Case library
Cases of alcohol industry misconduct from around the world exposing the predatory practices.
A library of all the unethical methods of Big Alcohol – aggressive lobbying, unethical marketing, sabotaging of rules and institutions and much more, all in one place.

Fake Transparency: Pernod Ricard’s QR Code Labels Do Nothing for Public Health
Pernod Ricard Philippines is rolling out QR code-enabled digital labels in the Philippines, marketing them as a step toward “consumer ...

Ginebra San Miguel Hijacks Filipino Identity to Push Alcohol
Ginebra San Miguel, a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation, has launched its “Kabayani Kita” campaign, portraying alcohol use as an ...

Exposing Alcohol Industry Penetration of Governments in 24 Jurisdictions Around the World
As part of the International Alcohol Control Study, researchers from 24 jurisdictions assessed alcohol industry penetration and government ...

Health-Washing in Plain Sight: Exposing the Misleading Philippines Standards Coalition
A new initiative, the Philippines Standards Coalition, has launched to address what it calls “harmful alcohol use.” Backed by global ...

Alcohol Industry’s Focus on Illicit Products Masks the Risks of Legal Alcohol
Global liquor companies are intensifying their campaign against illicit alcohol in the Philippines, citing health risks. The Alliance ...

San Miguel’s Expanding Market Power: The Hidden Risks to Alcohol Policy in the Philippines
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) continues to solidify its position as a dominant force in the Philippine market, not only through its alcohol ...
Philippines and Singapore Fall Behind on Alcohol Policy Compared to Tobacco Control
The Philippines and Singapore score high for tobacco policy but weak or moderate for alcohol policy. This paper analyzes the differences ...

Alcohol, Tobacco Taxes Provide Resources for the Philippines Government to Provide Healthcare to People during Pandemic
The Philippine government partly funds its universal health coverage (UHC) program through taxes on unhealthy commodities, including ...

Lesotho: Alcohol Taxation Becomes Development Priority Due to World Bank Advise
The Ministry of Finance of Lesotho has committed to another attempt to raise alcohol excise taxes in the country. Previous efforts have ...