The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 94-2025, providing supplemental policies and documentary requirements for businesses claiming an excise tax refund or credit for unused internal revenue stamps on cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and vape products. The circular, issued on September 24, 2025, aims to clarify the process for manufacturers and importers to recover taxes paid on stamps that were not ultimately used.
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A new bill, House Bill No. 5364, has been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives aiming to abolish the tax distinction between different types of vape juices. The measure, introduced by Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr., seeks to impose a uniform excise tax rate on all e-liquids, regardless of whether they contain freebase nicotine or nicotine salts.
Read moreThe Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is intensifying its consumer protection efforts by moving to prohibit the manufacture, importation, distribution, and sale of open pod vape systems. These systems allow users to refill cartridges with uncertified e-liquids, which the DTI states may pose significant health and safety risks.
Read moreThe city government of San Fernando in the Philippines has announced the re-implementation of its comprehensive no-smoking policy, Ordinance No. 2014-007, which strictly prohibits both smoking and vaping in public places. The measure aims to protect public health from the harmful effects of tobacco and e-cigarette use.
Read moreThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines has ordered all e-commerce and other digital platforms to immediately remove postings of illegal and uncertified vape products. The DTI identified that certain online merchants were selling vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products that lack the required fiscal markings, tax stamps, and Philippine Standard License marks.
Read moreThe Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented stricter regulations on the advertising and importation of vape products through two new Department Administrative Orders (DAOs) released on August 1st. These measures aim to enhance youth protection and ensure product quality in the local market.
Read moreThe Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced a significant increase in the floor prices for cigarettes, heated tobacco, and various vaporized nicotine products. The new minimum retail prices, released on July 18th, are set to take effect 15 days after publication. This move is designed to ensure that excise and value-added taxes are properly accounted for, based on updated estimates of reasonable production costs.
Read morePhilippine Senator Win Gatchalian has emphasized the need for a dedicated law to further regulate the sale, packaging, advertisement, and distribution of e-cigarettes, vapes, and other electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems (ENDS/ENNDS) in the country. His call comes amidst growing global concerns over the safety of these products, highlighted by issues faced by companies like Juul Labs in the United States.
Read moreA top official from the Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has advocated for imposing significantly higher excise taxes on vape products compared to traditional cigarettes. During a Senate Committee on Ways and Means hearing, BIR Assistant Commissioner Jethro Sabariaga argued that while cigarettes and heated-tobacco products could be taxed similarly, vape products warrant a much steeper levy.
Read moreSenator Gatchalian pushes higher vape/tobacco taxes to curb youth use & smuggling, while health advocates oppose HB 11360’s broader impact.
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