Much talk
and anticipation surrounds the countdown to June 30 as the Newly Elected
Incumbent Mayor Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte officially becomes the 16th President
of the Republic of the Philippines. He is quite vocal of the simple changes he
want made.
Among
these, are the ordinances that were implemented effectively in the City of
Davao of which he was a mayor of for six terms or a total of 18 years. One of
these ordinances is the Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Davao City.
The
ordinance is clear-cut. Smoking in
public places, public institutions, and business establishments open to the
public are not allowed. Smoking can only be done in designated smoking areas.
The reason is to prevent second-hand smoking and endangering the public to
exposure on second-hand smoke.
This
ordinance started in 2002. 10 years later, or in 2012, because of its
effectiveness, it was amended and revamped. The new ordinance, 0367-12 series
of 2012, now included electronic cigarettes or “vape” as a considered form of
smoking due to its e-juice containing nicotine.
Also,
there were absolutely no more designated smoking areas in public utilities such
as airports and terminals; public institutions, offices and the like; and
stricter rules were needed to be complied by business establishments that allow
its customers to smoke.
Now, a
designated smoking area in Davao needed to be in an area surrounded by plants,
without a roof, not serving any beverages or any type of food, and must contain
warnings and graphic descriptions and effects of the hazards of smoking.
It was in
its implementation that made the ordinance effective. The Mayor, now
President-elect, was known for being strict in implementing ordinances. With an
incorruptible and vigilant Police force enforcing the law; stiff fines and
seminars if caught, it became an effective deterrent for smokers to not test
the law and smoke in public.
Confirmed
incidents were told that erring smokers caught red-handed by the Mayor were
forced to swallow their own cigarettes, or suffer harsher consequences.
We all
know how smoking affects for both the smokers and the non-smokers. To the
smokers, quitting the habit is the ultimate challenge. But knowing
its benefits can surely motivate to finally saying goodbye to this bad vice.
Living a smoke free life will be able you to:
Improvement
of Lung performance
Exercise
or perform activities with less shortness of breath. Your lung capacity
improves when you do not smoke.
Improvement
of blood circulation
Improve
blood circulation and boost your immune system which makes it easier to fight
off colds and flu. A healthier you!
Better
Sexual Performance
Be better
in bed. Yes, you read that right. Quitting the habit improves body’s
blood flow which also improves sensitivity. For men, they get better
erections and for women, orgasms may improve and become aroused more easily.
Improvement
in your senses
Improve
you smell and taste. It will return to normal because food tastes and
smells different when you smoke and your nose is being dulled by the hundreds
of toxic chemicals found in cigarettes. Your clothes, your body, your car
and your home will smell better too.
Youthful
Look
Look
younger. The stains on your teeth and fingernails will start to fade.
You will eventually delay the appearance of wrinkles and facial ageing.
The skin of non-smokers gets more nutrients as compared to smokers.
In a
nutshell, it is Duterte’s goal for his constituents to live longer and more
healthy.
So good
to be true right? It will be a tough act to accomplish but the Filipinos will
surely watch each and every move of the new leader.
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