Resistance growing from the Grass-roots

 Kolambugan, LDN – “OPPOSE COAL PLANT!”

These were the words that resonated within the walls of the barangay hall of Titunod, Kolambugan after the discussion on coal issues and implications was conducted by CoRe (Coal Resistance) Movement on June 15.

After explaining the effects and impacts of coal usage to health and environment, the residents expressed their support to the campaign against coal-fired power plants.

 

“I hope the coal project in Kauswagan be stopped for it will certainly affect Panguil Bay”, said an elderly woman as the bay is their source of living.

Barangay Councilor Thelma Baloria expressed then her position against the 540 MW coal project in Kauswagan, LDN during the closing remarks.

More than 100 individuals attended the community education with several representatives coming from the fisherfolks, women, elders and farmers, including the Barangay Council of Titunod.

The success of the activity prompted the barangay to stage an art workshop for the children in line with coal issues as a follow-up activity. It is scheduled this Saturday, June 20.

It was through the initiative of the Barangay Council to call for a public consultation and information drive on coal with CoRe Movement invited to present.

The Coal Resistance (CoRe) is a movement established by various civil society organizations in Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur and Iligan City against coal-fired power plant and any other processes that demand for the massive extraction and usage of coal minerals.