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'Fishona non grata': Grupo nais ipa-boycott ang mga imported galunggong

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Updated as of Dec 13 10:07 PM

Umapela sa publiko nitong Biyernes ang grupo ng mga mangingisda na huwag tangkilikin ang mga imported na galunggong, na tinawag nilang mga "fishona non grata." Read more »

Russia reacts with anger after doping ban from Olympics, World Cup

Eric Bernaudeau, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 10 09:22 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the decision as a "politically motivated" ruling that "contradicted" the Olympic Charter.   Read more »

Reeling from doping ban, Moscow blames 'anti-Russian hysteria'

Anna Smolchenko, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 09 11:47 PM

Russia reeled from a four-year ban from global sports on Monday, with athletes in shock and the government quick to blame "anti-Russian hysteria". Read more »

Imported vape ban in effect, says solon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 03:54 PM

The Philippines has banned the entry of imported vape products, a leader of the House of Representatives said Monday.  Read more »

Vaping ban covers SEA Games athletes: police

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Updated as of Nov 27 11:10 AM

The Philippine National Police said Wednesday it would apprehend foreign athletes and visitors in the Southeast Asian Games should they violate a ban on the use of vaping devices or e-cigarettes in public.    Read more »

PNP: None of 200 arrested for vaping were charged

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Posted at Nov 26 11:34 PM

Philippine police have apprehended hundreds of people for vaping in public but none were charged due to the absence of a law or an ordinance on the vaping ban. Read more »

Gov't seeks equal tax rate for vape, cigarettes: finance official

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Updated as of Nov 25 12:27 PM

A law that will raise taxes on cigarettes starting January 2020 needs to be amended to include a P45 excise tax on vape products depending on nicotine content, Finance Assistant Secretary Tony Lambino told DZMM. Read more »

More than 200 vape devices, e-cigarettes seized in Central Visayas

Annie Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 12:40 AM

Brig. Gen. Valeriano de Leon, director of Central Visayas Police said the development is their heed to the call of the President. Read more »

Bureau of Customs to block entry of vaping products

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Posted at Nov 22 11:58 PM

The Philippine customs bureau vows tighter watch on the country's ports following President Rodrigo Duterte's order to block imports of vaping products. Read more »

Senators eye law 'highly regulating' e-cigarettes amid Duterte vaping ban

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Posted at Nov 22 05:25 PM

At least two senators on Friday said they would push for the passage of bills that would "highly regulate" the sale of e-cigarettes in the country, especially after President Rodrigo Duterte issued a verbal order banning the use of vape in public areas. Read more »

'We tax them': Duterte explains why he allows tobacco, but bans vaping

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 21 11:06 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday explained why he allows the manufacture and importation of tobacco but is banning the importation of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. Read more »

'Clear public health harm' due to e-cigarettes yet to be proven: Sotto

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Updated as of Nov 21 09:42 PM

The belief that the use of e-cigarettes can harm public health remains unproven, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Thursday, days after President Rodrigo Duterte banned vaping in public areas. Read more »

Mga mahuhuling gumagamit ng vape, babalaan lang, di ikukulong: PNP

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Posted at Nov 21 06:58 PM

Hindi ikukulong kundi babalaan lamang muna ang mga taong mahuhuling gumagamit ng vape sa mga pampublikong lugar, sabi ngayong Huwebes ng officer-in-charge ng Philippine National Police.   Read more »

Paggamit ng vape, ipinagbabawal na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 06:43 PM

Ipinagbabawal na ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang paggamit ng vape.  Inutusan niya rin ang pulisya at militar na dakpin ang mga mahuhuling nagbe-vape sa mga pampublikong lugar.  Read more »

Duterte bans vaping in public

Dante Diosina Jr, AFP
Posted at Nov 21 08:08 AM

This photo illustration shows a customer smoking at a vape store in Manila on Wednesday. Read more »

The ANC Brief: Trying to put her in her place

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 04:09 AM

Vice President Leni Robredo reacted to a recent rant by President Rodrigo Duterte on her role in the war on drugs. Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today: Read more »

With vaping ban, will users just switch back to cigarettes?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 11:12 PM

The use and importation of vaping products is now a criminal offense, with users of electronic cigarettes puffing in public risking arrest. Read more »

PNP begins enforcing Duterte order banning vape use, importation

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Posted at Nov 20 06:02 PM

PNP spokesperson Bernard Banac said police are also doing a public information campaign to inform the public about the risks of vaping. Read more »

Mga gumagamit ng vape sa mga pampublikong lugar aarestuhin

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Updated as of Nov 20 06:51 PM

Sisimulan nang damputin ng mga pulis ngayong Miyerkoles ang sino mang mahuhuling gumagamit ng vape sa mga pampublikong lugar.  Read more »

China says only it can rule on Hong Kong constitution

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 19 11:45 AM

The statement could further fan the flames in Hong Kong after months of violent protests over concerns that Beijing is chipping away at the autonomy of the financial hub.   Read more »