The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition slammed the persistent use of online shopping platforms to advertise and sell skin lightening creams containing mercury in violation of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, as well as the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Edgepoint Infrastructure, a leading ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has officially completed takeover of the first batch of its tower sites in the Philippines, comprising 1,512 sites via its subsidiary, Comworks Infratech Corporation.
Various civil society groups called for a global ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”. ahead of the World Environment Day on JUne 5.
The total number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks fell 13% in 2021 over 2020, but were still well above pre-pandemic levels, according to Nexusguard researchers in the recently released DDoS Statistical Report for 2021.
Manila Water has released the first series of its medium-term sustainability goals that outlines its progress and plans on embedding Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) into their business strategies.
On the occasion of the third anniversary on Monday, May 30, of the historic re-exportation of the infamous Canadian garbage to its source, the EcoWaste Coalition appealed to incoming administration to institute essential policy measures to prevent dumping incidents and protect the nation’s interest from global waste trade.
Singapore is hosting on May 31 to June 3 the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) since reopening its border due to COVID-19 pandemic.
World’s leading health experts have stressed at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 the need for an improved global coordination and regional capacity building will help ensure the world is better prepared for the next pandemic.
An environmental watchdog group emphasized the importance of enforcing the country’s law on ecological solid waste management (ESWM) to prevent dengue cases from spiraling with the onset of the rainy season.
As campaign activities draw to a close this Saturday, a waste and pollution watchdog group presented a timely appeal to all voters and candidates alike.