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[Philippines] Scrapping of smoking ban in Tagaytay scored

Health advocates on Tuesday slammed the decision of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Cavite to scrap the smoking ban in Tagaytay City. According to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Philippines (FCAP), the powerful to
Philippine Daily Inquirer (ph)
added Mar 27, 2013 05:55
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[Philippines] Philippine 'Sponge' Campaign Warns Smokers About Tar In Cigarettes

Eight provinces across the Philippines today launched a new campaign to warn people about the harms of tar in cigarettes. The ad campaign, called 'Sponge,' was developed by the Department of Health with support from University of the Philippines and Worl
Asian Scientist (sg)
added Mar 26, 2013 15:13
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[Philippines] Tobacco lobby seen in Cavite law’s death

THE Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Philippines (FCAP) yesterday blamed tobacco manufacturers for the rejection by the Cavite Provincial Board of Tagaytay City’s ordinance that seeks to ban smoking, including electronic cigarettes, in al
Malaya (ph)
added Mar 26, 2013 14:38
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Philippines, Thailand to discuss tobacco row in Bangkok--DFA

Philippine and Thai trade officials will meet in Bangkok to resolve the remaining issues in their cigarette tax dispute, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
InterAksyon.com (TV 5) (ph)
added Mar 25, 2013 05:40
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UN writes to Aquino over Philippines tobacco fair

The United Nations has expressed concern that the Philippines could encourage smoking by hosting one of the world’s biggest tobacco trade shows, a health official said Tuesday.
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
added Mar 21, 2013 12:32
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[Asia, Philippines] No to tobacco exhibition - DOH-NCR

The Department of Health Center for Health Development of the National Capital Region (DOH CHD-NCR) conducted a press conference, Tuesday, enjoining partner agencies and stakeholders to strengthen commitment to tobacco elimination and control and condemni
PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY (ph)
added Mar 20, 2013 11:02
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UN concerned over tobacco fair in Philippines

The World Health Organization expressed concern Tuesday that the Philippines is encouraging smoking by hosting one of the world's largest tobacco trade shows, where city authorities lifted an indoor smoking ban for participants. The fair called ProTobEx
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 19, 2013 02:18
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[Philippines] E-cigars found to have nicotine

THE Metro Manila Development Authority will back a ban on electronic smoking amid findings of addiction due to nicotine inhalation. Dr. Loida Alzona, head of the Health Public Safety and Environmental Protection ... said electronic cigars were no differen
Manila Standard Today (ph)
added Mar 19, 2013 01:56
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[Philippines] Purisima: Cigarette firms 'playing games with us'

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will not feel the impact of the reformed sin tax law right away because cigarette companies "overstocked" on their goods before the law's implementation, said Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima. Purisima said 2013 will not
Rappler (ph)
added Mar 18, 2013 09:46
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[Philippines] 2013 Candon tobacco festival opens with triathlon event

At least 100 local and international athletes are expected to attend the first Olympic-standard triathlon contest on Saturday, March 16 highlighting the opening of the 2013 Candon City’s tobacco festival. Former Congressman Eric D. Singson said the tria
PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY (ph)
added Mar 17, 2013 12:25
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