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Here's a simple move that you can take as a defense against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19): stop smoking. (Photo by Uitbundig/ Unsplash) "Now is the best time to quit smoking," Dr. Loida Alzona, head of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's (MMDA) Health and Environmental Protection...

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Social Watch Philippines (SWP) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) in a bid to shift to high gear the two parties’ "aggressive” campaign for a smoke-free Philippines. (Photo from DepEd) The signing of MOA on May 31, Monday, marked the full...

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos has called on mayors in the National Capital Region (NCR) to strictly enforce anti-public smoking laws. (Photo Andres Siimon / Unsplash) "We must inceasingly promote a healthier environment and encourage tobacco users to quit...