CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
As enshrined in Article 5.3 of the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control which is embodied in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, there is a fundamental and irreconcilable conflict between public health interests and tobacco industry interests. As an organization that promotes public health and development interests, the Health Justice Philippines does not engage with the tobacco industry and those furthering its interests.*
Health Justice Philippines requires the submission of a declaration of interest form for those seeking to engage with it, and reserves the right to refuse or exclude registrants from our activities due to their involvement with the tobacco industry, or if their interests align with the tobacco industry. In advance of such events or activities, we may ask individuals and organizations to confirm if they have any conflicts of interest so that participants know they can take part in a secure and safe environment.
*Those furthering tobacco industry’s interests” includes but is not limited to:
- entities and subsidiaries engaged in the manufacturing, distribution and/or sale of tobacco or tobacco-related products;
- entities working to specifically further the interests of the tobacco industry through lobbying, advertising, legal advice or similar activities;
- entities being funded, supported or influenced in their governance by tobacco-related entities; and
- entities having tobacco industry or their representatives among their members.
*definition adopted from HANDBOOK FOR NON‑STATE ACTORS ON ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.