DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. visits the DOST-PNRI exhibits during the opening of the HANDA Pilipinas 2023 - Luzon Leg
DOST-PNRI at HANDA Pilipinas 2023 - Luzon Leg
Showcasing the contributions of nuclear and radiation applications in disaster preparedness, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute featured its various technologies at the HANDA Pilipinas 2023 Luzon Leg from July 27 to 29, 2023 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Among these technologies are radiation-processed hemostats for bleeding control, nuclear analytical techniques such as isotope hydrology for studying environmental samples and assisting in water resources management, and the establishment and operation of various radiation monitoring stations in the Philippines.
PNRI experts were also among the spekers in several forums held during the exhibit, with topics such as the establishment and operation of several radiation monitoring stations in the Philippines and an introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response.
HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition is an annual event by DOST which brings the latest technologies related to risk reduction and management, disaster preparedness, response, rehabilitation and recovery closer to stakeholders such as local government units, law enforcement and military personnel involved in disaster operations, and the general public.
This year, HANDA will have multiple legs across the country, the first of which started in Luzon with the theme "Risk Reduction in Megacities" which coincides with the National Resilience Month.
DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. visits the DOST-PNRI exhibit on radiation-processed hemostats during the opening of the HANDA Pilipinas 2023 - Luzon Leg
Looking on while a researcher from the PNRI Chemistry Research Section demonstrates the hemostat, Sec. Solidum is joined by PNRI Career Scientist Ms. Charito Aranilla and Dr. Dave Centeno of the UP Virata School of Business
PNRI researchers and staff explain the various technologies the Institute can offer related to disaster response, including isotope techniques for water resources management and the establishment of online radiation monitoring stations in the Philippines
DOST-PNRI Career Scientist Dr. Chitho Feliciano explains the ongoing establishment and operation of several radiation monitoring stations in the Philippines at the plenary during the final day of the HANDA Pilipinas 2023 - Luzon Leg
DOST-PNRI Science Research Specialist Mr. Joseph Christian Isidro is among the four speakers during the afternoon of the first day of the HANDA Pilipinas 2023 - Luzon Leg. He presented a brief introduction and basic concepts involving nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response.
