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RA 9211 Section 14

RA 9211 Section 14

Warnings in Advertising.

Section 14

SEC. 14. Warnings in Advertising. — Under this Act: All tobacco advertising in mass media shall contain either in English or Filipino, the following health warning: "GOVERNMENT WARNING: Cigarette Smoking is Dangerous to your Health." For print and outdoor advertisements, the warning frame shall be centered across the bottom of the advertisement and occupy a total area of not less than fifteen percent (15%) of such advertisement including any border or frame. The health warning shall occupy a total area of not less than fifty (50%) of the warnings shall be clearly visible and legible, printed in a prominent color as appropriate and shall appear in contrast by color, typography or layout with all other printed material in the advertisement. The warning shall not be hidden or obscured by other printed information or images in the advertisement. For television and cinema advertisements, the warning shall be clearly shown and voiced over in the last five (5) seconds of the advertisement, regardless of the duration of the advertisement, even when such advertisement is silent. The health warning shall occupy a total area of not less than fifty percent (50%) of the television screen and shall be clearly visible, legible and audible, in black text on white background or white text on black background. No other images except the warning shall be included in the warning frame. For radio advertisements, the warning stated after the advertisement shall be clearly and audibly voice over in the last five (5) seconds of the advertisement, regardless of its duration.

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CitationRA 9211 Section 14 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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