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Bataan nuclear power plant: Reopen it or not?

By Juaniyo Arcellana | August 6, 2013 - 12:00am

MORONG (PLDT/WeRoam) — Why would hard-nosed foreign investors locate in the Philippines if they cannot be assured of sufficient, steady and inexpensive electricity for their operations?

Opinion

Smart powers Mt. Natib Flora Adventure Hunt

April 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) recently supported a one-of-a-kind adventure race by providing smartphones and connectivity...

Telecoms

BNPP site geologically unsafe, says UP study

By Ghio Ong | October 15, 2011 - 12:00am

A recent study conducted by a group of geologists from the University of the Philippines-Diliman found that Napot Point, where the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) is located, is not geologically safe...

Nation

Enjoying the scenes at the Vistas

February 19, 2010 - 12:00am

Nothing captures the joys of family more than nature’s idyllic views.

Real Estate

The geological hazards of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (Third of a series)

By Kelvin S. Rodolfo, PhD | March 5, 2009 - 12:00am

Since 1973, many more earthquakes have occurred around and even under Mt. Natib; one on June 24, 1991 with a magnitude of 4.6 occurred directly under Napot Point.

Science and Environment

Palace says no rush in activating Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

February 27, 2009 - 12:00am

Despite calls from lawmakers to activate the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) to prevent severe power shortage in the future, Malacañang said it would still have to check on the safety aspect of...

Headlines

The geological hazards of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

By Kelvin S. Rodolfo, PhD | February 19, 2009 - 12:00am

The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) that President Ferdinand Marcos had built on Napot Point at the seacoast in the Bataan town of Morong has an unacceptably high risk of serious damage from earthquakes, volcanism,...

Science and Environment

Pinoys urged to be open on use of nuclear power

By Ghio Ong | February 4, 2009 - 12:00am

Science and Technology Secretary Estrella Alabastro said whatever decision the country makes regarding plans to go nuclear “should be based on a thorough study of risks vis-a-vis benefits.”

Headlines

BNPP reopening sparks debate

By Artemio Dumlao | January 28, 2009 - 12:00am

Proposals to re-open the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant has sparked anew debates regarding its safety, economic viability and sustainability issues.

Nation

PNOC-EDC seeks P6-B loan from ADB, KfW to finance expansion program

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 1, 2002 - 12:00am

The PNOC-Energy Development Corp., the geothermal arm of the state-owned Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC), is finalizing a $120-million (P6 billion) loan intended to finance the expansion of its geothermal steam...

Business