AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People warns that President Bongbong Marcos’ refusal to appoint a full-time Secretary for the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Health means more hardship for the Filipino people as the two agencies have crucial mandates in ensuring food security Read more…
AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People warns the government of the worsening economic crisis if it does not take action on the unprecedented price increase of diesel and gasoline. Another big-time oil price hike by PhP6.60/liter in diesel and PhP2.80/liter in gasoline was imposed by major Read more…
We at AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People express concern on the integrity of public infrastructure projects following the damage of Clark International Airport and other public facilities after an earthquake hit Luzon last Monday. The earthquake caused cracks and broken panels on the airport’s terminal Read more…
International scientific undertakings should serve Filipino interest first AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People denounces Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque’s statement that no Filipinos can do scientific research at the Benham Rise. This statement is an insult to Filipino scientists who have braved the deep oceans despite Read more…
AGHAM’s Position paper on DoTr’s PUV Modernization Program [1] Golub et al. (2009). Regulation of the informal transport sector in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: welfare impacts and policy analysis. Transportation 36:601-616.
AGHAM’s statement of support for PISTON’s 2-day #NoToJeepneyPhaseout transport strike After failing in its obligation to provide mass transport utilities, the government is now trying to foist the deceptive PUV Modernization Program and Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG) which does not address the issue of transportation that is accessible, safe, and 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…