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P&G, consumers in false recyclable label ads, dangerous plastic complaint sign mediation agreement

February 24, 2024

Filipino consumers and Procter and Gamble Company (US), its Philippines subsidiary Procter and Gamble Philippines, Inc. have entered into a mediation agreement to amicably settle…

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P & G and 32 Filipino consumers negotiate for plastic reduction, recycle labels improvement

January 24, 2024

After one year, it seems that the negotiation between the global fast moving consumer goods company Procter and Gamble (P & G) and 32 Filipino…

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The Undebated Side Of PUVMP That Must Be Debated On

December 23, 2023

Do you know that the controversial Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) is a nationally determined contribution (NDC) of the Philippines to the United Nations…

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The Environmental Case Against GMOs

November 24, 2023

I am a paralegal at Z. Soriano & Associates and a volunteer at Community Legal Help and Public Interest Centre. I encountered “GMO” when I…

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The (Un)true Friend

October 18, 2023

Riddle: It is seen everywhere, it is used every day, everyone thinks it is their friend but it is not. Answer: Plastic. Some say, the…

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The Legal Battle for Manila Bay Legacy

September 19, 2023

Twenty years ago, on Sept. 13, the Regional Trial Court in Imus City ruled in favor of concerned residents of Manila Bay and directed several…

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Just and Equitable Transition in Energy for Traditional Jeepney Drivers and Operators

September 18, 2023

Transport is the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) globally, and the largest source of air pollution and energy-related GHGs, contributing to 34% of total…

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Golden Rice, Bt Eggplant, Bt Corn, Golden Kuhol, Masagana 99: The Common Denominator

September 15, 2023

When we hear about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture such as Golden Rice, Bt Eggplant and Bt Corn, we can’t help but liken its…

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‘Most plastics used for in food, product packaging ‘not recyclable’ – ‘Balik scientist’

July 1, 2023

Most plastics are not recyclable, according to a Filipino scientist, and while very few can be recycled, they are difficult to collect and separated from…

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PH fisherfolk to corporations and governments: end single-use plastics, adopt a strong plastics treaty

May 1, 2023

In celebration of National Fisherfolk Day this year, fishing communities and civil society organizations (CSOs) held a creative picket and protest calling on fast moving…

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