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Free Cervical Cancer Screening Now Available for Women in Metro Manila
by Geri Matthew Carretero Metro Manila, Philippines — Women can now access free cervical cancer screening through selected Southstar Drug branches and scheduled community screenings in Parañaque, Navotas, Manila, and Quezon City, as part of an expanding public health initiative…
EcoWaste Coalition Welcomes Reduced Littering Inside Voting Centers, Laments Littering Outside
14 May 2025, Quezon City. The waste and pollution watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition welcomed the noticeable decrease in littering inside voting centers but lamented the unchecked littering outside. Based on the monitoring conducted last Monday, the group’s Basura Patrollers heaved…
EcoWaste Coalition Stages Post-Election Clean-Up, Urges Candidates to Take Responsibility for Campaign Waste
A Call for Stricter Enforcement of COMELEC’s Clean-up Directive 13 May 2025, Quezon City. – To send a strong message on political accountability and environmental responsibility, the EcoWaste Coalition led a post-election clean-up this morning around Flora Ylagan High School along…
Forum Network Calls for ADB’s Bold Shift: Stop Financing Harm
Civil Society Organizations Demand an Immediate Policy Overhaul to Align ADB with Climate Justice and Human Rights Milan, Italy – At the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a united front of civil society organizations from across…
Beware of Plastic Swimming Toys and Floaters Containing Hazardous Chemicals
Swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular and enjoyable way for kids to cope with the scorching heat. However, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics reminds the public to exercise extra caution when buying and using unnotified Toys and…
Antipolo Mayor Ynares and EcoWaste Coalition to Alay Lakad Participants: Respect the Environment, Litter Not
16 April 2025, Quezon City. The City Government of Antipolo and the EcoWaste Coalition both pitched for environmental stewardship and respect as millions are again expected to take part in the Alay Lakad to the pilgrimage city this Maundy Thursday.…
San Jose del Monte LGU and EcoWaste Coalition Urge Lenten Pilgrims Not to Leave Any Litter Behind
15 April 2025, Quezon City. Anticipating the influx of Lenten visitors, the local government of the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) and the environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition jointly asked the faithful not to leave any trail of…
Faith in Action: Environmental-Themed Via Crucis Calls for Reflection and Action to Protect Mother Earth
A Call for Environmental Action Rooted in Faith and Community 10 April 2025, Tondo, Manila. – The EcoWaste Coalition co-organized with the San Pablo Apostol Parish and the Samahan ng mga Mangangalakal ng Scrap sa Capulong a special Lenten activity blending…
Iloilo’s Green Future at Risk? Environmental Groups Demand Transparency on Waste-to-Energy Plans
Environment Groups Expose Lack of Transparency, Cite Health and Climate Risks of WtE Project ILOILO CITY — April 1, 2025 – A proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Iloilo, a province in the Philippines, located in the southeastern part of Panay…
FDA Warns Consumers vs. 7 Cosmetics Sold Online Without Authorization
EcoWaste Coalition Urges Consumers to Seek Authorized Products to Avoid Quality and Safety Issues 28 March 2025, Quezon City. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of unauthorized skincare cosmetics from China…
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