Pimentel explained that generation of electricity through nuclear technology or reaction must be authorized by law and its legal framework should be first approved. "In short, the decision to adopt nuclear power generation is not for the Executive Branch alone to decide. Congress must be involved in formulating this policy," he said.
Adopting nuclear power generation is not for the Executive branch alone to decide, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said Wednesday.
Pimentel also pointed out that under the Local Government Code, consultations with the local government units and their constituents must be conducted especially if the area is a chosen or considered a potential site for nuclear power plants. "There is no assurance that the Philippines will avoid any nuclear accidents if it does pursue nuclear energy, given that such accidents have happened even in countries like Japan and the United States. Worse, radioactive waste and raw material for nuclear energy in the Philippines could be a target for local and foreign terror groups seeking to get their hands on radiological materials," she said.
Similar to Hontiveros' position, Villanueva is concerned about the health and environmental hazards of radioactive materials from the nuclear power plants.
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