MANILA, March 19, 2009—Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Morong, Bataan on March 27 for the second in a series of church-led protests against the nuke plant revival.

The rally is being organized the people Morong parish themselves with the blessing of the Diocese of Balanga.

The activity will start with a concelebrated Mass to be led by Balanga Bishop Socrates Villegas at 9:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of the Pillar Church.

A march around the town and a “solidarity” program will immediately follow after the mass which will be lead by the Nuclear Free Bataan Movement.

In Balanga last Feb. 23, thousands of local residents joined the protest action and prayer rally organized by the Catholic Church.

Villegas earlier said if people truly care for the country, they must stand up against the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).

He said the benefits being proclaimed by those pushing for its revival are naturally being outweighed by its negative effects.

Among the dangers being posed by the nuclear power plant, he said, include the presence of toxic materials.

Villegas called on those pushing for its revival not to make hasty decisions but rather seriously study and reflect on the pros and cons of the plan.

He warned that bigger rallies will be held and mass actions in the 80s repeated should the government insist in reactivating the nuclear plant. (CBCPNews)