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EcoWaste Coalition: True Radiance Comes from Within, Not from Skin Lightening Products with Mercury

 23 March 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition, which has been tracking mercury in skin-lightening cosmetics in the Philippines since 2011, reiterated its support for the global effort to put an end to the persistent production, trade, and consumption of racist beauty products with mercury content that claim to whiten the skin and deal with other.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition: Keep the Bagong Pilipinas Kick-Off Rally Litter-Free

Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-government organization campaigning for the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, urged those leading and participating in the kick-off rally of the “Bagong Pilipinas” movement in Rizal Park tomorrow, January 28, to keep the massive event litter-free. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) is expected to grace […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition: Keep the Bagong Pilipinas Kick-Off Rally Litter-Free

27 January 2024, Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-government organization campaigning for the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, urged those leading and participating in the kick-off rally of the "Bagong Pilipinas" movement in Rizal Park tomorrow, January 28, to keep the massive event litter-free.President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) is expected to grace the h.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury

21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment

Bayan reiterated that after 38 military training sessions, Balikatan has nothing to show in modernizing the Philippines’ defense forces and enhancing local capabilities to secure the country’s territories. The post Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Microsoft Investigates Reports of Bot Issuing Bizarre, Harmful Responses

The Daily Guardian- Microsoft’s Copilot Chatbot Under Investigation for Bizarre and Harmful Responses Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot is currently under investigation for generating strange, disturbing, and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Watchdog warns Filipinos from buying chicken toy due to toxic chemicals

The EcoWaste Coalition has advised Filipino consumers to refrain from buying an unauthorized squeaky toy marketed for kids and pets alike due to the presence of an "endocrine disrupting chemical.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Seeks Mayor Rama s Help to Halt Sale of Banned Cosmetics with Mercury

22 February 2024, Cebu City/Quezon City.  An environmental health NGO sought the help of Cebu City Mayor Michael "Mike" Rama to stop the unlawful sale of contraband cosmetics containing high concentrations of mercury, a health-damaging chemical not allowed in cosmetic products."We respectfully request your good office to take the necessary action to stop the continuing sale in Cebu City of skin whi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Santo Niño Fiestas Urged to Do Without Single-Use Plastic Banderitas

Quezon City. A group advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free society has again appealed to communities across the country that are about to celebrate the highly popular feast of Santo Niño to refrain from hanging single-use plastic banderitas, as well as plastic tarpaulins, to cut down on plastic consumption and garbage. In a statement […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

BFAR-Davao warns vs fishing using chemicals

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Davao Region (BFAR-Davao) warned the public against using noxious substances in catching fish, as this violates Republic Act Number 10654, otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Philippine bets Almanza, Panales test mettle in Road to UFC

John Almanza and Ruel Panales are the Philippines’ latest bets to secure a UFC contract in this third season of Road to UFC......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Nearly 700 bets take part in Philippine Athletics Championships

Close to 700 athletes, including the country’s finest and bets from nine foreign countries, will see action in the Philippine Athletics Championships scheduled May 8-12 at the PhilSports track oval in Pasig City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Philippines bets big on dethroning Singapore as region s No 2 casino hub

Philippines bets big on dethroning Singapore as region's No 2 casino hub South China Morning Post.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Cha-Cha: Cebu coalition says no to Charter Change

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cha-Cha or Charter Change is not what the Filipinos need at a time when necessities like rice are becoming too expensive and many are unemployed.  This was the message of the newly-launched coalition called the “Cebu Citizens’ Agenda Against Cha-Cha” in reaction to the initiative on political revision. A buzz has.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Teodoro warns against hoarders, price manipulators as PH braces for La Niña

Teodoro warns against hoarders, price manipulators as PH braces for La Niña.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News8 hr. 7 min. ago

China warns PH against expelling its diplomats over leaked recording - MSN

China warns PH against expelling its diplomats over leaked recording MSN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Comelec: Contingency plans in place for 2025 poll machines

Amid lone bidder Miru Systems’ history of problematic vote counting machines abroad, the Commission on Elections gave assurance that contingency measures are in place to ensure the successful procurement of automated poll machines for the 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Atin Ito coalition to hold 2nd civilian supply mission in WPS

Atin Ito coalition to hold 2nd civilian supply mission in WPS.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

BARMM political coalition formed, ready for 2025 polls

Leaders from across the Bangsamoro provinces, who once disliked each other over extreme political differences, converged in Marawi City on Sunday and launched a peace coalition in preparation for next year’s first ever parliamentary elections in the autonomous region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024