The National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday announced that they have closed down nearly 200 vaping shops across Metro Manila, two weeks after President Duterte’s verbal directive to crack down on e-cigarettes and vaping. NCRPO acting chief Police Brig. Gen. Debold Sinas said that as of Nov. 27, they have closed down 198 vaping shops that were found to have improper business permits.—KRIXIA SUBINGSUBING
200 vaping shops in Metro Manila closed
CLOSED, FOR NOW A notice posted inside a vape shop informs the public that the establishment has been shut down for operating without a permit. —PHOTO FROM TAGUIG PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE