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 POLICIES AND LAWS
REGARDING CIGARETTE
SMOKING
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9211, Otherwise known as The
Tobacco Regulation act of 2003 is the law governing
tobacco production, distribution, and use. Some of its
important provisions are the following:
 HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT

SECTION 5. SMOKING BAN IN PUBLIC PLACES. Smoking shall

be absolutely prohibited in the following public places;

a. Centers of youth activity such as playschools, preparatory

schools, elementary schools, high schools, colleges and
universities, youth hostels, and recreational facilities for person
under 18 years old;

b. Elevators and stairways;

c. Locations in which fire hazards are present, including gas

stations and storage areas for flammable liquids, gas, explosives,
or combustible materials.
d. Within the buildings and premises of public and
private hospitals, medical, dental, and optical clinics,
health centers, nursing homes, dispensaries, and
laboratories;

e. Public conveyances and public facilities including

airport and ship terminals and train and bus stations,
restaurants and conference halls, except for separate
smoking areas; and

f. Food preparation areas

Section 9. MINIMUM AGE SALES- under this Act, it shall
be unlawful

For any retailer of tobacco products to sell or distribute

tobacco products to any minor (persons below 18 years of
age);

For any person to purchase cigarettes or tobacco products

from a minor

For a minor to sell or buy cigarettes or any tobacco product;

and

For a minor to smoke cigarettes or any tobacco products.

SECTION 10. SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
WITHIN SCHOOL PERIMETERS.

The sale or distribution of tobacco products is

prohibited within one hundred (100) meters from any
point of the perimeter of a school, public playground, or
any facility frequented particularly by minors.
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 24 OF R.A NO.8746

PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT OF 1999

Smoking inside a public building or an enclosed public place

including public vehicles and other means of transport or in any
enclosed area outside of ones private residence, private place of
work or any duly designated smoking area is hereby prohibited
under this Act. This provision shall be implemented by the local
government unit
 BENEFITS OF QUITTING TOBACCO
Health benefits start almost immediately!
Within 20 minutes, BP and pulse return to normal.

Within 8 hours, Nicotine and carbon monoxide level in

the body drop, Oxygen levels in blood return to normal

Within 24 hrs, Carbon monoxide is eliminated from the

body, and the lungs start to clear out the build up of
tar.
Within 2 days, No nicotine left in the body. Taste and
smell are greatly improved.
 Within 3 days, Breathing becomes easier

Within 2-12 weeks, Circulation improves

Within 3-9 months, Coughs, wheezing and

breathing problems improve as the lungs have room
for up to 10% more oxygen.

Within 1 year, risk of heart attack is cut in half

Within 15 years, risk of heart attack is the same

as a person who never smoked!
 Medium to long-term, Risk of developing lung
cancer, other cancers, heart attack, stroke and
chronic lung disease is reduced.

Medium to long-term, Stopping smoking increases

life expectancy. Smokers who stop before the age
of 35 have a life expectancy not significantly
different from that of a non-smoker!

The sooner you stop, the sooner your risk starts

going down!