Groups Challenge Aquino to Implement Fundamental Reforms to Save Environment

Jun. 07, 2010

On World Environment Day, progressive environmental groups challenged presumptive president Noynoy Aquino to implement fundamental environmental reforms and actions in his first 100 days in office.

“This would mean concrete steps in implementing positive reforms and reversing the policies that have had a negative impact on our people and environment,” said Clemente Bautista Jr. of Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment.

Kalikasan PNE together with Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayang Pilipino (KAMP), Center for Environmental Concerns (CEC Phils.) and Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM) identified eight concrete challenges to Aquino in a press conference Friday June 4. Continue reading

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