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Proponents counter that safety improvements—such as relocating emergency diesel generators to higher ground and constructing in tsunami-resistant locations—can mitigate such risks. They highlight that the BNPP’s safety measures are in line with international standards and that proper regulatory oversight can prevent accidents. The recent discussions around Japan's ongoing release of processed wastewater from Fukushima, however, continue to generate environmental concerns among Filipinos, who fear ocean contamination and impacts on local fishing communities.