RA 9211 Section 16

Restrictions on Print Media Advertising.

Section 16

SEC. 16. Restrictions on Print Media Advertising. — The following restrictions shall apply to all print media tobacco advertisements: Advertisement shall not be placed in any printed publication unless there is a reasonable basis to believe that at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the readers of such publication are eighteen (18) years of age and above, and the number of youth who read it constitutes less than ten percent (10%) of all youth in the Philippines. Advertisements shall not be placed on the packaging or outside covers (front and back) of a magazine, newspaper, journal or other publication printed for general circulation.

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CitationRA 9211 Section 16 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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