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Eon Sanchez

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772244943769643529089_1435628788612373_4340501329457619553_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false" style="text-align:left">Fisherfolk and coastal residents around Laguna de Bay staged a protest march dubbed “Alay Lakad para sa Talim Island at Kalikasan” in Binangonan, Rizal opposing the proposed windmill project on Talim Island, saying it threatens communities and biodiversity.<em> Photo courtesy of PAMALAKAYA via Eon Sanchez, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span>BINANGONAN, Rizal — Fisherfolk and coastal residents around Laguna de Bay staged a protest march on Saturday opposing the proposed windmill project on Talim Island, saying it threatens communities and the island’s biodiversity.</div><p>The activity, dubbed “Alay Lakad para sa Talim Island at Kalikasan,” was organized by Kapit sa Talim Environmental Advocates.</p><p>The group said more than 40,000 residents and fisherfolk from the towns of Binangonan and Cardona could be affected by the Talim Wind Power Project. </p><p>PAMALAKAYA Vice Chairperson Ronnel Arambulo, a fisherfolk resident of Talim Island, said the project’s construction has already caused environmental impacts, including flooding in coastal communities and biodiversity loss on Mount Tagapo, a known mountain on the island.</p><p>“The construction of the windmill project on our island has already resulted in unprecedented flooding in coastal communities and biodiversity loss,” Arambulo said in a statement, alleging many trees were uprooted during site development.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/11/12/23/fishers-meet-with-un-rapporteur-on-rights-and-climate-change">Fishers meet with UN rapporteur on rights and climate change<br/></a></div><p>The group also criticized the project, saying it mainly benefits foreign investors and local political clans that supported its approval.</p><p>Arambulo claimed there was no proper consultation with affected residents and warned of possible impacts on livelihood, environment, and community rights.</p><p>PAMALAKAYA said residents remain determined to oppose the project and push for its suspension.</p><p>The Talim Wind Power Project is part of broader renewable energy initiatives being rolled out in different parts of the country.</p><p>PAMALAKAYA, however, has been opposing what it describes as “corporate, profit-driven” renewable energy projects that they say could threaten the socio-economic rights of marginalized communities.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/2/25/meralco-eyes-power-distribution-beyond-mega-manila-2146">Meralco eyes power distribution beyond mega Manila</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-jahSjF2pU?si=9oaACkuogLlZSR_k" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Fisherfolk and coastal residents around Laguna de Bay staged a protest march on Saturday opposing the proposed windmill project on Talim Island, saying it threatens communities and the island’s biodiversity.</p>

Fisherfolk and coastal residents around Laguna de Bay staged a protest march on Saturday opposing the proposed windmill project on Talim Island, saying it threatens communities and the island’s biodiversity.

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Fishers group leads march vs windmill project on Talim Island

Eon Sanchez,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 28, 2026 10:51 AM PHT

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Updated March 05, 2026 12:30 PM PHT

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Alay Lakad Para sa Kalikasan

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