E-commerce site for toxic-free Filipino-made products launched
Likha Collab is an e-commerce marketplace designed to collaborate with Filipino micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in showcasing their products to a wider audience......»»
PH Gov t Should Investigate SHEIN Products Entering the Country - BAN Toxics
Following recent findings by the Seoul City government revealing that children's products sold by the online shopping platform SHEIN contain high levels of toxic chemicals, Environmental NGO BAN Toxics is calling on the Philippine government to conduct its own investigation.According to news reports, the Seoul government has been conducting safety inspections since last month following growing safety concerns ab.....»»
Philippine FDA Bans 3 Lead-Containing Spray Paints
15 May 2024, Quezon City. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of three imported spray paints containing toxic lead, a potent neurotoxin that is banned in the manufacture of paints as per DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-24.In three successive advisories posted on the FDA website on May 14, the FDA announced that the following products were te.....»»
EcoWaste Coalition: Over 20 Stores Sell Mercury Cosmetics in Pasay City
9 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition denounced the rampant sale in Pasay City of imported skin-whitening products laden with mercury as if such act is within the bounds of law.The group revealed the unlawful act after identifying over 20 retail stores that sell one or more brands of cosmetics adulterated with mercury, a highly toxic chemic.....»»
18 families to sue Cebu City, gov’t officials over ‘broken’ relocation site promise
18 families to sue Cebu City, gov’t officials over ‘broken’ relocation site promise.....»»
Globe welcomes progress of Senate bill to enable site blocking
Globe welcomes progress of Senate bill to enable site blocking.....»»
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted.....»»
Passion for People: VXI-Davao Finance Center site holds Elysium to celebrate and honor employees
Passion for People: VXI-Davao Finance Center site holds Elysium to celebrate and honor employees.....»»
P28-M road leads to Pangasinan religious tourism site
P28-M road leads to Pangasinan religious tourism site.....»»
Camp John Hay Forest bathing site closed due to forest fire
aguio City’s famous “forest bathing” site at the yellow trail of Camp John Hay (CJH) was temporarily shut down after a blaze hit portions near the Voice of America (VOA) compound on Sunday morning......»»
Apex Mining clarifies landslide outside site, joins rescue efforts
APEX Mining Co. Inc. clarified that the tragic landslide, claiming at least seven lives in Zone 1, Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro on February 6, 2024, occurred outside their mining site jurisdiction......»»
Super Suroy: Calle Crisologo Unesco World Heritage Site
Super Suroy: Calle Crisologo Unesco World Heritage Site.....»»
US Strikes Another Houthi Site in Yemen
The U.S. military carried out an additional strike early Saturday against Houthi positions in Yemen in an effort to protect shipping in the Red Sea, according to U.S. media reports.News organizations citing anonymous sources said the latest strike targeted a radar site that officials said presented a continuing threat to maritime traffic.The strike came a little more than a day after the U.S. and British.....»»
US Strikes Another Houthi Site in Yemen
The U.S. military carried out an additional strike early Saturday against Houthi positions in Yemen in an effort to protect shipping in the Red Sea, according to U.S. media reports.News organizations citing anonymous sources said the latest strike targeted a radar site that officials said presented a continuing threat to maritime traffic.The strike came a little more than a day after the U.S. and British.....»»
Michael Cinco clarifies rant on Filipino celebrities vs local designers
Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco clarified and continued his rant toward Filipino celebrities and influencers who ask fellow local designers for free outfits......»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»
Noor Dubai Foundation Initiative transforms lives in Philippines through free cataract surgical caravan
DUBAI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Noor Dubai Foundation, in cooperation with the EYE hEAR Foundation and the Department of Health, launched an initiative to provide a free Cataract Surgical Caravan in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines following the successful implantation of a similar initiative in Catarman, Northern Samar in November last year.The collaborative programme reflected the UAE's commitment to m.....»»
Women Workers Health Empowerment Network (WHEN) successfully launches with Free Cervical Cancer Screening in Caloocan City
Caloocan City, Philippines (January 14, 2024) - In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the low cervical cancer screening rates in the country, the Women Workers Health Empowerment Network was launched on January 14, 2024, with a comprehensive free screening event using newest technology of HPV DNA through self-collection held in Brgy. Bagbaguin, Caloocan City.The event, organized in collabor.....»»
Women Workers Health Empowerment Network (WHEN) successfully launches with Free Cervical Cancer Screening in Caloocan City
Caloocan City, Philippines (January 14, 2024) - In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the low cervical cancer screening rates in the country, the Women Workers Health Empowerment Network was launched on January 14, 2024, with a comprehensive free screening event using newest technology of HPV DNA through self-collection held in Brgy. Bagbaguin, Caloocan City.The event, organized in collabor.....»»
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.....»»