SAN FABIAN—The head of a tobacco farmers group has called for the appointment of a tobacco czar who will strictly administer the implementation of the law to prevent the rampant tobacco smuggling activities in the country. Saturnino Distor, president of Philippine Tobacco Growers...
Tobacco farmers are expected to earn more this year since current buying prices are much higher than the floor prices, according to the National Tobacco Administration (NTA). NTA Administrator Belinda Sanchez said this “golden season” is apparent based on the prices at the start...
Amid criticism from certain sectors, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday, July 10, vowed to ensure transparency and consistency in its policies regarding donations from the tobacco industry. DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao made the statement in light of the...
Amid the global threats of climate change, dwindling tobacco sales, and generational labor gaps in the sector, the International Tobacco Growers' Association (ITGA) is urging every tobacco-growing country to aim to produce sustainable tobacco. Mercedes Vázquez, chief executive officer (CEO) of...
The government must find ways to protect the livelihood of tobacco farmers in the country, given the significant tax revenues coming from the industry. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. emphasized this in his message during the...
Senator Pia Cayetano has lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the validity of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) power to regulate cigarette and tobacco products, saying such decision is a major victory for public health and future generations. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano went to the...
The National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) has approved for registration the Native Batek Chewing tobacco varieties, Lampangog and Sinai, during the 38th NSIC Technical Secretariat Meeting. 51172 A statement from the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) noted that the two varieties, which have been...
Presidential candidate Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, Nov. 5 urged President Duterte to give the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) authority to release excise tax proceeds on locally manufactured Virginia-type cigarettes for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 to local government units...
House Deputy Speaker and Ilocos Sur Rep. Deogracias Victor Savellano on Monday, Sept. 13 appealed for a more sustained and stronger government efforts in addressing the illicit cigarette trade in many parts of the country. Rep. DV Savellano2 In a privilege speech, Savellano aired alarm over the...
