By: Katherine Visconti In the Philippines, the march towards implementing more effective picture warnings on cigarette packs has ground to a halt AN ELUSIVE DREAM. Studies […]
With tobacco advertising and promotions being either totally or partially banned in the mass media in almost all countries in Southeast Asia, the tobacco industry has […]
By: Jet Villa MANILA, Philippines — An anti-smoking group on Wednesday renewed calls for the adoption of picture warnings on cigarette packs, saying these were […]
This paper review and evaluates the different versions of both houses of the sin tax reform measure. Download the file here: PIDS_ Discussion Paper on […]
By Tina G. Santos MANILA, Philippines—Pictures speak louder than words. Health advocates are pushing anew for graphic health warnings (GHWs) on cigarette packs, citing a […]
Know someone who died from tobacco-related causes? Well, 240 more like him died in the Philippines today. The Department of Health has said that 10 Filipinos […]
Which countries light up the most? The latest reports state that Serbia tops the world list with each Serbian smoking an average of 2,861 cigarettes yearly. […]
Manila, Philippines –I welcome the enactment of Republic Act 10351, which raises taxes on cigarettes and alcohol. It will generate additional revenues, starting with P33.96 billion […]
HealthJustice, in partnership with NATT, challenges the interference of the tobacco industry in the Philippines on the formulation, legislation, and implementation of strong public health policies. […]