NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
254
*22 JULll P4:09
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S. No.
Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO
AN ACT
REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION, SALE, DISTRIBUTION, 
USE, ADVERTISEMENT, PROMOTION, AND SPONSORSHIP OF ELECTRONIC 
NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC NON-NICOTINE 
DELIVERY SYSTEMS (ENDS/ENNDS), HEATED TOBACCO PRODUCTS (HTPs), 
AND OTHER IMITATION TOBACCO PRODUCTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 11467, or the Sin Tax Reform Act of2020, provided stringent 
regulation on the manufacture, importation, sale, packaging, advertising, and 
distribution of vapor products and heated tobacco products (HTPs), in order to protect 
public health. However, even before the full implementation of the Sin Tax Law on 25 
May 2022, both Houses of the 18th Congress passed the " Vaporized Nicotine and Non- 
Nicotine Products Regulation Act' (Vape Bill) on 26 January 2022, which is currently 
pending in the Office of the President, after it was transmitted by the House of 
Representatives with barely three (3) working days left before the end of President 
Rodrigo Roa Duterte's term in office.
The Vape Bill overturns, among others, three (3) key safeguard provisions of 
the Sin Tax Reform Act, which the undersigned sponsored in the 18th Congress. The 
Vape Bill would therefore be detrimental to the health and welfare of Filipinos, 
especially the youth.
First, the jurisdiction to regulate vapes and HTPs will be transferred from the 
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).


The regulation was lodged with the FDA as these products are harmful to health and 
necessarily should be regulated by a health agency. The DOH and the FDA are at the 
forefront of tobacco control in the Philippines. The DTI does not have the mandate 
and the expertise to determine the health effects of any product, let alone these sin 
products, which are harmful to health.
Recently, the Supreme Court decision1 upheld the constitutionality of the 
Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9711, or the Food and Drug 
Administration Act of 2009, and ruled that the FDA has the power to regulate the 
health aspect of tobacco products, as these are "health products" due to their harmful 
effects on health. Vapes and HTPs also contain toxic substances, such as nicotine, that 
endanger the health of its users. As such, vapes and HTPs are also undoubtedly health 
products and should be maintained under the jurisdiction of the FDA.
Second, the prohibition to sell to persons below the age of 21 will be lowered 
to 18 years old. This means that even senior high school students will have access to 
vapes and HTPs. Based on the latest available data from the Department of Education 
(DepEd), there are 1,184,663 learners in senior high and 238,935 learners in junior 
high, who are at least 18 years old as of SY 2020-2021. By lowering the minimum age 
of access to vapes from 21 to 18, as mandated by the Vape Bill, the government would 
practically send the message to around 1.4 million junior and senior high school 
students that it's alright to get hooked on vaping.
Studies have shown that the brain continues to mature until the age of 25 and 
that early exposure to nicotine, through vapes and HTPs, could impair the brain's 
development.2 This only shows that the Vape Bill is targeting the youth to buy and 
use vapes and HTPs.
Third, the Vape Bill allows more flavors, instead of just plain tobacco and plain
1 G.R. No. 200431 (DOH and FDA v. Phil Tobacco Institute).
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (n.d.). Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, 
Teens, and Young Adults. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts- 
on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html#two


menthol, which will make these sin products more appealing to the youth. This will 
worsen the uptake in the consumption of vapes and HTPs among the youth in the 
country. In the Philippines, one (1) out of five (5) e-cigarette users is aged ten (10) 
to nineteen (19) years old.3 Around eleven percent (11%) of young people aged 
eleven (11) to thirteen (13) have already tried e-cigarettes and there are around 
550,000 adult users of e-cigarettes.4 This is an attempt to capitalize on the potential 
addiction of the youth by enticing them with more flavors contained in vapes and 
HTPs.
The Vape Bill that is masquerading as a health bill will not only overturn 
important provisions under the Sin Tax Law, but it will also open the doors for younger 
people to use these products, and practically encourage such practice in the guise of 
regulation.
