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[Philippines] Cigarette prices and inflation uptick
For the first time in the history of taxation in the Philippines, an excise tax law favors imports over local products like cigarettes.
Mar 12, 2013
Malaya (ph)
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Mar 11, 2013 18:01
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[Philippines] BAT plans new cigarette brands
Global tobacco giant British American Tobacco is looking to launch new brands, including a budget-oriented one, in the Philippines as part of efforts to increase its market share and tap a wider client base.
Feb 17, 2013
Philippine Star (ph)
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Feb 17, 2013 14:57
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Philippines 'sin tax' introduced, dampens New Year fun
A "sin tax" on cigarettes and alcohol dampened the New Year party spirit when it was introduced in the Philippines Tuesday, as part of a government bid to boost finances. Many stores started selling tobacco and drink at inflated prices before midnight,
Jan 1, 2013
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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Jan 1, 2013 13:28
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[China, India, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam] ADB: High tobacco prices save lives
Smoking-related deaths in Thailand and four other Asian countries where tobacco use is amongst the highest in the world would drop by 20% if cigarette prices were doubled by increased taxation, according to an Asian Development Bank study relased on Tue
Nov 13, 2012
Bangkok Post (th)
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Nov 13, 2012 09:59
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[Indonesia, Philippines] Tobacco facing challenges in South East Asia
International tobacco firms are increasingly being forced to look for new markets in South-East Asia, where regulations are weak and smoking rates are steadily climbing. Stricter regulation and the success of anti-smoking campaigns in rich countries hav
Feb 27, 2013
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (au)
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Feb 27, 2013 11:37
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[Philippines] See advantages of Sin Tax Law, NTA official tells tobacco farmers
Administrator Edgardo D. Zaragoza of the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) assured the tobacco farmers and local chief executives of the province that the NTA will look into the welfare of tobacco farmers with the recent implementation of the Sin Tax
Jan 14, 2013
PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY (ph)
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Jan 14, 2013 10:05
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Victory in the Philippines: President Signs Historic Cigarette Tax Increase
President Benigno Aquino has signed a new law that will significantly increase cigarette taxes. This new law will help reduce tobacco's deadly toll in the Philippines, where 28 percent of the population smokes - including nearly half of all men - and mor
Dec 21, 2012
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
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Dec 27, 2012 05:22
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[Philippines] BIR issues new tobacco, alcohol excise tax rates
Smokers who patronize lower-priced cigarette brands will have to pay more to get their fix starting next week as the Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued new rules on the implementation of revised excise tax rates under the sin tax reform law.
Dec 28, 2012
Philippine Daily Inquirer (ph)
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Dec 29, 2012 12:26
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[Europe] Philip Morris' Cigarette Volumes Slump Worsened By New Philippines Tax
Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) reported its first quarter earning results on April 18. As expected, the company witnessed a sharp decline in cigarette volumes primarily due to an abrupt hike in indirect taxes in Philippines and continuing weakness
Apr 19, 2013
Trefis
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Apr 20, 2013 12:40
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[Philippines] DOH warns vs use of e-cigarettes
In a report, Health Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag said chemicals used in e-cigarettes may be dangerous or harmful to the body.
Apr 11, 2013
Philippine Online Chronicles (ph)
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Apr 11, 2013 13:10