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Agham's LTTE on Senate Hearing on Philex Mine Spill
Submitted by admin on March 20, 2013 - 9:23pm
Letter to the Editor
March 20, 2013
DENR and MGB, blind followers of Philex
Yesterday's Senate public hearing on the Philex Mine Waste Spill was a response to Senator Serge Osmeña's speech last February 5, 2013. The public hearing exposed the DENR and MGB's ineptitude to take action to the Tailings Pond Breach that happened in August of 2012. Clearly, these government institutions are beholden to the Philex Mining Corporation and cannot be trusted to fight for the welfare of the communities affected by the mine tailings spill.
Isang pulgas na makikita sa Aurora bago lang nabigyan ng scientific name
Submitted by hindiakokoreano on March 9, 2013 - 8:48am
Lentistivalius philippinensis sp. n. (P2316) 4 Overview, male holotype 5 Thorax 6 Head, pronotum, forecoxa 7 Abdominal tergites. (Scale: Fig. 4 = 100 µ; Figs 5–7 = 200µ).Isang pulgas na makikita sa munisipyo ng Maria Aurora sa probinsya ng Aurora at malamang sa iba pang bahagi ng Pilipinas ay nakakuha ng pansin kamakailan sa mga mananaliksik mula sa Estados Unidos. Ito ay binigyan nila ng scientific name na Lentistivalius philippinensis na nabanggit sa nalathalang ulat sa peryodikong ZooKeys, isang pandaigdigang siyentipikong peryodiko na naglalathala ng mga peer-reviewed open-access na mga pananaliksik sa biodiversity.
Cordillera: Philex Padcal Operations Resumed
Submitted by admin on March 7, 2013 - 9:47am
Published in UNPO
The Filipino Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) has approved PhilexMines' project after the mining company submitted a rehabilitation plan and payed their Php 1-billion fine.
Below is a statement (Download PDF) of Cordillera Peoples Alliance:
Environmental advocates commemorate All Souls Day with the call for Justice for Leonard Co, Julius Borromeo and Sofronio Cortez!
Submitted by webteam on October 31, 2011 - 11:59am
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PRESS STATEMENT
October 30, 2011
Environmental advocates commemorate All Souls Day with the call for Justice for Leonard Co, Julius Borromeo and Sofronio Cortez!
End impunity now! Justice for Leonard Co, Julius Borromeo and Sofronio Cortez!
Submitted by webteam on October 31, 2011 - 11:52am
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Letterto the Editor
October 30, 2011
It has been a year since Leonard Co, Julius Borromeo and Sofronio Cortez were blatantly killed by elements of the Philippine Army. Up until now, not a single warrant of arrest or inquest has happened. It is very heartbreaking for those who loved and valued Leonard Co. This culture of impunity which has been haunting our country claimed the life of a national treasure. Leonard was a renowned taxonomist. He dedicated his life to science in service of our nation. Instead of giving him proper awards and citations, he got bullets from whom we call “defenders of peace”.
Scientists and Environmental Advocates Show Opposition to the Mining Conference
Submitted by webteam on September 16, 2011 - 4:08pm
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PRESS RELEASE
September 14, 2011
Just as the bull market for metals has actively pushed the mining industry of the country, the Philippine government welcomed it with open arms with mining applications totaling to 2,136. The liberalization of the local mining industry has been flaunted by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines to gain foreign partnership in the business of mining. They have sponsored a three-day mining conference from September 13 to Sept. 15 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel. The said conference is participated by almost 500 local and international delegates to discuss the global scenario of mining investments and its opportunities.
Brain drain continues under Noynoy Aquino administration; No industrialization plan to provide jobs for S&T workers
Submitted by webteam on July 25, 2011 - 9:57pm
Press Statement
July 24, 2011
On the eve of his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), progressive scientists led by AGHAM reminded President Benigno Aquino III that the massive brain drain phenomenon continues under his administration.
The truth behind the looming food crisis
Submitted by webteam on May 2, 2011 - 5:14pm
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Landed on: http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/letterstotheeditor/view/2011...
The April 12 banner headline of PDI entitled Noy warned of Rice Crisis, sent a strong signal to the government, that this is a serious matter that needs timely and appropriate action given that the Philippines has experienced rice crisis in 1995 and 2008. Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala’s displeased response to the alleged report of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) should not veer away from the reality that the country has gone into a chronic and systemic rice crisis characterized by production shortages, heavy dependence on rice imports, and a market monopolized by a few rice traders.
Filipinos concerned about nuclear emergency in Japan: Revival of Bataan nuke plant should be junked
Submitted by admin on March 12, 2011 - 7:27pm
March 12, 2011
Following reports that the nuclear plant in Japan around 250 kilometers northeast of Tokyo had explosions and vented smoke to the environment, Philippine activist groups under the No to BNPP Revival! network reminded the Aquino administration of the dangers of reviving the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) here in the Philippines.
Scientists group condemns DoJ whitewash of botanist death
Submitted by chiechie on January 20, 2011 - 4:05pm
A whitewash-- this is how the scientist group AGHAM-Advocates of Science and Technology for the People called the findings of the Department of Justice fact-finding panel that cleared the military of any wrongdoing on the death of Leonard Co, forest guard Sofronio Cortez and farmer Julius Borromeo last November 15 in Kananga, Leyte.
