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Jump to full article: Mindanao Times (ph), 2003-05-06
Author: Sony T.Y. Garcia
Intro: THERE is absolutely no truth to the rumor that nicotine, taken at a high temperature and in abundance, will kill the SARS corona virus that lingers in anyone's lungs or respiratory system. The public, therefore, is constantly advised not to engage in cigarette smoking to combat SARS. . .
In Davao City, it is not SARS that kills. It is the Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance of 2002 (CASO). Many establishments have folded up due to the ordinance. And many more are ailing. It seems that the Davao City Council is not doing anything about it since they are all waiting for the mayor. It just goes to show the "rubber stamp" character of the council. Too bad, really.
But businesses could not wait. The al fresco area of The Venue compound is now a smoking zone. Who authorized these business establishments to allow smoking? To what basis did the owners decide to allow smoking in the al fresco premises? The ordinance has not been amended and yet these business establishments are jump-starting any amendment of the ordinance.
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