Youth Advocates Demand Ban on Vapes and E-Cigarettes in the Philippines
Youth group seeks ban on vapes, e-cigarettes
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Over 6,000 young Filipinos participated in activities for World No Tobacco Day, advocating for a ban on vapes and e-cigarettes. The TobaccOFF NOW! movement emphasizes the need for government action against nicotine products that target youth, citing alarming vaping statistics among teenagers.
- 01The TobaccOFF NOW! movement mobilized over 6,000 young Filipinos for World No Tobacco Day activities.
- 02The group reported that 1.21 million Filipino youth currently use e-cigarettes, with vaping rates among 13 to 15-year-olds at 14.1%.
- 03The manifesto calls for a ban on vapes, stricter enforcement against advertising, and the elimination of youth-oriented designs and flavors.
- 04Campaign lead Vonn Vincent Tanchuan highlighted the urgency of protecting youth from nicotine addiction and industry influence.
- 05Jeannie Anne Maguad, executive director of the Positive Youth Development Network, stressed the need for immediate action against vaping products.
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In a significant demonstration, over 6,000 young Filipinos participated in activities for World No Tobacco Day, advocating for an immediate ban on vapes and e-cigarettes. The TobaccOFF NOW! movement, which organized the event, expressed concerns over the tobacco industry's influence on youth and the rising popularity of vaping among minors. According to the group, approximately 1.21 million Filipino youth use e-cigarettes, with vaping rates among teenagers aged 13 to 15 surpassing those of traditional cigarettes. The campaign launched a manifesto calling for comprehensive measures to combat nicotine addiction, including a ban on vaping products, stricter advertising regulations, and the prohibition of youth-targeted designs and flavors. Vonn Vincent Tanchuan, the campaign lead, emphasized the growing frustration among youth regarding the health risks posed by nicotine products, while Jeannie Anne Maguad urged immediate action to protect young people from these harmful products. The campaign included regional activities culminating in a gathering in Quezon City, which brought together over 250 participants, including local government representatives.
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The campaign aims to influence government policy on vaping and tobacco products, potentially leading to stricter regulations that protect youth health.
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