Philippines
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Philippines’ Vape Market Faces a Shakeup: From Skyrocketing Sales to Stricter Regulations
The Philippines, home to a massive 18 million smokers, holds the second-largest tobacco market in Southeast Asia. With such a huge smoking population, it’s no surprise that the country has been a prime target for the booming global e-cigarette industry. But in 2024, this vape haven has seen both rapid…
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Philippines Tightens the Reins on Vaping: 10 Companies Already Certified in 2024
Big news from the Philippines! As the country steps up its regulations on vaping, 10 companies have already earned their spot on the approved list for 2024. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led by Secretary Christina Lopez, is making sure the vaping industry plays by the rules, and…
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CAPHRA Applauds Philippine Government’s Efforts to Regulate Vaping and Enforce Youth Protection Measures
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 efforts to protect consumers and prevent youth access to vaping products. However, instead of stopping online sales CAPHRA advocates for greater enforcement…
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Philippines adjusts tobacco floor price: Vapes decreased, cigarettes increased
According to local media in the Philippines on May 9th, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has updated the floor price for cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and vapes (including zero-nicotine products). Specifically, the price adjustments for each product are as follows: The floor price for cigarettes has increased from 82.49…
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Time to support Filipino vape law, not relitigate it
“Any concerns about youth vaping are well covered in last year’s landmark vape law. The Philippines has more than enough regulations and safeguards now in place, without a Senator trying to relitigate everything,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates). Her comments follow the Senate…
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Filipino green light for vaping – a massive wake-up call
“Enacting some of the most progressive vaping legislation in Asia Pacific now makes the Philippines an international leader in effective Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR). It’s a massive wake-up call for other countries to also enable smokers to switch to safer nicotine products,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of…
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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 do just that,” says Peter Dator, President of consumer group Vapers PH and CAPHRA member. CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates) has joined other…
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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 over the past decade, says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA). Her comments come as the Philippines awaits…
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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 Regulation Act into law. Both the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives have ratified the harmonized version of the act which will regulate the use, manufacture, importation, sale, distribution and…
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Senate OKs hotly debated vape bill
After intense debate, a proposed law seeking to regulate the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes or vaping products was approved by the Senate on third and final reading on Thursday. The vote was 19-2, with 2 abstentions, for Senate Bill No. 2239, which sets restrictions to the use and…
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