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Vape and e-cigarette policy news — regulations, bans, and public-health debates in the Philippines.

  3. OFFICIALS from the Bureau of Internal Revenue Region 6 oversee the destruction of 240,550 illicit vape products at the DIGAMA Waste Management Facility in Porac, Pampanga.

    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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  4. BOC intercepts P137-M smuggled vape products

    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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  5. Leaders back smoke-free measure

    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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  8. ILLICIT vapes A Bureau of Internal Revenue Task Force operative inspects stacks of illicit vape products in a recent raid in Bulacan, which yielded some 19,000 vape units. A study by the EU-ABAC estimates that the Philippines lost P141 billion in revenues 2024- 2025 due to illegal tobacco and vape products. From that amount, P118.1 billion was attributed to illicit cigarettes and P22.9 billion to illegal e-vapor products.

    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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  10. VARIOUS illegal goods inside a warehouse in Valenzuela City — including vape-related products, machinery, electronic devices and pharmaceutical products — are seized by authorities during an operation by the Bureau of Customs in close coordination with the Philippine National Police.

    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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  12. THE officials from the Bureau of Customs inspect the seized P1.4 billion worth of smuggled vape products at a warehouse in San Rafael Village, Navotas City on Monday.

    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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  14. AUTHORITIES seize approximately P3.6 million worth of illegal vape products during a massive joint enforcement operation across the capital and Region IV-A. The operation targeted distribution hubs and retailers violating Republic Act 11900.

    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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  15. A search warrant was executed in Barangay Molino VII, Bacoor City, Cavite for violations of Republic Act 11900 (Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act), resulting in the confiscation of 13 master boxes of alleged illicit vape products.

    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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