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Stop Angat Dam privatization: Presidentiables dared to prove independence from big business interests
April 28, 2010
Water for the People Network | Among the interested buyers of the Angat HEPP are some of the most politically influential business groups in the country and perceived backers of some presidentiables Advocacy group Water for the People Network (WPN) today challenged presidential candidates to prove that they are not beholden to big business interests […]
As El Niño threatens irrigation supply: water used by golf courses can supply 1,500 has of rice paddies per day
April 14, 2010
There may be enough supply if consumption is regulated among wasteful users such as golf courses. * Correction-In Metro Manila including in Antipolo… “around 18,576 cubic meters of water per hectare per day is spent for golf courses” SHOULD HAVE READ “around 18,576 cubic meters of water per day is spent for golf courses. “ […]
Regulate water use by golf courses, malls, hotels, etc. amid tight water supply in Metro
April 8, 2010
Water for the People Network Philippines | Ensure water for the people, advocacy group urges. Private water utilities operating in Metro Manila as well as government regulators must come out with a detailed plan on how they will ensure that ordinary households will not be further marginalized by well-off customers and commercial establishments in terms […]
PSALM told to stop bidding: Public water sector, not private power, should manage Angat dam, group says
March 23, 2010
Water for the People Network | Press Release | Water supply for irrigation and domestic use has been declining in recent months due to the El Niño phenomenon and has been particularly harsh on the vulnerable sectors Advocacy group Water for the People Network (WPN) today said that the water sector, instead of private power […]
World Water Day: Government urged to abandon plan to privatize Angat Dam
March 22, 2010
Water for the People Network | Privatization threatens access to water of 28,000 farmers, 14 million consumers As the country marks World Water Day today, we call on government to abandon its plan to privatize water facilities like the Angat Dam amid longstanding issues of lack of people’s access to water. It is alarming that […]
Only three out of ten job-seeking graduates may find work
March 18, 2010
By all indications, graduates face a difficult job market As new graduates enter the labor force, it is possible that only three out of ten college graduates looking for work may land a job. According to research group IBON Foundation, this estimate does not even include graduates who do find jobs but may likely take […]
RP jobs, quality of work in 2009 worst in 50 years
March 16, 2010
8 out 10 Filipinos in labor force either jobless or in poor quality work The country’s employment and quality of work was at its worst in 2009, with around 64.4% to 81% of the 39.4 million-labor force in 2009 either jobless or in poor quality work. Its true unemployment rate of around 11% counting 4.32 […]
January 2010 Labor Force Survey: 6 Out Of 10 Created Jobs Low-Earning
March 16, 2010
Jobs growth masks millions in poor quality work While government’s January labor force survey (LFS) reports an increase in the number of employed Filipinos by 5% from last year, it unfortunately also shows job-seekers crowding into the country’s lowest-earning sectors, as well as rising underemployment. Research group IBON Foundation said that nearly 6 out of […]
New water source not needed; Laiban deal setback temporary, continued vigilance urged
March 6, 2010
Water for the People Network, promoting people’s control over water services and resources Anti-water privatization alliance Water for the People Network (WPN) today said that the termination of the proposed P52-billion Laiban Dam is just a temporary setback for its proponents and called on all concerned sectors to remain vigilant and continue to oppose moves […]
