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EcoWaste Coalition Finds Toxic Lead in Jesus Nazareno Medallions, Commends Quiapo Church for Acting on Its Findings
21 May 2024, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocacy group for a zero waste and toxics-free society, has detected excessive lead on religious medallions with an embossed face of Jesus Christ crowned with thorns in front and the words…
Another Journalist Killed in Pakistan, PEC Demands Probe
Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses serious concern over the killing of another journalist in Pakistan within a fortnight and demands a fair probe into the incident. Mehar Ashfaq Siyal was shot dead…
BCU SHS’ 2nd Research Colloquium: A Resounding Success, Captivates External Research Council
by: Fred Florenz O. Abastillas Comprised of selected Grade 11 and 12 student-researchers coming from different strands, Baguio Central University Senior High School Department conducted their comprehensive research colloquium at BCU Magsaysay Auditorium on May 7, 2024. With the initiative…
Squeaky Plastic Pet Toys Found Contaminated with Toxic Chemicals Banned in Children’s Toys
EcoWaste, PAWS: Keep Harmful Chemicals Out of Pet Toys 17 May 2024, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition has discovered elevated levels of toxic phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates) in soft plastic toys for cats and dogs. These health-damaging chemicals have long been…
Philippine FDA Bans 3 Lead-Containing Spray Paints
15 May 2024, Quezon City. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of three imported spray paints containing toxic lead, a potent neurotoxin that is banned in the manufacture of paints as…
PEC Condemns Murder of UP Journalist, Demands Punishment for Perpetrators
Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global safety and media rights body, strongly condemns the murder of Ashutosh Srivastava, an Indian journalist based in Uttar Pradesh, on 13 May 2024 and demands a fair probe to identify and punish the…
Choosing hope: at the crossroads of the future
We are at a turning point in human history, facing major existential crises. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine raises the risk of a nuclear weapon being used to a level not seen since the Cold War. And the climate…
Community Organizations Host Successful Medical Mission for Senior Citizens in Sorsogon City
San Roque, Bacon District, Sorsogon City – The Sorsogon Province de Ciudad Eagles Club, BSR II Lady Eagles Club, Kurit Lagting Art Collective, Delta Beta Omega, and the San Roque Barangay Council collaborated to organize a Community Outreach and Medical…
Municipality of Cagwait Launches a Beacon of Hope for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Municipality of Cagwait Launches Balay Dangpanan sa Cagwait Cagwait, Surigao del Sur—In response to the cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the Municipality of Cagwait, the Local Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (LCAT-VAWC) has established…
EcoWaste Coalition Lauds Looming Phase-Out of Synthetic Fragrance Ingredient Toxic to Reproduction
Consumers advised not to give perfumes with “reprotoxic” chemical on Mother’s Day 12 May 2024, Quezon City. As Mother’s Day is celebrated, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition welcomed the upcoming phase-out deadline for a synthetic fragrance ingredient that can…
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