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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
Baguio Midland Courier (ph)
added 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
Malaya (ph)
added 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
Business Mirror (ph)
added 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
Philippine Daily Inquirer (ph)
added 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
InterAksyon.com (TV 5) (ph)
added 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
GMANews.TV (ph)
added 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.
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation (ph)
added 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
Trefis
added 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.
InterAksyon.com (TV 5) (ph)
added 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
Business Mirror (ph)
added Apr 16, 2013 01:52
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