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Meralco's MVP: Nuclear may bring energy security, but it won't come cheap

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15 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Meralco's Manny Pangilinan highlights the potential of nuclear energy to enhance the Philippines' energy security but warns that nuclear power comes with high costs and significant investment requirements.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Nuclear power is becoming a tangible option for long-term energy security in the Philippines; you should examine your energy sourcing strategies now to prepare for cost and investment impacts.

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