Jump to full article: Reuters, 2003-06-23
Intro: The Philippines, where cigarettes are peddled in the streets for just cents a stick, signed a tough law on Monday prohibiting smoking in public places and banning all tobacco advertising within five years.
The new law will make it difficult for tobacco companies to promote their products. . . .
Chris Nelson, managing director of Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc, said in a statement released by the government that the firm vowed to support the measures under the new law.
"Regulation offers a long-term solution to tobacco issues that can benefit the public health objectives and our business goals," Nelson said.
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