BoC destroys P1.4-B smuggled vape shipment
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Vape and e-cigarette policy news — regulations, bans, and public-health debates in the Philippines.
BIR destroys P1.54-B illicit vapes
BIR destroys 240,550 illicit vape products with P1.54 billion in estimated tax liabilities as officials target large-scale illegal vape distribution.
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BOC intercepts P137-M smuggled vape products
The Bureau of Customs intercepted nearly P137 million worth of misdeclared vape products at the Manila International Container Port, seizing vape kits,…
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Leaders back smoke-free measure
Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas and Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. backed a proposed nationwide smoke-free and vape-free law, calling for stronger…
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DoH cracks whip vs youth ‘vapedemic’
DoH has tapped the Philippine National Police to crack down on retail stores and online merchants selling to minors.
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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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PNP chief orders crackdown vs illegal vape trade
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BoC intercepts illegal vapes, pharmaceuticals
The Bureau of Customs seized nearly P174.86 million worth of smuggled vapes, machinery, and pharmaceuticals in Valenzuela City as part of a crackdown on…
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NAIA passenger yields cannabis oil
A confirmatory test using a portable spectrometer showed the substance to be suspected tsongke oil.
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P1.4-B illegal vapes seized
The Bureau of Customs seized over 3 million illegal vape products worth up to P1.4 billion in a major warehouse raid, marking its largest crackdown on illicit…
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BOC seizes P1.4-B worth of illegal vape products at Navotas warehouse
The Bureau of Customs seizes P1.4 billion worth of illegal vape products in Navotas, marking the largest crackdown since 2024. Discover how authorities are…
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DTI, BIR crack whip vs unregistered vapes
Violations involving illegal online trade or marketing standards carry separate fines ranging from P100,000 to P400,000, along with potential imprisonment and…
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Cavite vape raid nets P1.5-M haul
‘The PNP remains focused on dismantling illegal supply chains that undermine lawful commerce and public safety.’
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Gubat moves to pass smoke-free, vape-free ordinance
The Gubat LGU, Parents Against Vape and youth leaders push for a smoke-free and vape-free ordinance, calling for stronger national policies and amendments to…
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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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BIR destroys 448,494 illicit vape products worth P1.34B
BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza leads the destruction of 448,494 illicit vape units with unpaid excise taxes and penalties totaling P1.34 billion.
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