SAN JUAN, La Union — Wearing gas masks as they stood on their boards, four surfers unfurled a streamer calling for protection of La Union province to express their support to people’s opposition to a coal-fired power plant in Luna town. The protest action was staged before the start of this year’s 12th Manila Surfers Association (MSA) Cup, where the four surfers were among 100 participants. “It is our opportunity to show others how, as responsible visitors, we can sustain and continuously enjoy the sea,” it added. They said the project would pose health hazards to residents and destroy the province’s tourism industry. “I thank the MSA for supporting the people of La Union,” said Crisanto Palabay, chair of Koalisyon.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 27, 2019 21:11 UTC