Philippines

Philippine BIR prohibits selling e-cigarettes, cigarettes and heated tobacco below set minimum price, violators to face criminal charges.

DTI files lawsuit against e-cigarette brands, suspends trade to crack down on illegal products in Philippines.

Philippine Customs seizes $84.9 million worth of suspected smuggled goods in Manila raid, marking one of largest operations this year.

The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued new guidelines on handling confiscated goods to strengthen enforcement efforts.

Philippine authorities seized around 200 e-cigarettes containing marijuana at Clark International Airport from a shipment labeled as home decor.

Philippine Customs seize $33.8k worth of e-cigarette products in Manila and Laguna, part of $145.2k worth intercepted nationwide.

At the 2024 Philippine Vape Festival, the BIR conducted a surprise inspection on some brands for local regulation violations.

DSWD faces criticism for accepting mobile clinic donation from tobacco company despite earlier legal advice and protests.