Rappler's latest stories on nationwide smoking ban
The week in photos: July 15-21, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Smoking ban EO 'positive step' to smoke-free PH – advocates
Ulysses Dorotheo of the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance notes however that Executive Order 26 is not as strong as the Davao ordinance
E-cigarettes not covered by smoking ban EO
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says they will include e cigarettes when we have more information and recommendation from the World Health Organization
Ubial: Duterte instructed me to draft EO on smoking ban
I m really not sure why it s taking a lot of time but I think it s been through legal review and also the complete staff work by the presidential staff says Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial
Draft EO on smoking ban includes e-cigarettes
The health department is concerned that e cigarettes have become a gateway to conventional smoking
PH cigarette packs bear graphic health warnings starting Nov 4
The government begins the full implementation of Republic Act 10643 or the Graphic Health Warnings Law 8 months after the law took effect in March
Duterte on smoking ban: No room for smokers in buildings
I ve always been against even building a structure inside just to accommodate smokers That ain t the way says the President
DOH 'ready' with implementing rules of proposed smoking ban
The implementing rules and regulations will identify what areas are considered public places It will also provide details on the sanctions or penalties for violators
DOH hopes EO on smoking ban out by end-October
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial bares more details of the draft executive order being reviewed by the Office of the President during a budget hearing at the Senate
EO on nationwide smoking ban ready for Duterte's signature
The EO is patterned after a Davao City ordinance banning smoking in all public areas including in vehicles
