ZAMBOANGA CITY: Dozens of people were rushed to hospital after an ammonia pipe explosion at an ice plant factory in the southern port city of Zamboanga, police said. Read the rest of this entry »
Ice plant ammonia pipe blast downs 90 Zamboanga residents
March 2, 2012
Company under fire over toxic waste
February 7, 2012
MALOLOS CITY—-The Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office has fined and ordered Glo Siphoning Septic Tank & Declogging Pipelines Services to explain why its license should not be revoked for alleged pollution. Read the rest of this entry »
Busted fluorescent lamps’ dangers cited
January 30, 2012
MANILA, Philippines — Environment-health advocates on Monday warned the public against improper disposal of busted fluorescent lamps as it releases toxic mercury into the environment that endangers the health of the people. Read the rest of this entry »
Toxins detected on food containers in Metro Manila outlets
December 20, 2011
The EcoWaste Coalition yesterday reported that it has detected sky-high levels of toxic elements on several beverage and food containers purchased from popular retail outlets in Metro Manila. Read the rest of this entry »
Environment group lauds Senate bill on industries’ toxic chemicals’ use
December 18, 2011
MANILA, Philippines — Environmental group Greenpeace Sunday lauded the filing of Senate Bill 3087, authored by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, seeking to establish a Pollutant Release and Transfer Register in the country. Read the rest of this entry »
DENR suspends medical wastes transport permits
December 8, 2011
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended the transporter permits of Chevalier Enviro Services Inc. and the AEC Hauling Services for allegedly transporting and attempting to dump untreated medical wastes at a landfill in Capas, Tarlac in violation of Republic Act 6969 also known as the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990. Read the rest of this entry »
Health sounds alarm over hazardous wastes
December 5, 2011
HEALTH Secretary Enrique T. Ona on Sunday directed Center for Health Development – Metro Manila Regional Director Eduardo C. Janairo to closely monitor the waste treatment and management of various hospitals in Metro Manila. Read the rest of this entry »
Hazardous medical waste intercepted
December 1, 2011
TARLAC, Philippines – Authorities intercepted 2 trucks carrying hazardous medical waste in Tarlac province on Thursday.
The rotting garbage, composed of medical refuse, came from hospitals in Metro Manila. Read the rest of this entry »
Green group issues warning on ‘toxic’ gifts
November 22, 2011
This Christmas, make sure that the gift you give will not harm the receiver.
The EcoWaste Coalition on Monday said that it had discovered that popular gift items usually given to children such as painted toys, glasses and mugs contain toxic chemicals that could damage the brain. Read the rest of this entry »
Protect kids from lead poison in paint products, group asks Aquino government
November 20, 2011
Civil society organizations urged the government to prioritize action that will protect children from being poisoned by lead, a neurotoxic chemical, in paint products. Read the rest of this entry »
