In a significant step towards formalizing artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in the Philippines, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently…
Read moreAsian study reveals endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in personal care products from the Philippines
PRESS RELEASE | March 18, 2024 In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a…
Read moreWarning: Popular Toys Found to Contain Hazardous Chemicals
BALITANG TOKSIK! | March 14, 2024 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics has raised concerns about the safety of certain popular toys commonly used…
Read moreIntersectionality of chemicals, environment, and gender rights, discussed in Women’s Day webinar
PRESS RELEASE | March 8, 2024 Environmental group BAN Toxics held a webinar today as the world celebrates International Women’s Day. Speakers from…
Read moreUphold the Ban on the Sale and Use of Mercury Dental Amalgam, says Toxic Watchdog Group
BALITANG TOKSIK! | March 5, 2024 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics raises the alarm over the continuous selling of mercury dental amalgam (in…
Read moreEnvironmental Awareness – Kaunting Kaalaman para sa Kalusugan at Kalikasan!
Hatid ng Balitang Toksik! ang seryeng “Kaunting Kaalaman para sa Kalusugan at Kalikasan!” Ating alamin ang mga nakalalasong kemikal na naglipana pa rin…
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Read moreNewly published global report features BAN Toxics’ successful women empowerment initiatives in the small-scale mining sector
PRESS RELEASE | March 1, 2024 “Despite women holding up half the sky, they remain invisible in the mining sector. As we celebrate…
Read moreBAN Toxics calls on the Philippine Government and its Department of Energy to veer away from coal exploration
PRESS RELEASE | February 27, 2024 In response to a recent post by the Department of Energy on its official Facebook page announcing…
Read moreBAN Toxics supports Sen. Binay over glutathione ‘drip anywhere’ issue
PRESS RELEASE | February 26, 2024 “We share Senator Nancy Binay’s concern regarding the use of intravenous (IV) glutathione due to its associated…
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