Local and international radiation processing experts visit the irradiation room of ISI E-Beam's, state-of-the-art facility in Tanay, Rizal - the first commercial-scale electron beam irradiation facility in the country.
Experts laud Filipino advances at E-Beam Technology Summit
Exploring the increasing role of radiation processing to improve the country's industrial competitiveness, international specialists met with local researchers, potential investors and members of the media during the Electron Beam Technology Summit from July 24-25, 2025.
The summit, which serves as the main portion of an expert mission by the Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA), aims to promote the use of electron beams, or e-beams, in processing various food, medical and other industrial or commercial products, particularly to allow these to pass quality standards for export as well as domestic sale, use and consumption.
Experts praised the Philippines' milestones in e-beam technology which in turn has opened the doors to many applications, while also stimulating economic development. These include the successful commercialization of radiation-processed plant growth promoters, as well as the establishment of the first fully-commercial irradiation facility in the country by the private sector.
The expert mission and summit was organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) in partnership with ISI E-Beam Inc., and in collaboration with several agencies under the United States Department of Energy, and the Texas A&M University.
Among the attendees are representatives from various government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Plant Industry and the National Development Company, as well as officials from local government units such as DOST XII – South Cotabato Provincial Office, financial institutions and other interested parties who see the potential economic and commercial value of investing in the technology.
