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<\/p>\nEcoWaste Coalition lauds Pacquiao for supporting the group\u2019s advocacy to uphold the lead paint ban to protect public health<\/p>\n
25 August 2025, Quezon City.\u00a0 Boxing icon and former Senator Manny Pacquiao has distanced himself from imported lead-containing paints bearing his image and signature \u2014 without his authorization \u2014 as uncovered by the EcoWaste Coalition during its recent market investigation.<\/p>\n
In response to the letter sent by the EcoWaste Coalition last July 31, Pacquiao, through his legal counsel at Gacal Law Firm, asked responsible entities to stop the use of the former lawmaker\u2019s name, image, signature or any representation that suggests endorsement or affiliation with the non-compliant paints in question.<\/p>\n
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These leaded paints from China are not endorsed by legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appreciate your efforts in bringing to our attention the use of Senator Pacquiao\u2019s name, image, and signature on YiAD Paint products reportedly containing lead.\u00a0 Please be advised that, as of this writing, Senator Pacquiao has no knowledge of any existing contract, license, or agreement authorizing YiAD Hardware Tools Co. Ltd. or any related entity to use his identity in connection with their products,\u201d the letter stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are currently and actively investigating the matter at hand and a formal cease and desist letter has already been sent to and received by YiAD, demanding the immediate removal of all materials falsely suggesting an endorsement and requiring the company to provide documentation, if any, supporting their use of Senator Pacquiao\u2019s name, image, and signature. To date, we have not received any response from YiAD. Consequently, we are preparing appropriate legal actions, including the filing of civil and criminal complaints,\u201d the letter said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSenator Pacquiao fully supports your advocacy of a toxic-free environment and firmly opposes the promotion and endorsement of products that pose risks to public health, particularly those containing banned substances like lead,\u201d the letter added.<\/p>\n
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Former Senator Manny Pacquiao asks concerned entities to cease and desist from any further use of his name, image and signature that implies endorsement or affiliation with lead-containing YiAD Paint.<\/p>\n
In letters sent to YiAD and Perfect Happy Star Corp., copies of which were shared with the EcoWaste Coalition, Pacquiao\u2019s camp noted that the use of the senator\u2019s image and signature \u201ccreates the false impression of his endorsement or involvement, thereby misleading the public and exploiting his identify for commercial gain.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the absence of any authority, the concerned entities were directed to:<\/p>\n
\u201c1. Cease and desist from any further use of Senator Pacquiao\u2019s name, image, signature, or any representation that implies his endorsement or affiliation;<\/p>\n
2. Remove and withdraw all marketing, advertising, and packaging materials, whether in physical form or published online that bear his identity; and,<\/p>\n
3. Provide a written explanation and undertaking within five calendar days from receipt of the letter, confirming compliance with the foregoing and that no such unauthorized use will occur in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
The EcoWaste Coalition commended Pacquiao for his response as this will uphold the country\u2019s ban on lead-containing paints and similar surface coatings, and protect vulnerable populations, the children, women and workers in particular, from lead-based paint hazards.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe laud the \u2018people\u2019s champ,\u2019 Manny Pacquiao, for dissociating himself from paints containing lead, a potent toxicant affecting nearly all organ systems, especially the brain and the central nervous system.\u00a0 His resolute and swift action, we hope, will help in knocking out the illegal trade of imported lead-containing paints and keep our people safe from such a preventable source of lead exposure and harm,\u201d said Manny Calonzo, Campaigner, EcoWaste Coalition.<\/p>\n
References:
https:\/\/ecowastecoalition.blogspot.com\/2025\/08\/ecowaste-coalition-asks-boxing-icon.html<\/a>
https:\/\/www.who.int\/teams\/environment-climate-change-and-health\/chemical-safety-and-health\/health-impacts\/chemicals\/lead<\/a>
https:\/\/chemical.emb.gov.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DAO-2013-24-CCO-Lead.pdf<\/a>
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