Environmental group Greenpeace warned that deadly landfill collapses or “trashslides” could happen again in the Philippines unless the government urgently addresses the country’s worsening waste crisis.
Category: Health & Wellness
Content creator unknowingly picks up venomous octopus in Bohol
A content creator had a close encounter with a highly venomous marine creature after unknowingly picking up a Blue‑ringed octopus while at the beach in Anda.
EcoWaste Coalition discovers high levels of mercury in two more Pakistan-made beauty creams
Ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8 and the World Consumer Rights Day on the 15th, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition announced its discovery of two more “made in Pakistan” cosmetics with extremely high levels of mercury sold online despite the global ban on the production and trade of cosmetics with mercury, a potent neurotoxin that causes severe damage to the brain, kidneys, lungs, skin, and immune system.
Ozamiz students, teachers co-create IECs on mental health, ASRH, disaster prep
In an inspiring demonstration of adolescent leadership, students and teachers from Ozamiz City joined forces to co-create digital and print Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials addressing mental health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and disaster preparedness.
EcoWaste Coalition sounds the alarm against a moisturizing cream banned in the UK for posing a ‘serious chemical risk’
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged users of a Pakistan-made moisturizing facial cream to halt further use following the product’s withdrawal from the UK market as it poses “a serious chemical risk.”
EcoWaste Coalition: Be cautious of toxic Chinese New Year lucky charms
As many citizens go to Binondo, Manila, and other Chinatowns across the country to buy tikoy (glutinous rice cake) and other Chinese New Year favorites, the EcoWaste Coalition reminded consumers to watch out for lucky charm bracelets with toxic metallic components.
Another paint with no manufacturer details found to contain toxic lead
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition again reminded consumers to be cautious when buying paint products with no manufacturer details after detecting lead above the legal limit in a new paint brand sold online.
Facial cream adulterated with toxic mercury banned in Brunei, sold online in PH
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has revealed the online sale of a skin lightening product, which the Government of Brunei Darussalam recently banned for containing mercury, a hazardous chemical that can endanger the health of users and non-users, such as young children.
PPTA Bohol warns vs unlicensed physical therapy services, cites public safety risks
The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Bohol Chapter has raised alarm over the reported presence of unlicensed individuals and establishments offering physical therapy services in the province, warning that such practices pose serious risks to public health and violate existing laws.
Bohol Medical Society warns public against clinics run by non-physicians
The Bohol Medical Society (BMS) has raised serious concerns over the proliferation of clinics operated by non-physicians, warning that these establishments pose significant risks to public health.
Solemn Walk honors Binaliw landfill victims, calls for Zero Waste Sinulog
Environmental, youth, and community groups gathered for a solemn walk and candle-lighting activity to honor the victims of the deadly landslide at the Barangay Binaliw landfill and to call for justice, accountability, and a Zero Waste Sinulog.
Psychological abuse eyed in woman’s su*cide attempt at Cogon Market
Authorities are investigating a case of alleged psychological abuse as a possible cause behind a suicide attempt by a woman at the Cogon Public Market in Tagbilaran City on Monday evening, January 12.