In response, the undersigned is re-filing this proposed measure, which was 
originally filed in the 18th Congress in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Tobacco 
Control Alliance (SEATCA) and other health advocates, in order to safeguard and 
continue the implementation of the abovementioned important provisions in the Sin 
Tax Law. This bill maintains the jurisdiction of the FDA over vapes, HTPs, and other 
imitation tobacco products by requiring manufacturers, distributors, importers, and 
sellers of these said products to register with the health agency prior to market 
placement. The advertisement, promotion, and sponsorship of vapes, HTPs, and other 
imitation tobacco products shall likewise be subjected to stringent regulations 
considering that these products pose important health risks. By regulating these 
products, the State is fulfilling its mandate to protect the health of our people, most 
especially the youth, at a time when we are experiencing and still being threatened 
by the ill effects of COVID-19.
3 Marquez, C. (2019, November 28). Regulate use of vape to protect youth - picpd. Retrieved on March 
10, 2021 from https://newsinfo.lnquirer.net/1195340/regulate-use-of-vape-to-protect-youth-plcpd
4 Health Justice Philippines. (2019, May 24). Reports of seizures after e-cigarette use - US FDA. 
Retrieved on March 10, 2021 from https://healthjustice.ph/2019/04/24/reports-of-seizures-after-e- 
cigarette-use-us-fda/


Further, this bill will actually protect vape and HTP users because with the FDA's 
regulation, they will have more assurance that these products have undergone 
appropriate tests based on scientific evidence and established health standards, to 
ensure their quality and identify their corresponding health effects.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of the bill is earnestly sought.
PIA S. CAY(frANa


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S. No.
Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO
AN ACT
REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, IMPORTATION, SALE, DISTRIBUTION, 
USE, ADVERTISEMENT, PROMOTION, AND SPONSORSHIP OF ELECTRONIC 
NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC NON-NICOTINE 
DELIVERY SYSTEMS (ENDS/ENNDS), HEATED TOBACCO PRODUCTS (HTPs), 
AND OTHER IMITATION TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Vapes and HTPs 
Regulation Act"
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
promote and protect the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness 
among them. Towards this end, the State shall implement measures to promote the 
general welfare by protecting the public against hazards to health and safety of 
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems 
(ENDS/ENNDS), Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), and other imitation tobacco 
products.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall
mean:
Advertisement refers to any visual and/or audible message or post 
generated, sent, received, or disseminated to the public about or on a 
particular product that promote or give publicity by words, designs, 
images, or any other means through broadcasts, electronic, optical, 
print, or whatever form of mass or social media, including indoor and
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outdoor advertisements, such as but not limited to signs and billboards.
(b) 
Advertising refers to the business of conceptualizing, presenting, making 
available, and communicating to the public, through any forms of mass 
or social media, including documentaries and testimonials, any fact, 
data, or information about the attributes, features, quality, or availability 
of consumer products, services, or credit. 
For the purpose of this Act, advertising shall be understood as Electronic 
Nicotine Delivery Systems and Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems 
(ENDS/ENNDS), Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) and other imitation 
tobacco products advertising. This shall specifically refer to any posts, 
messages, or images depicting smoking or vaping as a lifestyle, or 
promoting or encouraging smoking or vaping, or the purchase or use of 
ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products trademarks, 
brand names, design, and manufacturer's names.
(c) 
Distributor refers to any person, entity, or establishment that imports 
ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products for 
distribution to other establishments or outlets.
(d) 
Designated Vaping Area (DVA) refers to an area of a building or 
conveyance where vaping may be allowed, which may be in an open 
space or separate area with proper ventilation subject to the specific 
standards provided in this Act.
(e) 
Eiectronic Nicotine Deiivery Systems and Eiectronic Non-Nicotine 
Deiivery Systems (ENDS/ENNDS), otherwise known as Vapes, refer to 
combinations of non-tobacco e-liquids, solutions or refills, and an 
electronic delivery device, or any combination thereof, that produce an 
aerosol, mist, or vapor that users inhale by mimicking the act of smoking.
(f) 
Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) refer to a form of tobacco product that 
uses an electronic device to heat processed tobacco leaves, and 
produces aerosols for inhalation by mimicking the behavior of smoking 
conventional cigarettes.
