France offers nuclear expertise as Philippines weighs energy security options

France’s offer to share nuclear expertise with the Philippines could potentially boost Manila’s long-term energy security, as analysts say any push to revive nuclear power in the country would have to overcome safety and governance concerns. Marie Fontanel, the outgoing French ambassador to the Philippines, said last week that France was ready to share its nuclear energy expertise with Manila, while deepening defence cooperation, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. Her remarks came just…