While the Philippines’ landmark “Vape Law” supported tobacco harm reduction as one of the pillars for tobacco control approaches identified in the World Health Organization global treaty, the WHO remains […]Read More
The Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s Consumer Center accused the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) of ignoring science and the rights of consumers in its pursuit of […]Read More
International health policy experts called for less stringent regulations on novel nicotine products—like heated tobacco, oral nicotine and vape products—arguing they pose significantly lower risks than conventional cigarettes and could […]Read More
Several countries including the United Kingdom, Japan and Sweden have witnessed a significant decline in smoking rates after embracing innovative smoke-free products like vapes, heated tobacco and snus, according to […]Read More
Other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand should emulate the Philippines in helping smokers by providing them access to less harmful alternatives to cigarettes that would reduce their exposure to […]Read More
The transition of former armed groups in southern Philippines from terror activities to cigarette smuggling may threaten national security aside from harming consumers and the economy, according to an anti-illicit […]Read More
The Institute for Tobacco Studies (ITS) in Täby, Sweden has released a topical paper urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to look at the successful Swedish experiences of large-scale transition […]Read More
The Philippine government may lose at least P60 billion in revenues this year amid the rampant illicit cigarette trade in the country, according to a congressional leader. Rep. Joey Salceda, […]Read More
Quit For Good, a non-profit organization promoting harm reduction in the Philippines, welcomed the United States’ intensified campaign on preventing the youth from consuming nicotine products, but said it should […]Read More
Several armed groups in the southern region of Mindanao in the Philippines have transitioned from acts of terrorism to engaging in cigarette smuggling, according to an international security expert. Professor […]Read More