Lawmaker wants to regulate the sale of e-cigarettes

A lawmaker has raised concern over the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in the country particularly the possible danger it might bring to the health of users including minors who could freely purchase the device even in the sidewalks.

E-cigs or electronic vaping device has gained popularity after cigarette smokers started using following the enactment of the sin tax law that imposes higher taxes on cigarette products leading to the increase on the prices of locally sold cigarettes.