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An exuberant, bursting orange sun against a blue sky hovering over a row of tiny hills and fields. Benguet blooming with the vibrant colors of the sunflower. A lush landscape beckoning towards the orange sun sending out sunshine rays as…

On September 7, 2023 in the morning, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake and several strong aftershocks hit western Afghanistan in the provinces of Herat, Badghis and Farah. Some of the most affected areas are located just 40 kilometers from the city…

Independent, non-profit, non-governmental environmental organization BAN Toxics celebrates its 17th founding anniversary on October 11, taking stock of past milestones and acknowledging the pivotal role of relevant research and science-based policy recommendations on environmentally sound management of chemicals and waste.…

by Geri Matthew Carretero   Sorsogon, Philippines: In a transformative partnership, the Bicol CHD-5 joined forces with Bicol University in 2022 to embark on a mission of training excellence. Among the health service providers who embarked on this journey were the…

In celebration of Consumer Welfare Month, Toxic Watchdog group BAN Toxics urges the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Trade and Industry to review, assess, and evaluate the 10-yr old Republic Act 10620 or the Toy and Game…

9 October 2023, Quezon City.  As the 10.10 online shopping sales are held amid the observance of Consumer Welfare Month this October, the EcoWaste Coalition cautioned shoppers against the purchase of toys laden with hazardous substances. The toxics watchdog group…

We are in the festivity mood of the autumn season in South Korea where citizens, foreign residents as well as visitors are taking part and enjoying various performances, events, and fiestas across the country. On the eve of 05 October…

At the moment, the indigenous people of Artsakh (known in the West as Nagorno-Karabakh), who have been Armenians for more than 8,000 years and Armenian of Artsakh (known in the West as Nagorno-Karabakh), are forced to leave their lands, their…

Mindanao Sakay-Lakad-Layag (SaLakYag) 2023 continued, with more civil society organizations joining the caravan in amplifying the call to pass the Rights of Nature bill and Declare a Climate Emergency. Three more PMPI Clusters have launched their SaLakYag journey on 3…

“As China arrives with a splash in Honduras, the US wrings its hands” Washington Post, October 2, 2023 In a break from its hysterical coverage of the existential threat posed by Donald Trump, the Washington Post – house organ of…