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Vape bill lapses into law

(UPDATE) A CONTROVERSIAL bill seeking the regulation of vaporized nicotine (vape) and non-nicotine products as well as novel tobacco products has lapsed into law, Malacañang confirmed on Tuesday, July 26.

Press Secretary Rose Beatrix 'Trixie' Cruz-Angeles said President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. allowed the proposed Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, also known as the 'Vape Regulation Bill,' to lapse on July 25 without his signature on it.