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60 Scientist Rebellion members disrupt opening of World Health Summit and demand urgent action on climate emergency

More than 60 scientists (including 10 Spaniards) set fire alarms ringing by disrupting the opening session of the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany. 40 scientists from all over Europe blocked the entrance to the conference building, gluing themselves to…

Red-Tagging of NUJP Secretary General a Grievous Act against Press Freedom

As brazen as the next expected act, the secretary general of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) was red-tagged in a recently aired program via Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). Ronalyn Olea, NUJP secretary general and managing…

Over 220 Organizations Across the World Sign Letter Demanding an End to the United States F35 Fighter Jet Program

Ben Cohen, Roger Waters join organizations from Europe to South America in calling for President Biden and the U.S. Congress to cancel the manufacturing and training of the F-35 fighter jet. In a time of economic uncertainty, climate crisis, and…

As Covid Adds to Dire Health Concerns, Doctors Implore UK & US to Release Julian Assange

Following the recent outpouring of support for Julian Assange at rallies around the world, and the revelation that Assange is in isolation for a positive Covid-19 test, a group of doctors has written to the new UK Home Secretary and…

CPC opens 20th national congress

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened Sunday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping, on behalf of the 19th Central Committee of the CPC, delivered a work report to the…

Groups Push for Eco-Friendly Clean-Up of Tombs Ahead of Undas 2022

16 October 2022, Quezon City.  Groups advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free Philippines are reminding the public to conduct the pre-Undas clean-up of tombs in a manner that will not lead to environmental pollution, which can make people sick.…

BAN Toxics celebrates their 16th founding anniversary

QUEZON CITY, October 11 — Environmental Watchdog and Non-Government Organization BAN toxics kicked off a month-long celebration of their 16th founding anniversary with public events commemorating Consumer Welfare Month (CWM) 2022 throughout the entire month of October. Founded in 2006,…

Stronger protection for environmental defenders and justice for human rights victims urgently needed

The Philippine Misereor Partnership, Incorporated (PMPI) reiterates its call for stronger protection for environmental defenders and justice for all human rights victims as the country continues to rank first as the deadliest nation in Asia for environmentalists in its ninth…

The heartbeat of indignation in Chile

In these seven months of government in the hands of President Gabriel Boric, the possibility of greater social justice is vanishing day by day. In the meantime, all the positions of political power are remaining in the party of order…

‘Toxic Toy Clinic’: BAN Toxics warns students about toxics in toys

QUEZON CITY, October 9, 2022 — Students at San Antonio Elementary School (SAES), along with their teachers and parents, had their toys checked for possible toxic chemical content during a ‘Toxic Toy Clinic’ initiated by the toxic watchdog group BAN…

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