Law group, student councils, and medical associations ask senators to ‘junk Vape Bill’

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Public interest law group ImagineLaw  raised the alarm over the rising epidemic of vape and e-cigarette use among young Filipinos and said that the passage of Vape Bill into law will encourage more young people into the vice.

Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2239 or the Non-Combustible Delivery Systems Act, commonly-referred to as the Vape Bill, is undergoing interpellation in the Senate. A counterpart measure was approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives in May this year.

Atty. Sophia San Luis, executive director of ImagineLaw, said that 1 in 4 Filipino students have already tried e-cigarettes or vaping products, citing 2019 data from the Department of Health (DOH). “The Vape Bill will relax control measures over these harmful products. The bill also contains provisions that will attract more Filipino youth and children to the vice,” she added.

“Vape and e-cigarette use is a rising epidemic among young people. The passage of the Vape Bill will fuel this epidemic,” according to Dr. Riz Gonzalez of the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS). “It is equally alarming that 1 in 7 Filipino students aged 13 to 15 years are current users of vape and e-cigarettes,” she also said.

“The Vape Bill goes against the overwhelming professional opinion of Filipino doctors,” said Dr. Glynna Ong-Cabrera of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP). “Vapes and e-cigarettes are neither effective harm reduction tools nor are they helpful to smokers who want to quit,” added Dr. Ong-Cabrera who also heads Quitline, DOH’s smoking cessation program in partnership with the Lung Center of the Philippines.

Nicole Picart, National President of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges - Student Network (APMC-SN), along with other student and youth organization leaders, urged Senators to instead pass measures that will impose a comprehensive ban on flavorings and online ads of vapes and e-cigarettes.

“We urge our lawmakers to uphold and protect Filipinos’ health by voting against Senate Bill No. 2239,” said Picart. “The Vape Bill will only put young people’s health at risk as it weakens existing public health regulations, while prioritizing industries that profit from the harms brought by the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products,” she also said. 


Global Youth Tobacco Survey, 2019: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/publications/Philippines%20GYTS%202019%20Factsheet%20%28Ages%2013-15%29.pdf




Caption: Youth groups and medical associations, led by public Interest law organization ImagineLaw, urge senators to ‘junk Vape Bill’, citing rising youth epidemic.

WorldHotels Collection Asia Pacific Properties Feature New Heights Of The Experimental Dining

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White Swan Hotel’s Jade River Retained One Michelin-Starred Restaurant while Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit Reopens Wah Lok, its Signature Cantonese Restaurant


WorldHotels Collection members in Asia Pacific has announced their signature restaurants are set to bringing back-on-track the ultimate dining experience like no other.


White Swan Hotel, China

Meet ‘Timeless Grace’ at the iconic five-star city-resort in the historical heart of Guangzhou.

Jade River has retained its One Michelin Star for the third consecutive year in 2021. Immerse the traditional garden, exquisite woodwork and the artisan Manchurian windows give it a serene ambience. The food is impressive and high-quality cooking; Baked pigeon with lemongrass and salt is the proud creation of the chefs. Also try various poultry and meats in white marinade. This award-winning restaurant is a true landmark of Guangzhou’s fare and flavors, delivers the authentic Cantonese cuisine with specialties created by our master-chefs to sublime heights. Hearty hand-crafted Dim Sum creations and signature Cantonese dishes making this unique restaurant an all-time favorite among local resident and patron diners from afar countries. Jade River is also awarded ‘Three Diamonds Restaurant’ by Dianping.com, China’s largest online gourmets navigation platform trusted by over 600 million users.

Discover more about this absolute 5-star luxury hotel and awarded dining, please visit White Swan Hotel.


Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Thailand

Immerse the world of a fascinating fusion enriched by glories of the past and enlivened by creative contemporary culture.

Wah Lok is reopening the door on September 15th to welcome its guests to experience a starring authentic Cantonese cuisine with over 30 years of success, accolades and a loyal following at Wah Lok Singapore. This remarkable restaurant offers its signature dishes using high quality world-sourced ingredients, carefully crafted and presented in elegant upscale dining. The return of Wah Lok iconic restaurant, will bring you to enjoy a real taste of Cantonese flavors. Honored introduce you the newly launched of ‘5 new Dim Sum’ specialty created by Chef Wai Long Waa, experience the unique “Chao Zhou Fan-Go”, a steamed dumpling from the Chaoshan area of coastal eastern Guangdong, a province in Southern China. Also try the Chef recommends “Braised Boston Lobster with Egg Noodles, Ginger and Spring Onion”

Explore the hotel and its culinary, please visit Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit

WorldHotels Collection APAC is committed to providing authentic and locally-curated stay for the guests. With 61 of the finest independent hotels in key destinations across Asia Pacific, each individual WorldHotels property brings its own unique experience while representing the brand’s identity to offering intuitive services, a refined sense of character, and the highest international quality standards.

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Sheraton Manila Bay Welcomes Business Travelers

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Sheraton Manila Bay offers Business Essentials Room Package

Achieve your business agendas and accomplish them with ease at Sheraton Manila Bay with their Business Essentials Room Package for business travelers valid for stays from October 1 to December 30, 2021 starting at Php 6,500 for Deluxe Room and Php 10,000 for Junior Suite. Guests enjoy a relaxing overnight accommodation at the hotel’s spacious guestrooms and suites fitted with amenities to boost productivity such as a work desk with ergonomic seat, power outlets, complimentary local calls, high-speed internet access, and sanitation kits. The package is inclusive of packed breakfast and 20% discount on food & beverage purchase.

Guests are assured of a clean and safe environment as Sheraton Manila Bay aligns with Marriott International Commitment to Clean program and implemented a variety of new protocols and elevated practices to maintain the hotel’s high standards of cleanliness and commitment to providing excellent service. Visit https://whattoexpect.marriott.com/mnlsb to know what to expect during your stay.

Sheraton Manila Bay has also been granted the Safety Seal Certification and have been authorized by the Department of Tourism and Bureau of Quarantine to operate as a Multi-Use Hotel. For reservations, please call +632 5318 0788 or email reservations.manilabay@sheraton.com.

Sheraton Manila Bay is located at M. Adriatico cor. Gen. Malvar Streets, Malate, Manila. Like us on Facebook and Instagram @sheratonmanilabay and Twitter at @sheratonmnlbay.