TITLE: Vaping @ Toril Davao

AUTHOR: Schyzzhls Taclendo

DATE PUBLISHED: August 7, 2018

KEY CONTENT: This video shows a young woman vaping while driving in Toril, Davao City. It signifies how vaping is now being normalized by the public, especially in Mindanao, and that it is even done while driving on the road.

TITLE: Davao to ban sale, use of e-cigarettes

AUTHOR: Sunstar Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: November 21, 2019

KEY INFO: The Davao City Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) is pushing for a complete ban on the sale and use of e-cigarettes following the nation's first confirmed vaping-related illness. President Rodrigo Duterte's nationwide ban on e-cigarette use in public places aligns with Davao City's prior prohibition of vaping in public areas, with the VRU aiming to amplify their campaign against e-cigarettes due to safety concerns.

TITLE: Vaping and the youth: Experts raise alarm on health risks

AUTHOR: Philstar 

DATE PUBLISHED: June 30, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. was alarmed by the increasing number of teenagers that are actively engaged with e-cigarettes. Due to this, a group of doctors specializing in children's health warned teenagers about the possible illnesses they may develop due to vaping. Despite the presence of significant policies aimed at regulating the usage, production, distribution, and marketing of e-cigarettes, the Philippines remains without a direct law specifically addressing their online sales. This is important to note given the fact that Davao City ranks among the areas with one of the highest rates of e-cigarette usage.

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TITLE: DepEd admits curbing smoking among Filipino youth still a challenge

AUTHOR: ANC 24/7

DATE PUBLISHED: May 27, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The news highlights how the tobacco industry upgraded their marketing strategies, solely targeting the younger generation. 14.1 % of the youth ages 13-15 uses e-cigarette. This fact is greatly evident here in Mindanao, as vaping is promoted as trendy or fashionable. Therefore, enticing adolescence into trying it out.

TITLE: New Reports Of Vaping Giving Teens Serious Health Problems

AUTHOR: NBC News

DATE PUBLISHED: July 27, 2019

KEY CONTENT: The news revealed a concerning connection between vaping and severe lung damage to eight teenagers. Both health officials and parents express concern over the rising trend of vaping among youth. The report emphasizes how vape companies target teenagers, fueling increased usage and health issues. This trend isn't limited to international regions but is also prevalent in Mindanao, where social media content actively promotes vaping to younger generations.

TITLE: VETO THE VAPE BILL

AUTHOR: Department of Health Davao Region

DATE PUBLISHED: June 30, 2022

KEY CONTENT: The Department of health Davao region expressed their judgment regarding the usage of vape among youth, by creating an advocacy poster containing the negative side effects of using vape. The objective of the poster is to advocate users to stop the usage of tobacco and to veto the vape bill. “The goal is to quit not to shift” as the caption of the post.

TITLE: CHEMICAL CLOUD - VAPE PROMO AD

AUTHOR: Dino Caballes

DATE PUBLISHED: July 14, 2019

KEY CONTENT: IXL Vape and Puff Monkey Vape, vape stores located in Davao City, collaborated along with Dino Caballes of Square Nights to create a promotional video about their e-cigarette products. This video highlights the rising emergence of vape stores in Mindanao, as there are now a large number of people buying and using them, and can be used as a basis for making a timeline in research.

TITLE: The Risks of Vaping

AUTHOR: Kezziah Allyson M. Ruperez

DATE PUBLISHED: November 9, 2022

KEY CONTENT: The professional blog "The risks of vape" in Region 11 highlighted that with the ban on smoking in public areas and the rise in tobacco taxes in the country, vaping has become increasingly popular among Filipinos, particularly the younger population. The blog voiced its apprehension regarding the health implications for Filipinos and discussed the constituents of vape substances.

TITLE: NAOPERAHAN DAHIL SA VAPE

AUTHOR: Alvin Francisco

DATE PUBLISHED: May 11, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Doctor Alvin Francisco responded to a video featuring a vape user of four years. In the video, the user revealed that he was slated for surgery due to vaping and had developed pneumothorax. The doctor in the video elaborated on this condition and its causes, which could be due to vaping, smoking, and various lung issues.

TITLE: Non-communicable diseases survey in Davao Region- alcoholic beverage drinking, smoking, diet, and exercise profiles

AUTHORS: Ryann Chel L Quismundo, Ivy B Nolasco, Sharon Lilly B Valdez, Clarence Xlasi D Ladrero

DATE PUBLISHED: 2019

KEY CONTENT: The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) survey in the Davao Region, conducted from October 2018 to February 2019, aimed to determine NCD risk factors among adults, with 5,312 participants interviewed from 6 cities and 43 municipalities. Key findings include 935 adult smokers, 0.7% e-cigarette users, and two out of five adults consuming alcoholic beverages within the past year, with one engaging in heavy episodic drinking.

