BAN Toxics

The immortalized words of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, “kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan,” rang true today as around 200 young people gathered at De La Salle University to celebrate International Youth Day 2025. The event highlighted the crucial…

Toxics Watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a public health warning over the continued sale of banned skin-lightening products (SLPs) containing toxic mercury in beauty shops in Baclaran, Pasay City. The group is urging the local government to take immediate enforcement…

“Halfway through his term, we have yet to see the Marcos Jr. administration make significant efforts in addressing the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss in the country. What is needed is radical…

On the 5th anniversary of the ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by the Philippine government, chemicals and waste watchdog BAN Toxics raised the alarm over the online sale of elemental mercury, also known as silver mercury or quicksilver,…

Calumpit, Bulacan – In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025, environmental justice group BAN Toxics reaffirms its unwavering commitment to eliminate plastic pollution in all its forms. This annual global campaign, launched by Zero Waste Europe and other environmental…

San Jose Del Monte Bulacan – In observance of National Poison Prevention Week 2025, environmental justice organization BAN Toxics intensifies efforts in promoting poison prevention awareness and chemical safety in the community. Anchored on this year’s theme, “Lasong Umahon sa Pabago-Bagong Panahon: Iba’t Ibang…

Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent groundbreaking study by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO), in partnership with the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and testing support from BAN Toxics, has uncovered a public health crisis hiding in plain sight. Alarming…

With the nationwide Brigada Eskwela, environmental group BAN Toxics has partnered with Payatas B Elementary School (PBES) in Quezon City to campaign for a toxics-free and waste-free opening of classes on June 16, 2025. About 1,500 students, teachers, parents, local…

Chemicals and waste watchdog BAN Toxics has raised urgent concerns over the presence of hazardous substances in some school supplies, urging parents and consumers to take extra caution with the back-to-school season in full swing. In a recent market sampling,…

As retailers begin to showcase items for early back-to-school shopping, chemicals, and waste watchdog BAN Toxics warns parents to take extra caution when buying school supplies, as some products may contain toxic substances that put children’s health at risk. In…