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Groups Laud Bacoor, Imus, and Quezon Cities for Actions Protecting People from Dangerous Mercury-Contaminated Cosmetics
EcoWaste and CGC urge other LGUs to follow suit to curb the illegal trade of mercury-added cosmetics in their areas 11 April 2026, Quezon City. Environmental health groups EcoWaste Coalition and Cavite Green Coalition (CGC) commended three local government units…
Toxics Watchdog Reminds Consumers to Choose Safe Swimming Floater Toys for Kids
With the heat index on the rise, swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular and enjoyable way for the public, especially kids, to cope with the scorching heat. However, toxic watchdog BAN Toxics reminds the public to…
EcoWaste Coalition Pushes for Frugal Fiestas this Summer amid Soaring Oil and Gas Prices
Group calls for a simpler, kinder, and waste-free celebration of community fiestas 8 April 2026, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition appealed to church and local government leaders to embrace frugal fiesta celebrations this summer and beyond amid soaring global oil…
Bangladesh Launches Emergency Vaccination Campaign to Protect 1.2 Million Children from Measles Outbreak
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) In a decisive move to combat a rising measles and rubella outbreak, the Government of Bangladesh, in collaboration with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has launched a large-scale emergency…
EcoWaste Coalition Laments Lenten Littering, Cries Old Habits Die Hard
4 April 2026, Quezon City. The environmental health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition decried the uncontrolled littering that once again sullied some pilgrimage sites and public spaces as the faithful recalled the passion and death of Jesus Christ, particularly on Maundy…
Why the Sudden Outcry Over Measles After Four Decades of Success?
Bangladesh’s Vaccination Program by S. M. Abul Hossain (Dhaka Bureau) In 2026, Bangladesh finds itself facing an unexpected and tragic reality. A nation once globally recognized as a ‘role model’ for its immunization programs is now witnessing child deaths due…
#SemanaSanta2026: Faith in Action for Humanity and the Earth in Times of Crisis
As we begin the solemn observance of Holy Week, we do so in a world weighed down by rising energy costs, conflict, and uncertainty. In these challenging times, BAN Toxics calls on all Filipino faithful to choose actions that safeguard…
#EarthHour2026: BAN Toxics Call for Environmental Justice amidst War and Crisis
Marking the 20th year of #EarthHour, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on every Filipino to move beyond the symbolic 60-minute switch-off, embrace energy conservation as a daily commitment, and recognize that conserving energy is more than a symbolic global movement—it…
Warning Out on Thailand-Made Skin Whitener Containing Berries as well as Mercury
27 March 2026, Quezon City. As the observance of the National Women’s Month draws to a close, the EcoWaste Coalition announced its discovery of a Thailand-made skin lightening product that boasts its use of blackberry, bilberry, blueberry, cranberry, and raspberry…
Communities spotlight real project impacts ahead of the ADB Annual Meeting
Manila, Philippines – As the Asian Development Bank (ADB) gears up for its 2026 Annual Meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Forum network and its allies are launching a series of reports highlighting community experiences from Indonesia, Nepal, India, and Northeast…
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