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MEDIA RELEASE
31 July 2026
PH Completes IAEA Safety Training for Responsible Nuclear Site Selection
The Philippines through the Department of Energy (DOE), together with experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is concluding this week an intensive Site and External Events Design (SEED) Workshop that strengthens the Philippines' nuclear power plant site selection process in accordance with internationally accepted safety standards.
The workshop brings together technical experts from the DOE and partner agencies with specialists from the IAEA's External Events Safety Section (EESS), who are sharing internationally recognized methodologies for evaluating potential nuclear power plant sites against external hazards, including earthquakes, flooding, volcanic activity, extreme weather events, and other natural and humaninduced risks.
The activity further strengthens the technical capabilities of Philippine institutions involved in the Philippine Nuclear Energy Program (PNEP), ensuring that future nuclear power plants will be planned, designed, and operated in accordance with the highest international standards for safety, security, and resilience.
The milestone comes just days after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in his fifth State of the Nation Address, reaffirmed the Administration's commitment to pursuing nuclear energy as part of the country's long-term strategy to strengthen energy security, ensure a stable supply of electricity, and help lower electricity costs for Filipino consumers.
“Meeting the country's growing energy needs requires us to pursue every viable, safe, and sustainable energy option. Nuclear energy has the potential to become a transformative pillar of our energy future. It can provide reliable, round-the-clock electricity, attract high-value investments, strengthen the Philippines' competitiveness in the global semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries, and create quality jobs for future generations of Filipinos," Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.
"Selecting the right site is among the most critical decisions in developing a nuclear power program. Through our close collaboration with the IAEA, we are ensuring that every step is guided by science, rigorous technical evaluation, and the highest international standards for safety, resilience, and public protection."