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Philippines considers reviving Bataan Nuclear Power Plant amid rising energy costs

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Philippines considers reviving Bataan Nuclear Power Plant amid rising energy costs

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  • The Philippines is contemplating the **revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant** to tackle **rising electricity costs**, despite safety and corruption concerns.
  • The **Department of Energy** announced that the country has met initial requirements for developing a nuclear facility, according to energy undersecretary **Sharon Garin**.
  • Reviving the **Bataan plant**, built in the 1980s, could be a faster path to incorporating nuclear power into the energy mix, which aims for integration by **2032**.
  • Concerns over nuclear safety, particularly in reference to the **Chernobyl disaster**, are addressed by experts emphasizing differences in reactor designs.
  • Opposition remains strong, with advocates highlighting **renewable energy** alternatives as safer and more economically viable options for the country.

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