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The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant symbolizes a complex interplay of technological promise, political history, environmental safety, and energy security. As Southeast Asia’s only nuclear facility, its future remains uncertain but hopeful. The region’s shifting energy landscape, driven by the urgency of climate change and the need for reliable power, indicates that nuclear energy could play a key role—all under careful safety standards and regional cooperation. The journey from a dormant relic of the past to a potential pillar of a sustainable future exemplifies the evolving narrative of nuclear power in Southeast Asia.