PH Discusses Nuclear Energy with Japan 

Ambassador-designate Mylene J. Garcia-Albano and Philippine delegation led by DOE Undersecretary Sharon Garin met with METI officials to exchange views on nuclear energy. (Tokyo PE photo)

TOKYO, 21 December 2022 – As the final leg of the Scientific Visit of Advanced Nuclear Technology, a delegation from the Philippines composed of the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), and the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) met with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on 15 December 2022 to exchange views on nuclear energy.

Leading the Philippine delegation, DOE Undersecretary Sharon Garin shared her insights on the visit, and discussed possible areas of cooperation on energy with Japan; PNRI Director Carlo Arcilla presented the status of nuclear power production in the Philippines. Deputy Commissioner Izuru Kobayashi of METI explained the current situation on the utilization of nuclear energy in Japan.

Joining the Philippine delegation, Ambassador-designate Mylene J. Garcia-Albano remarked, “I am confident that energy cooperation between our countries will further develop and the Philippine Embassy will continue to assist in facilitating this cooperation.”

The visit was arranged by the JAIF International Cooperation Center (JICC), a private organization founded by Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF). END

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