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Mariano Barbacid: when science advances generously and in silence while noise occupies the world
There are news stories that do not arrive wrapped in epic narratives, nor in strident promises, nor in headlines designed to excite hope. They arrive in silence, as important things usually do. While the public space becomes saturated with shouting,…
Toxic Black Eyeliner Powder Banned in Germany, Sold in PH
30 January 2026, Quezon City. An eyeliner powder containing toxic lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and antimony, which has been recalled from end users and subsequently destroyed in Germany, is on sale in Quiapo, Manila, for P250 per unit. The toxics…
Invest in Effective Solid Waste Law Implementation and Waste Reduction, Not WTE – BAN Toxics
As International Zero Waste Month draws to a close, environmental NGO BAN Toxics urged the Philippine government to abandon plans to pursue waste-to-energy (WTE) as a solution to the country’s escalating waste problem. The call came after Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo…
FDA-Flagged Cosmetics with Mercury Content Purchased in Naga City Despite the Ban
(Poseur-buyer offered to serve as reseller) 27 January 2026, Quezon City. Imported skin-lightening products flagged by the national government for being sold without market authorization or for containing mercury are being sold in Naga City in blatant violation of the…
The United States is no longer part of the WHO
The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a historic break after nearly 78 years as a member state and ending its status as the organization’s largest funder. The departure took effect on…
Conferring the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace upon Madam Graca Machel is Honouring the Struggle for Self-Rule and the Protection of Human Rights
Dedicating her life to improving the lives of vulnerable communities by creating a more just and equitable society for all, and the struggle for self-rule and protection of human rights has paved the path for conferring the ‘Indira Gandhi Prize…
Asia Pacific Experts Urge Caution on Bioplastics at Regional Panel Discussion
Environmental leaders, community advocates, and policy experts from across the Asia Pacific convened on January 22 for Fire or Ice: Growth of Bioplastics in the Asia Pacific, an online discussion examining the regulatory, policy, and investment trends driving the expansion…
Green Groups Rebut Manila’s Defense of Garbage Fee Hike, Cite Process and Legal Flaws
The Manila Anti-Incinerator Alliance (MAIA) said Manila City’s latest attempt to justify Ordinance No. 9151 fails to address its fundamental legal and policy defects. In responding to public criticism, the city framed the ordinance as cost-based and lawful. However, environmental…
Green Guardians III: University-Driven Restoration of Middle Quezon Hill Eco Zone for Sustainable Urban Ecology
By Christine S. Luyosen and Josefa P. Dampilag/Editor: Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang Marking the third consecutive phase of community engagement, the Graduate School of Baguio Central University intensified its commitment to environmental stewardship at Quezon Hill Eco Zone. Following the…
Laboratory Tests Confirm Toxic Lead in 3 Paints Discovered by EcoWaste Coalition
17 January 2026, Quezon City. Laboratory analyses detected lead above the legal limit of 90 parts per million (ppm) in three imported paints purchased by the EcoWaste Coalition from a local online seller, rendering them illegal for importation, distribution, and sale…
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