Scientist group AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People debunked Marcos Jr. ‘s claim that the flooding disaster experienced earlier this week after Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Habagat hit the country was caused by climate change and improper trash disposal. In a preliminary analysis paper, AGHAM Read more…
Science, Technology, and Engineering Agenda for the Masses Philippines or STEAM Ph, an alliance that aims to advance the demands and calls of the S&T sector, decries the failure of the Marcos Jr administration to understand the relevance of science and technology with the meagre support being given to the Read more…
“The newly-appointed Environment Secretary must give emphasis on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in crafting and implementing programs and policies of the agency, taking into account both structural and nonstructural measures. She must also undertake a review of the previous administration’s infrastructure projects.” This is what Jonallin Yang, Read more…
The removal of Dr. Prisco Nilo as director of the PAGASA due to “differences” with his “immediate superior” shows that the current government would rather fire the messsenger than upgrade the bureau’s capacity to prepare for typhoons and disasters. If government continues to blame the scientists instead of providing funds Read more…