The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is urging consumers to verify the presence of a specific "Tamaraw" tax stamp on vape products before making a purchase. In a recent social media post, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. detailed the importance of distinguishing between tax-paid and...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILABULLETIN) House Committee on Dangerous Drugs Chairman Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers says he has received reports that liquid shabu and other addictive...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) cautioned individuals using or holding vapes without a tax stamp about the possibility of facing legal consequences. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said on Monday, June 3, that the regulations requiring tax stamps on vape products are also...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said its strict enforcement of the Vape Law yielded over P25.87 million worth of illegal vape products seized in just the first five months of 2024, topping the P5.453 million illegal vape confiscated in the entire 2023. DTI Secretary Alfredo...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader and former Department of Health (DOH) secretary Janette Garin has warned the public against use of vape, which she said could "lead to death" with...
Senator Pia Cayetano has called for more transparency in the marketing and sale of tobacco and vape products, as well as the dangers they pose to public health. (Photo from the Office of Senator Pia Cayetano) “Children will mimic what they see and hear,” Cayetano, the World Health...
The Department of Health (DOH) and other health experts on Friday, May 31, confirmed the first case of E-cigarette or Vaping Use-associated Lung Injury (EVALI)-related death in the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Photo from Pixabay Dr. Rizalina Gonzales from the Philippine Pediatric Society said...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reminded vape sellers that they have until Saturday, June 1, to affix tax stamps on their products before distributing them to buyers. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumague, Jr. warned that any unstamped vape products will be seized, and owners will face...
DTI Assistant Secretary Amanda Nograles answering questions from reporters in Makati City (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Vape products that are unable to register for a Philippine Standard (PS) license or an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) will no...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Facebook) A pro-health solon has hailed President Marcos' directive for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to clamp down on illegal vape products and cigarettes. "We share the President's concern as...
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson "Jay" Khonghun (PPAB) House Assistant Majority Leader and Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson "Jay" Khonghun has expressed support for President Marcos’ directive to strengthen efforts against the smuggling of...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that it will begin confiscating vape products lacking tax stamps starting in June and will enforce legal consequences on individuals caught with these items. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said that vape manufacturers and...
