HOUSE EYES REVISIONS ON VAPES REGULATIONMANILA — Lawmakers are looking at revising regulations on e-cigarettes andvapes set in President Duterte’s executive order.Proponents of bills regulating electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS)products in the House said the final consolidated version of the law islikely to amend certain provisions of EO 106.The STAR learned that the joint House committees on health and trade andindustry have agreed on certain provisions of the proposed measure which donot conform with the EO.For instance, the minimum age allowed to use e-cigarettes, vapes and heatedtobacco products (HTPs) in EO 106 is 21 years, while the House panel isconsidering the minimum age of 18 years.The law recognizes 18 years as the country’s legal age. It is also the ageset in most of the bills filed on ENDS regulation, consistent with existingregulations on tobacco smoking.Proponents argued it would be illogical to set more stringent regulation onENDS, which have reportedly been proven to be less harmful than combustiblecigarettes and which are being used globally to reduce tobacco users.Members of the panel’s technical working group (TWG) opposed the prohibitionof persons under the age of 21 from using and purchasing ENDS and HTPsbecause conventional cigarettes can easily be accessed by those aged 18, 19or 20.They stressed that setting the minimum age at 21 could be accepted only ifRepublic Act 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act) is amended to set the minimum agefor smoking at 21.BFP KICKS OFF FIRE PREVENTION MONTH WITH COMMUNITY-CENTERED CAMPAIGNMANILA - The Bureau of Fire Protection on Sunday kicked off itscommunity-centered campaign for the Fire Prevention Month.With its campaign titled "Matuto Ka, Sunog Iwasan Na," the bureau hopes toeducate the public on fire safety, according to BFP-Metro Manila Chief Supt.Wilberto Tiu."We want the community to really practice fire safety. We want the communityto develop the culture of safety, security, discipline and self-help," hesaid."Gusto namin ang lahat ng Pilipino bigyan ng halaga ang seguridad, safety,disiplina upang matuto. Pagdating ng sakuna, everyone is alreadyself-reliant."Tiu said the bureau aims to have a "fire safe nation" by 2034."The administration has already approved the modernization of the BFP withthe necessary equipment and resources," he said.Tiu said the BFP recorded fewer fire incidents in the first 2 months of thisyear compared to the same period in 2019, Tiu said without giving figures.PAL OFFERS 80 PERCENT DISCOUNT ON SELECT FLIGHTS ON 80TH ANNIVMANILA - Philippine Airlines announced Sunday discounts of up to 80 percenton its fares for select flights in celebration of its 80th anniversary.PAL said it is offering flights from Manila to Cebu and Puerto Princesa forP880 one-way, while flights from Manila to Bohol are at P1280, Caticlan atP1580, Siargao at P1808, and Batanes at P2888.Those flying from Clark can enjoy cheaper fares with flights to PuertoPrincesa at P480, Siargao at P880 and San Vicente, Palawan at P980.Those flying between Davao and Zamboanga can enjoy the cheapest fares atP80.Select Asian destinations Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Singapore arealso on offer for $80, while flights to international destinations like SanFrancisco, California and Vancouver, Canada are also on offer for $480.Booking period is from March 1 to 8, and travel period is from March 16 toDec. 10, 2020 for domestic flights, and April 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 forinternational flights.PAL said the promo seats are subject to availability and terms, and areexclusive of government taxes, fees, ticketing service charge andsurcharges.67TH MALASAKIT CENTER OPENS IN AKLANMANILA — Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go opened the 67th Malasakit Center lastFriday in Kalibo, Aklan and turned over financial assistance to localauthorities for the benefit of victims of Typhoon Ursula last December.The Malasakit Center in Kalibo is located inside the Dr. Rafael S. TumbokonMemorial Hospital.It is a one-stop shop for patients who need financial and medical assistancefrom the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), theDepartments of Health (DOH) and of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).“If you’re handed a hospital bill, there’s no need to go out. Just visit theMalasakit Center, where four government agencies shall assist you. Thetarget is to lower your bill to zero,” said Go.The senator, who chairs the Senate committee on health and demography,explained that the Malasakit Center easily qualifies a patient to benefits.“If you’re the patient, poor and indigent, a Filipino citizen, then you’requalified,” he assured.LOOK: DANIEL PADILLA'S SISTER MAGUI TURNS 18MANILA - Margaret "Magui" Ford, the eldest daughter of actress-host KarlaEstrada, has turned 18.They celebrated her debut at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion in Taguig City onFriday.It was attended by their family friends from showbiz including her brotherDaniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Barretto and Dominic Roque amongothers.Also at the event were Vice Ganda, Ruffa Gutierrez, Jackie Forster, KobeParas, Dani Barretto, Leon Barretto, Vina Morales, Melai Cantiveros andJolina Magdangal.Earlier that day, Estrada already took to Instagram to greet her daughter ahappy birthday."Thank you anak for always making me proud! I love you and I will always behere to protect you. God bless you more and more," she said.NBA SCORES FEB 28FINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Timberwolves 17-41    35    30    31    29    125team logo Magic 27-32    35    34    34    33    136SCORING LEADERS    D. Russell MIN28 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST    T. Ross ORL33 PTS, 5 REB, 3 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Hornets 21-38    25    27    21    26    99team logo Raptors 42-17    23    18    25    30    96SCORING LEADERST. Rozier CHA18 PTS, 6 REB, 6 ASTP. Siakam TOR24 PTS, 9 REB, 4 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Nets 26-32    36    26    36    20    118team logo Hawks 18-43    29    39    40    33    141SCORING LEADERS    S. Dinwiddie BKN24 PTS, 1 REB, 13 AST    J. Collins ATL33 PTS, 13 REB, 2 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Kings 25-34    21    29    31    23    104team logo Grizzlies 28-31    30    17    28    26    101SCORING LEADERSD. Fox SAC25 PTS, 4 REB, 5 ASTD. Brooks MEM32 PTS, 2 REB, 1 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Thunder 37-23    24    23    22    17    86team logo Bucks 51-8    31    39    37    26    133SCORING LEADERSC. Paul OKC18 PTS, 3 REB, 5 ASTG. Antetokounmpo MIL32 PTS, 13 REB, 6 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Mavericks 36-24    31    24    38    25    118team logo Heat 37-22    31    32    25    38    126SCORING LEADERSS. Curry DAL37 PTS, 2 REB, 2 ASTJ. Butler MIA26 PTS, 5 REB, 3 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Cavaliers 17-42    25    30    28    21    104team logo Pelicans 26-33    43    27    25    21    116SCORING LEADERSC. Sexton CLE31 PTS, 4 REB, 3 ASTB. Ingram NO29 PTS, 6 REB, 7 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Wizards 21-37    28    32    21    38    119team logo Jazz 37-22    31    27    32    39    129SCORING LEADERS    B. Beal WAS42 PTS, 5 REB, 10 AST    D. Mitchell UTA30 PTS, 8 REB, 3 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Pistons 20-41    29    23    32    29    113team logo Suns 24-36    24    29    26    32    111SCORING LEADERS    D. Rose DET31 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST    D. Booker PHO26 PTS, 6 REB, 6 ASTFINAL    1    2    3    4    Tteam logo Nuggets 40-19    27    29    23    24    103team logo Clippers 40-19    37    29    32    34    132SCORING LEADERSN. Jokic DEN21 PTS, 9 REB, 2 ASTP. George LAC24 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST