Philippines
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Former health execs join clamor to junk vape bill
Stressing that it is a huge step backward in protecting the health of Filipinos, health experts, youth groups, and other non-government organizations (NGOs) have called on the Senate to listen to the people and to junk the vape bill now. Vapes and e-cigarettes are common names for electronic nicotine and non-nicotine…
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Philippine survey confirms huge support for vaping
“The Philippine Senate will be on the right side of the people when it approves the most progressive vaping legislation in Asia Pacific,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA). Her comments follow the release of a survey conducted by ACORN Marketing &…
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Caught! Bloomberg’s fingerprints try to smear Filipino vape bill
“Perfectly orchestrated criticism from youth and student organizations on the vaping legislation currently before the Philippines Senate proves that undue foreign influence and money continue to be an ongoing issue in the Philippines,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA). “This latest well-timed supposed…
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Philippines Senate to lead region with progressive
“The world is watching as the Philippines Senate looks set to approve the most progressive and risk-proportionate vaping legislation in Asia Pacific. We’re hoping other countries in the region will then follow their lead,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA).…
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Philippines intends to raise taxes on electronic cigarettes substantially
Carlos Dominguez, the Philippine finance minister, said on Friday that the country would increase consumption taxes to prevent more people from using e-cigarettes, amid growing global concerns about the health risks of e-cigarettes, but is unlikely to ban the sale and use of such products. “I don’t think we will…
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