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In spite of its critical importance to the nation's economy, the agriculture industry is confronting a pressing issue as a growing number of young people are shying away from pursuing careers in farming. A few tobacco farmers in Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur shared how challenging it was to pass on their...

EMBARGOED SUNDAY FOR MONDAY ISSUE Tobacco farmers are pushing for the enactment of stricter vape regulations to combat the surge in illegal and disposable products that are harming their livelihoods. Nearly a hundred thousand members of the Philippine Tobacco Growers Association (PTGA) and the...

DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that it will continue to inform the public on the adverse effects of vape and tobacco products. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that they are saddened that the vape bill lapsed into law. "Nakakalungkot na nag-lapse into law pero kami ay...

E-Cigarettes The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will start affixing tax stamps on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTP) to ensure tax compliance among manufacturers of these alternatives to traditional smoking. Based on BIR Revenue Regulations No. 28 dated Sept. 10, 2021, the the...