July 1, 2011: Public Smoking Ban

Finally! On July 1st, the new rule "No smoking in public" will be effective! Ohmygod, thank goodness someone finally made this! It's like everyone tries to smoke as much as they can. Schools, public buildings, restaurants, hospitals, gasoline stations and it's everywhere! Every time I walk around and I have to pass a group of smokers, I have to always cover my nose and mouth and that's the reason why I try to stay away from people who do smoke. Also, I try not to have friends that do because I don't want to cover half of my face just to talk.

Now, they're going to take it to another level. No smoking at hospitals, schools, restaurants, public buildings... Basically, no smoking in public. Which is good! It's like Singapore! Except, in Singapore, they fine you $200 but I'm not sure about the Philippines... Also, my other worries is having the MMDA deal with it and we all know they are easy to bribe especially when they need lunch money, you know what I mean? So, hopefully, this all works out well because I've seen parents walk their kids, holding their hand and the other hand is holding a cigarette and there have been multiple times where I have to pass by a group of crowded people and they still smoke and I get myself burned. I also hope that the children realize that this is a good thing because there are as young as nine-years-olds that smoke. It's a sad sight... I hope the Philippines takes this seriously.

Forever Smoke Free,
Otter