On May 7th of every year, the nation celebrates Health Workers’ Day by virtue of Republic Act 1009, to recognize the invaluable contributions…
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Envi Group: Cast Your Vote for Mother Earth, Say No to Polluters in Power
With the Philippine midterm elections just a few days away, environmental justice group BAN Toxics once again reminded voters to keep in mind…
Read moreBeware of Plastic Swimming Toys and Floaters Containing Hazardous Chemicals – BAN Toxics
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 6 May 2025 Swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular and enjoyable way for kids to cope…
Read moreBAN Toxics to Davaoeños: Exercise Caution When Buying and Using Skin-Lightening Products with Toxic Mercury
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 3 May 2025 BAN Toxics is urging residents of Davao City to be cautious when purchasing and using skin-lightening products,…
Read moreProject Snapshots | Healthcare Waste Project Visits Potential Hospital Partners in Mindanao
The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (HCW Project), led by the DENR–Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and BAN Toxics, visited three hospitals…
Read moreBAN Toxics Exposes Sale of Skin-Lightening Products with Toxic Mercury in Daet and Naga City
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 2 May 2025 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics is urging Bicolanas and Bicolanos to be wary of banned skin lightening…
Read moreEnvi Group Advocates Child Safety from Toxic Chemicals and Waste in Commemoration of Autism Month
PRESS RELEASE | 27 April 2025 Environmental justice organization BAN Toxics joined the 13th advocacy “Fun Walk” in celebration of Autism Awareness Month…
Read moreEarth Day 2025 | BAN Toxics Encourages Parents to Plan Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids This Summer
Environmental NGO BAN Toxics has urged parents to plan eco-friendly activities for their children during the summer break, as schools close for vacation.…
Read moreA Call for a Zero-Waste, Toxics-Free and Environment-Friendly Holy Week Observance
As we approach the sacred observance of Holy Week, BAN Toxics calls on all Filipino faithful to embrace practices that protect both…
Read moreBAN Toxics Highlights the Protection of Women and Children from Toxic Chemicals and Waste on World Health Day
BAN Toxics joins the global community in celebrating World Health Day, supporting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) campaign, ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ which…
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