A NUMBER of lawmakers are convinced that the best way to discourage people especially children from smoking and to generate additional income for the government is by imposing a higher minimum price for cigarettes per pack.

Bohol Rep. Eleandro Madrona has filed a bill proposing a minimum cigarette price (MCP) intended to discourage young people from smoking.

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