The Graphic Health Warnings Law
On July 15, 2014, President Aquino has signed into law Republic Act Number 10643 or otherwise known as "The Graphic Health Warnings Law. This act shall effectively instill health consciousness through graphic health warnings on tobacco products. If this law shall not be complied with, a sale of any cigarette or tobacco product shall not be allowed by any person or any legal entity. The reasons why this Act was enacted are: 1. To have Graphic Health Warnings that effectively warn of the devastating effects of tobacco use and exposure to second hand smoke; 2. To remove misleading or deceptive numbers or descriptions like "low tar", "light", "ultra lights" or "mild" which convey or tend to convey that a product or variant is healthier, less harmful or safer; and 3. To further promote the right to health and information of the people. As defined in the Act, "Graphic Health Warnings" refer to the photograph...