MANILA, Philippines—Studies show that attempts to control or prohibit smoke-free nicotine products unintentionally encourage underground sales and protect the cigarette industry, experts said.

A multi-institutional research team in Japan evaluated the impact of the Revised Health Promotion Law and related local ordinances on indoor smoking policies in restaurants and bars. Their analysis ...

In response to the worsening health situation caused by tobacco and related products, public health groups recently urged the ...

A new study suggests that increasing cigarette taxes and expanding graphic health warnings on cigarette packs could encourage millions of Filipinos to quit smoking. Research published in the journal ...

MANILA, March 4 (Reuters) - The Philippine government said on Wednesday it had apprehended some of its citizens on suspicion of spying for China in ‌a "serious national security matter" that ...

As central banks adopt hawkish stances, the Australian dollar experiences significant monthly gains. China's yuan slows due to PBOC interventions, while the yen faces political challenges despite ...

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A new statewide poll shows most Virginians support stricter gun laws and favor keeping the commonwealth’s current redistricting system, even as many question whether tougher firearms restrictions ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court told judges on Monday that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged death squads to carry out extrajudicial ...