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As we all know, regulation is just right out the corner. In Mandaluyong (one of the major city here in the Philippines) our battle for our right began, but before we discuss that, I just want to rant about the ignorance of some "intelligent" government officials and their goons.

According to the smart people of DOH:

e-juice has been confirmed to contain cancer-causing chemicals. As of this writing, the FDA is still to make its official stand.

 F**k me! Cancer-causing materials? Bitch please... What do you guys think?

Okay, here's my vape story:

I started smoking when I was 16 years old, I was never a hardcore-chains-smoker, I smoke 3-5 sticks per day (0-3 if weekend). I smoke a lot when I'm drinking and if I'm bored af. I started vaping last 2012 with my pentype vape and got bored of it, maybe because of the weak vapor production and throat hit and I was clueless back then when it comes to vaping and eventually quit after 1-2 months. I go back to sticks until I have realized that I might die early. I was too afraid of that fact and I know I'm on my way there. December 2015, I've researched lot of facts and myths about vaping, educate myself on what products/device should I use and those stuff. Then come January, I consulted my wife (who is a smoker as well) and I bought my very first variable, RX200 and OBS Crius (plus other essentials) for php7,500 from UrbanMist. It was expensive back then (and is still is now). It's so expensive I've decided to use it by heart (sayang php7,500 men!). From that day, January 15, 2016 up until now (almost 1 year!), I haven't touch or tried smoking and the good thing is my wife is also converted as well! I love vaping and the community, I have decided to put up a shop Wisp Vape Lounge & Juice Bar and support those who wanted to let go of smoking, it became one of our sources of income and I admit, the shop really helped us a lot. But the real reason behind my switch to vaping is; I wanted to see my daughter grow, I want to retire with a good health, I want to be rich and give back to my parents. I WANT TO LIVE LONG!

I want to encourage all vapers to share their stories as well and let the non-vaping community know that we are not blowing clouds but we do it for a cause.

Okay, going back to my rant. Why can't the government support vaping? Why does "WHO" says that vaping is bad and much more dangerous? Why do stupid people exist? Where do ignorant people come from? I don't have the answer for everything but as the old saying goes, "Money is the root of all evil"...indeed.

Tobacco companies provide billions of taxes to the government and the government doesn't care if you smoke 1-10 packs a day, they only care on how much you will spend on your ticket to hell!

Here's an example, COUNCILOR Alexander Sta. Maria;

From LNTV.ph;

Ayon kay Konsehal Alexander Sta. Maria, ipagbabawal na ang paggamit at pagbenta ng mga electronic cigarettes at may kaukulang penalidad sa sinumang lalabag sa ordinansa oras na maipasa ito bilang suporta sa kampanya ng Pangulong Duterte na may anti-smoking drive sa buong bansa.

Let's stop it right there, he said the ban is to support President Duterte's anti-smoking drive in the Philippines? What-the-actual-f? Seriously?

But on a serious note and to clarify shit things up, vaping is NOT banned in Mandaluyong (for now). PECIA and the newly formed MCVA (Mandaluyong City Vapers Association) are currently on the frontlines to fight for our right. As they said, IT'S NOT A TOTAL BAN BUT A REGULATION. But look at this alleged draft by the city council of Mandaluyong.

 

You'll be the judge, is this what you call a FAIR REGULATION?

Here's my proposal:

• All vape shops and those who are planning to start a vape shop needs to register and complete all necessary documents to run a business whether it be online selling or physical.
• All juice makers/laboratories and those who are planning to; are required to get necessary permits.
• All vape shops, modders and juice makers are required to pay their taxes in accordance with Republic Act No. 8424 (“The Tax Reform Act of 1997”) --OHA! Please correct me if I'm correct.
• Prohibit vaping in a non-smoking public area (e.g. Public Transportation, Public Parks, etc.)
• Require private business owners (i.e. Restaurants, Cafe) to have a vaping sign for designated vaping areas.
• All vape shops, modders and juice makers should require ID and/or birth certificate to allow verification before purchase.
• Penalize sidestreet vendors that sells vaping product.

If only we have a transparent / NOT MUKANG PERA government official. Oh well. Let's do our part, let's not wait for them, let's bring the fight to them.

If you support vaping please join PECIA. Let us protect our right to vape, educate the ignorant, teach the stupid and vape with a cause. I laugh at those who said "I support vaping", changing their Facebook shit and stuff but they don't do shit in real life. Come on guys, yes we need your like and share but do you think the government will go to Facebook and see how many likes and share we have for them to stop this nonsense? I don't think so. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VAPESHOP AND MESSAGE ME IF YOU SEE VAPE SHOPS THAT ENTERTAINS MINORS!

We're just getting started!

"I chose to quit smoking not for myself, but for the people who depend on me."
-Andrei (Owner of Wisp Vape Lounge & Juice Bar)

"Pakyu ka!"
-John Iwai (Vape University)

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