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Tobacco exec believes in group decision-making process

By Hector Zabala | May 21, 2018 - 12:00am

Seven years ago, Manos Koukourakis set foot in the country to head the local operations of Japan Tobacco International (JTI),...

Business As Usual

Tobacco firms back bill on cigarette floor price

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 26, 2015 - 10:00am

Tobacco manufacturers have expressed their support on the pending measure in Congress mandating a minimum cigarette price.

Business

Tobacco firm still optimistic, mulls additional investments

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | August 26, 2013 - 12:00am

Japan Tobacco International Philippines Inc. (JTIP), maker of Winston, Camel and Mevius (formerly Mild Seven) cigarette brands, said it remains committed to the Philippine tobacco market and that it would stick to...

Business As Usual

Phl cigarette consumption down – Japan study

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | August 19, 2013 - 12:00am

The government’s anti-smoking campaign seems to have made some headway as total cigarette consumption in the country dropped by at least eight percent following the passage of the sin tax reform law, which...

Headlines

Senate version of sin tax law to raise only P25 billion

By Iris Gonzales | September 24, 2012 - 12:00am

The Senate committee on ways and means may adopt a sin tax measure that would raise only P25 billion, or much lower than P60 billion target of the Department of Finance (DOF).

Business

Cigarette maker urges review of excise tax bill

June 4, 2012 - 12:00am

JT International (Philippines) Inc. (JTIP), manufacturer of Winston cigarettes, welcomes the efforts of the leadership of the House of Representatives to consider the feedback of industry stakeholders on the House...

Business

JT International Philippines names new GM

July 17, 2011 - 12:00am

JT International Philippines Inc., which markets Winston, Mild Seven, Camel and Salem, announces the appointment of Manos Koukourakis as general manager.

Business