Vape bill exposes young 'vulnerable' consumers to health risks, endangers already weak enforcement

by Klaire Ting - Reiven Pascasio

Jan 16, 2022 10:34 am

Just one-minute walk away from two private schools in Quezon City is a vape shop at the entrance of a basement parking lot in a five-storey commercial building. It may seem inconspicuous but the shop's signage on the facade is hard to miss.

The building has several tenants, including a milk tea shop on the first floor. Before the pandemic, students in nearby schools spent time studying, accessing the internet, and meeting with friends there. It also has a dental clinic, a spa, and residential spaces on the higher floors.

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