Smoke, vape-free bill pushed
Advocates rally behind House Bill 9306 to establish a nationwide smoke-free and vape-free policy, aiming to protect non-smokers and children from secondhand…
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DOH shifts campaign against teenage smoking
The Department of Health (DOH) is shifting from anti-smoking to an aggressive anti-vape and total nicotine ban campaign, targeting the rising ‘vapedemic’ among…
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San Fernando ramps up enforcement of decade-old smoke-free ordinance
The local government here is intensifying the implementation of City Ordinance No. 2014-007, with surprise inspections and information drives targeting public…
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Why there’s no such thing as 'just one cigarette'
Is occasional or social smoking really harmless? Doctors warn that even one cigarette carries health risks, addiction potential, and long-term consequences,…
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Baguio hailed for tobacco control efforts
Health advocates praised Baguio City for winning the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control and called on other LGUs to replicate its…
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France bans smoking in beaches, parks, bus shelters
France will ban smoking in beaches, parks, and other public areas starting Sunday to protect children from secondhand smoke. Violators face a €135 fine.
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DepEd urged to enforce strict smoking, vaping policies
Public health advocates and child protection groups urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure strict enforcement of anti-smoking and anti-vaping…
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Tobacco harm reduction: A safer option for smokers
Discover how Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) offers safer alternatives to traditional smoking, helping smokers transition away from cigarettes and improve their…
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Probe finds Trump ally paid for underage sex
A congressional report reveals that former US lawmaker Matt Gaetz, an ally of Donald Trump, paid for sex with an underage girl and used illicit drugs. The…
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Underage smoking risks increase due to fake cigarette smuggling
Underage smoking in the Philippines is on the rise due to the influx of smuggled cigarettes from Indonesia and Malaysia, warns Jericho Nograles of the…
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PAL bans Chinese flier for life for lighting up
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New Zealand stubs out smoking, passing wide-ranging tobacco ban
New Zealand stubs out smoking, passing wide-ranging tobacco ban
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Vaping found to be less harmful than smoking, helpful for quitting smoking: UK study
Vaping found to be less harmful than smoking, helpful for quitting smoking: UK study
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