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Marcos orders crackdown on tobacco, vape smuggling

President Marcos has directed the customs and internal revenue bureaus to enhance their efforts against the smuggling of tobacco and vape products, during a meeting that tackled measures aimed at protecting the Philippines’ tobacco industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

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.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Film student’s graphic novel wins top prize at Young Creatives Challenge

Film student Sanny Villafranca entered his work, The Girl and The Tamaraw, in the graphic novel category of the recently concluded Young Creatives Challenge......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Health and Wellness Products are Booming in Cebu Amid Post-Covid Scenario

The sale of health and wellness-related products is booming in Cebu as the country continues to reel from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic some three years ago. And this is why an exporter couple from Cebu invested in these products diversifying their existing business into a retail market for health equipment. Owners Paul and […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Restricting minors’ access to vape pushed

MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday called for stricter enforcement of regulations to prevent minors from accessing tobacco products, especially vape. Herbosa cited that while minors are not legally allowed to purchase such products, many of them can still be seen using them. “Technically, by law, 18 years old and above.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

DBM releases P88 million for tobacco industry

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P88 million to help boost the local tobacco industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

China Coast Guard issues warnings to trespassing Philippine vessels

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The China Coast Guard on Wednesday issued radio warnings to Philippine ships trespassing into the waters under China's jurisdiction. On the same day, when answering a foreign media question on Filipino fishing boats heading from the Philippines to the surrounding waters of Huangyan Dao, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that Huangyan Dao has always been China's te.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave - FRANCE 24 English

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave FRANCE 24 English.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations

US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Blessed Mother: “Listen to the warnings that I have brought to you”

Blessed Mother: “Listen to the warnings that I have brought to you”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Blessed Mother: “Listen to the warnings that I have brought to you”

Blessed Mother: “Listen to the warnings that I have brought to you”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Mandaue City Health Office plans to hire more health professionals

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Health Office (MCHO) is planning to hire additional doctors, nurses and midwives who will especially be deployed in health centers and clinics in the 27 barangays here. Dr. Debra Maria Catulong, the MCHO head, said that having more health professionals is expected to improve the delivery of health.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders

The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury

21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Getting Over a Creative Block

Sometimes, you may find it difficult to start anything. As a writer, graphic designer, or any creative, staring at a blank page and not knowing where to start can be frustrating. Well, you, my friend, are experiencing a creative block. A creative block is a phenomenon in which people struggle to come up with new […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024