Philippines

Davao City Council passed a revised smoking ordinance on April 16, imposing stricter penalties on smoking in public places.

The Philippines DTI seized illicit e-cigarette products worth over 31 million pesos in a crackdown on unauthorized retailers.

Philippines to require graphic health warnings on e-cigarettes and vaping products starting May 2024, with hefty fines for non-compliance.

Philippine authorities raided a milk tea shop in Parañaque City for illegal e-cigarette sales near a school, seizing $152k worth of products.

PDEA warns against illegal e-cigarette pods containing cannabis oil in the Philippines, crackdown underway on illegal drug trade.

Gijs Lambert Johan de Best to Replace Denis Gorkun as President of Philippines' PMFTC, marking end of Gorkun's 5-year tenure.

Global tobacco market faces major shift as Philip Morris International invests in Southeast Asia, impacting traditional cigarette consumption.

DTI plans to release supplementary guidelines for e-cigarette product certification next month, in line with Republic Act 11900.