An American economist said the Philippines should align its tobacco tax closer to the revenue-maximizing rate, as further increases could exacerbate revenue losses. “Of course, the government should take steps […]Read More
Some online sellers in the Philippines are circumventing age verification measures on social media platforms and e-commerce sites to distribute unregistered vape products, according to Senator Raffy Tulfo. In a […]Read More
Leading public health experts said Japan could save millions of lives if it embraces innovative and proven tobacco harm reduction measures. The platform Quit Like Sweden, together with Institute for […]Read More
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Oral nicotine pouches could make Sweden the first country in the world to achieve “smoke-free” status. Patrik Hildingsson, vice president for communications and public affairs at Swedish […]Read More
NEUCHATEL, SWITZERLAND – Philip Morris International (PMI), the parent company of PMFTC Inc., reported a significant progress in its bid to replace cigarettes with smoke-free alternatives. It said net revenue […]Read More
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the main tax agency of the Philippine government, wants to end the misdeclaration of vape products amid the two-tier excise tax on e-cigarettes and […]Read More
Replacing combustible cigarettes in favor of heated tobacco products (HTPs) may help prevent plaque buildup in arteries, according to a recent study. The study, presented during the 7th Summit on […]Read More
A comprehensive review of more than 200 scientific studies found that transitioning from smoking to using heated tobacco dramatically reduces the health risks of individuals indoors. This is because the […]Read More
Dr. Alex Wodak, Australian general practitioner Scientists and tobacco harm reduction experts are urging health authorities to reconsider their stance on nicotine, calling for a more nuanced understanding of the […]Read More
A study in South Korea provides insights into why many smokers are turning to heated tobacco products (HTPs), a smoke-free alternative to traditional cigarettes. The research could influence future tobacco […]Read More