Aerial view of the unused Bataan nuclear plant in the Philippines

Philippines Considers Activating Long-Idle Bataan Nuclear Plant Amid Energy Concerns

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The Philippine government is evaluating nuclear power options to mitigate the impact of global energy shocks. A key proposal involves potentially reactivating a nuclear plant in Bataan that has remained unused for 40 years. This decision comes amid ongoing debates about the plant's divisive history and future role in the country's energy strategy.

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