Experts cite DoH for picture warnings on cigarette packs, 15/03/10
Secretary Esperanza Cabral’s recent announcement of a Department of Health (DOH) initiative compelling cigarette manufacturers to implement picture warnings on cigarette packs is a significant
A picture’s worth to a smoker … 14/03/10
THEY say that a picture speaks a thousand words and graphics have the power to change perceptions towards certain issues. That was the intent of
Tobacco will remain a public health threat!, 14/03/10
Former health minister Siti Fadilah Supari recently called on the government to reconsider its plan to issue a regulation that would further restrict the business
Thailand: Number of Smoke-free Areas Expanded
Thailand: Educational centres, banks, religious places, sports complexes and hospitals will be turned into no-smoking zones in the next four months, Public Health Minister Jurin
Edict not funded by NYC mayor: Muhammadiyah
An organization owned by the mayor of New York City has channeled over US$390,000 to Muhammadiyah as part of a global anti-tobacco campaign, but the
Tax increase an optimum tobacco control measure, 13/03/10
A man smokes a cigarette in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The country’s population has been increasing at 1.5 percent per year and
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Weak tobacco taxes keeping smoking prevalence high in Vietnam
Weak anti-tobacco policies and programs, and in particular tax and pricing regimes friendly to the tobacco industry, are failing to curb tobacco use in Vietnam, the
Weak tobacco taxes keeping smoking prevalence high in Vietnam
Weak anti-tobacco policies and programs, and in particular tax and pricing regimes friendly to the tobacco industry, are failing to curb tobacco use in Vietnam, the
DOH pushing picture-based warnings on cigarette packs
GOOD news for anti-smoking advocates, but bad news for the tobacco industry in general. The Department of Health will push for the printing of “picture-based
NGOs outline anti-smoking goals
HEALTH officials and NGOs have formulated six recommendations for the government to step up its anti-smoking efforts, as a national seminar on tobacco control wound
Cambodian Delegates Study Visit to Malaysia for Tobacco Tax
World Health Organization (WHO) Cambodia in collaboration with Southeast Asia Tobacco Control (SEATCA) has organized a study visit for Cambodian delegates to Royal Malaysian Customs
Generic Packaging Consultative Meeting
The first Southeast Asia consultative meeting on generic or plain packaging of tobacco products was held at the Orchard Hotel in Singapore on 25th February
Number of no-smoking zones expanded, 03/03/10
Educational centres, banks, religious places, sports complexes and hospitals will be turned into no-smoking zones in the next four months, Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit,
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports initiative on Tobacco Taxation in ASEAN countries
The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) has received a five-year $7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide Southeast Asian
Philip Morris Venture to Control 90% of Philippines Market, 25/02/10
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) — Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc. and Fortune Tobacco Corp. formed a venture that will supply 90 percent of the 85 billion
Regional Workshop for South East Asia and Western Pacific on the Implementation of the WHO Framework
More than 80 high level government officials and representatives of non-governmental organisations from both the Western Pacific Region and South East Asia Region of the
‘Philip Morris St.’ draws ire of anti-smoking activists, 23/02/10
MANILA, Philippines—A non-government health group has taken the Tanauan City, Batangas, government, to task for naming one of its streets after the US cigarette brand
Health group warns intensified promotion of cigarettes with Philip Morris-Fortune Tobacco merger
Members of the health alliance, Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Philippines (FCAP) warns intensified promotion and marketing of cigarettes delivering bigger profits for the
Philippine City cited for outstanding tobacco control policies
Singapore—23 February 2010—The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) today applauded the Davao Anti Smoking Task Force for the much- deserved 2009 Global Smoke-free Partnership
Doctors say victims of lung cancer are getting younger, 10/02/10
BAGUIO CITY—Lung cancer victims are getting younger because of smoking and unhealthy lifestyles early in their lives, health officials here said. Dr. Donna Tubera, head
Cigarettes, employees’ careers up in smoke, 06/02/10
