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[Philippines] LGUs in CAR urged to base anti–smoking laws on FCTC
Local government units in Cordillera are urged to craft their own anti-smoking ordinance following the World Health Organization-Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) pattern. The call was made by the group Health Justice, which claimed tha
May 8, 2013
Baguio Midland Courier (ph)
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May 8, 2013 12:43
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[Philippines] Cancer survivors press graphic warnings
THE New Vois Association of the Philippines, a group of cancer survivors, yesterday urged government to push for the passage of a law requiring graphic health warnings in cigarette packs to discourage smoking. “Placing picture labels on tobacco packs wi
Apr 21, 2013
Malaya (ph)
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May 6, 2013 13:05
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[Philippines] Combating child labor and improving the lives of tobacco farmers
The Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation Inc. (JVOFI), Cordillera Green Network (CGN), and the Child and Family Service Philippines Inc. (CFSPI) are in the forefront as partners of PMFTC in its corporate social responsibility programs to the towns that supply the
May 6, 2013
Business Mirror (ph)
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May 6, 2013 01:41
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[Philippines] BAT jacks up purchases of tobacco leaves
British American Tobacco’s Philippine unit has doubled its yearly purchase of local tobacco leaves to 3.6 million kilograms as the company strives for a firmer foothold in the domestic market. James Lafferty, BAT Philippines general manager, said in an i
Apr 30, 2013
Philippine Daily Inquirer (ph)
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Apr 30, 2013 14:18
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Thailand commits to comply with WTO ruling on tobacco tax row with Philippines
In 2011, Bangkok lost the tobacco case that Manila lodged before the WTO in behalf of the Philippine unit of cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris. In its ruling, the WTO agreed that Thailand slapped discriminatory taxes on cigarettes imported from the Ph
Apr 29, 2013
InterAksyon.com (TV 5) (ph)
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Apr 29, 2013 01:26
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[Philippines] Veteran insider to succeed retiring Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco president
Cigarette maker Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corp. Inc. (PMFTC) will have a new president starting May 1, succeeding Chris Nelson who is retiring effective on the same date. In an emailed statement, the company said Nelson will be succeeded by Paul Ril
Apr 25, 2013
GMANews.TV (ph)
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Apr 25, 2013 14:10
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[Philippines] 'Third-hand' smoke also harmful to public - expert
The Department of Health estimated that about 30%-40% of the Philippine population are smokers. Because of this, many are affected by first-hand and second-hand smoke. But not many people know about the ill effects of third-hand smoke.
Apr 25, 2013
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation (ph)
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Apr 25, 2013 10:37
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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, Thailand] Philippine, Thai trade officials meet next month on tobacco tax row
Philippine and Thai trade officials will discuss next month how Bangkok can fully comply with the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on tobacco favoring Manila, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official told InterAksyon.com on Friday.
Apr 19, 2013
InterAksyon.com (TV 5) (ph)
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Apr 19, 2013 14:27
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[Philippines] Excise tax on cigarettes down 41 percent in January-February
Collections from the excise tax on cigarettes dropped by 41 percent in the first two months of the year despite higher “sin” taxes on tobacco and alcohol products, based on data from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). ... Internal Revenue Commissione
Apr 15, 2013
Business Mirror (ph)
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Apr 16, 2013 01:52