Tag: Environmental Safety
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Samar’s Zumarraga Island Declared Free of Red Tide, Six Other Bays Still Affected
The coastal waters surrounding Zumarraga Island in Samar have been officially declared free of the harmful red tide, marking a significant relief for local communities. This announcement comes from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), which confirmed the absence of the toxic algae in recent water samples. However, the threat of red tide…
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EcoWaste Coalition Raises Alarm Over Dangerous Lead Levels in Children’s Painted Tumblers
The EcoWaste Coalition has issued a stern warning regarding the health hazards posed by lead in painted stainless steel tumblers marketed for children. The organization’s recent tests, conducted using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) screening, revealed alarmingly high lead concentrations in tumblers bought from retail outlets in Manila and Mandaue City, Cebu. Among the tested items, a…
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Ilocos Norte Bolsters Efforts to Combat Forest Fires
In anticipation of the upcoming fire season, Ilocos Norte is intensifying its efforts to prevent forest fires, which typically peak between January and March. Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc has urged the mayors of the province’s 21 towns and two cities to gear up for the challenge ahead. During a recent meeting at the Capitol session…
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