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WCC ATC and Partner Institutions Host RISE 2024: ICREATE Conference Fostering Global Collaboration in Research and Innovation #1/4 Series
by Genevieve Balance Kupang 03.06.24 – Binalonan, Philippines. The WCC Aeronautical and Technological College (WCC ATC) proudly hosted the inaugural RISE 2024: ICREATE, the 1st International Conference on Research and Exhibits on Aviation and Aeronautics, Tourism, Engineering, and Education on May 28 and…
EcoWaste Coalition Finds More Mislabeled Lead-Containing “Lead-Free” Paints
New “made in China” paints previously marked “made in Thailand” still contain lead despite the “no Pb” symbol on the label Quezon City. As World Environment Day is observed on June 5, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition revealed it…
Healthcare Waste Generation, Segregation, and Public Awareness: Key Issues Identified in Eastern Visayas Inception Workshop
Tacloban City, Philippines – The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (PHCWMP) concluded its second leg of regional inception meetings in Eastern Visayas with high hopes after identifying possible interventions to address key healthcare waste challenges at the project’s…
Open Letter to the Election Commission of India by the Farmers’ Movement Organization
To: Sri. Rajiv Kumar Honorable Chief Election Commissioner of India Subject: Apprehension on free and fair counting to 18th Lok Sabha election 2024- people’s will must prevail* Respected Sir, Please accept our warm greetings- On behalf of the farmers across…
Bangladesh in UN Peacekeeping: A Legacy of Blue Helmets
Bangladesh, a nation once recognized for its climate vulnerabilities and economic lethargy, has today carved out a distinguished niche in the realm of international peacekeeping. Since its inception as a sovereign state in 1971, Bangladesh has demonstrated an unwavering commitment…
BCU Graduate School Strengthens Internationalization Efforts: Dr. Kupang Inducted into the CAIRO Board at SLU
In a move that exemplifies the spirit of SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang, BCU’s internationalization representative, participated in the induction ceremony of the Cordillera Association of International Relations Officers (CAIRO) on April 23, 2024. Held…
PH Gov’t Should Investigate SHEIN Products Entering the Country – BAN Toxics
Following recent findings by the Seoul City government revealing that children’s products sold by the online shopping platform SHEIN contain high levels of toxic chemicals, Environmental NGO BAN Toxics is calling on the Philippine government to conduct its own investigation.…
EcoWaste Coalition: Small Magnet Toys May Cause Serious Injury or Even Death
31 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged the public, parents in particular, to keep children safe from small magnet toys that young children may accidentally swallow. The group issued the toy safety reminder after the…
The Unseen Link: Climate Change and the Rise of Social and Economic Violence
In recent decades, the discourse surrounding climate change has primarily focused on its environmental impact: rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss. However, a less visible yet equally significant consequence of climate change – is its role in…
Warning Out on Product that Promises “Unparalleled White” Skin
28 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has discovered another China-made skincare product contaminated with mercury, a hazardous chemical banned in cosmetic product formulations. The group bought the Hua Shu Li Miracle Whitening & Anti-Freckle Set…
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