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product; or
(ii) That is capable of being smoked or inhaled; or
(Hi) That creates the resemblance of smoking; or
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That may be used in such a way as to mimic the act of smoking; 
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That which is sold In a package designed to resemble the 
packaging commonly associated with tobacco products.
Provided, That this provision shall not apply to pharmaceutical products
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a smoking cessation
tool or device.
(h) 
Nicotine Shot/Concentrates refer to high strength preparations of 
nicotine designed to be added to e-liquid preparations to increase its 
nicotine content.
(i) 
Promotion refers to a social media post or an event or activity organized 
by, on behalf of, or together with a tobacco or Imitation tobacco product 
manufacturer, distributor, importer or retailer with the aim of promoting 
a brand of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs or other imitation tobacco products. It 
may also refer to the display of the product or manufacturer's name, 
trademark, logo, etc. This includes the paid use of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs 
or imitation tobacco products bearing the brand names, trademarks, 
logos, etc. in social media, movies, television, and other forms of 
entertainment.
(j) 
Retaiier refers to any person, entity, or establishment that sells 
ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products to individuals 
for personal consumption.
(k) 
Smoke/Vape-free refers to air that is 100% free from smoke, vapor, or 
aerosol from tobacco products, ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation 
tobacco products.
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Sponsorship refers to any public or private contribution from a third party 
in relation to an event, team, or activity, or social media post which 
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(m) Vaping refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol and other
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Sec. 4. Prohibition on the Use of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation
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tobacco products in Pubiic Piaces. - Vaping, or the use of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, or
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other imitation tobacco products shall be prohibited in all places where tobacco
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smoking or the use of cigarettes is prohibited by other pertinent laws and issuances.
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from issuing ordinances or circulars providing for stricter standards or an outright ban.
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Sec. 5. Prohibited Areas for Use of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation
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tobacco products. - There shall be no designated area for the use of ENDS/ENNDS,
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HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products in the following public places:
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Centers of youth activity such as playschools, preparatory schools,
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houses, dormitories, youth hostels, and recreational facilities for young
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and elderly persons;
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medical, dental and optical clinics, health centers, nursing homes,
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dispensaries and laboratories;
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or conveyance, except for a single door equipped with an automatic door 
closer Provided, That the buffer zone shall have no other opening except 
for a single door equipped with an automatic door closer, which shall be 
at least two (2) meters away from the door of the DVA, and that vaping 
is prohibited in the buffer zone;
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The DVA and its ventilation outlets shall not be located in or within ten 
(10) meters from entrances, exits or any place where people pass or 
congregate, or in front of air intake ducts;
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The combined area of the DVA and the buffer zone shall not be larger 
than fifteen percent (15%) of the total floor area of the building or 
conveyance; Provided, That in no case shall such area be less than ten
(10) square meter;
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No building or conveyance shall have more than one (1) DVA;
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The ventilation system for the DVA, other than in open space and for 
the buffer zone, shall be independent of all ventilation systems for the 
rest of the building or conveyance;
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Young persons and pregnant women and such other vulnerable persons 
identified by the Department of Health (DOH) shall not be allowed inside 
the DVA and the buffer zone;
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There shall be no selling, serving, or giving of food and beverages in the 
DVA and its buffer zone;
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The DVA shall have no tables and chairs; and
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The DVA shall have the following signages highly legible, visible and 
prominently displayed:
(i) "Vaping Area" signage;
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Graphic health warnings (GHW) on the effects of vaping;
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Prohibition on the entry of young persons and pregnant women 
and such other vulnerable persons identified by DOH; and
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Signage stating "food and drinks are prohibited in this area". 
Provided, That nothing in this Act shall compel persons-in-charge to establish
designated vaping areas nor prevent them from instituting more stringent measures 
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premises.
Sec. 7. Prohibition on Saies to and by Young Persons and Use by Young 
Persons. - The following acts shall be prohibited:
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For any retailer to sell or distribute ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other 
imitation tobacco products to any young person;
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For any person to purchase ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation 
tobacco products from a young person; and
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For a young person to purchase or use ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other 
imitation tobacco products.
