Gatchalian: Legislation for Philippine nuclear energy policy up to next Congress

Late last month, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Executive Order 164 which commits the Philippines to taking steps in introducing nuclear in its energy mix and developing a national nuclear power program with it. 

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian said on Friday that there is no more time to pass legislation related to nuclear power since the 18th Congress ends its session in less than a week.

His statement comes days after President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order committing the Philippines to developing a nuclear power program. 

"Establishing nuclear power from the ground up entails numerous pieces of legislation and policies to ensure the safety of the public. With six session days left in this 18th Congress, there is no ample time to enact any nuclear power-related laws," the lawmaker said in a statement sent by his media relations department over Viber on Friday.

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