Residents mark 10 years of resistance against coal power plant in Atimonan, Quezon

MANILA – A prayer march and a fluvial parade in the ‘coal capital’ of the Philippines – Atimonan, Quezon – commenced in commemoration of the 10th year of community resistance against the Atimonan One Energy (A1E), a 1,200 MW coal project proposed by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), which coincides with the World Environment Day.

The commemorative action, themed Atin Muna, was led by local churches, clean energy groups, and communities across Quezon province, strengthening their opposition against proposed fossil fuel projects.

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