02/09/2026
Meeting with the City Government of Calbayog to discuss and raise concerns regarding the planned wind turbine project in the Tarangban Falls area.
A geological tagging activity is scheduled today and tomorrow to properly identify and distinguish the exact locations of the proposed WTG sites.
One of the concerns raised by the community is the proposed access road that would be used for the transport and placement of the wind turbine components. There are concerns that the construction and development of the access road may affect the surrounding area and potentially contribute to sedimentation and turbid, “chocolatey” water reaching Tarangban Falls.
The Provincial Government is closely coordinating with the City Government on these concerns and is expected to issue an Executive Order regarding the composition of a Technical Working Group (TWG). The TWG is intended to conduct a separate study that will look into the potential environmental and economic considerations of the proposed project.
All concerns and findings will still be subject to the appropriate public hearings, consultations, and review and approval processes of the City Council.
Hoping for a transparent, constructive, and informed process, with due consideration given to both environmental protection and the economic interests of the community.