Nuclear Power in the Philippines: The Need to Address Institutional Gaps

Nuclear Power in the Philippines: The Need to Address Institutional Gaps

Nearly half a century after the Philippines initiated the construction of what would eventually become a mothballed nuclear power plant in Bataan in the northern Philippines, the country is again taking concrete steps to include nuclear power in its energy mix. As energy costs rise and climate issues escalate, nuclear power has re-entered policy conversations. But key considerations such as safety and public trust need to be addressed. The Phili…