Cigarette producers may have to remind smokers that their products not only cause cancer, heart disease, impotency and pregnancy disorders, but also dismissal. Bekasi regency
Philip Morris Subic Warehouse
Philip Morris breaks ground on Asia-Pacific Warehouse Facility at Subic. Philip Morris starts building its Asia-Pacific Leaf Warehouse facility with the groundbreaking ceremony at
Hike in cancer cases a concern, 04/02/10
Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral on Thursday expressed concern over the grim reality of escalating cancer cases in the country, particularly lung cancer, the number one
E-jeeps draw Legazpi curiosity, 03/02/10
NO SMOKE, DRONE, rumbling or ear-blasting roars—the electronic jeepneys or e-jeepneys have arrived here silently in the name of efficient use of energy.Two weeks ago,
Newsweek Op-Ed on World Cancer Day: Lance Armstrong and Michael Bloomberg, 04 Feb. 2010
A World of Difference Cancer isn’t just emotionally devastating. New research shows that the global economic toll is huge. But it doesn’t have to be
Contraband cigarettes have become a major problem in Malaysia, 01/02/10
Contraband cigarettes have become a major problem in Malaysia because of high cigarette prices, low penalties and lax enforcement. The Government is losing approximately RM1.5
Kids getting hooked on ‘pan masala’, 30/01/10
KUALA LUMPUR: A snack packed in attractive sachets is becoming a hot favourite among schoolchildren and youths. Some of them were also said to be
Singapore Sees 40% Fall In Supply Of Illegal Cigarettes, 25/01/10
Singapore Customs’ Annual Enforcement Results 2009 : Steady Improvement In Contraband Cigarettes Situation. Fall in supply of illegal cigarettes by almost 40%. Singapore Customs’ (SC)
Slippery slopes of tobacco, 27/01/10
Tobacco leaves, fetching high prices ranging from Rp 20,000 to Rp 100,000, have transformed Temanggung regency into a tobacco-producing center, with many local farmers
Smoking in Singapore on the rise despite curbs, 26/01/10
SINGAPORE, Jan 26 — Little can douse the lure of a cigarette, it would seem.Despite smokers here now having far fewer public places to light
‘He never stopped smoking’, 20/01/10
PRESS Secretary Cerge Remonde had long been advised by his doctor to stop smoking because of his heart problem. Josephine Cabardo, Remonde’s cousin who served
Anti-smoking advocates decry absence of graphic-images requirement , 21/01/10
Anti-smoking advocates decry absence of graphic-images requirement Photo by: Sovan Philong Phun An, 65, smokes a cigarette next to her grandson last year in Phnom
Anti-smoking advocates decry absence of graphic-images requirement , 21/01/10
The text-only warnings fall short of complying with recommendations outlined in the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to which Cambodia became
US giant distributed foreign cigarettes; DSI takes up case – The Nation January 20, 2010
American tobacco giant Philip Morris’ legal troubles in the Kingdom appear to have deepened, with a Commerce Ministry probe having determined that the firm likely
SITT MOU Signing in Cambodia
The SEATCA-Southeast Asia Initiative on Tobacco Tax (SITT), formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its major partner in Cambodia, the WHO, last 14 January 2010 at
360,000 Singaporeans smoke, 13/01/10
Men are six times more likely to smoke than women. -AsiaOne Since the 1970s, Singapore’s smoking prevalence has reduced from above 25% to below 14%.
One week in and still nobody fined for smoking at public sites, 01/09/10
VietNamNet Bridge – One week after smoking was banned in offices and public sites not one person has been fined for breaking
Davao City’s smoking ban wins international award, 10/01/10
MANILA, Philippines – An international organization has cited the Davao City Anti-Smoking Task Force for its unwavering commitment to promote smoke-free policies in the country.
One week in and stillnobody fined for smoking at public sites,09/01/10
VietNamNet Bridge – One week after smoking was banned in offices and public sites not one person has been fined for breaking
Davao eyes ban of cigarette vendors from sidewalks, 31/12/2009
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – After seven years of outlawing cigarette smoking in public places and public utility vehicles here, the city council now wants to
‘Smokers stand to lose out on govt aid’ 29/12/2009
KUALA LUMPUR: “No smoking” may be made a condition for youths and students seeking aid from the government.Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek
Ministry of Health calls for smoking ban in public places, 18/12/09
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health and the World Lung Foundation on December 18 launched a national campaign calling for a smoking ban in
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