Calapan City Stores Sell Banned Beauty Creams Laced with Mercury
Quezon City. Pakistan-made beauty creams that have been banned for being contaminated with mercury, a highly toxic chemical, have found their way to the “Green City of Calapan.” During a recent visit to the capital city of Mindoro Oriental Province, the EcoWaste Coalition found at least three cosmetic product stores selling the notoriously toxic Goree […].....»»
Zobels sell remaining MWC holdings to Razon for P14.5-B
Ayala Corp [AC 620.00 ?1.3%; 131% avgVol] [link] disclosed that its subsidiaries, Michigan Holdings and Philwater Holdings, would sell their combined holdings in Manila Water Company [MWC 26.60 ?1.5%; 123% avgVol] to Trident Water Company Holdings (TWC), which is owned by MWC’s current owner, Enrique Razon......»»
SPNEC confirms plans to sell 40% stake in Terra Solar project to foreign investors
SP New Energy, now a Meralco subsidiary under Manny V. Pangilinan’s chairmanship, confirmed reports that it plans to sell “up to 40% equity stake in the Terra Solar” project......»»
DA backs allowing NFA to sell rice in markets
The Department of Agriculture supports the move of Speaker Martin Romualdez to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice in the markets, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said yesterday......»»
US House votes for possible TikTok ban if Chinese owners don’t sell
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package,.....»»
Maynilad to sell P15-B of Blue Bonds to fund capex projects ahead of IPO
Maynilad Water Services, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments and an affiliate of DMCI Holdings, disclosed its application to the SEC to sell up to P15 billion worth of fixed-rate “Blue Bonds” in the last week of May, for listing on PDEx in the first week of June......»»
A lot of pens to sell
A lot of pens to sell.....»»
Recto revives plan to sell NAIA assets
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has revived plans to sell the assets of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and turn it into a new business district to generate additional revenues for state coffers......»»
Jollibee plans to sell up to P8-B in preferred shares
Jollibee announced its plan to sell an additional 5 million to 8 million preferred shares at P1000/share, in a follow-on offering to raise between P5 billion and P8 billion......»»
PAL denies that it has started the groundwork to sell a minority stake to strategic investor
Philippine Airlines issued a clarification to a news article that claimed PAL was looking to sell a 20% to 25% minority stake to a strategic investor, and that PAL “recently formed a team to ‘receive some offers’”......»»
Filinvest cleared to sell P10 billion fixed bonds
Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. received yesterday its permit to sell up to P10 billion in fixed bonds consisting of a base offer of P7 billion and an oversubscription option of P3 billion......»»
Warning Out on Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charm Bracelets
Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. The group, which has been campaigning against toxic metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and other chemicals of concern, made […].....»»
EXPERIENCE NEGROS | Sipalay City showcases ‘beauty of open waters’ in int’l swim fest
EXPERIENCE NEGROS | Sipalay City showcases ‘beauty of open waters’ in int’l swim fest.....»»
A Long Road Ahead Towards a Mercury-free Environment
As the country celebrates World Environment Day, environmental watchdog group, BAN Toxics, draws attention to hard-hitting truths on the continued exposure of the Filipino people and the environment to toxic mercury.Mercury is a neurotoxin that can cause irreparable damage to the nervous system. It is indestructible, its emissions and releases can accumulate, p.....»»
A Long Road Ahead Towards a Mercury-free Environment
As the country celebrates World Environment Day, environmental watchdog group, BAN Toxics, draws attention to hard-hitting truths on the continued exposure of the Filipino people and the environment to toxic mercury.Mercury is a neurotoxin that can cause irreparable damage to the nervous system. It is indestructible, its emissions and releases can accumulate, p.....»»
Celeste Cortesi sa pagsali ng transwoman sa Miss U: It’s not about the sex
PARA sa beauty queen-actress na si Celeste Cortesi, walang isyu kung mas marami pang sumaling transwoman sa Miss Universe pageant. Graduate na ang dalaga sa pagsali sa mga beauty contest at mas gusto na raw niyang mag-concentrate ngayon sa kanyang showbiz career. “I’m done with pageantry, tapos na,” ani Celeste na nabigong maiuwi ang korona.....»»
Spud to shrimp: Jorge Wieneke’s entrepreneurial journey with SM
Tokyo Tempura’s journey of growth, advocacy and partnership empowered by SM began with a simple idea that eventually scaled to over 100 stores in just a few years. Its originator, Jorge Wieneke, one of the co-founders of Potato Corner, shares insights into the Tokyo Tempura brand’s beginnings......»»
US threatens Turkish businesses over Russia trade
American officials have reportedly visited Trkiye to persuade banks and companies to cut ties with the sanctioned country Turkish businesses are at risk of being banned from carrying out currency operations if they continue to trade with Russia, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday, citing the news outlet Aydinlik. .....»»
Introducing native coffee in a tea bag in Cotabato City
For Mrs. Mambai Sapalon-Romasanta, 53, the way powdered native coffee is being sold in Cotabato City is just not presentable. In the public market, for example, ground coffee is being displayed in big mounds out in the open air like the way vendors sell rice. And with the way Cotabateños prepare their coffee—brewing the coffee […].....»»
WATCH: Bread haven Busan cafe in South Korea
Arguably, South Korea is a bread haven. It is evident by the many coffee shops and specialty bread stores in capital Seoul and even in surrounding areas, like the port city of Busan. .....»»
Public reminded of April 15 e-bike ban
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Manila city government yesterday reminded users of electric bicycles and tricycles, pushcarts, pedicabs, kuliglig and other light electric vehicles that they are banned from using certain major roads starting next week......»»