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BAN Toxics calls on political aspirants to champion a toxics-free and waste-free agenda

With the 2025 Philippine midterm elections fast approaching, environmental justice organization BAN Toxics is once again urging political aspirants to make the protection of the environment and public health a top priority. “The persistent presence of toxic chemicals poses a…

The Philippine House Bill No. 11474: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Waste Management

Manila, Philippines – On February 27, 2025, just two days before the International Wastepickers Day (IWD), Kabataan Party-list Representative Raoul Danniel Abellar Manuel championed the cause of waste workers in the Philippines. The young lawmaker filed House Bill No. 11474…