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 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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PNP chief orders crackdown vs illegal vape trade
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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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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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DOH warns vaping is not safer than smoking
The Department of Health reiterated its stance against vaping this Saturday amid discussions on raising the excise tax on tobacco this past week at the House…
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House panel eyes higher vape taxes amid youth surge
Rep. Miro Quimbo highlights the alarming rise of youth vaping in the Philippines, emphasizing health risks and the role of excise taxation in curbing nicotine…
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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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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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Current laws vs vape sales, marketing ‘insufficient’ — study
A study by Johns Hopkins’ Institute for Global Tobacco Control warns that the Philippines’ Vape Law is insufficient, as youth vaping continues to rise amid…
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IQOS ILUMA i debuts with cleaner tech
The ILUMA i offers a cleaner, smoke-free experience with new features like a touch-screen display, Pause Mode, and adaptive FlexPuff and FlexBattery for…
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DoH seeks nationwide vape ban
Health officials also disclosed that the country recently recorded its first documented death linked to prolonged vape use.
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Airline reiterates warning vs vaping
AirAsia Philippines warns passengers against vaping on flights amid rising violations, stressing safety risks and legal penalties under Philippine anti-smoking…
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DOH launches anti-vape, anti-smoking campaign in Ilocos schools
The Department of Health is ramping up an anti-smoking and anti-vaping education drive in the Ilocos Region, targeting students amid rising youth addiction.…
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A smoker's story: Collapse, withdrawal, hope
A personal story of quitting smoking and vaping after 11 years of addiction. A raw account of struggle, withdrawal, and healing — with a message of hope for…
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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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Phl tobacco situation ‘alarming’
Health advocates push for stricter tobacco control laws as alarming data shows one in seven Filipino teens aged 13–15 use vapes, citing easy access and…
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