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Philip Morris sponsorship bumped from another international concert!

Here's the latest update on Philip Morris sponsorship being dropped from an Eraserheads tour in the Philippines.  Check out this excerpt from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids statement:

"For the second time in a month, Philip Morris International has had to withdraw sponsorship and promotion of a concert in a developing country after coming under international criticism for engaging in cigarette marketing that appeals to children.

This time, Philip Morris International has been forced to withdraw from an August 30 reunion concert in the Philippines by the popular Filipino band Eraserheads, which has been called the “Beatles of the Philippines.”   The concert is moving forward with a non-tobacco sponsor.  In July, Philip Morris International withdrew its sponsorship of singer Alicia Keys’ concert in Jakarta, Indonesia, after it faced public criticism and Ms. Keys called for Philip Morris’ withdrawal.

In the Philippines, Philip Morris International withdrew after health advocates protested the company’s involvement and the Philippines Department of Health warned the company that its sponsorship and related marketing violated the country’s tobacco regulation law.  The law prohibits all forms of tobacco advertising in mass media including the Internet, places strict restrictions on other tobacco promotional activities, and bans tobacco company sponsorship of concerts and other events."

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