PH, US Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Boost Cooperation on Nuclear Energy
Left photo: PH Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez ( extreme right) looks on as Energy Undersecretary Gerardo D. Erguiza, Jr. (center) and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins (left) sign the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU) for the Philippines and the United States, respectively . Right photo: Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez with Undersecretary Erguiza and Under Secretary Jenkins. (Photos from Washington DC PE)
WASHINGTON D.C. 14 MARCH 2022– The Philippines and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU) on 10 March 2022 to further deepen the cooperation between the two countries in developing the Philippines’ nuclear energy program.
“To ensure a resilient, inclusive, and green economic growth for the Philippines, we need to intensify our work in securing reliable and sustainable energy sources, including nuclear energy. Through our cooperation, we hope to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear energy and fulfill our decarbonization goals,” said Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, who witnessed the signing of the NCMOU.
Energy Undersecretary Gerardo D. Erguiza remarked that the Department of Energy will intensify its collaboration with the United States to improve the knowledge and understanding by furthering the capacities on nuclear infrastructure, through various technical assistance.
Noting the inclusion of nuclear power in the Philippines’ energy mix and the country’s exploration on the viability of reopening the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins welcomed the recently signed Executive Order 164 Adopting A National Position For A Nuclear Energy Program, and For Other Purposes by President Rodrigo Duterte, affirming it as a positive development “for those working together to deepen collaboration between the US companies and Philippine partners in making sure that nuclear energy contributes to Philippine growth”. "We are delighted to partner with the Philippines to advance our shared non proliferation energy and related climate vision,” the Under Secretary added.
The NCMOU was signed by Energy Undersecretary Erguiza, Jr. and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Jenkins at the Department of State.
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PH Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez (left photo) and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins (right photo) deliver their remarks at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU) held at the Department of State. (Photos from Washington DC PE)