Abstract:
Republic Act 9211 (Tobacco Regulation of 2003) which imposes an absolute ban on
smoking on public places and restricts the packaging, use, sale, distribution and
advertisements of cigarettes and other tobacco products was signed recently by President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The law’s passage is part of her administration’s commitment to
a cleaner, healthier, and safer world for all rising generations and signals the government’s
commitment to address a social malaise and public health concern.
This study was undertaken with the aim of understanding the intent, provisions and
initial effects of Republic Act 9211 in relation to control tobacco use. It seeks to find out the
problems encountered by the authorities in the implementation, support given to the tobacco
farmers and position/stand of tobacco farmers and other stakeholders.
In order to accomplish this study, the researcher made use of library and archival
research, key informant interviews and survey method. The researcher utilized the
descriptive method in analyzing the data generated by the survey and key informant
Interview. Statistical tools such as frequency distribution, percentages and tables and graphs
were used to help in interpretation and analysis of the data.
Although it is still too early to assess the effects of Republic Act 9211 (Tobacco
Regulation Act of 2003), the researcher believes that there are sufficient bases to support the
thesis statement that the tobacco control has negative effects on the tobacco industry.
Furthermore study is recommended by the researcher on how the government begins
implementing so as to find out what aspects of this measure can be strengthened or modified
to assure successful implementation.
