Duterte bans vaping in public places

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order (EO) against vaping in public and prohibited the manufacture and sale of unregistered and adulterated electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and tobacco products.

EO 106, which amends EO 26 that imposes requirements and limitations on the advertising and promotion of tobacco products, was signed by the President on February 26.