AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People welcomes the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend all reclamation projects in Manila Bay, except for one [1]. We also welcome the resolution filed in the House of Representatives to probe the status of reclamation projects in the Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People supports the cumulative impact assessment that will be conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Recently, DENR announced that it is gathering experts including physical and chemical oceanographers, fisheries experts and marine biologists, as well as engineers Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People welcomes the investigation on cumulative impacts of reclamation projects in Manila Bay conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “We welcome DENR’s investigation on reclamation projects; however, it should be impartial and transparent,” said Jerwin Baure, public Read more…
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…
“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…
“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…
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 challenges the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to develop coastal greenbelts, such as mangrove forests, beach forests and seagrass beds, in order to protect coastal communities from hazards, instead Read more…
We in AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People support the confirmation of progressive cabinet members Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael ‘Ka Paeng’ Mariano, and Environment Secretary Gina Lopez. After less than a year in office, the three have enacted pro-people policies and Read more…