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Toxics and pollution watchdog BAN Toxics has warned the public about the continued sale of banned skin whitening products in some beauty shops in Quezon City. These products, prohibited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to their harmful…

Watchdog Group Tags Spray Paints from China and Thailand with High Lead Levels  When World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) was observed on March 15, the EcoWaste Coalition, a public interest group advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free society, cautioned…

                             Expects Better Collaboration from Regulators Environmental organization BAN Toxics has once again reiterated its call for stronger enforcement against the continuing influx of skin-lightening products (SLPs)…

by Dr. Perfecto Caparas, SJD The Philippines has taken a bold, decisive step in arresting and surrendering to the International Criminal Court former president Rodrigo Duterte to face charges of crimes against humanity for the murder of 12,000-30,000 civilians during…

The Philippine-Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes with cautious optimism the approval of the mining moratorium in Palawan, a significant step towards the protection of one of the country’s last ecological frontiers. This decision is a testament to the tireless efforts…

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, is set to pay a four-day visit in response to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisors invitation, which will be from 13 March to 16 March. This will be his second visit in his second…

By Vhyxcent Andlen Cruz A long overdue call for justice is now in action. Former Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, by the Philippine authorities enacted upon the arrest warrant released by the International Criminal…

Quezon City, Philippines – Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, which comes in response to mounting calls for justice over the thousands of lives lost during his administration’s so-called war on drugs.…

Watchdog Group Appeals to all Candidates to Tame the Tsunami of Cadmium-containing Plastic Waste 12 March 2025, Quezon City.  As the election fever heats up, the environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition appealed to national and local candidates for the May…

Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang, Dean of the Graduate School and International Relations Officer at Baguio Central University (BCU), delivered an interactive, engaging address as a plenary resource speaker at the 12th National Children’s Assembly and Talent Fair, organized by the…