Philippines

Philippines budget department approves 87.632 million pesos for National Tobacco Authority to boost support for tobacco industry.

3 containers of illegal cigarettes and heated tobacco products were seized at Manila International Container Port on Tuesday. 7.91 billion PHP worth, shipped from Singapore.

BIR to continue crackdown on illegal e-cigarette and cigarette products following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call.

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. orders customs and tax bureaus to crack down on tobacco and e-cigarette smuggling.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos convened the 6th PSAC-ASG meeting on agriculture, instructing increased efforts against tobacco and e-cigarette smuggling.

BIR to seize unmarked e-cigarette products starting June 1, 2024, enforcing legal actions on individuals and companies.

Philippine tax bureau to seize e-cigarette products without tax stamps starting June 1, 2024, imposing fines and criminal charges.

Consumer groups and tobacco harm advocates in the Philippines welcome FDA-CTP's conclusion that smokeless products pose lower health risks.