Senator Pia Cayetano on Tuesday, July 26, expressed disappointment over the lapsing of the Vape Bill into law, saying it was not what she expected. In a statement, Cayetano said she thought the bill would be vetoed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. after the latter repeatedly emphasized...
The controversial Vape Regulation Bill has lapsed into law, Malacañang said on Tuesday, July 26. (Photo from Pixabay) After not signing the pending bill, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. allowed the bill to lapse on July 25. This was confirmed by Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles,...
FDA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to veto the vape bill, stating that this is not a health measure. "The Food and Drug Administration joins the Department of Health (DOH) in requesting the Presidential veto of Senate Bill No. 2239 and House...
It is still uncertain whether or not President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will sign into law the Vape Regulation Bill. (Photo from Pixabay) Communications Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said on Wednesday, July 6, that Marcos "has not indicated" whether he would sign the Senate Bill 2239 or the...
(Photo from Pixabay) The Sin Tax Coalition group urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to veto the vape bill. In a statement, the group said that by vetoing Senate Bill 2239 or the proposed Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act will help "prevent more young non-smokers from being...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Monday, June 27 made an urgent call for President Duterte to veto Senate Bill No. 2239 or the proposed Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act, known more as the Vape Regulation Bill, before stepping down on June 30. Cayetano, chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and...
While the Supreme Court's (SC's) decision to uphold the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) power over tobacco products is a life-saving move, the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act (Vape Bill), which is now an enrolled bill at the Office of the President, can possibly...
ruvim-noga-pazM9TQJ2Ck-unsplash Medical organizations once again repeated their appeal for President Duterte to veto the proposed measure that seeks to lower the age of those allowed to purchase vape products. “Kami na nasa medical field, tingin namin na the vape bill, kontra ito sa polisiya ng...
A vape and e-cigarette advocates organization on Thursday, May 5 called for the immediate passage of the so-called "Vape Bill." Members of the Vapers Alliance (MANILA BULLETIN) The Vapers Alliance (VA)--an organization of 3,500 vape and e-cigarette stakeholders, according to their Facebook...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) urged President Duterte to veto the proposed law that seeks to lower the age of those who can access vape and electronic cigarette products. The Health agency said that the Senate Bill No. 2239 or the proposed Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act “contains...
(Photo from Pixabay) The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed concerns on the health of at least two million students in basic education if the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act or “vape bill” will be passed into law. DepEd, in a statement issued on Thursday, March 17, said that...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 17, appealed to President Duterte to veto the vape bill which is considered “anti-health” by medical experts. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN DepEd, in a statement, said that it is one with the Department of Health (DOH) and medical organizations...
