Tobacco farmers in the Philippines are seeking protection from the growing illicit trade of cigarettes and vapes, underscoring the need for a new law that will reduce the price gap […]Read More
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has denounced the rampant illicit tobacco trade in the Philippines and demanded immediate action from law enforcement agencies. Gatchalian, speaking during a Senate hearing on tobacco excise […]Read More
Illicit cigarette consumption reached a record high of 18.2 percent in the Philippines in 2024, following consistent increases in tobacco excise taxes that have prompted adult consumers to switch from […]Read More
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon, author of the Sin Tax Reform Law (RA 10351), expressed alarm over the rising incidence of cigarette smuggling in the Philippines. “I see it everyday […]Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) should change its dogmatic approach that hinders its effectiveness in addressing global health issues. In a panel organized by the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), Roger […]Read More
The World Vapers Alliance (WVA) has cited real-world evidence showing that tobacco harm reduction works and helped smokers quit in several countries. The WVA asked the World Health Organization (WHO) […]Read More