President Marcos presented himself as a “frustrated scientist” and has made several statements on prioritizing scientific research and development since stepping into office one year ago.These include the commitment to coordinate research and development (R&D) efforts across agencies to ensure it directly answers the needs of Filipinos, encouraging scientists to Read more…
Privatization remains the framework for the power industry in President Marcos’ first year in office. While there are proposals to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), they fail to acknowledge the adverse effects of privatization to the power industry, as evidenced by the steady increase in Read more…
President Marcos’ first year in transportation policies was marked by a string of privatizations, fare hikes, and modernizations that excluded the poorest sectors of society. Despite the significant relief brought by the Libreng Sakay program for the EDSA Carousel bus route, President Marcos discontinued the service after six months in Read more…
CALL FOR SUPPORT for the oil spill-affected communities in Mindoro Oriental Isang buwan mula nang tumagas ang langis lulan ng MT Princess Empress sa Mindoro, nagsagawa ng pag-aaral and AGHAM, Center for Environmental Concerns – Philippines, Brigada Kalikasan, at Southern Tagalog Serve The People Corps sa epekto ng oil spill Read more…
We in AGHAM oppose the incessant attempts of proposing a charter change that will have adverse effects not only on the economy, but for the environment, the development of our industries, and the political situation in the country.
1. JEEPNEY DRIVERS ARE BEING PUNISHED BY THE FAKE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM. From their historical characteristic as refurbished vehicles leftover from World War II, jeepneys have de facto served as one of the main modes of transportation in the country when the government failed to provide a safe, reliable, affordable, and Read more…