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PMI eyes use of Philippines tobacco in smoke-free products

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas | April 16, 2024 - 12:00am

Philip Morris International plans to use locally produced tobacco leaves in its smoke-free products following the inauguration...

Business

US allows sale of new tobacco device

By Rainier Allan Ronda | May 2, 2019 - 12:00am

In a development that will affect the regulation and sale of electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes globally, the US Food and...

Headlines

BIR keeping watch on cigarette sellers for tax stamp compliance

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | October 11, 2015 - 8:53pm

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is keeping a close watch on retailers of cigarettes to ensure 100 percent compliance by all...

Business

Philip Morris shipments drop 1.7%

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | October 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Global tobacco giant Philip Morris International reported a slight decline in shipment volume to the Philippines in the third quarter as low-priced brands continue to eat into its market share.

Business

Biz leaders call for monitoring of cigarette firms’ tax compliance

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | July 23, 2014 - 12:00am

Business leaders have joined calls for the creation of an independent third party that will monitor sales and tax compliance of cigarette companies in a move aimed at curbing smuggling and tax evasion.

Business

Philip Morris still bullish despite illicit tobacco trade

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | July 6, 2014 - 12:00am

Global cigarette giant Philip Morris International (PMI) remains optimistic about its prospects in the Philippines even as it continues to face problems in fighting illicit tobacco trade.

Business

Group supports BIR rule on cigarette firm’s bid to sell at low prices

December 23, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippine Council of Management (Philcoman), a non-political federation of professionals and technological societies, academe and business enterprises dedicated to the development and innovation of management...

Business

Asian children now target market of tobacco firms

By Sheila Crisostomo | September 8, 2013 - 12:00am

Thailand-based Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) has warned that Asian children are now the target market of tobacco companies.

Headlines

PMFTC gets new president

April 25, 2013 - 12:00am

Cigarette manufactuer Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corp. Inc (PMFTC) will have a new president beginning May 1.

Business

Norway court upholds ban on tobacco store displays

September 15, 2012 - 5:00am

A Norwegian court has upheld a ban on the display of tobacco products in stores, handing a defeat Friday to the Philip Morris company.