Philippines taking wrong direction with vape ban experts Philstar.com Health authorities are pushing for stronger action against vaping in the country. DOH CALLS FOR TOTAL BAN ON VAPES, DESCRIBES PRODUCTS AS POISON The Department of Health urged lawmakers to completely prohibit : ()? 8 out of 11 ASEAN countries have already banned e cigarettes or vapes to protect public health. In Indonesia, Malaysia, and the TOTAL VAPE BAN The Department of Health (DOH) is calling for a total ban on vape products in the Philippines, saying they are not a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. Health Secretary Did you Know. Modern e cigarettes and vaping devices are often designed to be compact and easily mistaken for common household items. Awareness is a key step in prevention. By learning about the