‘Vapedemic’ killing tobacco industry’
The proliferation of illegal, disposable vapes is reportedly killing the local tobacco industry as it reduces demand for tobacco-based products, leaving farmers with a shrinking market base......»»
Smoking: Research shows its lasting effect after quitting
Researchers are still discovering how smoking continues to harm people’s health even years after they quit, with a new study on Wednesday revealing tobacco’s lasting effect on the immune system. Despite the tobacco industry long fighting to conceal the dangers of smoking, tobacco is now known to kill more than eight million people globally a.....»»
Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use
The Philippines has vowed to intensify its measures against tobacco use, in line with an international treaty that seeks to address what it called the “tobacco epidemic.” .....»»
PMI eyes use of Philippines tobacco in smoke-free products
Philip Morris International plans to use locally produced tobacco leaves in its smoke-free products following the inauguration of the P8.8-billion expansion of its local affiliate’s factory......»»
10 Indonesians with P398M tobacco products aboard vessel nabbed in Tawi-Tawi
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 22 February)—Ten Indonesian nationals with P398 million worth of undocumented tobacco products were apprehended on February 1 in the sea off Tawi-Tawi, belated reports from the Naval Forces Western Command (NFWM) said. Lt. Chester Ross Cabaltera, public affairs officer, said in a press release and subsequent phone interview that the National […].....»»
Philippines urged to prioritize health over trade at global tobacco control talks
Delegates from around the world gather in Panama this week for the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control......»»
Van plows into house in Philippines, killing 1, injuring 4
MANILA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A delivery van plowed into a house along a highway in Quezon province of the Philippines, southeast of Manila, on Friday morning, killing the driver and injuring four others, police said. Police said the freight forwarder closed van truck was traveling to Unisan town from Manila when it crashed into a roadside house around 6 a.m. local time, killing the driver on the spot. A r.....»»
Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»
Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»
DepEd condemns killing of teen studying at home
The Department of Education denounced the killing of a 14-year-old girl while she was studying at her residence in Talisay City, Cebu......»»
Notorious gunman named suspect in bar fight killing in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A notorious gunman was tagged as one of the suspects in the killing of a man outside a bar along Pelaez Street in Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City last March 6. The assailant, who’s allegedly been involved in multiple shooting incidents, was finally apprehended last week in Barangay Pahina Central after months.....»»
Killing of dog Killua slammed
Animal welfare education should be mandated for elementary and high school students after the killing of Golden Retriever “Killua,” according to Sen. Grace Poe......»»
4 suspects in killing of woman, daughter identified
Four suspects in the killing of a woman and her daughter in Tayabas, Quezon have been identified......»»
Masterminds in market consultant’s killing nabbed
Masterminds in market consultant’s killing nabbed.....»»
House helper admits killing elderly couple
A day after claiming she was innocent, a housemaid has admitted killing an elderly couple in Quezon City......»»
Ex-LGU exec gets 1 year in prison for killing dog
A man has been sentenced to one year in prison after he was found guilty of animal cruelty for killing a dog......»»
Acorda: Di mokonsinter sa extrajudicial killing
Acorda: Di mokonsinter sa extrajudicial killing.....»»
Solon condemns killing of ex-ARMM official
Solon condemns killing of ex-ARMM official.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Suspect in killing of young woman in Pinamungajan, Cebu arrested
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Suspect in killing of young woman in Pinamungajan, Cebu arrested It seemed rage and fear drove an 18-year-old man to kill a young woman whose body was found in a.....»»
Suspect in killing of young woman in Pinamungajan, Cebu arrested
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It seemed rage and fear drove an 18-year-old man to kill a young woman whose body was found in a creek in Pinamungajan town, southern Cebu. Police there confirmed arresting the suspect behind the killing of Jocelyn Caparida Samillon, 21. READ: Young woman found dead in Pinamungajan, Cebu He was identified as.....»»
Vape products to contain graphic health warnings
Just like tobacco products, e-cigarette or vape products available in the local market shall contain graphic health warnings soon, according to the Department of Health......»»