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EcoWaste Coalition Calls on Pakistan to Put an End to the Illegal Production and Trade of Mercury-Added Cosmetics

Saturday, April 4, 2026Saturday, April 4, 2026 EcoWaste Coalition

(Group reveals mercury up to 33,970 ppm in 18 out of 20 Pakistan-made fairness creams) Quezon City. Ahead of World Health Day on April 7,

Travel and Leisure

Majority of Filipinos choose domestic travel for Holy Week 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Itchie G. Cabayan

AirAsia MOVE said that based on its latest booking data on how millions of Filipinos are planning their trips, the vast majority of bookings are

Lifestyle

How to Shop Smarter on Taobao from the Philippines

Monday, March 30, 2026 Journal Online

If you love finding affordable products online, Taobao Philippines is a phrase you have probably searched before. And for good reason. Taobao is packed with

People and Places

Rev. Fr. Hans Magdurulang appointed to Caritas

Saturday, March 28, 2026 Itchie G. Cabayan

Rev. Fr. Hans Magdurulang, Parish Priest of the Our Lady of Assumption (OLA) in Malate, Manila, has been appointed as Assistant Executive Director for Operations

Education

DLSU is country’s top private university in 2026 EduRank standings

Friday, March 27, 2026 Journal Online

De La Salle University remains as the Philippines’ leading private university in the 2026 EduRank global ranking. DLSU is ranked 400th in Asia and 1,569th

Berry Plus Extra Whitening Cream — The EcoWaste Coalition calls for a ban on another dangerous skin lightening product laced with mercury as the observance of the National Women's Month winds down.

Health and Wellness

Warning Out on Thailand-Made Skin Whitener Containing Berries as well as Mercury

Friday, March 27, 2026 EcoWaste Coalition

Quezon City. As the observance of the National Women’s Month draws to a close, the EcoWaste Coalition announced its discovery of a Thailand-made skin lightening

CEB spokesperson Carmina Romero announces reminders for Holy Week travelers. (JERRY S. TAN)

Travel and Leisure

Holy Week peak travel reminders issued by CEB

Friday, March 27, 2026 Itchie G. Cabayan

Cebu Pacific (CEB) assured its commitment in ensuring a safe and seamless journey for its passengers, specially as the peak travel season for the Holy

Lifestyle

EcoWaste Coalition Urges Swift Action to Protect Children from Imitation Roblox Toys with Lead-Containing Parts

Thursday, March 26, 2026 EcoWaste Coalition

(Lead exposure early in life may contribute to irreversible damage to brain development, group warns) Quezon City. Amid ongoing safety reviews of Roblox and other

Grafitti with bikes — Photo c/o Clem Onojeghuo via Pexels

Lifestyle

Scribbles of discontent: Graffiti and banyulatin as works of literature

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Journal Online

The law often dismisses graffiti as “destruction,” “anarchy,” or even as mere “dirt.” But new research from the Ateneo de Manila University’s Filipino Department reveals

Arena Gold — The EcoWaste Coalition pushes for a mercury-free online marketplace to protect the people and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury contamination

Health and Wellness

Warning Out on Mercury-Contaminated Fairness Cream for Men

Monday, March 23, 2026 EcoWaste Coalition

(EcoWaste Coalition discovers another Pakistan-made skin lightening product with extremely high mercury content) Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition has detected mercury at over 30,000 parts