The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Palawan’s provincial legislative body, passed recently a resolution urging the Department of Trade & Industry, Department of Health, local government units and other concerned agencies to strictly enforce the law against selling of cigarettes and intoxicating drinks to minors.
The resolution authored by Provincial Board Member Ernesto Llacuna seeks to put some teeth into the law particularly sections 9 & 10 of the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003. Based on reports he has been receiving, cigarettes are still being sold to minors and there are minors seen smoking.
The resolution which was unanimously approved and signed by Palawan Governor Baham Mitra, recommends the review of the implementation of the law in the local scene and the strengthening of its enforcement.
The goal of Republic Act 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 is to regulate the use, sale and advertisements of tobacco products to promote a healthful environment and protect the citizens from the hazards of tobacco smoke, and at the same time ensure that the interest of tobacco farmers, growers, workers and stakeholders are not adversely compromised. This includes protection of the youth from being initiated to cigarette smoking and tobacco use by prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors. (vsm/pia-palawan)
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