Today marks the 56th annual celebration of Earth Day. With the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” BAN Toxics calls on the Philippine government…
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Mascot Nurse Susie Supports Single-Use Plastic Ban in Cagayan Valley Medical Center
PRESS RELEASE | 14 April 2026 As the country celebrates Earth Month, Nurse Susie, the official mascot of the Philippine Healthcare and Mercury…
Read moreToxics Watchdog Reminds Consumers to Choose Safe Swimming Floater Toys for Kids
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 09 April 2026 With the heat index on the rise, swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular…
Read more#SemanaSanta2026: Faith in Action for Humanity and the Earth in Times of Crisis
29 March 2026 As we begin the solemn observance of Holy Week, we do so in a world weighed down by rising energy…
Read more#EarthHour2026: BAN Toxics Call for Environmental Justice amidst War and Crisis
PRESS RELEASE | 28 March 2026 Marking the 20th year of #EarthHour, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on every Filipino to move…
Read moreNurse Susie Calls to ‘Cut Plastic Use, Choose Reusables’ in Hospital Roadshow in Tacloban City
PRESS RELEASE | 25 March 2026 “Change old habits at mag-segregate” “Cut plastics dahil ito ay waste” “Commit to reusable na mga gamit”…
Read more‘Nurse Susie’ Road Show Launches This Women’s Month to Promote Toxics-Free Hospitals Campaign
PRESS RELEASE | 17 March 2026 A new mascot is in town and her name is Nurse Susie. Unveiled today during a Women’s…
Read moreConsumer Alert: Banned Mercury-Containing Skin Lightening Products Still Sold in Public Markets and Online Stores
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 3 March 2026 As we celebrate International Women’s Month, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a consumer alert on the…
Read moreWatchdog Finds Toxic Chemicals in Lipsticks, Warns of Risks to Health and the Environment
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 26 February 2026 Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics once again warned the public about the presence of toxic chemicals such as…
Read moreLove Should Not Be Toxic: Watch Out for Lead-Tainted Valentine’s Day Gift Items
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 12 February 2026 Giving gifts on Valentine’s Day is a heartfelt way to show affection, but be mindful—some gift items…
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