Marcos: PH serious on nuclear energy amid future power demands of AI, data centers

GMA Network - Oct 12, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that he is serious about his plans to establish nuclear power in the country in preparation for the anticipated high power demand of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) centers set to operate in the Philippines.

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