The Department of Energy (DOE) has lauded the ratification of the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act—establishing the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM)—as a critical milestone toward the safe, secure, and...
Meralco is urging the immediate passage of the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Act, or Philatom Bill, warning that delays could derail the country’s efforts to deploy nuclear energy within the next decade....
The Philippines is facing a critical moment in its energy transition. With fossil fuels still supplying 78% of the country’s electricity, climate advocates and policymakers are calling for an urgent shift toward...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has formally launched its Nuclear Energy Strategic Transition (NEST) program, with the chance of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) installments identified as a key component of its long-term...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) announced that liquefied natural gas (LNG) has overtaken coal as its main energy source, with renewables expected to surpass coal by next year. The declaration was made during...
Congressman Mark Cojuangco, a persistent advocate of nuclear energy‘s role in achieving energy security and sustainability in the Philippines, doesn’t mince words when it comes to the Philippines’ energy future. “I have...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is on the lookout for new nuclear technology partners after its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US-based Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) expired on October 5, 2024, without...
American startup Valar Atomics Inc. is set to construct a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor in the Philippines in partnership with the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), aiming to explore the technology’s potential to...
The Philippines has strengthened its nuclear emergency preparedness with the enhancement of the National Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (RADPLAN). The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of...
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea have launched the 2024/25 Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) to enhance bilateral cooperation on clean energy solutions. The initiative, involving Korean energy institutions such as KEEI,...
