Non-government organization Social Watch Philippines (SWP) threw its support behind the proposal of a senior lawmaker to block outright e-commerce platforms for selling illicit tobacco products. SWP argued that the proposal of Albay Rep.
Non-government organization Social Watch Philippines threw its support behind the proposal of a senior lawmaker to block outright e-commerce platforms for selling illicit tobacco products.
Last week, Salceda disclosed that he is drafting a legislation that would block e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee for allowing the sale of illegal cigarettes even to minors. , the SWP said about 14.1 percent, or one in seven students aged 13 to 15 are currently using e-cigarettes.
“Will our policies evolve quickly enough to address the fast-changing nature of the e-market? We have come a long way in protecting public health against these toxic products. We must create and adopt practical strategies across all online stores to eliminate illegal trade and lower tobacco consumption,” Raquiza added.
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