Friday, May 19, 2017

#THEPHILIPPINES: Pres. Duterte Bans Smoking In All Public Places, Indoors & Outdoors, With Exec. Order

[world politics news]


Pres. Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order banning smoking in all public places throughout the country, both indoors and outdoors, apart from in tightly controlled areas. Filipinos will only be allowed to smoke in designated public areas not larger than ten square meters. Those who flout the ban will face four months in prison and a 5,000 peso fine. Tobacco advertising was also outlawed by the order.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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