ENVIRONMENTAL, health and labor groups have lauded the government’s decision to phase out leaded paints, saying such move will benefit millions of Filipino children, mothers and workers today and the future generations.

The groups made the statement on Saturday in connection with this year’s commemoration of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, slated from October 22 to 28, aimed at raising the awareness and promoting action to address the effects on human health of lead exposure, particularly for children.

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