The Philippines previously froze nuclear program over safety fears New order says nuclear can help as coal power phased out Duterte orders study on Bataan nuclear plant reopening Greenpeace warns of safety risks from the nuclear plants MANILA, March 3 (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order to include nuclear power in the country’s energy mix, as authorities prepare for the phasing out of coal-fired power plants and after earlier efforts failed due to safety concerns. The Feb. 28 order, made public on Thursday, could be a major milestone for an economy that suffers seasonal power outages and high electricity prices but will concern opponents of the move. Signed three months before Duterte ends his single six-year term, […]