^
+ Follow Tobacco control Tag
Tobacco control
Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 2332818
                    [Title] => Philippine delegation accused of siding with tobacco industry in global convention
                    [Summary] => The Philippine delegation was given another “Dirty Ashtray” award for statements inclined to favor the tobacco industry during the recent 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) held in Panama. 
                    [DatePublished] => 2024-02-12 14:29:00
                    [ColumnID] => 0
                    [Focus] => 1
                    [AuthorID] => 1805246
                    [AuthorName] => Gaea Katreena Cabico
                    [SectionName] => Headlines
                    [SectionUrl] => headlines
                    [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2024/02/12/vape-store2022-06-0814-13-12-1_2024-02-12_14-00-42_thumbnail.jpg
                )

            [1] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 2331623
                    [Title] => Philippines urged to prioritize health over trade at global tobacco control talks
                    [Summary] => Delegates from around the world gather in Panama this week for the 10th Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
                    [DatePublished] => 2024-02-07 12:19:00
                    [ColumnID] => 0
                    [Focus] => 1
                    [AuthorID] => 1805246
                    [AuthorName] => Gaea Katreena Cabico
                    [SectionName] => Headlines
                    [SectionUrl] => headlines
                    [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2024/02/07/172023-06-3023-20-07_2024-02-07_12-06-56_thumbnail.jpg
                )

            [2] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 2186957
                    [Title] => Medical groups renew call for veto of vape bill
                    [Summary] => In a briefing Wednesday, doctors from various medical societies stressed that lowering the age of access to vapor products will expose Filipinos, especially the youth, to harmful substances.
                    [DatePublished] => 2022-06-08 14:40:00
                    [ColumnID] => 0
                    [Focus] => 1
                    [AuthorID] => 1805246
                    [AuthorName] => Gaea Katreena Cabico
                    [SectionName] => Headlines
                    [SectionUrl] => headlines
                    [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2022/06/08/vape-store_2022-06-08_14-13-12_thumbnail.jpg
                )

            [3] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 2177875
                    [Title] => DOH urges Duterte to veto vape bill
                    [Summary] => In a statement over Viber, the DOH said that the proposed vape bill runs counter to the President's promise to protect the youth. 
                    [DatePublished] => 2022-04-30 18:13:00
                    [ColumnID] => 0
                    [Focus] => 1
                    [AuthorID] => 1807337
                    [AuthorName] => Angelica Y. Yang
                    [SectionName] => Headlines
                    [SectionUrl] => headlines
                    [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2022/01/25/vape_2022-01-25_21-35-5168_thumbnail.jpg
                )

            [4] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 1375757
                    [Title] => JTI says WHO risks breaking own rules by leaving out stakeholders
                    [Summary] => 

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) said the World Health Organization risks of breaking its own rules if industry members and the media would continue to be left out of tobacco-related discussions.

[DatePublished] => 2014-10-03 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804021 [AuthorName] => Zinnia B. Dela Peña [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1363928 [Title] => More vigilance on cigarette ads urged [Summary] =>

HealthJustice Philippines, a health watchdog, is pushing for more vigilance against the promotion and advertisement of cigarette products by tobacco manufacturers, prohibited under Republic Act 9211.

[DatePublished] => 2014-09-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804708 [AuthorName] => Iris Gonzales [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1308745 [Title] => Solon revives anti-smoking bill [Summary] =>

In a bid to discourage people from smoking, a  lawmaker has filed a bill seeking the mandatory inclusion of picture based warnings on all packages of tobacco products. 

[DatePublished] => 2014-04-04 10:20:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1262583 [AuthorName] => Dennis Carcamo [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/headlines/20140404/cigarette-tax.jpg ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1286564 [Title] => PNoy maaaring masibak dahil sa yosi [Summary] =>

Paglabag sa international convention dahil sa paninigarilyo ang maaaring maging dahilan upang matanggal sa puwesto si Pangulong Benigno Aquino III, ayon sa isang opisyal ng gobyerno.

[DatePublished] => 2014-02-04 11:40:54 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Bansa [SectionUrl] => bansa [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1286556 [Title] => 'PNoy can be impeached for smoking' [Summary] =>

President Benigno Aquino III is violating an international convention by his persistent smoking, which may be used for his impeachment, a Civil Service Commission (CSC) official said.

[DatePublished] => 2014-02-04 11:20:42 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1212169 [AuthorName] => Camille Diola [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/320x240q90/823/0sne.jpg ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 964529 [Title] => Drilon revives bill on mandatory graphic health warning on cigarette packs [Summary] =>

To further discourage smoking, two lawmakers have revived proposals requiring the placement of graphic health warnings on the packaging of cigarettes and other tobacco products.

[DatePublished] => 2013-07-12 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1500820 [AuthorName] => Marvin Sy [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) ) )
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with