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*2021 Mar 26 - [https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-03-26_grubby-money-corrupts-vape-legislation.html?fbclid=IwAR0BoHG2iqE3J6ptXjMZN3Mi5uy5g6C6ui5pngNuFNV_5o1_HYt4ucFCujY Grubby Money Corrupts Vape Legislation] | *2021 Mar 26 - [https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-03-26_grubby-money-corrupts-vape-legislation.html?fbclid=IwAR0BoHG2iqE3J6ptXjMZN3Mi5uy5g6C6ui5pngNuFNV_5o1_HYt4ucFCujY Grubby Money Corrupts Vape Legislation] | ||
*Last year, the FDA was cast under a cloud when it emerged it had already received “questionable” Bloomberg money, after first denying they had received funds with an agreement to implement certain policies against tobacco harm reduction products. They didn't admit it until after being called out and presented with the evidence. They admitted to actively seeking funding from out of the country NGO's. An investigation was called. None of this made any difference as the Administration decided to plough on with its proposals despite the public consultation remaining unfinished. Representitive Estrellita Suansing called the move “premature” and “deplorable”. The FDA said the NTCP which is under the Department of Health is also receiving grants for the project. The FDA received a grant from Bloomberg with regards to strengthening its regulatory functions on tobacco control. The articles and blogs below tell the story... | *Last year, the FDA was cast under a cloud when it emerged it had already received “questionable” Bloomberg money, after first denying they had received funds with an agreement to implement certain policies against tobacco harm reduction products. They didn't admit it until after being called out and presented with the evidence. They admitted to actively seeking funding from out of the country NGO's. An investigation was called. None of this made any difference as the Administration decided to plough on with its proposals despite the public consultation remaining unfinished. Representitive Estrellita Suansing called the move “premature” and “deplorable”. The FDA said the NTCP which is under the Department of Health is also receiving grants for the project. The FDA received a grant from Bloomberg with regards to strengthening its regulatory functions on tobacco control. The articles and blogs below tell the story... | ||
**Keywords from the linked articles: <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 204, 229);" data-mce-style="background-color: #ffff00;">The Union</span> | **Keywords from the linked articles: | ||
***<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 204, 229);" data-mce-style="background-color: #ffff00;">The Union</span> | |||
***Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program | |||
***Global Implementation Programme (by <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 204, 229);" data-mce-style="background-color: #ffff00;">The Union</span>) | |||
***<span style="background-color: rgb(204, 229, 255);" data-mce-style="background-color: #ffff00;">STOP</span> | |||
***<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);" data-mce-style="background-color: #ffff00;">Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK)</span> | |||
***World Health Organization | |||
***Asian Development Bank | |||
**2021 Mar 19 - [https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1409126/fda-admits-hiring-people-to-draft-regulations-on-vapes-using-anti-tobacco-money?fbclid=IwAR0lmXSB471iy_QIaXg1znPjsBEw3gkDpXvR0DWKyTEkCj8mXIQatX6JObo FDA admits hiring people to draft regulations on vapes using anti-tobacco money] | **2021 Mar 19 - [https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1409126/fda-admits-hiring-people-to-draft-regulations-on-vapes-using-anti-tobacco-money?fbclid=IwAR0lmXSB471iy_QIaXg1znPjsBEw3gkDpXvR0DWKyTEkCj8mXIQatX6JObo FDA admits hiring people to draft regulations on vapes using anti-tobacco money] | ||
**2021 Mar 17 - [https://maharlika.tv/2021/03/17/foreign-ngo-pushing-for-ban-of-cigarette-alternatives-funded-drafting-of-ph-regulations/?fbclid=IwAR3Lu8_0_Co1l0iMRDTbDst7k2EHH9dcE5pYLseDUk3rM9-Xy3rV590xcas Foreign NGO pushing for ban of cigarette alternatives funded drafting of PH regulations] | **2021 Mar 17 - [https://maharlika.tv/2021/03/17/foreign-ngo-pushing-for-ban-of-cigarette-alternatives-funded-drafting-of-ph-regulations/?fbclid=IwAR3Lu8_0_Co1l0iMRDTbDst7k2EHH9dcE5pYLseDUk3rM9-Xy3rV590xcas Foreign NGO pushing for ban of cigarette alternatives funded drafting of PH regulations] | ||
**2021 Mar 17 - [https://www.manilastandard.net/business/biz-plus/349714/fda-admits-getting-over-150-000-from-anti-tobacco-ngo-to-regulate-vapes.html FDA admits getting over $150,000 from anti-tobacco NGO to regulate vapes] | |||
**2021 Mar 17 - [https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/17/total-ban-on-flavored-vapor-products-pushed/?fbclid=IwAR3NoyW9pHtJTJB4TjNqpXnbdCAOYl8LuKiKE9JOAV1IVn4tjuoVecyAljk Total ban on flavored vapor products pushed] | **2021 Mar 17 - [https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/17/total-ban-on-flavored-vapor-products-pushed/?fbclid=IwAR3NoyW9pHtJTJB4TjNqpXnbdCAOYl8LuKiKE9JOAV1IVn4tjuoVecyAljk Total ban on flavored vapor products pushed] | ||
**2021 Mar 10 - [https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/10/suansing-calls-deplorable-fdas-premature-issuance-of-vape-htp-regulations/?fbclid=IwAR0iP6PNr4yfdYU0nvF9Yy_PB59P7RXumkZJrOnwpfd7CtR8WylcgUtja74 Suansing calls ‘deplorable’ FDA’s premature issuance of vape, HTP regulations] | **2021 Mar 10 - [https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/10/suansing-calls-deplorable-fdas-premature-issuance-of-vape-htp-regulations/?fbclid=IwAR0iP6PNr4yfdYU0nvF9Yy_PB59P7RXumkZJrOnwpfd7CtR8WylcgUtja74 Suansing calls ‘deplorable’ FDA’s premature issuance of vape, HTP regulations] | ||
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*The Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use is the world's largest coordinated effort to reduce harm caused by tobacco globally. The MMDA smoking ban program is, in fact, a recipient of a P9.5-M grant from the Bloomberg Initiative. | *The Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use is the world's largest coordinated effort to reduce harm caused by tobacco globally. The MMDA smoking ban program is, in fact, a recipient of a P9.5-M grant from the Bloomberg Initiative. | ||
*Bloomberg, since he became mayor of New York in 2002, has implemented strict tobacco control laws. In 2007, he launched the Bloomberg Initiative, as part of the Bloomberg Philanthrophies, and has since supported tobacco control work in '''38 countries'''. | *Bloomberg, since he became mayor of New York in 2002, has implemented strict tobacco control laws. In 2007, he launched the Bloomberg Initiative, as part of the Bloomberg Philanthrophies, and has since supported tobacco control work in '''38 countries'''. | ||
==Sri Lanka== | ==Sri Lanka== | ||