By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Pia Cayetano and JV Ejercito have voiced their support for the proposed ban on the sale of disposable vapes.
“I fully support the banning of disposable vapes… Vapes pose significant dangers… One should not buy into the notion that it is a safer or healthier alternative. There is currently no scientific evidence proving its safety,” said Cayetano, Senate health committee vice chairperson.
“This disposable variety is even more detrimental to the environment as it is discarded after a single use, much like single-use plastic bags, correct? Young people are already aware. They are taking steps themselves to reduce waste,” she added.
Meanwhile, Ejercito pointed out that some vape shops are not paying taxes, a clear violation of the law.
“It turns out they are not paying taxes. That’s already a blatant violation. It’s like everything is smuggled… It really should be banned. First of all, it’s unhealthy, and on top of that, they’re not paying taxes,” Ejercito remarked.
Earlier, the Department of Health (DOH) expressed its support for the Secretary of Finance’s proposal to ban disposable vapes due to their harmful effects on health and the environment.
(el Amigo/MNM)
