The Department of Education expressed concerns on the health of at least two million students in basic education if the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act or “vape bill” will be passed into law.
The Department of Education expressed concerns on the health of at least two million students in basic education if the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act or “vape bill” will be passed into law.
“This is the number of learners who will become legally allowed to be marketed the harmful products once the bill becomes law,” DepEd said. “Before that age, young people are very vulnerable to engaging in risky behaviors such as substance use and abuse,” the agency added. DepEd also pointed out that learners might have easier access to Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems or Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems commonly known as e-cigarettes or “vapes” since the bill also permits online sales, and allows flavors other than plain tobacco and menthol — the only two flavors currently allowed by law.Furthermore, DepEd also noted that the bill is positioned to “reduce the harm caused by smoking.
Citing a study conducted by the Philippine Pediatric Society among Grades 7 to 9 DepEd learners showed that 6.7 percent “have tried and are using e-cigarettes.”
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