With the depletion of fossil fuel resources comes speculation and debate about alternative energy sources. The world, including the Philippines, is virtually dependent on a dwindling non-renewable energy source. Today, experts are discussing and considering three options: nuclear, solar or wind energy. Everyone is used to the bad image of nuclear energy, mainly due to the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents. The popular belief is that radiation from a nuclear meltdown is very harmful to humans and other living things – which is true – and that nuclear power plants are very dangerous and not ideal – which they are not. According to Smith, et. al (n.d.), all nuclear disasters that have ever happened have been caused by human errors and natural disasters such as tsunamis, not due to system failures. Putting false beliefs aside, with proper design and proper maintenance by experts, a nuclear power plant is an ideal and viable source of energy for the following reasons: ➢ Building a nuclear power plant requires less space on the land than solar or wind farms. With the current problem of overcrowding in the Philippines, taking up less space for energy production is more ideal and less offensive to Filipino families who live under bridges just to fit into cities. It's also a better option for producers because less land space means less cost, at least in terms of land ownership. ➢ Nuclear energy is very efficient and reliable. Unlike wind and solar farms, nuclear power plants can operate 24 hours a day, unless they are undergoing maintenance, and can produce constant power output that is not affected by weather conditions. Solar energy relies on the sun to produce solar energy, making it impo... middle of paper ......ut. The cause was faulty design and poor compliance with safety regulations. Fukushima was also caused by a design error, considering that the area on which it was built was susceptible to tsunami. One of the reasons why the Bataan nuclear power plant was closed was strong public opinion against the use of nuclear energy. If only people were well informed and not prejudiced against building a plant that would help our economy and alleviate our poverty a little, then we would probably be a little more successful right now. Another reason is due to the area where the power plant was built, in a seismic risk area near a volcanic formation, a threat to public health. Again, overall, with proper maintenance, engineering and expertise, nuclear power is a great investment, especially for the Philippines which needs a cheap yet beneficial source of energy..