Nuclear power in ASEAN region a security risk: Greenpeace warns

29May09

Greenpeace today warned that that the recent nuclear weapons testing in North Korea has underscored the dangerous connection between nuclear power and nuclear arms, and has called on ASEAN leaders to abandon their nuclear ambitions, or risk exposing the erstwhile nuclear weapons-free region to the dangers of weapons proliferation.
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Tags: ASEAN, North Korea, Nukes

Attack against Anti-Nuke Activist Condemned

28May09

Yesterday afternoon, elements of 303rd PMG nabbed anti-nuke activist Archie Bathan in Samal Bataan, while waiting for an anti-nuke youth forum. In the process, the military ‘discovered’ arms and subversive documents allegedly in his possession.
We strongly condemn the attack against anti-nuke activist Archie Bathan, a leader of Youth for Nationalism and Democracy (YND)-Bataan. The province [...]

Filed under: Congress, Environment, Kilusan Para sa Pambansang Demokrasya, Press Releases, Protests, Statements, Youth   |  2 Comments
Tags: Archie Bathan, Human Rights, repression, Youth for Nationalism and Democracy

FDC ramps up campaign vs. Bataan nuke plant even as BNPP consolidated bill loses steam

27May09

Despite indications that the move to immediately rehabilitate and operate  the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) is losing steam, the Freedom from Debt Coalition continues to ramp up its campaign to derail the effort.
In an open letter to Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes, FDC, a lead member of the Network Opposed to BNPP (NO to BNPP), [...]

Filed under: Consumers, Debts, Economics, Freedom From Debt Coalition, Legality of the BNPP, Mark Cojuangco, Policy   |  Leave a Comment
Tags: Angelo Reyes, DOE, FDC

Greenpeace “Energy Revolution Bike Ride” concludes with a call to Congress to reject Nuclear energy

25May09

Thousands of concerned Filipinos have sent a clear message to the House of Representatives to reject any proposal for nuclear power in the country and instead enable massive uptake of renewable energy.
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Tags: Bike ride, Congress, Energy Revolution, Greenpeace

BNPP bill loses authors; FDC continues its opposition

24May09

In the course of consolidating the proposed House Bill to immediately rehabilitate and operate the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) with related bills, 60 endorsers and supporters disappeared along the way.
The Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC), a member of the Network Opposed to the BNPP (NO to BNPP), sees this as the result – in [...]

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Tags: BNPP, Congress, People Are Watching You

“Energy Revolution” Bike Ride gathers thousands of signatures for petition against nuclear power

23May09

PHILIPPINES — Hundreds of cyclists from Manila and Central Luzon have set off today on a historic tour from the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant to the House of Representatives in a bid to gather and deliver a petition opposing nuclear power signed by thousands of concerned Filipino citizens.
Dubbed the “Energy Revolution Bike Ride,” the event [...]

Filed under: Bataan, Congress, Direct Action, Environment, Environmentalists, Greenpeace, Kilusan Para sa Pambansang Demokrasya, Mark Cojuangco, Mass Mobilization, Nuclear Power, People's Organization, Protests, Public activities, Renewable Energy, Safety, Youth   |  Leave a Comment
Tags: Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, Bataan, Greenpeace, Nuclear Free Bataan Movement, Bike ride, Firefly Bridage

Say no to nukes now!

16May09

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Tags: BNPP, Congress, Greenpeace, Nukes

Nuklus band: Dambuhala sa Morong

09May09

Above is a video of the song Dambuhala sa Morong  which was composed by the NUKLUS Band,  an alternative and progressive rock band that performed during the 80’s. The song “Dambuhala Sa Morong”  was originally written in 1980 which became the battle-cry of the Philippine anti-nukes movement.
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Tags: Greenpeace, Morong, Music, Nuclear Free Philippines Coalition, Nuklus band, rock

Ride against the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant! Energy revolution now!

08May09

Join Greenpeace for a revolutionary bike ride from Morong, Bataan to Quezon City on May 23-May 25, 2009 as a protest against the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. Ride with Greenpeace for safe, sustainable and renewable energy future for the Philippines! If you believe that now is the time to use clean, sustainable [...]

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Tags: Bike ride, Energy Revolution, No Nukes, No to BNPP

Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes needs to take firmer stance on nuclear energy

08May09

Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes recently issued a statement to the Manila Overseas Press Club regarding the revival of
the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. During his briefing to the media, Reyes said that the Philippines is not equipped with the infrastructure needed to run a nuclear power plant and added, We have to work on this [nuclear] [...]

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Tags: Angelo Reyes, Climate Change, Department of Energy, DOE, Greenpeace