The movement towards a safe, nuclear-powered Philippines moved forward slightly as an official survey of the Social Weather Station (SWS) commissioned by the Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that more Filipinos favor the use of nuclear power for electricity, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldface…
A bigger share of Filipinos surveyed for their insights on the potential of nuclear energy as among the sources of electricity in the country favor its use, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday.
Citing results of the DOE-commissioned Social Weather Station (SWS) survey on Public Perception Survey on Nuclear Energy conducted on May 6-24, 2025 to around 7,520 adult respondents nationwide, the department said over 70 percent of the respondents “believe that nuclear can deliver reliable electricity, reduce reliance on imported fuels, create jobs, and help fight climate change, while 76 percent of Filipinos are eager to learn more about nuclear energy.”
Survey results also showed that “net approval for rehabilitating the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant is at +66 nationwide, while support for building new nuclear plants stands at +45.”
“Support is also stronger among higher-income households, younger Filipinos, and those with higher levels of education,” the press release said.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the strong public support reflected in this survey “tells us that Filipinos are ready to embrace nuclear energy as part of our energy future.”
“This gives us the confidence to move forward with careful, calibrated steps to ensure safe, secure, and sustainable development of nuclear power in the Philippines,” she added.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you personally approve of the use of nuclear power for electricity? Are you convinced that nuclear power is the key to achieving abundant energy for the Philippines in the long-term?
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