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Duterte warning to judges on vaping ban 'sends wrong signals': law dean

Aleta Nieva-Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 10:32 AM

MANILA - A law dean on Friday said the warning of President Rodrigo Duterte to judges interfering with his order to arrest people vaping or using e-cigarettes in public is sending the wrong signals. 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

ABS-CBN News
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

ABS-CBN News
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 »

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 »

'The safest way to do it': Duterte says OK to vape at home

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 21 12:50 AM

MANILA (UPDATE)—Filipinos can still use e-cigarettes and vaping devices in their home, President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday even as he discouraged the public from doing so. Read more »

Duterte warns judiciary vs interfering with vaping ban

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 20 10:19 PM

“I will not obey your order because of the peculiar situation this country finds.” Read more »

Senators eye amendments to e-cigarette tax bill after Duterte bans vaping

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 07:06 PM

Senators on Wednesday said the chamber will have to review its bill that imposes higher taxes on alcohol and e-cigarettes after President Rodrigo Duterte banned the importation and public use vapes. Read more »

PNP begins enforcing Duterte order banning vape use, importation

ABS-CBN News
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 »

PNP begins crackdown on vaping

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 20 03:45 PM

The Philippine National Police on Wednesday enforced President Rodrigo Duterte's order banning the use of e-cigarettes in public. Read more »

Mga gumagamit ng vape sa mga pampublikong lugar aarestuhin

ABS-CBN News
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 »

Anti-tobacco group urges Duterte to reconsider vaping ban

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 20 09:14 AM

95 PERCENT LESS HARMFUL? A group advocating for e-cigarettes as an alternative to tobacco on Wednesday appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his vaping ban. Read more »

Influential US doctors group calls for ban on vaping products

Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters
Posted at Nov 20 07:33 AM

The American Medical Association (AMA) on Tuesday called for a total ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products that are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as smoking cessation tools.   Read more »

Solon wants vaping products recalled

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 11:38 AM

A lawmaker on Tuesday called on government to issue an order recalling all vaping or e-cigarette products in the country. Read more »

California sues e-cigarette firm Juul for targeting minors

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 19 08:27 AM

California announced Monday it is suing Juul, the United States' largest electronic cigarette manufacturer, for illegally targeting minors with its marketing campaigns. Read more »

PH lawmaker wants to ban vaping in public places

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 18 09:22 PM

Herrera says it is important to regulate e-cigarettes in the same way that the Philippines regulates regular cigarettes. Read more »

Philippines' Health chief backs e-cigarette regulation over total ban on vape

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 16 03:14 PM

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Saturday said he would support measures that would regulate the use of e-cigarettes instead of policies that would ban the products. Read more »

Findings on PH's first vaping-related injury 'not conclusive', DOH chief Duque says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 16 02:40 PM

Findings that a teenage Filipina obtained vaping-related injuries are "not conclusive," Health Sec. Francisco Duque III said Saturday, noting that the patient needs to undergo more tests to rule out other possible causes of her condition. Read more »

'New public health menace': House leader wants vaping ban for minors

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 16 06:32 PM

Vaping is a "new public health menace" that must be heavily regulated, a House leader said Saturday, saying she would file a bill to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors. Read more »

DOH renews call to ban e-cigarettes, vape products

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 16 04:57 AM

MANILA— The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday renewed its call for a ban on electronic cigarettes and vaping products after the country reported its first case of an illness tied with their use. Read more »