Rappler's latest stories on liquor
Cavite town reimposes liquor ban to prevent coronavirus spread
(UPDATED) The liquor ban in Carmona starts on Monday, July 13, as it reports more COVID-19 cases
Benguet town mayor uses seized gin as road disinfectant
Gin smuggling has become rampant in Itogon town because of a months-long liquor ban. Its mayor comes up with a creative way to dispose of nearly a thousand bottles of confiscated gin.
Marikina lifts liquor ban, but drinking in public still barred
Drinking alcoholic drinks at public places such as restaurants and bars is still prohibited by the city government
Quezon City lifts liquor ban, imposes rules on selling
Stores can only sell alcoholic drinks from 1 pm to 5 pm while QC residents can only consume them at home
Cebu City stores may sell liquor, but public drinking still banned
Executive Order No. 073 bans the consumption of liquor in public places, but it does not ban stores from selling it. A previous total liquor ban expired on April 14.
Companies urge PH gov't to lift liquor ban
Liquor makers in the Philippines say their industry is 'in much unnecessary peril' due to lockdown-related bans enforced in some areas
New taxes on alcohol, tobacco await Duterte's signature
But the bill won't bring significant revenues for the implementation of the Universal Health Care law as originally planned
Duterte certifies as urgent bill increasing cigarette, alcohol taxes
President Rodrigo Duterte says increasing taxes on cigarettes and alcohol would 'generate additional revenue' for universal health care
LOOK: Senators take a sip of alcopops during alcohol tax hearing
Alcopops have an alcohol content of 7%, yet they're packaged like a juice drink for children. A senator says the packaging needs to change.
Pia Cayetano wants 'alcopops' out from stores, repackaged
The Department of Finance wants to raise the total excise tax of a particular alcopops brand from P1.30 per pack to P8. But Senator Pia Cayetano first wants a repackaging of the alcoholic drink.
China's U.S. tariff hike to target condoms, wine, pianos
The move will cap a week that was marked by a heated war of words and Chinese threats to curb exports of rare earths, which are key to US tech industries
6 arrested for violating gun and liquor ban in Batangas
Batangas police arrest 3 for illegal possession of firearms and 3 others for violating liquor ban
LOOK: This rum has Bruno Mars' seal of approval
SelvaRey Rum, made in Panama, is the result of a collaboration between Bruno Mars and master blenders
FACT CHECK: Barangay Loyola Heights bans alcohol sale – report
Is selling alcohol now prohibited in Barangay Loyola Heights, Quezon City?
Duterte wants arrest for loiterers, people who drink in public
'Hulihin mo at ikulong ninyo. Tutal may PAO naman bukas magpa-release, eh di sige,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
India's highways run dry after court liquor ban
Liquor shops are now banned from operating within a range of 500 meters from India s highways where 17 traffic accident deaths occur every hour
Vigan to impose liquor ban during Miss Universe candidates' visit
The city will also prohibit selfies with the candidates as part of crowd control measures
Iraq booze ban sparks political backlash
A provision banning the sale import and production of alcohol is sneaked into a measure approved by the Iraqi parliament
Duterte: Curfew for minors in, late-night karaoke out
The president elect says karaoke sessions are noise pollution that should be stamped out by local officials
Mark your calendars: Liquor ban on May 8 and 9
You can go to jail if you drink on these dates the Comelec says
Sin tax collections up 25.96% January-November
Wine is the biggest gainer this year in terms of volume taxed although revenue collected on the beverage has dropped slightly this year
Mumbai toxic alcohol deaths reach 100
The death toll from India s latest case of mass bootleg liquor poisoning rises to 100 as authorities in Mumbai pledge to crack down on the illicit trade
Death toll from Mumbai liquor poisoning rises to 90
The latest incident is the worst case of its kind to be recorded in Mumbai since 2004 when around 100 people died
Toxic liquor kills 33 in Mumbai
The victims start falling ill on Wednesday morning after consuming the illicit moonshine
Philippine distiller Emperador eyes French cognac maker
Emperador is currently debt free and is therefore in a very strong financial position to further expand its business both globally and domestically the distiller says
