Smoke-Free Network Transcend-PH

17/10/2025

COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS| Transcend - TICI joined the Atok Municipal Health Office in their activity in Poblacion and Sayangan, Atok, Benguet last October 15–16. We talked about Municipal Ordinance No. 85-2022, also known as the Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinance of the Municipality of Atok, Benguet.

We also learned from Dr. Arvin Kindipan of the Philippine Dental Association – Benguet Chapter, who shared the ill effects of to***co and momma (betel nut) on our mouth and teeth.

Dr. Dominga Nazir, MHO-Atok, also explained their cessation program to help those who want to quit.

In attendance: Barangay Health Workers, BPATs, Barangay and SK Officials, IPMR, Senior Citizens and other community members.

Together, we continue to work for a healthier and Atok and Benguet! 🌿💪

💚 Thank you, Atok MHO for the continued collaboration.🚭

17/10/2025

Kudos to St. Louis College of Bulanao and PHO Kalinga! 💚
Empowering over 500 students to live right, stay healthy, and say no to smoking, va**ng, and risky behaviors.

Remember: Real strength is choosing health every day. 🌱

17/10/2025

Friday groove.
Move to your favorite upbeat song for three minutes. The rush of music and movement can reset your mood and knock out a craving.

Action Today: Turn up your favorite song and dance for three minutes.

Share your smoke-free dance vibe with the community Smokefree Quit Smoking Support Group.. **rs

17/10/2025

Bakit di mo subukan? Baka ikaw pa ang unang magka-Hilux pag tinigil mo ang yosi! 🚭💸
Ipon lang ‘yan, hindi magic. Pero promise, worth it 😉

15/10/2025

🧠 New Products. Same Trap.
🎯 At least 15 million children (ages 13–15) are already using e-ci******es worldwide.
Children are now 9 times more likely to v**e than adults.

The to***co industry has changed its packaging — not its purpose.
🚭 From ci******es to v**es, heated to***co, and ni****ne pouches — all are designed to hook the next generation into addiction.

👩‍👧 Parents, these products target your children with flavors, colors, and social media trends.
🏛️ Policymakers, every loophole left open is an open door for the industry to recruit kids.

💬 “E-ci******es are fuelling a new wave of ni****ne addiction,” warns WHO.
What was once the fight against smoking is now the fight to protect our children from va**ng.

📢 Let’s close the gaps. Ban promotions. Regulate all ni****ne products. Protect our youth.
Because no child should start a lifelong addiction before they even finish school.

Read more: https://www.who.int/news/item/06-10-2025-who-to***co-trends-report-1-in-5-adults-still-addicted-to-to***co

15/10/2025

🚫 Smuggled or fake ci******es? Hindi sulit, delikado pa.
These illicit products don’t just break the law — they break our commitment to a healthier, smoke-free Baguio.

Alam naming lahat tayo ay nagtatrabaho para sa maayos na kabuhayan. But let’s not let to***co profit at the cost of our community’s health.

🤝 Be part of the change.
Choose not to sell, buy, or promote to***co in any form. Protect your family, your customers, and your city.

Together, let’s build a that truly breathes free. 💚

14/10/2025

💭 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼?
In the Philippines, around 2.2 million people depend on to***co for their income — farmers, workers, and their families.
But year after year, they still struggle to earn enough.

Just look at the gap: farmers are now asking for an increase of only ₱16.96 to ₱87.15 per kilo in floor prices.
A small request for a decent return… while to***co companies make billions in profit.

Farmers carry the risks — the debt, the sickness, the long hours under the sun.
Yet the biggest gain goes to the industry that sells addiction, not livelihood.

🚭 Let’s think twice: Is this really the kind of “livelihood” we want to protect?
When both the land and the lungs suffer, no one truly wins.

Read more: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1260438

LAOAG CITY – Farmers from to***co-producing provinces in the Ilocos Region on Tuesday took part in a two-day conference in Quezon City to negotiate to***co floor prices for the next two cropping seasons. During the 2025 Tripartite Consultative Conference organized by the National Tobacco…

13/10/2025

Don’t let smoking or va**ng trap you in the false promise of “coping.”
We only have one brain — protect it, don’t poison it.

💭 Feeling stressed? Laugh it off instead.
A good laugh gives your brain the same dopamine “hit” — but without the harm.

Choose joy, not ni****ne. 💪✨

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Truth: Smoking and va**ng do not help with mental illness; in fact, they can make it worse.

Don’t let to***co brands mess with your mind this . Let’s tell the industry from our health! 😷🩻

13/10/2025

Water beats smoke.
Cold water cools ni****ne withdrawal and keeps your hands busy. Keep a bottle nearby and notice the urge fade before you finish the glass.

Action Today: Drink a full glass of cold water at the first twinge.

Sip, breathe, and connect with a support group like facebook.com/groups/707621863012993 if the urge feels heavy. **rs

10/10/2025

Social time, clean air.
Choose a friend who supports your goal and skip the smoke stops. A coffee meet-up keeps your evening light and your lungs clear.

Action Today: Plan a coffee hangout with a quit-buddy.

Pair up with others on the same path in Smokefree Quit Smoking Support Group.. **rs

10/10/2025

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