Philippines

House approves bill to rationalize tobacco and e-cigarette taxes, aiming to increase rates every two years starting 2026.

BIR to intensify enforcement against illegal e-cigarettes and cigarettes in 2025, responding to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s remarks.

BOC destroys $58,000 worth of smuggled e-cigarettes at NAIA to enforce public health measures, violating Philippine laws.

BIR to file more lawsuits against illegal e-cigarette importers and distributors in the Philippines by 2025.

Philippine government exceeds fiscal revenue target in 2024, thanks to increased tax and non-tax revenue, DOF data shows.

DOF proposes unified tax rate on all nicotine products in Philippines to simplify taxation management, amid concerns of tax avoidance.

Philippine Senator Pia Cayetano calls for stricter regulation of tobacco and e-cigarette industries, urging a unified stance on public health issues.

DTI suspends operations of 14 e-cigarette companies in the Philippines for failing to comply with packaging regulations and health warnings.