Philippines
CAPHRA Applauds Philippine Government’s Efforts to Regulate Vaping and Enforce Youth Protection MeasuresÂ
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) extends its full support to the Government of the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in their...
Philippines
Philippines Tax Authority Intensifies Crackdown on Illicit Online Vape Sales
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines is tightening enforcement on the online sale of vape products to ensure compliance with tax...
Philippines
Philippines Unveils First E-Cigarette Permits: A Big Win for Vapers and Businesses Alike
In a groundbreaking move, the Philippines has rolled out its first batch of e-cigarette permits, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for...
Philippines
BIR Accelerates Implementation of Digital Tracking to Curtail Unregistered Vape Sales
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is taking significant strides to enhance the regulation and monitoring of the vape market in the Philippines. Commissioner...
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Philippines Urges Vape Companies to Implement Graphic Health Warnings
The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines is taking a strong stand on public health by urging vape companies, including manufacturers, distributors, and...
Philippines
Philip Morris International Invests Over 11 Billion RMB in a New Tobacco Factory in the Philippines
Unveiling a Major Facility for Smoke-Free Tobacco Products
On April 15th, Philip Morris International (PMI), a global tobacco giant, officially opened its new manufacturing facility...
Philippines
New E-Cigarette Certification Guidelines Announced in the Philippines
The Philippines Tightens Regulations on E-Cigarette Products
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines is set to release new supplementary guidelines next...
Philippines
Philippine Tobacco Industry Supports Proposal to Ban Disposable E-Cigarettes
The Filipino tobacco industry is endorsing a proposal from the Department of Finance to impose a ban on disposable e-cigarettes. This support comes amidst...
Philippines
Signing Vape Bill will ensure legacy for Philippine President
“Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will create an enduring legacy by signing the Vape Bill into law before he leaves office, and we are confident he’ll...
Philippines
Key countries fighting anti-vape forces – admirable
It’s incredibly admirable that three key Asia Pacific countries are turning their backs on philanthropic colonialism which has seen too many smokers unnecessarily die...
Philippines
Philippine President must urgently sign pro-vaping act
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has written to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte asking him to urgently sign the Vaporized Nicotine Products...