HealthJustice Philippines

07/09/2026

Many noncommunicable diseases can be prevented by addressing their major risk factors, including to***co use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol.

06/09/2026

Vapes are far from harm-free. The proliferation of these products has accelerated the early onset of chronic heart and lung diseases among our youth," said Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan former DOH Secretary and Lead Convener of the HPA.

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Public health advocacy network Healthy Philippines Alliance (HPA), together with HealthJustice as its convener, called on lawmakers to impose the maximum possible tax rate on v***r […]

02/09/2026

Let’s break the stigma and support one another, because saving lives starts with listening.

31/08/2026

Health advocates are calling on Congress to impose a higher, uniform tax on v**e products to help make them less accessible and less affordable, especially to young people. The proposed ₱72.93 rate by 2027, they say, may still not be enough to curb youth access.

Vapes are not harmless, and making ni****ne products less affordable is one important public health measure to help prevent youth va**ng.

📌 Read the full story via GMA News below.

Public health advocates are urging Congress to impose a tax of at least P80 on v***r products, saying higher taxes are needed to discourage va**ng among young Filipinos and prevent long-term health costs.

28/08/2026

DOH: NIKOTINA SA V**E, PANGANIB SA UTAK NG KABATAAN

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26/08/2026

Va**ng is becoming more accessible, especially online, but what does this mean for our youth?

In this episode of HealthJustice Talks, Atty. Benedict Nisperos sits down with Dr. Tuo-Yen Tseng of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to discuss youth access to va**ng products and online v**e sales in the Philippines.

Watch the full episode and learn more about protecting young people from the risks of to***co and ni****ne products.

Va**ng is becoming more accessible than ever, especially online. Bu...

23/08/2026

Regular physical activity helps reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. You don't have to make big changes even small daily movements can have a lasting impact on your health.

22/08/2026

HealthJustice Philippines joins the to***co control community in mourning the passing of Dr. Domilyn C. Villarreiz, a true champion of smoke-free communities and public health.

Dr. Domz was instrumental in making Davao City a leader in to***co control. As one of the pioneers behind its smoke-free movement, her work went far beyond Davao, inspiring smoke-free initiatives across the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region.

We remember sitting down with Dr. Domz in Davao for an interview on the city’s smoke-free journey. it was an opportunity to listen to someone who had devoted so much of her life to the advocacy and her remarkable commitment to public health.

Dr. Domz has steadfastly guided and nurtured to***co control champions in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region, with the resolve of protecting more people from the harms of to***co and ensuring that the future generations will also have a steady advocate in their midst.

We are grateful to have shared that moment with her and to have learned from her work.

Her legacy lives on in every smoke-free community, every policy defended, and every advocate who continues the fight for a healthier Philippines.

Rest in peace, Dr. Domz.

20/08/2026

Bright colors. Sweet flavors. Social media trends. These aren't accidents, they're marketing strategies aimed at attracting the next generation.

18/08/2026

As Rizza Duro of the Philippine Smoke-Free Movement reminds us, now is the right time to get involved. Whether it's supporting stronger to***co control policies, educating those around you, or simply starting conversations at home, every action matters.

Together, we can build a future where every Filipino child grows up free from the harms of to***co and va**ng.