The Philippines is reviving its nuclear power program as it hosts a three-day international nuclear energy conference aimed to help the country make a well-informed decision on nuclear power development.

Nuclear is seen as a viable choice for the country’s energy needs because it is high on productivity and reliability, low on cost and emissions, and more cost efficient in the long term, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said in his speech during the start of the International Nuclear Conference yesterday.

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