The Parents Against Vape said that there is a need to take a closer look at the use of electronic smoking devices, noting that there are a growing number of documented cases of vaping-related illnesses and injuries affecting even young children.
“First of all, it is deceitful to call this vape manufacturing facility a ‘smoke-free’ facility. Vapes and heated tobacco products still produce smoke and contain toxic and addictive substances that when inhaled can damage the lungs and the brain,” said Relator. She said that tobacco companies are continuously deceiving the public with disinformation about electronic smoking devices like vapes and heated tobacco products being “safer alternatives.”
“This manufacturing facility for electronic smoking devices is not only a public health disaster waiting to unfold. It is reckless to support this amid a growing vape epidemic that is primarily affecting the Filipino children and youth,” he added.