Health advocates push stronger action vs illicit vapes

Public health advocates in the Philippines urged lawmakers to implement stronger regulations against illicit vaping products during a Senate hearing on the Vape Law, emphasizing the need for balanced and evidence-based policies to curb health risks without driving consumers toward illegal markets. The concern is that overly stringent restrictions could push people to buy unregulated vapes, which may contain harmful substances. This push highlights the ongoing struggle to balance public health protection with the need to regulate the vaping industry effectively.