Philippines approves revival of nuclear power to help replace coal; authorities to prepare phasing out of coal-fired power plants

MANILA, March 5 (Reuters): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order to include nuclear power in the country's energy mix, as authorities prepare for the phasing out of coal-fired power plants and after earlier efforts failed due to safety concerns.

The Feb. 28 order, made public on late this week, could be a major milestone for an economy which suffers seasonal power outages and high electricity prices but will concern opponents of the move.