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Palestinian Journalist Receives PEC 2024 Prize

Geneva: The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) annual prize 2024 for the protection of journalists was awarded to Palestinian journalist Iyad Alasttal on 20 November. Since 7 October last year, more than 150 Palestinian and Lebanese journalists have been killed, which…

Toxics Watchdog Group Calls Out FDA-Cebu as Illicit Trade of Mercury Cosmetics Persists

November 21, 2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has again called the attention of the Regional Field Office (RFO) of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Region VII, Philippines for the rampant sale of prohibited cosmetics…

Architects of Present and Future Generations: Celebrating the Life of a Teacher

By: Jonathan Lagan “A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, touches a heart, and shapes the future.” This sentiment encapsulates the profound impact teachers have on their students. They guide learners toward lives filled with integrity and excellence, serving…

The Way Forward after Asomiya gets Classical Recognition

A function to commemorate the completion of 53 years by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs (under the Assam government) turned a serious and fruitful event into cherishing the recognition of Asomiya (Assamese) as a classical language. It also highlighted the…

Layad: The Transformative Power of Love in Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs

By: Cesaria Joy P. Bay-Eng   In the realm of inclusive education, the concept of love—referred to as layad in Kankanaey—plays a crucial role in supporting learners with special educational needs (LSENs). These learners face unique challenges that hinder their ability…

EcoWaste Coalition Finds Toxic E-Waste Chemicals in Recycled Black Plastics

Group Backs Plastics Treaty that will Protect Children’s Health and the Planet from Toxic Plastic Substances 19 November 2024, Quezon City . As countries gather in Busan, Korea from November 25 to December 1 for the final negotiations towards a…

Consumer Alert: Beware of Unlabeled Ceramic Mugs Tainted with Lead and Cadmium With the fast-approaching holiday season, toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics called on consumers to exercise caution when purchasing gift items, such as ceramic mugs, that may be tainted…

EcoWaste Coalition Calls for Quick Removal of Leaded Paints from Store Shelves

Laboratory Tests Confirm Lead Above the Legal Limit in 18 More Spray Paints 16 November  2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition sought the immediate removal from store shelves of 18 additional spray paint products after they were confirmed to contain…

The Kalasha: Pakistan’s Ancient Tribe on the Brink of Extinction

Nestled in the remote valleys of the Hindu Kush mountains, the Kalasha people represent one of Pakistan’s last remaining indigenous tribes. With fewer than 4,000 individuals, their vibrant culture, unique animistic religious practices, and ancestral traditions are under existential threat.…

Seoul City offers Healing Concerts for International Visitors

In times of confusion and uncertainty unfolding globally, we all may seek solace and positive vibes with the flow of our lives. Music is important for deep healing within our core being. We have been invited to Play with K…

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