Nationwide ban on smoking looms this month – DOHAn executive order (EO) that will impose a nationwide ban on smoking is expected to be signed this month by President Duterte. Health Secretary Pauline Jean Ubial disclosed that the President is expected to come out with the EO this month. Under the EO, all public places will be 100 percent smoke-free. “There will be no smoking in public places anymore, whether indoor or outdoor. All these are considered public places,” the health secretary added.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 09, 2016 16:12 UTC