Health group criticizes Marlboro for Red List, DoH says sponsorship of Eraserheads concert violates the law
Dr. Maricar Limpin of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Philippines (FCAP) criticized Philip Morris, manufacturer of Marlboro for its Red List.
The “Red List” is the cigarette manufacturing firm’s new way of promoting their products through the Internet. Those who register on the “Red List” get invited to special events that give away cigarettes and drinks to guests. The Red List registration site is reportedly being used for the upcoming reunion concert of the Eraserheads on August 30. Those who want to get hold of free tickets simply need to register on the “Red List”. Limpin said FCAP has been monitoring the registration site, and the group has learned that even non-smokers, most of them young, have already applied for free tickets to the concert.
The Department of Health (DoH) on the other hand, said Philip Morris International Inc. has violated the Philippine tobacco law by sponsoring the Eraserheads reunion concert. Health Undersecretary Alexander Padilla said Philip Morris violated Republic Act 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, which prohibits tobacco advertising from sponsoring events like concerts.
Meanwhile, Louis Camilleri, chairman and chief executive officer of Philip Morris International, said in a letter: “The promotional event you refer to is an invitation-only event, not open to the general public. It is restricted to our trade partners and to adult smokers who can obtain an invitation by registering on our adult-only access website, where they must provide proof of age through a government issued ID.”
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August 6th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Sundin na lang n’yo kasi ang law. Mga pasaway tlaga kayo.
August 7th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Mamatay ka sa Ginebra mo… Pakalunod ka sa isang bote!
Hahahaha.
August 7th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
FCAP overreacted of the promotion by the Philip Morris Inc. They reacted though they have seen the restriction of the website. But anyway, smoking is bad for the health also and the people that are non smokers will also affected when they go there because they will inhale the nicotine.
But long live “sigarilyo”!!
August 7th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
its clearlt stated that PMPMI will mention or even bear the logo of the brand Marlboro instead the event will bear the company name Philip Mprris Phils. MFG. Inc. which is allowed by the law
August 7th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
over reaction lang yan sa issue ng sponsorship. bakit ang alak which is not intended for minors, pinapayagan mag sponsor ng concerts and youth oriented events like Red horse Musiklaban, nag nagreresult pa minsan sa gulo, away, etc…
August 7th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
PMPMI is avey strict company and integrity is its # 1 rule. pinagisispan namang mabuti ng PMPMI yun sponsorship ng concert before naman gawin yun. they will not come up with this event if they know that their violating the provisions of RA 9211
August 8th, 2008 at 10:32 am
oh yeah, bawal na ata yung magsponsor ang alak or cigarette sa mga events. XD
August 10th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Guys there is a law, and to break it just for an eheads concert just shows how strong our respect for the law is.
Section 26. Ban on Sponsorships. - Beginning 1 July 2008, cigarette and tobacco companies are hereby prohibited from sponsoring any sport, concert, cultural art or event, as well as individual and team athletes, artists, or performers where such sponsorship shall required or involve the advertisement or promotion of any cigarette or tobacco company, tobacco product or tobacco use, name, logo or trademarks and other words, symbols, designs, colors or other depictions commonly associated with or likely to identify a tobacco product; Provided further, That no manufacturer may register a tobacco brand name as a company name after the passage of this Act.
It’s clear na bawal magsponsor ang tobacco companies,
August 14th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Guys, the activity is not a form of SPONSORSHIP, but a PROMOTIONAL event. RA 9211 allows tobacco companies to conduct promotional activities but with strict conditions which PMPMI is already implementing especially in screening participants in this kind of event who must be 18 above. dont dwell too much on Section 26 alone.