Philippines weighs reviving 40-year-mothballed Bataan nuclear plant amid energy security push

The Philippine government is considering restarting the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, idle for 40 years, as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce vulnerability to global energy price shocks. The proposal is divisive, with safety and cost concerns unresolved. The decision would signal a significant shift in the country's energy policy and could impact regional energy markets if it proceeds.