The Sale and Marketing of Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, and Heated Tobacco Products Near Schools in the Philippines

Current regulations on cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products (HTPs) in the Philippines prohibit sales, displays, advertisements, and promotions within 100 meters of schools. IGTC conducted an observational study in urban and rural areas of nine cities/regions in the Philippines to monitor the sale and marketing of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and HTPs, and assess compliance with current legislation.

This fact sheet (available in English and Tagalog) summarizes the findings and recommends a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS) at points of sale (POS) in the Philippines which can reduce youth initiation of tobacco use and encourage people who use tobacco to quit. A supplementary resource page (added April 2024) provides additional data on compliance within 100 meters of schools.

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