April 28, 2012

Power Walls Should Be Banned

“Merchandising is the key to growing and developing sales volume within every distribution outlet. The more facings you can devote to a brand, the more effectively […]
April 28, 2012

Tobacco Industry Front Groups Fact Sheet

This fact sheet outlines some activities that have been carried out by the tobacco industry to protect its profits, including: (1) the revival of old front […]
April 28, 2012

Tobacco Advertising, Promotions and Sponsorships Fact Sheet

This guide, titled “Assessing Compliance with Tobacco Advertising, Promotion, and Sponsorship (TAPS) Bans:  A “How-to” Guide for Conducting Compliance Studies of Point of Sale Advertising & […]
March 28, 2012

Adolescents’ Perceptions of Cigarette Brand Image: Does Plain Packaging Make a Difference?

Removing as much brand information from cigarette packs as possible is likely to reduce positive cigarette brand image association among adolescents. By additionally increasing the size […]
March 27, 2012

Intl health advocates applaud commitment to tobacco tax reforms in PH

“Tobacco use is a deadly addiction that kills six million people annually.  Tobacco tax, particularly when tied to inflation, provides a unique win-win for governments.  Tobacco […]
March 26, 2012

A Shadow Report on the Implementation of WHO FCTC in the Philippines (2011)

The shadow report provides a snapshot of the current situation of tobacco control in the Philippines and includes recommendations on how to move forward to improve […]
March 26, 2012

Philippine NGO HealthJustice wins Bloomberg award

MANILA — HealthJustice Philippines has been singled out to receive the Bloomberg Awards for demonstrating excellent progress or achievement in monitoring the epidemic and prevention policies […]
March 23, 2012

1978 Declaration of Alma-Ata on Primary Health Care

The Declaration of Alma-Ata expresses the need for urgent action by all government, health and development workers, and the world community to protect and promote the […]
March 22, 2012

1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion

The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotions, adopted during the first International Conference on Health Promotions, aims to reduce differences in current health status and ensures equal […]