Tag: 123 Agreement

PHL-US civil nuclear cooperation pact good, not just for power generation, but also for health and water management: DOE

(Eagle News)–The civil nuclear cooperation agreement signed between the Philippines and the United States on Thursday will  benefit not just power generation and supply but also agriculture, health and water management. This is according to Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, who spoke at the 123 Agreement signing ceremony during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week in San Francisco, California. The pact  allows for the peaceful transfer of nuclear material, equipment, and knowledge from the US […]