Smoke-Free Baguio City

03/04/2026

Good Friday reminds us that meaningful change often begins with sacrifice. What better sacrifice than letting go of smoking or va**ng — for your health and for the people you love?

In a city that champions clean air and strong community support,
Come to Baguio City — the best place to quit. 💙🌿

02/04/2026

Today invites us to reflect on humility, service, and new beginnings. As we pause this Maundy Thursday, may it also be a moment to let go of habits that harm and choose paths that heal.

If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking or va**ng, let this season of renewal be your sign.

Come to Baguio City — the best place to quit. 🌿🚭

01/04/2026

The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) fully supports the nationwide v**e ban advocated by the Department of Health, recognizing its vital role in protecting public health and safeguarding the youth from the harmful effects of electronic ni****ne delivery systems.

BCPO is committed to enforcing all related ordinances and regulations to ensure compliance and maintain public safety. This initiative aligns with our mandate to prevent health risks and reduce youth exposure to addictive substances.

BCPO will continue to work closely with the City Government of Baguio and partner agencies in implementing this policy. We remain dedicated to promoting a safer, healthier, and smoke-free community for all.

01/04/2026

COTABATO CITY – Police seized a haul of unattended boxes containing imported ci******es along the coastline of Malabang town, Lanao del Sur, on Thursday.

Colonel Caezar Cabuhat, Lanao del Sur police director, said operatives from the provincial mobile force company and Malabang municipal police office were conducting shoreline patrol at 1:30 a.m. along Barangay Bunkhouse when they discovered the abandoned boxes.

Upon inspection, authorities counted 220 boxes of assorted ci******es, with an estimated value of P12,870,000.

Read the entire article here:
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2202426/lanao-del-sur-cops-recover-p12-8-m-in-smuggled-ci******es

The unattended boxes of smuggled ci******es were found near residential homes along the coast of Malabang, Lanao del Sur, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. (Photo from Lanao del Sur PNP) COTABATO

31/03/2026

The City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) firmly supports a total ban on va**ng, recognizing the urgent need to protect our children and youth from its harmful and addictive effects.

Driven by peer pressure, social media influence, and appealing flavors, va**ng has led to ni****ne addiction, increased anxiety and stress, and disruption in school life.

By upholding this ban, CSWD contributes to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by promoting healthier lifestyles among the youth and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by keeping a safe, supportive, and healthy environment for all residents.

31/03/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized what it described as one of the largest hauls of illegal v**e products this year, valued at P1 billion, in Navotas City, reaffirming its commitment to curb the entry of unregistered products that may pose health risks.

According to the BOC, authorities confiscated 3,174 master boxes of unregistered electronic ci******es and v**e products during an operation on March 21.

Read the entire article here:
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2200185/boc-intercepts-p1b-worth-of-illegal-v**e-products-in-navotas

SEIZED. The Bureau of Customs confiscates P1 billion worth of illegal v**e products during an operation in Navotas City on March 21, 2026. (PHOTO COURTESY OF

30/03/2026

WORLD TB DAY ECO-WALK - The Smoke-Free Task Force Secretariat joins the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) in the celebration of World Tuberculosis Day on Thursday, March 12.

Health workers from the 16 District Health Centers, partner agencies, and hospitals gathered at Baguio Botanical Garden in observance of this year's theme, "Yes! We Can End TB - Led by Countries, Powered by People."

The celebration began with an Eco-Walk through the garden. This was followed by a Zumba Session led by Pangkat Ugnayaw and an awarding ceremony for TB Champions and Partners in recognition of their valuable contributions in the city's continued push toward ending TB.

✍️: JD Rivera
📸: Jamica Pocopio | Ifugao State University AB Political Science Intern

30/03/2026

DTI Assistant Secretary Marcus Valdez II told the Senate Committee on Health and Demography that v**e products with flavor descriptors such as food, desserts, or cartoon-themed branding did not pass the agency’s licensing process.

“If you see a product that has illegal flavor descriptors attractive to minors like food, dessert, cartoon characters, they did not pass through the DTI. So, 100 percent smuggled po sila (they are 100 percent smuggled),” Valdez said.

Read the entire article here:
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1271111

MANILA – Flavored v**e products marketed with descriptors attractive to minors are “100 percent smuggled” and were not licensed by regulators, a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) official said Monday during a Senate hearing on va**ng regulations. DTI Assistant Secretary Marcus Valdez II.....

29/03/2026

The Smoke-Free Task Force mourns the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Neil Clark P. Ongchangco.

Sir Neil regularly joined the day inspection team, representing the Baguio City Public Information Office. He would greet everyone warmly, exchange stories, and provide useful insight.

His love for Baguio City is evident in his work, whether in capturing the first minutes of sunrise or in documenting his fellow public servants.

Our deepest condolences to his bereaved family.

Rest in peace, Sir Neil. You are sorely missed.

27/03/2026

A brave Grade 11 student studying here in Baguio City shared his thoughts on the total banning of v**es in the Philippines.

27/03/2026

For Health Champion Senator Pia Cayetano, v**es and heated to***co are health hazards and only DOH-FDA has the capacity to regulate them.

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Health champion and PLCPD Vice-Chair for the Senate, Senator Pia Cayetano, calls on the return of the regulation of v**es from the Department of Trade and Industry back to the Department of Health - Food and Drug Administration (DOH-FDA). This amendment to the law is part of her various bills filed to address the youth 'v**edemic.'

For Senator Pia, v**es and heated to***co are health hazards and only DOH-FDA has the capacity to regulate them.

27/03/2026

LAWMEN have scored anew in the anti-smuggling campaign as they arrested an individual and seized some P20.1 million worth of smuggled ci******es shipment in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, the police said Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Police Brigadier General Jaysen De Guzman, Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) director, did not identify the arrested individual except to say he is a 42-year-old driver and a resident of Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte.

Read the entire article here:
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/pro-bar-cops-score-anew-seize-p201-m-smuggled-ci******es

LAWMEN have scored anew in the anti-smuggling campaign as they arrested an individual and seized some P20.1 million worth of smuggled ci******es shipment in the