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Vaping epidemic Philippines

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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…
9 October 20262 MIN READ
UP study: Vaping triggers cancer-like cell changes
Even though e-cigarettes might have fewer chemicals than regular cigarettes, they are still linked to severe lung and heart problems.
19 September 20262 MIN READ
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…
1 March 20262 MIN READ
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…
28 February 20262 MIN READ
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…
25 January 20262 MIN READ
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…
12 December 20253 MIN READ
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…
16 August 20251 MIN READ
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.…
17 July 20252 MIN READ
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…
14 June 20252 MIN READ
'Kahit sa classroom': Students' vulnerability to vaping a pressing concern in Phl
Explore the alarming rise of vaping among Filipino students, its serious health consequences including a recent death, and efforts by schools and health…
22 May 20258 MIN READ
Study to reveal cause of autism ‘epidemic’
‘By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic. And we’ll be able to eliminate those exposures.’
12 April 20251 MIN READ
Hong Kong to ban vaping in public by mid-2026
Hong Kong announces a public vaping ban by mid-2026 to curb e-cigarette use. The government aims to legislate against outdoor vaping initially, expanding to…
9 February 20252 MIN READ
QC bans smoking, vaping at public cemeteries
31 October 20241 MIN READ
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
19 October 20222 MIN READ

Smoke, vape-free bill pushed

UP study: Vaping triggers cancer-like cell changes

DoH: Vaping not safer than smoking

DOH warns vaping is not safer than smoking

San Fernando ramps up enforcement of decade-old smoke-free ordinance

Current laws vs vape sales, marketing ‘insufficient’ — study

Airline reiterates warning vs vaping

DOH launches anti-vape, anti-smoking campaign in Ilocos schools

DepEd urged to enforce strict smoking, vaping policies

'Kahit sa classroom': Students' vulnerability to vaping a pressing concern in Phl

Study to reveal cause of autism ‘epidemic’

Hong Kong to ban vaping in public by mid-2026

QC bans smoking, vaping at public cemeteries

Vaping found to be less harmful than smoking, helpful for quitting smoking: UK study