PRESS RELEASE | August 9, 2023 “After three years since the Philippines ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury, we have seen the development…
Read moreEnvi group lauds PH for 3rd-year implementation of Convention to combat mercury pollution
Enforce the Phase-out deadline on Mercury-containing Dental Amalgam in PH, says BAN Toxics
PRESS RELEASE | June 9, 2023 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics calls the attention of the regulators to enforce the phase-out deadline on…
Read moreBAN Toxics Calls for No More Mercury Dental Fillings in Children
PRESS RELEASE: March 30, 2023 Amalgam is a dental filling material that is 50% mercury, a neurotoxin and pollutant. This week, BAN Toxics…
Read moreBAN Toxics recognizes Women’s multiple burdens; Calls for protection and empowerment
Press Release: 8 March 2023 “Women in chemical-intensive industries and waste work face multiple burdens. They are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and…
Read moreBALITANG TOKSIK! Don’t ADD TO CART Mercury-Added Products
Balitang Toksik! | December 13, 2022 They say there is no more perfect time to hit “add to cart” than during a holiday…
Read moreSmall-scale miners coalition calls the government to recognize their role in promoting responsible mining and uplift lives in the ASM Sector
PRESS RELEASE | July 29, 2022 BAGUIO CITY, July 29 – Small-scale mining groups from across the Philippines gathered for the Third National…
Read moreBAN Toxics spotlights National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners in the Philippines
PRESS RELEASE | July 17, 2022 Toxics and wastes watchdog group BAN Toxics spotlights their partner organization, the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners…
Read moreEnvironmental group spotlights mercury-free alternatives in a new study
PRESS RELEASE | June 22, 2022 QUEZON CITY, 22 June – In line with the celebration of National Poison Prevention Week, environmental watchdog…
Read moreMercury-added skin lighteners still for sale in Davao Region
PRESS RELEASE | April 29, 2022 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics calls on the government to enforce stricter measures to prevent the sale…
Read moreIllegal mercury-added skin lighteners still sold in Koronadal City despite government bans
PRESS RELEASE | April 19, 2022 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics revealed the proliferation of illegal skin lightening creams containing mercury in Koronadal…
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