Isagani Serrano was the Philippines' own 'little prince,' a martyr for sustainable development, peace, and civil rights. He was recognized by the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation on November 30.
Non-government organization Social Watch Philippines (SWP) threw its support behind the proposal of a senior lawmaker to block outright e-commerce platforms for selling illicit tobacco products. SWP argued that the proposal of Albay Rep. Joey Salceda is a good measure to plug the “digital” loopholes in illicit trade that allowed unscrupulous sellers to reach a
Do you know that the second most common type of cancer in the Philippines after breast cancer is lung cancer? Lung cancer may spread or metastasize to lymph nodes or to other organs in the body, such as the brain. However, cancers from other organs may also spread to the…
With millions of families still without access to clean water and practicing open defecation, Social Watch Philippines (SWP) said Congress should ensure the 2024 national budget has ample allocation for water, sanitation, and hygiene next year. In a news statement, SWP said 11 million Filipino families still do not have…
Tobacco growing harms the health of the people, the health of farmers and the planet’s health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On May 31, WHO and public health champions around the world celebrated World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This year’s theme is “Grow food, not tobacco.” In the…