Youth Rising Against Vape and Nicotine Addiction | DZRH Interview with TobaccOFF NOW! | June 6, 2026

Watch this comprehensive, eye-opening interview from Manila Broadcasting Company and DZRH featuring the key voices behind the biggest youth-led tobacco-control movement in the Philippines, TobaccOFF NOW! In this episode, Campaign Lead Vonn Vincent Tanchuan reiterates the core mission of the movement—which is part of the broader global F*Nicotine campaign. He sheds light on the alarming rise of youth vaping in the Philippines, where an estimated 1.21 million young Filipinos currently use e-cigarettes, and teenage vaping rates (14.1%) have officially surpassed traditional cigarette smoking (12.5%). Tanchuan details the movement’s recently launched collective Youth Statement for World No Tobacco Day, which strongly demands an immediate nationwide ban on vapes and e-cigarettes, stricter enforcement against youth-targeted marketing, and the elimination of candy or fruit flavorings designed to hook minors. Joining the discussion is Soha Manabilang, a dedicated Youth Community Patroller representing Marawi City. Soha shares firsthand grassroots experiences on how the movement is mobilizing regional youth networks in schools, barangays, and other community spaces to protect local communities from tobacco and vape industry interference. The interview also highlights the inspiring story of Andrei Laberon, a former youth smoker and vaper. Andrei candidly shares his personal journey of backing off from nicotine addiction, tracing his decision to quit directly to his experience attending one of TobaccOFF NOW!’s TOURopa Caravans in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, and engaging with their digital educational materials online. Together, they emphasize that vaping is not a safer alternative but a dangerous entry point to lifelong addiction, calling on the government, local units, and the Department of Health (DOH) to prioritize public health over tobacco industry interests. Copyright Notice: The ownership and copyright of this video and broadcast material belong strictly to the Manila Broadcasting Company and DZRH. All rights reserved.