PH Seen Missing 2032 Nuclear Power Target
While the Philippines is preparing for nuclear power development, an official from the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) suggests the government may miss its 2032 target to generate its first kilowatt from the technology, citing infrastructure and regulatory hurdles.
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