The Philippines House of Representatives approved on second reading a proposed bill that aims to rationalize excise tax rates on tobacco and vapor products and raise an additional P66 billion […]Read More
A proposed bill, which seeks to address the “undeniable harm” the illicit cigarette trade brings to the Philippine economy and public health, wins more support from legislators who are now […]Read More
Filipino legislators pushed back against “false narratives” on a proposed measure aimed at curbing illicit trade and shoring up government revenue collection. “We are looking forward to the upcoming discussions […]Read More
Smoking rate climbed in the Philippines between 2021 and 2023 amid the rampant illicit trade of cigarettes, according to industry data. Senator Win Gatchalian said in a Senate Committee on […]Read More
The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) supports proposals in the House of Representatives to address rising illicit trade and declining tobacco tax collections, highlighting successful experiences from neighboring countries that suspended […]Read More
A group of congressmen in the Philippines filed a bill to temporarily suspend annual excise tax increases on tobacco products in light of the rising prevalence of illicit cigarette trade […]Read More
Tobacco harm reduction experts said Vietnam’s move to go against global trend towards regulating vapes and heated tobacco products would deprive smokers of better alternatives and encourage them to continue […]Read More