Philippine officials to the Nuclear Security Summit pose with Vice President of the Philippines Hon. Jejomar Binay (3rd from right); (L to R) Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) President Mr. Edgardo Lacson, Ms. Gina Ledda, PNRI Nuclear Safeguards and Security Section head Ms. Julietta Seguis, Ms. Mila Lacson, Ambassador to the Netherlands Mr. Jaime Victor Ledda, and PNRI Director Dr. Alumanda Dela Rosa. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Vice President)
Representing President Benigno Aquino III in the international stage, Vice President Jejomar Binay was joined by PNRI Director Alumanda Dela Rosa and Nuclear Safeguards and Security Section head Julieta Seguis at the 3rd Nuclear Security Summit at the Hague, Netherlands, on March 24-25, 2014. In his address to the Summit, the Vice President emphasized the need for nuclear security in the Philippines.
VP Binay reported on the Philippines' progress in improving our nuclear security infrastructure at all ports of entry and on-site facilities, legal framework, and emergency response, as well as in developing a nuclear security culture for all stakeholders responsible for radioactive and nuclear materials. He thanked the International Atomic Energy Agency for its continued support in maintaining the country's nuclear safety and security.
