Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday that it is 'perhaps time to revisit nuclear energy,' according to a report. The remark signals a potential shift in the country's long-standing energy policy.
The statement by President Marcos marks a notable departure from the Philippines' traditional wariness toward nuclear power, a position shaped largely by safety concerns following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the country's own dormant Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. The Philippines has been grappling with a severe energy crisis and is still recovering from a major mass-casualty event in June 2026, which left at least 35 dead and over 200 injured, as The Zioneer has reported. Internationally, the discussion around nuclear energy has gained momentum, with Israel's Energy Ministry director-general recently advocating for nuclear power as the country's next energy source. There is no indication that Marcos's remarks are tied to any specific policy proposal, but the statement adds to a growing global conversation about nuclear energy's role in meeting rising demand.
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