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Seeing through the Smoke
VERA Files carries stories, reports and commentaries on the effects of novel tobacco products. One such initiative had the support of STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog.
Latest Stories
Inside COP11: A young Filipino advocate saw how the tobacco industry speaks
By Booma Cruz
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Dec 13, 2025
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“What stood out to me was this: the tobacco industry doesn’t even have to speak in the room to be heard. Its arguments were echoed, almost word-for-word, by the governments that are supposed to be protecting public health.”
‘Solid North’ lawmakers press PH delegation to COP11 to reject tobacco control measures
By Booma Cruz
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Nov 21, 2025
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The alliance expressed “firm opposition” to proposals calling for an end to government support to tobacco farmers, imposing quotas on the manufacture and importation of tobacco products, and banning or phasing out of tobacco sales.
PH delegation declares ‘unwavering commitment’ vs nicotine addiction
By Booma Cruz
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Nov 19, 2025
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The Philippines is committed to "continue to pursue comprehensive measures to reduce tobacco use and protect public health" through a combination of regulation, fiscal policy and public health interventions.
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