Tag: New Vois Association of the Philippines

Laryngeal cancer survivors group urges LGUs to prepare for nationwide smoking ban

MANILA, Oct. 19 – A group of Laryngeal cancer survivors New Vois Association of the Philippines (NVAP) is encouraging local government units to brace for a nationwide smoking ban in anticipation of an executive order to be signed by President Rodrigo Duterte this month. NVAP President Emer Rojas said LGUs should now start preparing for the smoking ban as the EO leaves it to local governments to impose appropriate penalties. “As we anticipate the signing of […]