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Fetus toys raise alarm in Bulacan

Some of the controversial toys that depict fetuses that end up in the hands of children in Bulacan. CARMELA REYES-ESTROPE/INQUIRER CENTRAL LUZON

Authorities are investigating the sale here of a “fetus toy,” which children buy from a local store.

Posted: December 29th, 2012 in Headlines,Photos & Videos,Regions | Read More »

Parents told to shun ‘preggy’ dolls

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Don’t buy those “preggy” dolls. The Department of Health on Friday warned parents against buying “pregnant’ dolls as gifts for their children this Christmas.

Posted: December 21st, 2012 in Latest News Stories,Nation | Read More »

Chick brick

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I have played with Lego bricks since childhood, and have passed them on to my son.

Posted: May 13th, 2012 in Featured Columns,Headlines,Learning | Read More »

Buyers urged to check labels on toys before purchase

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Environment Secretary Ramon Paje advised shoppers to avoid buying toys and other gift items without proper labeling as these may contain toxic or hazardous chemicals.

Posted: December 17th, 2011 in Latest News Stories,Nation,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Toxics watchdog puts up toy checkup stall

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An environmental watchdog has set up a stall at Baclaran in Parañaque City to warn the public against the dangers of buying cheap, unlabeled toys as giveaways for the holidays, saying these may contain toxic materials.

Posted: December 7th, 2011 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

DOH urges public to monitor presence of toxic toys

HEALTH authorities yesterday warned parents not to buy cheap toys that contain high levels of toxic paints and chemicals.

Posted: December 5th, 2011 in CDN - News,Cebu Daily News | Read More »

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A HOUSE resolution filed by Rep. Luis Gabriel Quisumbing of Cebu’s 6th district called for an inquiry into the presence of cheap toys and accessories in the market that contain toxic amounts of lead and cadmium.

Posted: December 4th, 2011 in CDN - News,Cebu Daily News | Read More »

Toy collector turns hobby into business venture

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His love for collectors’ item action figures gave birth to a good business concept of selling imported products at low prices for the Cebuano market.

Posted: November 28th, 2011 in CDN - Opinion,Cebu Daily News | Read More »

Maaga ang Pasko launched to collect toys for kids

GIVING and sharing of gifts to the children has always been the aim of Jollibee for launching the “Maaga ang Pasko,” which is now on its 17th year.

Posted: November 2nd, 2011 in CDN - Community,Cebu Daily News | Read More »

Learning toys for the classroom

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Last week, we looked at some of the best educational toys available for young scientists and mathematicians who love to explore at home, on their own or with parental guidance. Edward and Monica Sy have made it their life’s mission to make abstract learning fun, by supplying mathematics games, science kits, hands-on models not just [...]

Posted: August 21st, 2011 in Featured Columns,Headlines,Learning | Read More »

Best educational toys

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IN 2002, Edward Sy and his wife Monica came across a Hong Kong toy fair.  Not just ordinary toys, but those geared for learning—mathematics puzzles, word games, science models from all over the world. “Educational toys were then not known in the Philippines,” Monica says, “but we knew there would be a market for them.  [...]

Posted: August 14th, 2011 in Featured Columns,Headlines,Learning | Read More »

Mattel threatens to appeal $310m Bratz ruling

LOS ANGELES–US toy giant Mattel said Thursday it could appeal a California court ruling ordering the Barbie maker to pay nearly $310 million to a competitor in a long-running dispute over the Bratz doll. Mattel said it had filed a notice of appeal that “preserves our right to appeal all of the decisions of the [...]

Posted: August 12th, 2011 in Latest News Stories,World | Read More »

Toxic toys find way into Davao malls, stalls

Scientists from an international group found imported toys at a mall and in street stalls here to contain toxic elements, including lead and cadmium.

Posted: July 27th, 2011 in Headlines,Regions | Read More »

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