AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People joins this year’s celebration of the International Day for Biodiversity. Today, we reiterate our calls against destructive reclamation, big mining and mega dam projects that continue to threaten and harm our rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity. The Philippines is one Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People strongly condemns the violent dispersal of the human barricade of Sibuyanons who were guarding their communities and protecting the environment in Sibuyan Island, Romblon province. Based on the reports from organizations on the ground, several residents were hurt during the Read more…
“If newly appointed Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga is true to her words, then she should start her term by halting destructive reclamation, big mining and mega dam projects that threaten our biodiversity, exacerbate disaster risks, and affect the livelihood of the people,” said Jonallin Yang, Secretary-General of scientist group Read more…
AGHAM-Advocates of Science and Technology for the People decries President Duterte’s renewal of the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) with OceanaGold Corporation. This came after a statement was released by OceanaGold Corporation that the Philippine government has approved the FTAA renewal of the mining corporation that would allow additional Read more…