Photos by Dean Calma of IAEA and by PNRI staff
NUCLEAR SCIENCE FOR EVERY JUAN: The Philippines at the 63rd IAEA General Conference
Showcasing the best and latest among Filipino applications of nuclear science and technology, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) joined the Philippine delegation during the 63rd General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from September 16-20, 2019 in Vienna, Austria.
The delegation launched the country's exhibit entitled "Nuclear Science and Technology for Every Juan" at the Vienna International Center on September 16, with IAEA officials and delegates from other Member States in attendance.
Among the visiting officials to the Philippines' exhibit are IAEA Acting Director General Mr. Cornel Feruta, Deputy Directors General Ms. Najat Mokhtar and Mr. Dazhu Yang, and Filipino scientist Ms. Jane Gerardo-Abaya, who currently serves as the IAEA Director of the Technical Cooperation Division for Asia and the Pacific.
The visitors were welcomed by PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla and Ambassador Maria Cleofe Natividad, who is the Philippines' ambassador to Austria and the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the IAEA. IAEA Acting DG Feruta also addressed the visitors during the launching of the exhibit, and was presented with Philippine mangoes by Dr. Arcilla and Ambassador Natividad.
The international crowd literally had a taste of Filipino hospitality as they were served with local food, delicacies and desserts during the exhibit launching.
The Philippines has been a Member State of the IAEA since 1958, and has since enjoyed a strong partnership with the Agency in spearheading the benefits of Atoms for Peace and Development in the country.
