2FIRSTS | Philippine Local Governments Urge Marcos to Prioritize Smoke- and Vape-Free Bill
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Philippine local governments urge President Marcos to prioritize a nationwide Smoke‑and‑Vape‑Free Bill to standardize enforcement and protect public health.Summary
The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize the Smoke‑and‑Vape‑Free Bill, which seeks a nationwide legal framework to regulate tobacco and vaping. Local officials argue that a national law would standardize enforcement across regions, reduce policy gaps, and strengthen public‑health measures. The bill covers both traditional tobacco products and e‑cigarettes, and while it remains in the advocacy stage, it reflects growing pressure for a cohesive national approach to smoking and vaping regulation.
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