TITLE: Go pushes for stricter regulations on e-cigarettes

AUTHOR:  Philippines News Agency

DATE PUBLISHED: March 17, 2021

KEY CONTENT: Senator Bong Go is pushing for stricter regulations on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) in the Philippines to safeguard public health, particularly against youth access, as evidenced by the 19% of regular e-cigarette users being aged 10 to 19 years old. He aligns with President Duterte's Executive Order No. 106, which prohibits unregistered or adulterated e-cigarettes and HTPs, emphasizing the need to balance regulation with public health concerns.

TITLE: Sarangani's smoke-free beaches, the first in Mindanao

AUTHOR: SEATCA 

DATE PUBLISHED: November 3, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Mayor George Falgui of Kiamba, Sarangani, declared the town and its beaches smoke- and vape-free on October 31, 2023, making it the first municipality in Mindanao to do so, aiming to safeguard the health of constituents, particularly non-smokers and children, from second-hand smoke. The town's decision is in line with the Department of Health's campaign for smoke-free communities nationwide, with Kiamba also receiving the DOH-led Red Orchid Award Hall of Fame for its commitment to a 100% tobacco-free policy, setting a regional example for healthier environments.

TITLE: PARA KANG PAPASOK SA BODEGA

AUTHOR: QAQU TV

DATE PUBLISHED: August 31, 2023

KEY CONTENT: At the beginning of the podcast, the hosts and co-hosts talked about the vape they are currently using. From this, we can learn that there are different types and flavors of e-cigarettes. Some cigarettes have a digital indicator that shows how much battery is left while some also take a long time to finish. This is related to the issue we have found since information like this will help us understand why some teenagers become interested or enticed by the use of vapes.

TITLE: Beyond the Cloud

AUTHOR: Ghyslain ARMAND and Sébastien DUIJNDAM

DATE PUBLISHED: September 29, 2016

KEY CONTENT: The documentary is all about the use of an electronic cigarette and its effects or impact on people. In the video, it was stated that e-cigarettes are at least 95% less dangerous than ordinary cigarettes. This saying is also what companies use for people to buy their products. Although doctors and professors think it may be safer, it still doesn't mean it is safe. In addition, one doctor said that the nicotine, tobacco, or drugs inside these cigarettes are not the enemy themselves, the real enemy is the consumption of the people or how often they use these drugs in their lives. In the end, e-cigarettes may be more appealing to people nowadays because of their effectiveness when it comes to being an alternative product to tobacco products, it still doesn't take away the fact that e-cigarettes are not toxic-free and vaping can be a harmful habit that could lead to more serious complications.

TITLE: No to smoking. No to vaping! Davao de Oro tightens the campaign against smoking as confirmed by Christian E. Cajes

AUTHOR: Pahayagan Mindanaw

DATE PUBLISHED: June 16, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Smoking, in general, is harmful to one's health. According to the video, the speaker mentioned how addictive the drugs could be that can be found in tobacco products or e-cigarettes. Thus, he highlighted the importance of banning these cigarettes, especially to the teenagers or students in Davao de Oro who are consumers and most likely interested in inhaling these toxins by discussing the strategies and activities he and his team have done to keep the youth from using vape or cigarettes. 

TITLE: The Dangers of Vaping

AUTHOR: New York Center for Living

DATE PUBLISHED: July 16, 2018

KEY CONTENT: This ebook, created by New York Center for Living, talks about the substances used for vaping, its dangers according to research, and how to treat vaping addiction. Despite being an international source, the topics discussed in the book can be helpful in addressing the problem of vaping among the youth in Mindanao. The information can be used to provide evidence on the harmful effects of vaping and reduce the number of youths in Mindanao who use e-cigarettes.

TITLE: Prevalence and Covariates of Electronic Cigarette Use among Students Aged 13–15 Years in the Philippines: 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey

AUTHOR: Chelsea Serra, Gibril Bije, Nerline Jacques, and Liping Pan

DATE PUBLISHED: December 18, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The research paper compiled extensive data on the extent of exposure to vaping among the younger population. Boys and adolescents residing in Luzon or Mindanao demonstrated higher likelihoods of current e-cigarette usage compared to girls and adolescents in Visayas. The findings revealed that one out of seven Filipino students aged 13–15 currently uses e-cigarette. The research emphasized the importance of examining demographic traits, smoking experiences, and current tobacco habits linked to student e-cigarette, to diminish and potentially halt the use of vaping.

TITLE: We Vape To Save Lives

AUTHOR: Mastervape Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: October 4, 2023

KEY CONTENT: This digital artwork is a company logo of Mastervape Davao. It signifies the rise of vape shops and how easy it is to find and purchase e-cigarettes in Mindanao. Its tagline “We Vape to Save Lives” can lead to many people, especially the youth, believe that vaping is healthier than smoking and thus urge them to buy and use it, despite there being countless studies proving that vaping still has similar negative effects as smoking.