Filipino youth advocacy through storytelling, featuring the “TobaccOFF NOW! Film Festival” and raising awareness about rising HIV infections and…
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Showcase vape law at global meet
Philippine stakeholders urge the country’s WHO delegation at COP11 to defend RA 11900 (Vape Law) as a national model for tobacco harm reduction, promoting…
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Bataan youth unite for Tobacco Free Generation summit
Over 800 youth leaders in Bataan joined the Tobacco Free Generation Leadership Summit to promote leadership, mental health awareness, and a tobacco-free future.
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PNP Seizes P240M in Smuggled Cigarettes Nationwide
The Philippine National Police seized nearly P240 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in 335 operations nationwide, arresting 267 individuals as part of its…
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Cops seize P165K counterfeit cigars
Police in Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija seized P165,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes during a checkpoint operation, arresting two suspects and preparing charges…
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Information lack bars smoking alternatives
False beliefs will continue to mislead both medical professionals and the general public into viewing nicotine as a significant health threat.
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NTA convenes tripartite talks to set new tobacco floor prices
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) is holding its 2025 Tripartite Consultative Conference in Quezon City to negotiate new tobacco floor prices, with…
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Potential tobacco scourge monitored
‘If we work together in curbing illicit tobacco trade, the future of our tobacco farmers and those who depend on the industry is sustained and our economy…
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NTA flags ‘Tuklaw’ as illicit tobacco, warns of threat to economy, public health
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has flagged the high-nicotine “Tuklaw” cigarette as an illicit product, warning of risks to public health, loss of…
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Navy intercepts P16.4-M smuggled cigarettes
The Western Mindanao Naval Command reaffirmed its commitment to securing the country’s southern maritime frontier and strengthening interagency cooperation in…
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