Bataan

January 14, 2017

Standing up against pollution and corporate impunity

By Chuck Baclagon

The year started on a bleak note here in the Philippines, especially for the residents of Limao, in Limay town in the province of Bataan. Ash from the coal plants of both Petron and San Miguel Consolidated …

January 9, 2017

We stand with Bataan in saying no to coal

Activists and community representatives lead by the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice hold protest against SMC Consolidated Power Corporation in their company headquarters in Manila. Photo: PMCJ

By: Chuck Baclagon

Solar and wind energy are now at the same price or even cheaper than new fossil fuels in over 30 countries, according to the World Economic Forum. It is both ironic and tragic then that companies …