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
As the World Health Organization (WHO) marks the 20th anniversary of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), a moment that might have been for celebration has instead become a […]Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing criticism for expanding its senior leadership in Geneva. Critics warned that the increase in directors strains the organization’s limited financial resources, potentially diverting […]Read More
Consumer groups, including the World Vapers Alliance (WVA), called for the inclusion of harm reduction strategies in global tobacco control policies, citing real-world evidence. In a report marking the 20th […]Read More
Modern smoking alternatives may improve public health by reducing smokers’ exposure to carcinogens, French oncologist David Khayat said. Khayat cited studies indicating that the quantity and concentration of harmful substances […]Read More
Harm reduction advocates are questioning the World Health Organization’s decision to hold a costly tobacco control summit in 2025, suggesting the event could divert resources from more pressing global health […]Read More
An international study citing the importance of accurate information on less harmful alternatives to cigarettes has gained the support of a Philippine consumer group. The Nicotine Consumers Union of the […]Read More