For many adults, wines, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages are often an important part of Filipino social gatherings. From birthdays and weddings to fiestas and holiday parties, the act of clinking glasses can play a role in creating bonds and cherished memories.
In the Philippines, the festive "Ber" months continue, ushering in a season of celebrations like Masskara Festival, Pintaflores Festival, Giant Lantern Festival, and the Higantes Festival.
Buying alcohol often needs to be quick and convenient during these sometimes spontaneous social gatherings, but convenience shouldn't compromise safety.
Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Health Observatory 2022, 31 percent of alcoholic beverages consumed in the Philippines in 2019 were unrecorded – the vast majority of which was illicit.
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