Tag: public places

PNP: Vaping allowed in designated smoking places

(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police on Friday, Nov. 22, clarified that vaping is still allowed in designated smoking places. In an interview over GMA 7, PNP spokesperson Brigadier General Bernard Banac said this was under  Executive Order 26, which provides for the establishment of smoke-free environments in public and enclosed places. Banac said this was the  basis of the police for arresting vape users in public places. Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the arrest of […]

President Duterte signs law banning smoking in public places nationwide

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law banning smoking in public places nationwide. Under Executive Order No. 26, smoking in “enclosed public places and public conveyances, whether stationary or in motion” is now prohibited. Selling cigarettes will also be banned in all enclosed public places, according to the order published late Thursday and which takes effect in 60 days. Smoking and selling cigarettes  within 100 meters (330 feet) of schools, parks and […]