MAPEH 10 – HEALTH
A 9211 also has a provision for minors for the
Lesson 2: Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (R.A. 9211)
The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 was signed into
law on June 23, 2003.
R.A. 9211 is an act regulating the packaging, use,
sale, distribution, and advertisement of tobacco
products.
Under the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, smoking
is banned in public places referring to –
• Enclosed or confined areas of all hospitals
• Medical clinics
• Schools
• Public transportation terminals
• Public and private offices
• Recreational places
• Shopping malls
• Movie houses
• Hotels
• Restaurants
Smoking Ban in Public Places
1. Smoking shall be absolutely prohibited in these
places:
a) Center of youth activities such as play schools,
preparatory schools, elementary schools, high
schools, colleges, universities, and recreational
facilities.
b) Food preparation areas
c) Public conveyances and public facilities
including airport and ship terminals, train and
bus stations, restaurants, and conference halls.
2. Premises of public and private hospitals, medical,
dental, dispensaries, and laboratories.
3. Workplaces and other places where smoking may
expose a person other than the smoker to tobacco
smoke. The owner, operator, manager, or
administrator shall establish smoking and non-
smoking areas signs or notices that includes a
warning about the health effects of direct and second
hand exposure to tobacco smoke.
4. All designated smoking areas shall have at least one
legible and visible sign posted that say Smoking
Area for the information and guidance of all
concerned.
5. Non-smoking areas are likewise have at least one
sign that says Non-Smoking Area or No Smoking.
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following acts which are considered unlawful and are
penalized:
a. any retailer of tobacco products who sells and
distributes tobacco products to any minor
b. any person who purchases cigarettes or tobacco
products from any minor
c. a minor who sells or buys cigarettes to any tobacco
product
d. a minor who smokes cigarettes or any tobacco
product
Restrictions on Tobacco Advertisements
The following health warnings shall be printed, in
either English or Filipino, on all packages of tobacco
products provided to consumers.
1. The health warning shall be located on the bottom
portion in one front panel of any tobacco product
package.
2. The warning shall not be hidden by any other
printed information or images.
3. In addition to the health warnings, the following
statements must be in all packages to tobacco
products in a clear legible manner:
“No Sale to Minors” or
“Not for Sale to Minors”
4. All tobacco advertising in mass media shall
contain in either English of Filipino the warning:
“Cigarette Smoking is Dangerous to
Your health”
5. Advertisement is prohibited on the internet,
television, cable television, and radio, as well as all
cinemas, and outdoor advertising.
Restrictions on Tobacco Promotions
1. No person below 18 years old may participate in
any promotion. Promotions shall be directed only
to persons at least 18 years old.
2. Telephone communications concerning
promotional offers, programs, or events must
include a recorded health warning message in
English or Filipino.
3. No tobacco advertisements may be placed on
shopping bags.
Restrictions on Tobacco Sponsorship
The distribution of samples of tobacco products to
persons below 18 years old is prohibited.
Reference:
Muyot, F.R. et.al. (2018). MAPEH on the Go 10 K to 12
Edition. Sunshine Interlinks Publishing House, Inc.