July 25, 2017

Health group backs Duterte’s plan to “minimize access to tobacco”

HealthJustice Philippines, a think tank and advocacy group with legal expertise in tobacco control and health promotion, was quick to offer support to Duterte after he […]
June 1, 2017

“Well-deserved” – health group on Ubial’s WHO award

HealthJustice Philippines, a think tank and advocacy group with legal expertise in tobacco control and health promotion, congratulated Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial, a known tobacco control […]
May 31, 2017

HealthJustice PH statement on World No Tobacco Day 2017

Delivered on May 31, 2017  by Allan Chester Nadate, legal researcher, at Max’s Restaurant, Quezon City Circle The Philippines celebrates World No Tobacco Day this year […]
May 19, 2017

Anti-tobacco advocacy group lauds the signing of EO on smoking ban

“This latest issuance is a positive step in realizing a smoke-free Philippines. The success of it being implemented still depends on our law enforcers and the […]
May 18, 2017

President Duterte signs the Smoking Ban Executive Order

President Rodrigo Duterte has already signed the Executive Order # 26 on Smoking Ban in the Philippines, which was confirmed to us by Health Secretary Paulyn […]
May 17, 2017

Health group reminds public schools: Don’t accept ‘Brigada Eskwela’ donations from tobacco industry

“Under the Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular 29, s. 2016, with the subject ‘Prohibition on Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts’, government and state instrumentalities, including public […]
February 6, 2017

Petition: Sign the Nationwide Smoking Ban Executive Order Now!

Nasaan na ang pinangakong Executive Order para sa nationwide smoking ban?   President Rodrigo Roa Duterte promised a nationwide smoking ban as early as May 2016, and […]
October 13, 2016

We are #SmokeFreePH!

Make the Philippines smoke-free! Strictly enforce the nationwide smoking ban. Sama-sama tayo para sa #SmokeFreePH!   We are for a smoke-free Philippines, and we believe you […]
February 8, 2012

HealthJustice Model Tobacco Control Ordinance (2011)

A model ordinance for Local Government Units on tobacco control, which includes provisions on promoting a 100% smoke free environment, tobacco advertisement ban and access restriction […]