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Health group calls for ‘higher tobacco taxes for universal health care’

HealthJustice Philippines, a think tank and advocacy group with legal expertise in tobacco control and health promotion, called anew for higher tobacco...

More women are quitting smoking, says health group

HealthJustice Philippines, a think tank and advocacy group with legal expertise in tobacco control and health promotion, citing the Global Adult Tobacco...

New graphic health warnings should already be on cig packs – Health group

HealthJustice Philippines, a think tank and advocacy group with legal expertise in tobacco control, reminded the public that the second set of Graphic...

Nicotine remains harmful to health – HealthJustice Phl

HealthJustice Philippines, an advocacy group with legal expertise in tobacco control and health promotion, debunked the claim that nicotine is harmless. IMAGE...

Phl is first in the world to comply with int’l tobacco control agreement

The Philippines became the first country in the world to comply with an international agreement urging state parties to adopt guidelines for implementing...

Civil society groups call for significant tobacco tax increases to discourage youth from smoking

Groups representing different sectors are calling for the increase of tobacco tax by P1 per stick or P20 per pack every year starting 2018 to markedly...

Vaping around your pets: Can it be done?

For those of us who have a particularly compassionate streak, we try not to inflict any bad habits or lifestyle choices on those around us. For example,...

Quit your dirty smoking habit with these simple steps

If you’re a smoker who’s been at it for a while, you’ve probably told yourself (and others) numerous times that you’re trying to quit, or that...

Health group backs DOF proposal to increase sin tax

HealthJustice Philippines, a public health policy think tank and advocacy group with expertise in tobacco control and health promotion, gave its thumbs...

Living with high blood pressure: Ways to deal with symptoms

High blood pressure can increase the chances of strokes and heart attacks. However, many people don’t get treated for it as it rarely shows symptoms....