Moët Hennessy cheers rising economy, makes a major push in PH
The ultra luxury brand which has been around in the country since 1903 is now making a ‘major push’ to attract young affluent Filipinos to cognac and champagne
7 PH agri products to rave about at Madrid Fusion Manila
From award winning chocolate to premium coffee from iconic mountains here are products that boast Made in the Philippines
Lakan lambanog: A warrior for the coconut industry
The operations of the award winning liquor brand has increased 10 times the income that farmers used to earn harvesting copra
Iloilo councilor wants to ban drinking alcohol in public
To make the streets of Iloilo City safer a councilor wants to ban drinking alcoholic beverages on the sidewalk and public places
PH lambanog gets 'gold' award from int'l liquor body
Lakan Extra Premium lambanog puts the Philippine street liquor among top spirits recognized by Monde Selection a world renowned quality certifying institute
Death toll from India toxic liquor hits 31, dozens ill
In the latest incident of alcohol poisoning in India the toll increases from Monday s figure of 14 following additional people dying in the hospital after drinking the toxic brew on the outskirts of Lucknow
The wRap Indonesia: Dec. 8, 2014
The latest in Golkar s political drama Amnesty International s call for Jokowi to halt executions the rising death toll from bootleg liquor and more
Emperador finalizes £430M acquisition of Whyte & Mackay
The 5th largest scotch maker in the world has been fully acquired by Emperador Inc of tycoon Andrew Tan who looks forward to create a ‘scotch whisky drinking culture in the Philippines’
Emperador expands vineyard in Spain
The Andrew Tan led company is acquiring additional land in Toledo Spain to boost grape production
Emperador buys Whyte & Mackay for £430M
The deal is in line with the Philippine brandy maker s plans to expand its global footprint
EU clears Suntory $16 bn Jim Beam takeover
The Commission said the deal which will make Suntory the world s 3rd biggest liquor firm would not have an adverse impact on the European market
List: Laws that Comelec wants amended, enacted for 2016
From changing the canvassing system to legislating an election money ban here are Comelec s proposals to Congress in preparation for the 2016 elections
Calamansi liqueur, anyone?
The unique drink will be among the Filipino products on display at the Berlin International Green Week in Germany this January
Sin tax collection exceeds gov't target
The government expects revenue collection from sin products to reach P105 3 billion in 2014
Poll day ‘peaceful,’ but 22 killed during campaign
While October 28 was generally peaceful the number of those killed during this year s barangay campaign period was higher than in 2010
Tan-led Emperador buys more vineyards in Spain
The newly acquired vineyard in Madrid brings to around 1 000 hectares the total production base of Emperador International
No happy hour at UST during Bar exam Sundays
Sale and distribution of beer liquors wines and the like within 200 meters from the UST area will be prohibited 4 am 8 pm on October 6 13 20 and 27
Barangay elections: Know what's banned, and more
3rd UPDATE The election period has started for the 2013 barangay elections Get to know what activities are banned and more information about the Oct 28 polls
Election ban lifted...and will be in place again
Comelec Resolution 9715 identifies 22 activities that will be prohibited within the election period for the October 28 barangay and SK elections
PNP: 53 cases of election violations in a day
There are 53 cases of election violations from May 12 to May 13 2013 alone
PNP arrests 14 for liquor ban violation in MM
PNP says based on reports from the NCRPO 7 were arrested in Pasig and another 7 were arrested in Quezon City
120 arrested for violating liquor ban in Davao
At least 120 people including minors were arrested for violating the election liquor ban
162 arrested as liquor ban takes effect
162 people have been arrested as the Comelec liquor ban takes effect
Comelec scraps extended liquor ban
The Comelec withdraws the extended liquor ban after the Supreme Court stopped its implementation
Rappler Newscast | May 8, 2013
SC limits the liquor ban to 2 days The Central Bank says the Comelec s money ban violates bank secrecy laws Power outage hits parts of Luzon
