The Environmental Task Force Against Illegal E-Waste Imports to the Philippines (END E-Waste Imports) applauded the Bureau of Customs’ (BoC) initiative in…
Read moreToxics Watchdog Exposes Banned Mercury-Added Skin Lightening Products Sold in Cagayan de Oro City, urges FDA To Take Action
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 05 July 2026 Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a public health warning over the widespread sale of prohibited skin-lightening…
Read moreEnvi Groups, Lawmakers Seek Congressional Probe into Illegal E-waste Shipment from the US, Call for Transparency to Protect Public Health and the Environment
Environmental groups under the Task Force END E-WASTE IMPORTS support the House Resolution No. 1164 filed by the MAKABAYAN Bloc through KABATAAN Partylist…
Read moreEnvi Groups: Stop US E-Waste Shipments to the Philippines!
Quezon City, Philippines – A new environmental task force composed of several environmental groups gathered today for a press briefing to expose and…
Read moreToxics Watchdog Alerts FDA Over Banned Mercury-Containing Skin Lightening Products Sold in Mindanao
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 18 June 2026 Following market monitoring activities conducted from June 10 to 13, 2026, in Surigao City, Butuan City, and…
Read moreMiner-to-Miner Learning Visit Highlights Responsible and Mercury-Free Small-Scale Mining in Camarines Norte
Small-scale miners and mining stakeholders gathered at the Minahang Bayan in Brgy. Malaya, Labo, Camarines Norte, on June 9 for a Miner-to-Miner Learning…
Read moreEnvironmental Health and Justice Groups Press for Stronger Action to Combat Illegal Mercury Trade in the Region
JOINT PRESS RELEASE | 1 June 2026 Jakarta, Indonesia/Manila, Philippines – Environmental health and justice groups in Indonesia and the Philippines commended police…
Read moreGroups Call for Mining Law Reform and Expanded Support on Small-Scale Miners’ Day in Camarines Norte
As the nation begins the observance of Philippine Environment Month today, the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners of the Philippines, Inc. (NCSSMPI) and…
Read moreCONSUMER SAFETY ALERT: BAN Toxics Detects Lead and Cadmium in Some School Supplies
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 19 May 2026 As retailers begin to display various school supplies for early back-to-school shoppers, the toxic watchdog group BAN…
Read moreSmall-Scale Miners’ Coalition Concludes 7th National Assembly, Highlights Call for Mining Law Reform
PRESS RELEASE | 28 April 2026 “Reporma Ngayon, Ligtas na Pagmimina Bukas! (Reforms Today, Safe Mining Tomorrow!)” This was the resounding call…
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