March 8, 2024
We support the government proposal to ban disposable vapes, a step backed by the Department of Health (Philippines), citing that easy access to these products is worsening underage smoking in the Philippines. However, the government shouldn’t stop there. If the government truly cares about improving vape regulation, it must seriously bring back the child protection […]
February 23, 2024
The Child Rights Network (CRN) and its convenor, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), stand behind the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation chaired by Senator Pia Cayetano into the conduct of government officials in the recently concluded international health conference on tobacco control. The Philippines received its fifth “Dirty Ashtray” award at […]
February 22, 2024
During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearing on February 21, PLCPD, as convenor of the Child Rights Network (CRN), expressed disappointment in the Philippine delegation for prioritizing tobacco industry interests over public health and the welfare of children public health at the tenth session of the Conference of Parties of the World Health Organization-Framework Convention […]
February 13, 2024
We express our disappointment in the Philippine delegation for prioritizing tobacco industry interests over the welfare of our children. The recently concluded 10th session of the Conference of Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in Panama marks a critical juncture for nations, amid intensified campaigns by the tobacco […]
February 10, 2024
We urge the Philippines government to commit to strict enforcement of the law and even stronger measures, especially on electronic smoking devices that have contributed to a growing youth “vapedemic” in the country. #VapeNotSafe #TobaccoFreeGeneration
February 8, 2024
Child Rights Network (CRN), the largest child rights alliance, has urged the Philippine government to commit to stronger tobacco control measures, especially on the use of electronic cigarettes or vapes, which the group said has contributed to a growing youth ‘vapedemic’ in the Philippines. This call comes amidst the ongoing 10th session of the Conference […]
January 29, 2024
PLCPD and ExplainedPH joined forces to bolster their fight against tobacco and vape disinformation, positioning campus journalists at the forefront of this battle. The event, titled “Fact-checking Tobacco and Vape Disinformation: A Workshop and Knowledge Building Activity,” drew participation from over 30 attendees representing various student publications in senior high schools, colleges, and universities. Held […]
December 6, 2023
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), Child Rights Network (CRN), Health Justice, Parents Against Vape, and a host of local government units (LGUs) are spearheading the adoption of local smoke-free policies. In a media briefing on December 5, 2023, the groups stressed that this joint endeavor is a […]
November 30, 2023
Youth leaders from the Philippine Smoke-Free Movement (PSFM) and the Young Leaders Program for Tobacco Control of PLCPD and the Child Rights Network Young Leaders Program convened on November 25 for #LitMeUp: Learning Session on House Bill 5315 and Youth as Tobacco Industry’s Target at Hop Inn Hotel in Quezon City. The session aimed to […]
November 21, 2023
The Child Rights Network, represented by its Convenor, PLCPD Executive Director Romeo Dongeto, participated in the webinar and launch of the Asian Tobacco Industry Index (TIII) 2023, organized by the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance and the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control on November 15, 2023. Dongeto highlighted the network’s experience in […]
