PNRI joins the opening of the DOST-wide sportsfest
One DOST, One Team!
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) united with its sister agencies under the DOST Philippines in the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 DOST-Wide Sportsfest at the Binangonan Recreation and Conference Center.
With the theme "Solidarity, Resilience, Unity, Sportsmanship," representatives from DOST-attached agencies witnessed the torch relay, marking the official sportsfest opening led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. DOST-PNRI Deputy Director Dr. Vallerie Samson and muse Ms. Celine Grace Causapin led the PNRI team and held the Institute's banner in the opening parade.
A part of the opening ceremony is the showcase of the artistic and inventive genius of each DOST agency through the Parade of Muses, wearing their own 'recycled wearable art.'
This DOST activity aims to promote health and wellness and stronger camaraderie among DOST employees. Games for basketball, volleyball, badminton, bowling, darts, table tennis, chess, and e-games (MLBB) will run until June 2, 2023.
Left: DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. about to light the torch of the 2023 DOST Sports Festival
Right: DOST-PNRI Sportsfest Muse Celine Grace Causapin wearing her atom-inspired gown made from recycled materials. The Cherenkov-hue gown was made and decorated with used pop tabs, chip bags, straws, twines, chords, scrap wires, etc.
DOST inter-agency cheering squad in the 2023 DOST Sportsfest Opening Ceremony featuring PNRI's dancer Ms. Jellyn Magnaye