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PH delegation to WHO conference on tobacco control urged to take stand against vapes
Former senior health and education officials issue an urgent appeal to the Philippine delegation to a conference on tobacco control to fight against vapes for the sake of the youth.
E-Cigarette Marketing in the Philippines: Glaringly Youth-Oriented and Feeding the Tobacco Industry’s Bottom Line
A total of 183 governments are scheduled to meet in Panama City, Panama from 5-10 February 2024 for the tenth session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). The WHO FCTC protects the fundamental right of all people to enjoy the highest standard of health. The Philippines is a Party to this treaty, and at the COP10, fierce debates are expected around electronic smoking devices (ESDs); harmful tobacco products that the tobacco industry is aggressively marketing to the youth.
Roustem Saitkoulov replaces Krystian Zimerman in Feb. 9 PPO concert
Roustem Saitkoulov, winner of the Rome Piano Competition and Grand Prix of the Montecarlo World Piano-Masters, replaces Krystian Zimerman in the Feb. 9, season concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO).
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Imee Marcos’ claim that family suffered in exile for 36 years is FALSE
The Marcoses lived in exile for just five, not 36, years.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Imee Marcos na nagdusa ang pamilya sa exile sa loob ng 36 na taon HINDI TOTOO
Ang mga Marcos ay nanirahan sa exile ng lima lamang, hindi 36, na taon.
Cha-cha, huling sayaw na ba?
Paano ba makaaapekto sa mga manggagawa ang pagbabalak na buksan ang advertising industry sa foreign ownership? Sasagutin 'yan sa talakayan sa Cha-cha ng VERA Files reporters.
Bagong Cha-cha, pagbabago nga ba?
Paano ba makaaapekto ang pagbubukas sa foreign ownership ng public utilities at ng mga eskwelahan? Ano'ng say ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa Cha-cha? Pakinggan ang talakayan na 'yan sa episode na 'to.
Special Rapporteur Irene Khan meets with Leila de Lima
Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan met with recently-freed former senator Leila de Lima during her recent visit to the Philippines at the U.N. House in Mandaluyong.
Baguio’s On Call Vocals gives last hurrah
On Call Vocals’ saga is also a cautionary tale about dealing with corporate Goliaths, about keeping one’s dignity in spite of shabby treatment.