For purposes of this Act, it shall not be a defense for the person selling or 
distributing that he or she did not know or was not aware of the real age of the young 
person to whom it was sold. Neither shall it be a defense that he or she did not know 
nor had any reason to believe that the ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, or other imitation tobacco 
products was for the consumption of a young person to whom it was sold.
Sec. 8. Restrictions on Fiavors. - The manufacture, sale, distribution, and use 
of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation products with flavors other than plain 
tobacco or plain menthol is prohibited. No combination of other flavors shall be 
allowed.
Sec. 9. Prohibition on the Retaii or Use of Nicotine Shots. - The retail or use of 
nicotine shots and/or concentrates shall be strictly prohibited.
Sec. 10. Prohibition on Oniine Seiiing of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and Other 
Imitation Tobacco Products and Accessories. - The sale of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and 
other imitation tobacco products and accessories via the internet, or through online 
markets shall be strictly prohibited.
Sec. 11. Point-of-Saie Restriction. - The distribution, sale, and offering for sale 
and use of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products and accessories 
shall be strictly prohibited in places where sale and use of conventional cigarettes shall 
be prohibited.
Sec. 12. Saie of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs and Other Imitation Tobacco Products and 
Accessories within Schooi Perimeters and ResidentiaiAreas. - The sale or distribution 
of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products and accessories is 
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the perimeter of a school, public playground, or other facility frequented by young 
persons and residential areas. Nothing in this provision or elsewhere in this Act shall 
be construed as limiting the powers of LGUs under the general welfare clause.
Sec. 13. License to Operate and Certificate of Product Registration. - All 
persons, entities, or establishments engaged in the manufacture, importation, 
distribution, and sale of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products 
shall first secure a License to Operate (LTO) from the FDA. ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and 
other imitation tobacco products shall be submitted for product registration with the 
FDA and shall be issued a Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) before being sold 
to the general public.
Sec. 14. Health Claims. - Unless approved by the FDA, any person, entity, 
organization, or establishment is prohibited from stating or publishing any health 
claims on ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products, such as but not 
limited to claims of reduced health risk or reduced exposure to carcinogenic 
ingredients.
Sec. 15. Restrictions on Advertisement, Sponsorship, and Promotion. - Any 
form of advertising, sponsorship, promotion, including promotional sales which offer, 
among others, price cuts, discounts, coupons, raffle prizes, exchange gifts, and 
bundling discounts for purchases of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco 
products and accessories, such as but not limited to clips, bags, holders, lanyards, and 
other similar accessories shall be prohibited.
No person shall use the FDA logo, the words "Food and Drug Administration" 
or "Philippine FDA", or any imitation of such words, initials, or logo in print and other 
forms of broadcast, media, including the internet, in connection with any 
ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products and accessories, 
merchandise, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner that 
convey such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the FDA.
Engaging in any form of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco 
products and accessories advertisement and promotion, including advertising in social 
media, online media, and the internet is likewise prohibited.
Promoting, directly or indirectly, ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation 
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ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and imitation tobacco products and accessories company is a 
participant as a facilitator, sponsor, contributor, donor, or benefactor is prohibited.
Unless approved by the FDA as a cessation device, promoting or advertising, 
directly or indirectly, ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products, as a 
healthier alternative to smoking or a smoking cessation tool, is prohibited.
ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products and accessories 
importers, manufacturers, sellers, distributors, and retailers are prohibited from 
directly or indirectly sponsoring any sport, concert, educational, cultural, art, or any 
event.
Individual or team athletes, artists, performers, influencers, and health 
professionals are likewise prohibited from accepting sponsorships, endorsing, posting, 
or promoting ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation products and accessories, 
which includes the mention or tagging through social media, of the names or brands 
of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products and accessories. All 
persons receiving remuneration, in whatever form, for promoting or encouraging the 
use of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco products shall also be covered 
by the ban under this Section.
Sec. 16. Smoking/Vaping Restriction Awareness Campaign.-Ihe DOH, as may 
be necessary, shall prescribe guidelines for the implementation of smoking/vaping 
restriction awareness campaigns, which may include but not be limited to information 
drives, and posting of warning signages in public.
