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After Deadly Rizal Landfill Collapse, BAN Toxics Demands Action to Address Waste Crisis at the Source
A massive trash slide struck the Rizal Provincial Sanitary Landfill (RPSL) on February 20, 2026, in Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality and leaving two individuals missing. About 420,000 cubic meters of waste collapsed,…
Students and Teachers Co-Create IEC Materials on Mental Health, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Disaster Preparedness in Ozamiz City
Ozamiz City, Philippines — In an inspiring demonstration of adolescent leadership, students and teachers from Ozamiz City joined forces to co-create digital and print Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials addressing mental health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and disaster…
Watchdog Finds Toxic Chemicals in Lipsticks, Warns of Risks to Health and the Environment
Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics once again warned the public about the presence of toxic chemicals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium in cheap lipsticks sold in local markets. This came after a recent market investigation conducted by the group on…
Reminder to Mothers and Caregivers: Be Wary of Baby Wipes with Allergy-Causing Ingredients
Groups warn against wet wipes with banned preservatives 26 February 2026, Quezon City. The breastfeeding advocacy group Arugaan and the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition jointly reminded mothers and caregivers to pay attention to the list of ingredients of wet…
Sama-Bajau Weaving and Cultural Center Opens in Basilan, Strengthening Livelihoods and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage
Maluso, Basilan, Philippines — February 21, 2026. The Claret Samal Foundation Inc. (CSFI), in partnership with the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation (YBH), proudly and happily announces the opening of the Sama-Bajau Weaving and Cultural Center in Sitio Teheman, Maluso, Basilan…
Rene Pineda, Staunch Environmental Advocate, Completed His Journey at 69
20 February 2026, Quezon City. Renato “Rene” D. Pineda, Jr., a fearless environmental warrior, passed away on February 16, 2026. He would have turned 70 on August 13. Pineda is revered for his companionship, leadership, and commitment to Mother Earth…
EcoWaste Coalition Sounds the Alarm against a Moisturizing Cream Banned in the UK for Posing a “Serious Chemical Risk”
18 February 2026, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged users of a Pakistan-made moisturizing facial cream to halt further use following the product’s withdrawal from the UK market as it poses “a serious chemical risk.” “To avoid…
Trump redraws his “backyard”: the summit of the “loyal” and the new pressure on Latin America
The March 7 call in Miami is not regional integration but geopolitical classification. Under the rhetoric of security and cooperation, Washington reactivates the logic of a sphere of influence to contain China and discipline a fragmented Latin America with unequal…
Italy detains rescue ship for 60 days and proposes ‘sea blockade’ bill as hundreds are missing in Mediterranean
Berlin, 14 February 2026. While hundreds of people are still reported missing in the Central Mediterranean, Italian authorities on 13 February detained the rescue vessel Humanity 1 for 60 days in Trapani, Sicily, and imposed a fine of 10,000 euros on…
EcoWaste Coalition to Luck Seekers: Be Cautious of Toxic Lucky Charms
Watchdog Group Finds Cadmium in Some Lucky Charm Bracelets 15 February 2026, Quezon City. As many citizens go to Binondo, Manila, and other Chinatowns across the country to buy tikoy (glutinous rice cake) and other Chinese New Year favorites, the…
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