CAPHRA warns Philippines health controversy raises new questions over WHO and Bloomberg policy influence
June 23, 2026 by prlog.org
CAPHRA warns Philippines health controversy raises new questions over WHO and Bloomberg policy influence
The Philippines health controversy is raising wider questions about transparency, influence and trust in tobacco policy. Harm reduction advocates warn that international pressure from the WHO and Bloomberg-linked networks may be shaping national decisions in ways that overlook local evidence, consumer needs and lower-risk alternatives. Public health policy should be accountable to the people it affects, not driven by opaque influence campaigns. Trust depends on open debate, clear evidence and regulation that reflects real-world outcomes.
19.70% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 16.3 million current smokers in Philippines 35.60% of men are current smokers but only 4.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
