MANILA, Philippines — Amid reports of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s signing of an Executive Order banning smoking in public places nationwide and prohibiting smoking and selling of cigarettes to those below [...]

MANILA, Philippines - Saying that public health takes precedence over commercial or business interests, President Duterte has signed Executive Order No. 26, which imposes a nationwide ban on smoking in [...]

By Charina Clarisse L. Echaluce The government should raise the legal age for smoking from 18 to 21 since it would be easier for smokers to kick the habit if [...]