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 welcomes the decision of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) to not accept new applications for reclamation projects [1]. This decision came a day after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held an Experts Forum with scientists and civil Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People joins the call of fisherfolk and environmental organizations to stop the ongoing reclamation and dump-and-fill projects in the country, especially Manila Bay. AGHAM warns of grave ecological and economic consequences should reclamation, dump-and-fill, and other destructive activities such as dredging Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People expresses grave concern on the ongoing dredging, seabed quarrying and reclamation activities in Cavite, particularly in the towns of Ternate, Naic, and Rosario. “Dredging activities in Cavite are closely related to ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay as filling materials Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People expresses grave concern regarding the recent report published by the Global Witness [1] on the New Manila International Airport, commonly known as Bulacan Aerotropolis, of San Miguel Corporation, which is also supported by Dutch corporations Royal Boskalis and Atradius Dutch 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 supports the decision of President Bongbong Marcos Jr. to veto House Bill 7575, which seeks to create a special economic zone and freeport in SMC’s airport city in Bulacan. Such a decision is a welcome development, yet it is not Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People joins this year’s celebration of World Oceans Day. World Oceans Day is an annual celebration that highlights the crucial role the oceans play in our planet and the urgent task of conserving it. This year’s theme “Revitalization: Collective Action for Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People expresses grave concern over the alarming number of ongoing and proposed reclamation projects in the country. We are extremely alarmed that the reclamation project in Coron, Palawan has already brought so much destruction to coral, seagrass and mangrove ecosystems in Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People welcomes the stand of some candidates on reclamation projects in the country. During the forum organized by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), five Presidential candidates were interviewed for several national issues, which includes reclamation. We welcome Vice Read more…