HealthJustice Philippines

24/01/2025

Higher to***co taxes are particularly effective at reducing smoking rates among vulnerable populations such as youth and low-income smokers.

22/01/2025

Atty. Ben Nisperos of HealthJustice emphasized at the Senate hearing the need for higher taxes on to***co and v**e products, robust anti-smuggling measures, and a whole-of-government approach to combat illicit trade. HealthJustice firmly stands for evidence-based policies that prioritize public health over industry profits.

22/01/2025

Increasing to***co tax is the single most effective way to reduce to***co use. In the Philippines, the sin tax law, which requires steady increases in excise to***co taxes, inspired many adult Filipinos to try to quit smoking. From 55.5% in 2015 to 68% In 2021, more smokers tried to quit as the price of ci******es increased.

21/01/2025

In an interview with our Managing Director, Mr. Ralph Degollacion we are reminded of the true purpose of the Sin Tax:

Preventing Harm:
To protect our youth and non-smokers from falling into the trap of harmful vices like smoking and va**ng.

Funding Health Care:
To generate revenues that directly support Universal Health Care, ensuring medical assistance for our kababayans in need.

This is more than just about collecting taxes—it’s about saving lives and securing a healthier future for all.

20/01/2025

HEALTH Justice Philippines, a public health advocacy group, yesterday expressed strong opposition to the proposals to suspend the imposition of tax for to***co products. In a statement, Health Justice said it is against such proposals as it will ultimately undermine efforts to control to***co consum...

20/01/2025

Advocacy groups stand firm against the proposed suspension of excise taxes on to***co and v**e products. They warn this move not only makes harmful products more accessible but also jeopardizes funding for essential health programs. Let’s prioritize health over profit.

MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy groups are opposing a bill seeking to suspend levying of excise on to***co, v**es, and other related products next year, arguing that by making these products

20/01/2025

Numbers don’t lie: Revealing the rising percentage of youth smokers and ESD (e-cigarette) users across ASEAN—an urgent call for awareness and action.

17/01/2025

Public health should come first. Lawmakers must reject a to***co tax moratorium, enforce equal taxes on v**es and heated to***co, and protect our youth from these harmful products. A healthier future starts with a quick action today.

[Press Release: Stop moratorium on to***co tax, slap same rates on v**es, health group urged lawmakers]

16/01/2025

E-CIGARETTES ARE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH

Credit: Southeast Asia To***co Control Alliance (SEATCA)

15/01/2025

Putting profits over public health is unacceptable. Lawmakers must prioritize the health of Filipinos, especially children, and resist to***co industry influence. Protecting our nation's right to health is a moral imperative.

[Press Release: Stop moratorium on to***co tax, slap same rates on v**es, health group urged lawmakers]

13/01/2025

Public health advocacy group, HealthJustice Philippines, condemned plans by lawmakers to implement a moratorium on excise tax for to***co products. HealthJustice argued that suspending tax hikes on to***co increases access to these harmful products, reduces funding for essential programs, and ultimately undermines public health goals.

Full article below:

Public health advocacy group, HealthJustice Philippines, condemned plans by lawmakers to implement a moratorium on excise tax for to***co products. HealthJustice argued that suspending tax hikes on […]

13/01/2025

Prioritize your health this new year—commit to a stronger, healthier you! 💪

10/01/2025

Make your mental wellness a priority for your peace.

09/01/2025

It never fails to amaze me how the to***co industry keeps finding ways to prioritize profit over public health. After weakening regulations on va**ng, now they want to backtrack on sin taxes? It’s the same playbook - delay, distract, and derail progress.

But let me be clear: public health is not negotiable.

08/01/2025

To***co taxes are the single most effective way to reduce to***co use. Raising taxes on traditional and new to***co products – including e-ci******es – is a proven and cost-effective method for governments to reduce to***co's negative social and economic impacts.

06/01/2025

Ang kinabukasan ng kabataan ay nasa ating mga kamay! 💪

Itigil ang pagbebenta ng e-ci******es na umaakit sa kabataan at nagdudulot ng panganib sa kanilang kalusugan. Panahon na para kumilos! Sama-sama nating protektahan ang mga kabataan mula sa usok at v**e.

03/01/2025

Ang preventive health check-ups ay sagot sa maagang pag-detect ng sakit at mas mahabang buhay!

💡 Bakit mahalaga ang regular na check-up?
✅ Maagang aksyon bago lumala ang problema
✅ Mas tipid kaysa sa paggagamot
✅ Kalusugan ng pamilya, sigurado

Huwag hintayin ang sakit bago kumilos—pumunta na sa iyong doktor! 💪

31/12/2024

Iwan na ang paninigarilyo at paggamit ng v**e!
Sa bagong taong ito, piliin ang kalusugan, kasiyahan, at mas maliwanag na bukas. 💪

Simulan na ang iyong pagbabago—gawing pinakamalusog ang 2025! 💥