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Philippines urged to ratify international treaty on mercury

By Louise Maureen Simeon | December 6, 2019 - 12:00am

The Philippines is urged to ratify an international treaty to allow the country to be free from mercury, a highly toxic substance that poses threats to the environment and human health.

Business

‘Dental clinics supply mercury to mining firms’

By Sheila Crisostomo | March 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Two groups seeking the banning of dental amalgam in the country have revealed that some dental clinics serve as suppliers of mercury to mining companies.

Headlines

UP experts: Studies prove mercury amalgam fillings safe

By Sheila Crisostomo | March 2, 2014 - 12:00am

The University of the Philippines College of Dentistry (UPCD) yesterday belied a study that mercury amalgam filling is hazardous to health, saying there are several studies that prove otherwise.

Metro

High levels of mercury vapor detected in dental schools

By Sheila Crisostomo | February 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Due to the use of dental amalgam, high levels of mercury vapor were detected in several dental institutions around the country, raising concerns about its ill effects on dental workers, students and patients, a study...

Headlines

Toxic-free schools target ng DepEd

By Danilo Garcia | January 19, 2014 - 12:00am

Desidido ang Department of Education (DepEd) na gawing “toxic-free” ang mga paaralan sa bansa sa paglulunsad ng information campaign laban sa mga nakalalasong kemikal na matatagpuan sa mga gamit at school...

Bansa

Preschool kids more prone to food-borne toxins

By Ching M. Alano | May 21, 2013 - 12:00am

With a new school year opening soon, this e-mail we received from Richard Gutierrez (again, not the actor, but our friend from Ban Toxics, 26 Matalino St., Suite 332, Eagle Court, Diliman, Quezon City; telefax 3557640;...

Health And Family

Beware of water-borne diseases

By Ching M. Alano | August 28, 2012 - 12:00am

While we may be basking in glorious sunny weather now, there are those who are still wading through murky waters brought on by the recent fioods.

Health And Family

A toxics-free school is cool

By Ching M. Alano | June 12, 2012 - 12:00am

With the opening of a fresh new school year, an environment group has this urgent homework to give to the authorities: Give a safe and healthy learning environment for our school children.

Health And Family

E - waste: An electrifying problem

By Ching M. Alano | February 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Probably your most coveted gift last Christmas (or Valentine’s Day) was some electronic gadget, right? Something some magnanimous loved one gave you or something you gave yourself as a reward because you were...

Health And Family

10 green New Year's resolutions

By Ching M. Alano | January 17, 2012 - 12:00am

So, how did your New Year celebration go?

Health And Family