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MANILA, Philippines—The United Nations has expressed concern that the Philippines could encourage smoking by hosting one of the world’s biggest tobacco trade shows, a health

Anti-tobacco advocates in Thailand are celebrating after the government signed off on regulations that will require graphic health warnings to cover 85% of cigarette packets.

13 March 2013: Bangkok- In the global fight to end tobacco addiction and deaths, a regional anti-tobacco alliance has stressed that tobacco farmers themselves are

The Health Ministry is looking at the possibility of banning point-of-sale display of tobacco products in stores. This means that retailers may not be able

Since promising to “spoil the party for WHO” at COP4 in Uruguay, the International Tobacco Growers Association (ITGA), has been even busier, rabble-rousing and instigating

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Radio Australia interviews Nicola Roxon, former Australian Attorney-General; Dr Ulysses Dorotheo, Director of SEATCA Initiative on Tobacco Tax (SITT), Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance; Teodoro Herbosa,

MANILA – A group of cancer survivors have warned that the Philippines is in danger of facing a possible cancer epidemic unless the government reforms

    The Philippine government would have generated revenue enough to build a new sky train system had it followed the lead of Thailand in

While much of the industrialized world has seen a big drop in the number of smokers, the opposite is true of many emerging and developing

  AFP photo The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal to raise the excise tax on liquor and tobacco, meaning an immediate increase

A face adorning a stone tower at Bayon Temple in Siem Reap province in 2011. Photograph: Will Baxter/Phnom Penh Post The throngs of tourists who

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago has filed a bill seeking reforms in the collection of excise tax on tobacco and alcohol products, allocating revenues

The federal government has secured a big win over big tobacco with the High Court ruling Labor’s world-first plain packaging laws are constitutionally valid. The

GEORGE TOWN: SIX recreational areas in Penang are set to become “no-smoking” zones, and are now in the final stages of being gazetted. The six

Bangkok—19 July 2012: the Southeast Asia Initiative on Tobacco Tax(SITT)/SEATCA in cooperation with HealthJustice, Philippines and the Thaihealth Promotion Foundation organized a two-day study visit

Phuket, 6 July 2012 The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand was in full speed this week as Health Ministers from ten ASEAN Member States

  Last June 18-21, 2012, 8 participants from four ASEAN countries (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Viet Nam) went to Davao City, Philippines to participate in

Last June 18-21, 2012, 8 participants from four ASEAN countries (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Viet Nam) went to Davao City, Philippines to participate in a

Last June 18-21, 2012, 8 participants from four ASEAN countries (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Viet Nam) went to Davao City, Philippines to participate in a

In partnership with WHO Cambodia Office and TIMA, the Cambodia Movement for Health successfully worked with the Department of Physical Education and Sports under the

Last June 18-21, 2012, 8 participants from four ASEAN countries (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Viet Nam) went to Davao City, Philippines to participate in a

  By Narissa Abdul Rahan , 25 June 2012       PLUG LOOPHOLES: Nation must be free to pursue tobacco control measures ACCORDING to

Rio Ferdinand Ad Spurs New Criticism of Indonesian Tobacco By Shibani Mahtani Reuters Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand holds a ball during the charity match in

Health warning labels on Brunei cigarette packs to be Asia’s biggest BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Thursday, June 21, 2012 THE increase in size of health warning

 Regional tobacco control alliance congratulates Cambodia as Angkor Wat becomes a Smoke-free World Heritage site 14 June 2012 – Siem Reap, Cambodia:  The Southeast Asia

WHO Honors late Health Minister with WNTD 2012 Award World Health Organization (WHO) honored and congratulated the late Indonesian Health Minister Dr. Endang Sedyaningsih with

  Davao City, Philippines—Davao City is recognized as one of the most successful and pioneering smoke–free initiatives in the ASEAN.  It provides a leading example

  14 June 2012 – Siem Reap, Cambodia:  The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) congratulates and lauds Cambodia’s APSARA Authority and Ministry of Tourism

SUPPORT: Ministry seeks farmers’ cooperation to discourage smoking among Malaysians   KUALA LUMPUR: THE Health Ministry yesterday urged tobacco planters to switch to growing crops

DAVAO CELEBRATES 10 YEARS AS A SMOKE-FREE CITY  Davao City, Philippines—Davao City is recognized as one of the most successful and pioneering smoke–free initiatives in

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VIETNAM: ADVOCACY FOR TOBACCO CONTROL LAW AND RESPONDING TO WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 31 MAY AND NATIONAL NO TOBACCO WEEK 2012 FROM 25 – 31

Media was used wisely to disseminate the theme of the WNTD 2012 to policy makers and public. This year the WNTD theme aims at de-normalizing

Action on Smoking or Health (ASH)- Thailand organized a press conference to publicize upcoming activities during the World No Tobacco Day 2012.  The objective of

    Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) Article 5.3 Factsheets and other Resources for WNTD 2012

About a week ago, a radio reporter’s 1 day workshop was held at Vientiane Capital. Radio reporters, commentators and broadcasters from 8 provinces of Lao

29 May 2012: The Department of Health today recognized local government units, government offices and hospitals implementing  100% tobacco-free environments through the DOH Red Orchid

From the CTFK website: http://global.tobaccofreekids.org/en/global_updates/detail/2012_05_16_thai Research Alert The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published a study describing how transnational tobacco companies used

HealthJustice (HJ)  organized a forum/media briefing yesterday, May 17, in light of ongoing debates on reforms on tobacco excise taxes in the Philippines, entitled “What

English news summary: Governor of DKI Jakarta, Fauzi Bowo, receives the award of “Champion of People’s Right to Health” from South East Asia Tobacco Control

With Russia finalizing requirements for picture warnings, this means that of the 8 countries in the world with the largest populations, 5 have finalized requirements

Rizal Park to be no-smoking zone starting May 31 Starting May 31, Rizal Park in Manila will be a no-smoking zone, with violators facing hefty