SmokeFree Cities Shan Network

17/11/2025

Pindaya- origin of Smoke-free Pindaya cave: their effort of developing Smoke- free places (hotels, public places, Pindaya Lake) in Pindaya township : Kudos to their effort on Smoke-free places! Posting no smoking signages :
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02/11/2025

Posting of “No Smoking” signage in government’s offices in Pindaya!

31/10/2025

Advocacy and consensus building with village leaders and village authorities in developing Smoke-free public places : monasteries, libraries etc….

30/10/2025

Wishing all Smoke-free Champions around the world- happy tazaungdine !
Tazaungdine hot air balloon festival- Taunggyi, Shan State (2025)

26/10/2025

Smoke-free Pindaya is keeping the status of Smoke-free Pindaya cave together with developing more Smoke-free Public Areas-
Advocacy was conducted on 22/10/2025 and attended by Shan State Social Welfare Minister and local government officials initiated by Shan State Health Department.

26/10/2025

Smoke-free Inle’ is again in it’s smoke-free movement:
26/10/2025 “Advocacy for Smoke-free Public Places” led by Shan State Health Department!
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01/09/2025

Congratulations to Iloilo City

Iloilo City: A Smoke-Free Heritage Destination

Iloilo City proudly participated in the 9th Asia Pacific Smoke-Free Meeting, reinforcing its commitment to a smoke-free environment for residents and tourists.

With a strict smoke-free policy enforced from barangays to major events, such as the Dinagyang Festival, smoking is prohibited throughout the city. Recognized as a DOH Hall of Fame Awardee, ASEAN Smoke-Free Gold Awardee, and recipient of the Clean Tourist City Award, Iloilo offers a clean and safe space for visitors.

As a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, smoking is banned in restaurants, ensuring you enjoy world-class cuisine in a healthy, smoke-free environment. A gateway to Guimaras and Boracay, Iloilo is more than just a transit hub, it's a smoke-free destination worth visiting.

Hala Bira! Plan your next trip to Iloilo City and breathe easy in this smoke-free destination! ✈️

Learn more about smoke-free tourism here: https://smokefreeasean.seatca.org/gast-2024/

31/08/2025

Congratulations SEATCA

Champions for a truly smoke-free future.

Leaders, advocates, and experts from across the Asia Pacific have united in a shared commitment to advancing smoke-free destinations that safeguard public health, preserve cultural heritage, and boost sustainable tourism.

Read about the meeting here: https://seatca.org/breathing-new-life-into-tourism-regional-leaders-pledge-to-sustain-smoke-free-destinations/