De Lima urges public to adhere to smoking ban

 Justice Secretary Leila De Lima is encouraging the public to strictly adhere to the law banning smoking in public places.

Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9211, or the "Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003", prohibits smoking in the following public places: centers of youth activity; elevators and stairwells; locations in which fire hazards are present, including gas stations; public and private hospitals; public conveyances and public facilities; and food preparation areas.