Sona 2026: LGUs ask Marcos to prioritize smoke-, vape-free bill

MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), local officials from across the country are urging him to prioritize and certify as urgent a bill seeking stronger nationwide protection from secondhand cigarette smoke and vape emissions, particularly for children and young people.

Governors, mayors, councilors and local