Welcome to the campaign site of Partido Kalikasan's Consumer Anti Toxic Campaign   Proposed Senate Resolution on Cadmium in Chidlren's Products by Sen. Villar (P.S. Res. No. 204 )WHEREAS, under the 1987 Constitution, the State guarantees "the protection and promotion of the right to health cif the people and still health consciousness among them" (Article II, Section 15);WHEREAS, it also provides that "the State... more | ||||||||||||||
INTERPOL group to crackdown on illegal waste exportsThe Environment Agency is to lead a new international crime group as part of Interpol to help tackle illegal dumping of electrical waste on developing countries.The Interpol Global Crime Group is a worldwide intelligence-led operation which... more  EcoWaste coalition seeks the elimination of lead in paintsMANILA, Dec. 7 (PNA) -- As Filipino children long for the most joyous occasion of gift-giving on Christmas Day, health and environmental advocates bid for possibly the best gift that will safeguard kids’ health: the elimination of lead in paints.... more Department of Education vows full probe of ‘toxic’ school suppliesThe Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday assured parents that it would look into reports that at least five school supplies contain potential carcinogens.Radio dzXL reported that DepEd Secretary Mona Valisno said her office is now verifying... more
How to childproof your homeENVIRONMENTAL groups are rallying behind a bill that seeks to prohibit the sale of toys and other articles intended for very young children that contain toxic substances, particularly a chemical known as phthalates. The substance may retard growth... more | |  EU seeks to limit use of hazardous substances in electronicsThe European Union (EU) has passed legislation to restrict the use of chemicals in electronics manufacturing - and may move to implement more stringent restrictions.With 55 votes in favour, one against and two abstentions, the European... more  RP Shoes Tested Positive with Environmental ToxicantsOrdinary leather shoe samples from the Philippines and five other countries contain various environmental toxicants that can spread into the users and the ecosystems.The EcoWaste Coalition, an environmental group promoting consumer safety from... more  Toxic toys flood marketAN environmentalist group yesterday warned the public against theentry of products containing hazardous chemicals which place the children at risk. To inform and protect the public from these harmful products, particularly toys, the Ecowaste... more
Rise in suicides involving silver cleaners alarms copsMANILA, Philippines--The Manila Police District (MPD) has expressed alarm over the rise in the number of people who commit suicide by drinking jewelry cleaning fluid. Chief Insp. Erwin Margarejo, head of the MPD homicide section, said at least two... more
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