BAGUIO CITY – The city government 's Health Services Office (HSO) is seeking the support of different schools in curbing the use of vape among students by confiscating them. “We are collaborating with universities in curbing vaping. We hope that universities continue to do this to avoid...
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Sunday, June 1, warned that vaping is more dangerous than smoking traditional cigarettes, as more young Filipinos become addicted to high-nicotine vape products under the false belief that they are safer. “Sinasabi pa nila mas-safe kaysa sa tobacco smoking. Ang...
Senator Pia Cayetano has vowed to pursue amendments to the current vape law, Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act or Republic Act No. 11900 which transferred regulatory powers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Department of Health (DOH) to the Department...
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...
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...
(Unsplash) AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes says the mandate of regulating vape products must be transferred from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Reyes made this...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be running after owners of e-cigarette stores located near schools, with the focus on protecting the minors after more than 6,700 were apprehended from May 1 to Dec. 31 last year for vaping in public places. In the meantime, PNP spokesperson...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa sought on Wednesday, March 6, the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that minors will have no access to e-cigarettes amid cases of young Filipinos suffering from lung injuries. Herbosa said he specifically asked PNP...
The Department of Health (DOH) released a warning on Tuesday, Nov. 21, citing the similarity between vaping and smoking due to the presence of nicotine in both. Photo from DOH It cautioned the public against the “misconception” that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking. The DOH emphasized...
The San Juan City local government on Thursday, Aug. 24, announced the declaration by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) of three of its public parks as smoke-free areas as part of its efforts in promoting public health and ensuring clean and breathable spaces for all in Metro...
(Unsplash) Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes wants to raise the age limit for vaping, which according to him has addictive properties. "Kailangang protektahan natin ang ating mga kabataan mula sa mga masamang bagay na maaaring idulot ng mga produktong ito (We need to protect the youth from the...
