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...
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...
