DAVAO CITY (July 3) — As newly elected local government officials across the Philippines begin their terms, civil society organizations are calling on them to prioritize environmental governance and uphold the people’s right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. “We urge our elected public servants in all LGUs to use their powers and resources to provide … [Read more...] about New LGU officials urged: Uphold the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment
Ecowaste coalition
Beauty cream contaminated with toxic mercury
DAVAO CITY --- All that glitters is not gold. It could be toxic to human health, as well as the environment, revealed EcoWaste Coalition after detecting mercury on two samples of Goree Gold 24K Beauty Cream that it ordered from an online seller based in Makati City last October 11. Based on the screening conducted by the group using an Olympus M Vanta Series X-Ray … [Read more...] about Beauty cream contaminated with toxic mercury
Green advocates suggest priorities in PBBM’ first SONA
DAVAO CITY --- Civil society leaders have identified priority issues that they would like President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to enunciate during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), including policies and strategies that will advance climate action and justice, zero waste, food security, and human and ecological health. “We hope the chief executive will use the … [Read more...] about Green advocates suggest priorities in PBBM’ first SONA
