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Recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in nuclear power, driven by the Philippines’ pressing energy needs. With a population approaching 120 million, the country faces high electricity costs—about 10% of the median Filipino family’s take-home pay is dedicated to electricity bills—and significant energy security challenges. The current energy mix is heavily reliant on coal (about 31%) and oil (around 32%), totaling roughly 63%, with the remainder supplied by renewables and other sources.