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Tuesday 11 October 2016

Philippines President Rodrigo 'The Punisher' Duterte Impose Nationwide Smoking Ban In Philippines

Known as 'The Punisher', Mr Duterte's 100-day-old drug war has already left thousands dead. Pictured are alleged drug dealers
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has declared that he intends to stamp out smoking in the country by broadening a ban already imposed in the city where he used to mayor.
"The Punisher", whose 100-day-old drug war already has a body count in the thousands, insists that the habit is harmful to non-smokers as well as those who like a puff, and is looking to nix the habit by month's end.

"There will be no smoking in public places anymore, whether indoor or outdoor," Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said, adding that the national restrictions will follow those set in Duterte's old municipality of Davao.
"Parks, bus stations, and even in vehicles. All these are considered public places."August 3, 2016: Impoverished residents living in Manila are in fear of losing their lives after new President Rodrigo Duterte called on police and vigilantes to kill drug suspects.

The secretary did add that the government is working to nut out how the ban will work with regards to vendors and designated smoking areas, though these will likely be few and far between given the apparent definition of "public place".
The Philippines Star reports that Ubial shrugged when she was asked whether "Duterte Harry" was worried about opposition from Big Tobacco.

"It is up to you to oppose. It is already the President you will be fighting against," she said.
Since he came to power at the end of June, the president has waged a ruthless war on the country's drug users and pushers, reportedly slaughtering some 3600 people.
He has also made aggressive noises towards the European Union – "f—k you" – and US President Barack Obama, who he recently described as a "son of a whore".
Reportedly some 3,600 people have been killed since Duterte came to power at the end of JuneReportedly some 3,600 people have been killed since Duterte came to power at the end of June

The national restrictions will be along the same lines as those set in Duterte's old municipality of Davao.
'There will be no smoking in public places anymore, whether indoor or outdoor,' Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said. 

'Parks, bus stations, and even in vehicles. All these are considered public places.' 
It is still yet to be finalised how the ban will work with regards to vendors and designated smoking areas in the country, but it is likely these will be phased out over time. 

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