As purveyors of electronic cigarettes score points in the judicial arena, the Department of Health has officially recorded the first case of injury related to vaping or the use of electronic cigarettes. DOH officials have warned the public not only to stop using vaporizers, which are being promoted as safer alternatives to regular cigarettes, but also to stay away from the vapors. A pediatrician noted that an infant who died last year from multiple abnormalities had parents who were both vape users. Local government units are also being encouraged to regulate vaping in their jurisdictions, since the court injunctions cover only the FDA. More than taxation, the DOH must be given all the necessary authority to protect public health.

Source: Philippine Star November 16, 2019 16:00 UTC