How young are the smokers on the Philippines?

In the Philippines, smoking among young people is a significant concern, with surveys indicating that some adolescents start smoking as early as 10 to 12 years old. The prevalence of smoking among youth has been attributed to factors such as peer pressure, social influences, and targeted marketing by tobacco companies. Efforts have been made to address this issue through tobacco control policies and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing smoking initiation among minors.