It’s no surprise that the big firms behind the coal fired power plant in Subic think that they can railroad the Subic Communities but does Ray Cunningham from RP Energy also think we are stupid?
His latest statement that there is only minor opposition to the Coal Fired Power Plant is absurd and if that was the case why is he afraid to face the community?
This week SBMA organized a series of meetings across 3 days for all sectors to discuss opposition to the plant, if the opposition was minor and financial the meeting would have been an ideal opportunity to turn them community around, right?
The fact is that RP Energy attended the first day and realized that the community was united, consistent and holding a strong position against the power plant, so much so that RP Energy ran away and failed to turn up for the rest of the meetings.
Was it a case of bruised egos or a case of "if I can't get my own way I will take my bat and ball and go home".
There is no doubt to all observing this situation that RP Energy has no place in Subic, they have:
1) Violated their MOA with SBMA
2) Failed to take steps to protect the environment
3) Only provided reports that are slanted
4) Ignored environmental concerns
5) Ignored health concerns
6) Failed to deliver the benefits promised to the community
It was revealed by members of the SBMA board this week that RP Energy will only pay P1M per year in rent and only employ 150 people. This is an insult to our intelligence that anyone would agree with their project.
GO AWAY RP ENERGY YOU ARE NOT WANTED HERE!
