Senator Pia Cayetano on Saturday, March 5 called out the proponents of the vape bill for supposedly claiming that the measure is beneficial to the youth, calling the claim “a blatant lie.” Cayetano argued that if the proponents said that the bill solidifies the provisions of Republic Act (RA)...
It seems that “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 6 third runner-up Mark Joven “Vape lord” Olvido hasn't learned his lesson. He was arrested once again by authorities following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Duhat, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Feb. 18. According to a police report, Olvido yielded several...
Medical experts on Monday, Jan. 24, urged President Rodrigo Duterte to veto the controversial Vape Bill, reiterating that the measure could bring harm to the public, especially the youth and children. (Unsplash) The controversial Senate Bill 2239 or the Vaporized Nicotine Product bill seeks to...
The Senate, voting 19-2-2, approved Thursday on third and final reading a proposed measure regulating the sale, purchase and use of vaporized nicotine products in the country. Under Senate Bill No. 2239 or the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act, only those 18 years old and above will be...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lauded on Tuesday, Dec. 7, the local government unit of Malabon City for its implementation of no smoking policy in public places--and that includes vape and e-cigarrettes. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said the move is welcome development in...
Agents of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) have seized boxes of electronic cigarettes, or vape products, in two separate raids in Taguig and Paranaque. The operations, which were given a go by Revenue Deputy Commissioner for Operations Arnel SD. Guballa, stemmed from reports that the Apolloplus...
The Manila region of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has vowed to continue its campaign against the sale of untaxed heated tobacco and vapor products or "vape", which have been proliferating in Metro Manila and elsewhere. (Photo by Luther Bottrill/ Unsplash) Manila Revenue Regional Director...
Anti-tax fraud operatives of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) have confiscated thousands of untaxed heated tobacco and vapor ("vape") products during raids on several retail outlets located inside shopping malls in Manila. (Photo by Donn Gabriel Baleva/ Unsplash) Manila Revenue Regional...
