A toxics watchdog on Saturday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that only lead-free paint is used on school buildings as the annual “Brigada Eskwela” draws near.

In a letter sent to Education Secretary Armin Luistro, the EcoWaste Coalition urged DepEd to issue An order that will make it obligatory for schools to use only lead-free paints.

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