Technical Support and Capacity Building

Anti-smoking group revives push for picture warnings on cigarette packs

February 13, 2013 Technical Support and Capacity Building
By: Jet Villa   MANILA, Philippines — An anti-smoking group on Wednesday renewed calls ...

Graphic warnings on cigarette packs work, study shows

January 20, 2013 Technical Support and Capacity Building
By Tina G. Santos   MANILA, Philippines—Pictures speak louder than words. Health advocates are ...

A milestone on health care

January 2, 2013 Technical Support and Capacity Building
Manila, Philippines –I welcome the enactment of Republic Act 10351, which raises taxes on cigarettes ...

Tobacco firm’s investment worries health advocates

December 15, 2012 Technical Support and Capacity Building
By Philip C. Tubeza   MANILA, Philippines—Health advocates on Friday expressed concern over the ...

Groups laud Drilon’s sin tax bill

November 11, 2012 Technical Support and Capacity Building
By Sheila Crisostomo    MANILA, Philippines – Various health groups have expressed their ...

Health advocates score Recto attack on civil society groups

October 18, 2012 Technical Support and Capacity Building
By Philip C. Tubeza   MANILA, Philippines—Health advocates on Wednesday scored Senator Ralph ...