KAZAN, June 19. Philippines eyes possible nuclear collaboration with Russia,said Allan Gepty,Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry,at Russia-ASEAN summit's close. Gepty praised Russia's tech edge,"When it comes to technology,of course,Russia is known for so many things when it comes to innovation." Philippines eager for tech and development ties.
Part of energy diversification push,Philippines is chasing a green transition. Gepty pointed to focus on renewables like solar,wind,tidal energy. "That is why we have liberalized renewable energy," he noted,showing government's green energy commitment.
Gepty also talked about setting up Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority. Government looking at nuclear as part of energy mix. "We have included also nuclear energy as possible sources in our energy mix," Gepty said. They're weighing nuclear power's potential…
