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January 16, 2025

We are wasting public funds: Senator Pia Cayetano opened today's Senate Blue Ribbon probe by highlighting the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) inherent incapability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the Vape Law for effectively regulating vape products. She emphasized the agency's lack of expertise and equipment.

The Senator's investigation into the Philippines' 5th Dirty Ashtray Award at WHO FCTC COP10 proceeded without the Secretary of DTI , whose absence underscored the committee's concerns about the department's commitment to public health. (Office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano / Jansen Romero)

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