Sec. 17. Warning on Packaging of ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and Other Imitation 
Tobacco Products. - All containers and packages of ENDS/ENNDS and HTPs shall bear 
the graphic health warnings as provided under Republic Act No. 10643 or the "Graphic 
Health Warnings Law." All containers and packages of other imitation tobacco products 
or its accessories shall contain appropriate health warnings, whose content, format, 
and specifications are to be designated by the DOH: Provided, That the DOH shall 
regularly review and revise the said health warnings, and issue additional warnings 
and messages on health risks as they deem appropriate.
Sec. 18. Roie of Government Agencies. - The DOH, in consultation with the 
FDA, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and concerned agencies, shall 
promulgate rules, regulations, and standards on packaging, ingredients, graphic
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health warning, detailed information on the allowable nicotine containing e-liquid, the 
strength of e-liquids, compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards.
The FDA, In collaboration with LGUs, shall check the compliance of 
manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers with this Act through surveillance 
inspections and investigations and take appropriate action for non-compliance.
The DepEd and CHED, in coordination with the DOH, shall conduct an 
information campaign on nicotine addiction and the ill effects of smoking and vaping.
LGUs are encouraged to enact local ordinances in support of the minimum 
mandatory requirements under this Act and the general welfare of their constituents. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting the powers of LGUs under the general 
welfare clause: Provided, That the minimum requirements under this Act are complied 
with.
Sec. 19. Penalties. - The following penalties shall apply:
(a) 
Violations of Sections 4 and 5 of this Act:
(i) First offense: a fine of not less than Five Thousand Pesos (Php 
5,000.00) but not more than Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) 
shall be imposed.
(ii) Second Offense: a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 
10,000.00) but not more than Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php 
20,000.00) shall be imposed.
(iii) Third Offense: In addition to a fine of Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php 
20,000.00), the business permits and licenses to operate shall be 
cancelled or revoked.
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Violation of Section 7 of this Act:
(i) First offense: a fine not less than Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php 
20,0000) or an imprisonment of not more than thirty (30) days, 
upon the discretion of the court. For succeeding offenses, both 
penalties shall apply in addition to the revocation of business 
licenses or permits in the case of a business entity or establishment.
(ii) The DOH and the Department of Social Welfare and Development 
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his/her parent/guardian, when a young person is caught selling, 
buying, or using ENDS/ENNDS, HTPs, and other imitation tobacco 
products.
(c) 
Violations of Sections 8 to 15 of this Act:
(i) First offense: a fine of not more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos 
(Php 100,000.00) or imprisonment of not more than one (1) year, 
or both, at the discretion of the court shall be imposed.
(ii) Second Offense: a fine of not more than Two Hundred Thousand 
Pesos (Php 200,000.00) or imprisonment of not more than two (2) 
years, or both, at the discretion of the court shall be imposed.
(iii) Third Offense: in addition to a fine of not more than Four Hundred 
Thousand Pesos (Php 400,000.00) or imprisonment of not more 
than three (3) years, or both, at the discretion of the court, and in 
the case of a business entity, partnership, corporation, association, 
or any juridical person, the business permits, licenses, in the case 
of a business entity or establishment, shall be revoked or cancelled.
(d) 
Violation of Section 17 of this Act shall be penalized in accordance with 
Section 14 of Republic Act No. 10643 otherwise known as "the Graphic 
Health Warnings Law.
In case any violation of this Act is committed by a business entity, partnership, 
corporation, association or any juridical person, the partner, president, director or 
manager who shail consent to or shall knowingly tolerate such violation shall be 
directly liable and responsible for the act of the employees and shall be criminally 
liable as a co-principal.
If the guilty officer is an aiien, he shall be summarily deported after serving his 
sentence and shall be forever barred from re-entering the Philippines.
Sec. 20. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from 
the approval of this Act, the DOH, in consultation with the FDA, and other concerned 
agencies and stakeholders, shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and 
regulations (IRR) for the effective implementation of this Act. Failure to promulgate 
the rules and regulations shail not prevent the implementation of this Act upon its 
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Sec. 21. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the other provisions shall not be 
affected thereby.
Sec. 22. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 23. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in the Official Gazette or In a newspaper of general circulation.
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