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China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analysts see it risky for environment

Washington, DC [US], May 17 (ANI): The US military warned that China is moving forward with developing floating nuclear reactors in the South China Sea to hold up its claim to the disputed maritime territory, a development, which analysts have stressed would pose risks to the environment, reported Voice of America (VOA). According to analysts, the plan to build ships with mobile nuclear power sources would raise tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Ambitious timeline set for nuclear energy development

The clock is ticking for the Philippines to start its nuclear power industry, with the government setting sights on an ambitious and aggressive timeline that will see the construction of a new nuclear power plant in the country commencing in four years’ time......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Nuclear energy is safe, DOE says

Given historical adversities involving nuclear power plants across the world, the Department of Energy has assured the public of careful planning for the use of nuclear energy in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Marcos 2021 negative drug test result brought up in Senate PDEA leaks hearing

Representatives of the hospital that administered the drug test of then-presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2021 assured senators there was nothing irregular with how the test, which produced negative results, was conducted......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Exam leak: Over 20K students to retake admission test at West Visayas State University  

More than 20,000 examinees will need to retake the qualifying test at the West Visayas State University in the Western Visayas region after officials confirmed that the admission test questions were leaked among some examinees......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

CLOSAP: 3 Barangay Ibo employees fail drug test

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Three out of 88 employees of Barangay Ibo tested positive for drug use in a surprise drug test conducted on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The drug test was carried out by the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP). CLOSAP executive director Garry Lao reported that one garbage worker and two.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Duterte to Marcos: let’s take a drug test at the Luneta Park

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 January)—Former President Rodrigo Duterte dared President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take a drug test at the Luneta Park in Manila to prove to the public that he does not use illegal drugs. He said he is willing to take the drug test, too. “It is not me who will prove, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu: 2 members of city’s clearing team fail drug test

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Two individuals were found positive of using illegal drugs during the drug test initiated by the City of Lapu-Lapu Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) on Wednesday afternoon, January 24, 2024. Twenty six personnel from the City’s Clearing Team underwent the drug test, after Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan called.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

West Philippine Sea dispute discussed at joint peace and order meeting

China’s activities seen to “jeopardize” the security of the country’s borders were among the key security issues discussed yesterday during the first ever joint national peace and order council and regional peace and order council meeting at Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

NSC weighs in on China floating nuclear reactors

It will be a threat to Philippine national security if China pushes through with its reported plan to use floating nuclear power plants in the South China Sea, a national security official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Meralco proceeds on nuclear option

Manila Electric Co. will proceed on conducting a formal feasibility study for its development of micro modular reactors, a nuclear power system, following the completion of its pre-feasibility study......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Discussed China s 'dangerous actions' in South China Sea: Antony Blinken

Beijing [China], April 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he discussed China's "dangerous actions" in the South China Sea, including against routine Philippine maintenance operations, and maritime operations near the Second Thomas Shoal, adding that US defence commitments to the Philippines remain "ironclad."Speaking to reporters in Beijing, he said, "In today's meetings, I discussed the PRC's da.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

President Marcos hopes Congress passes nuclear investments bill

President Marcos expressed hope that Congress would pass bills allowing US nuclear firm Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC) to undertake its project in the Philippines as the government continues to explore ways to ensure access to clean and affordable energy sources......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand

‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Jaishankar, Philippines counterpart discuss shared interests in ensuring maritime safety

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): India has briefed the Philippines on the Indian Navy's deployments in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea to counter ongoing threats, external affairs minister Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the archipelagic country, said that he discussed with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo discussed shared interests in ensuring maritime safety. Addr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Mission impossible: Embracing the nuclear ‘explosion’

A nuclear “explosion” of sorts could be on the horizon for the Philippines – one which could ensure a sustainable, sufficient and clean source of electricity for future generations, or one which could put the country in a deep hole......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Nuclear energy on tycoons’ radar

Companies led by business titans Manuel V. Pangilinan, Sabin M. Aboitiz and Enrique K. Razon continue their quest for nuclear power in a bid to support the country’s energy security in the coming years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Putin: Sending Western troops to Ukraine risks global nuclear war

Putin: Sending Western troops to Ukraine risks global nuclear war.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Philippines 10-year nuclear plan ‘too late,’ says climate analyst

The long-term nuclear plan outlined by the Department of Energy is “too long, too late” due to the climate emergency, a climate analyst said, suggesting instead the prioritization of building renewable energy facilities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024