PHILIPPINES
Philippines: Tobacco Market
August 2026: Value of Seized Illegal Cigarettes and Vapes Reaches ₱11.7 Billion in 2026 The estimated value of illegal tobacco and e-cigarette products confiscated by the Bureau of Customs in 2026 has quadrupled compared to total seizures in 2025, according to data shared by the agency’s Enforcement and Security Services.
Philippines: Nicotine Pouches
August 2026: JTI Philippines Expands Nicotine Pouch Portfolio with Launch of Two New Nordic Spirit Variants Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has announced an expansion of its smoke-free product offerings, introducing two new flavor options to its Nordic Spirit nicotine pouch lineup across the Philippine market. First introduced locally in 2023,
Philippines: Vapes
August 2026: Lawmakers and Advocates Push Uniform Vape Excise Taxes to Recover Revenue Losses and Curb Illicit Trade Philippine lawmakers, health advocates, and industry representatives are calling for reforms to establish a unified, risk-based excise tax regime on vapor products as the national government seeks to recover foregone revenues, curb
Philippines: Heated Tobacco
December 2025: Philip Morris opens IQOS Flagship Boutique in Makati, Manila PMFTC, the Philippine affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), opened its latest IQOS Boutique in Glorietta shopping mall complex in Makati, Manila. Launched as a premium, multi-sensory flagship space, the boutique aims to create a modern/stylish, immersive environment that blends
Flava Vape: Questions and Answers
What happened to Flava Vape? Why is Flava closed? In March 2024, amid allegations of illegal marketing to minors and tax evasion, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ordered the suspension of the sale, manufacturing, importation, and distribution of Flava vape in the Philippines. DTI’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau
Flava Vape Philippines
The Philippines is a US$200 million e-cigarette market with an annual growth rate of mid-teens. Until recently, the controversial Flava brand claimed to be the market leader in the Philippines e-cigarette market. Flava’s rise & fall sets a textbook example that is worth exploring in details. What kind of vape
