SUBIC, Zambales — An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday, June 14, that the agency will strengthen and expand its existing program to steer learners away from the effects of unhealthy vices such as vaping.DepEd / MB Visual Content Group “We have to make them...
SUBIC, Zambales — An expert on Friday, June 14, debunked a “myth” about vaping and its reputation as a “safer alternative” to smoking, noting that it has now become a growing public health concern.An individual was photographed vaping in Quezon City on Friday, May 31, 2024. (NOEL PABALATE...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday, February 21 said she is disappointed that the Philippine delegation that participated in the 10th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is supporting the tobacco...
The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), expressed readiness to further implement its international commitments to tobacco control.Courtesy of DOHIn a statement issued Sunday, Feb. 11, DOH stated that the Philippines has also joined countries in protecting the environment from...
The Philippines has assured the international community that it will continue to undertake efforts against tobacco use in the country.Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Dominic Guevara stated that the Philippines will continue to engage constructive dialogues, collaboration and share its...
Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has asked members of Congress and policymakers to promote healthy choices among Filipinos learners by institutionalizing strong and comprehensive tobacco control policies.
Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
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