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Pangasinan coastal town seeks exclusion from nuclear energy plans
A community coalition in Labrador, Pangasinan has formally requested lawmakers to exclude their municipality from proposed nuclear energy investments, citing environmental and economic concerns. The group has raised alarms over potential threats to local livelihoods and risks of radioactive waste contamination.
LSN Philippines ·
LABRADOR, Pangasinan — Local residents of this coastal municipality have mounted a formal challenge to nuclear energy development plans affecting their area, submitting an opposition letter to a House of Representatives technical working group on Oct. 14.
Talindeg Pangasinan (TaPang), a coalition of community organizations, urged legislators to remove Labrador from consideration for nuclear power investments currently under government review. The group cited significant risks to the municipality's fishing-dependent economy and food security, along with concerns about potential radioactive waste management and environmental contamination.
The intervention comes as the Philippines explores nuclear energy as part of its broader power generation strategy. Labrador's coastal location and reliance on marine resources have made residents particularly vulnerable to the proposed development, according to local representatives.
The technical working group has not yet issued a public response to TaPang's request. The matter remains pending as lawmakers continue deliberations on the government's nuclear energy roadmap for the coming years.