PNRI to Hold Nuclear Science Quiz for High School Students
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The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology announces the holding of the Nuclear Science Quiz 2004 for high school students in Metro Manila on December 8.
The Nuclear Science Quiz is one of the highlights of the 32nd Atomic Energy Week celebration on December 6-10 at the PNRI compound in Diliman, Quezon City . The quiz aims to develop the interest of the Filipino youth in nuclear science and to promote awareness on the beneficial uses of nuclear energy among high school students.
Students from public and private secondary schools from the 14 school divisions in the National Capital Region will compete during the elimination round on November 26 at the PNRI.
The top three schools in each of the school divisions in the elimination round will compete in the semi-final round. The top five teams in the semi-finals will qualify for the final round. The semi-final and the final rounds will be held at the PNRI Auditorium on December 8.
The winning teams in the quiz will receive the following cash prizes: first place – P8,000; second place – P6,000; Third place – P4,000. Each school represented by the winners will receive a trophy.
For more information on the Nuclear Science Quiz, please call Roel A. Loteri?a, chairperson, AEW Special Events Committee, at 929 6010 to 19 local 285 or 920 8796 or Percedita Cansino, 920 8788or 929 6010 local 236.
The PNRI is inviting the public, especially students and teachers, to the open house celebration of the 32nd Atomic Energy Week. Visitors will be given free guided tours to PNRI’s nuclear research laboratories and service facilities, video showing and viewing of exhibits on the beneficial uses of nuclear technology.
Policy Instruction on the Integrated Management System (IMS)
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The PNRI Director recently issued a Policy Instruction which initiated the establishment of an Integrated Management System (IMS) for the whole Institute. the IMS will integrate the requirements for safety, health, environment, security, quality and economic objectives in the performance of PNRI's mandated functions and operations. The launch of the PNRI IMS was done with the help of experts/consultants from the IAEA. For two weeks from September 27 to October 8, Dr. Nestor Pieroni, Dr. Adrian Verkooijen, and Dr. Heriberto Boado Magan interfaced with the PNRI management, conducted lectures and workshops on the IAEA Draft Safety Requirement DS338 on "Management System for Operating Organizations of Research Reactors."
The PNRI IMS will follow the recommendations of DS338 which states that "An integrated management system integrates all components of an organization into one coherent system so as to enable the achievement of all its objectives. These components include the structure, resources and processes. Therefore people, equipments and culture are part of the Management System as well as the documented policies and processes."
Through the IMS, the PNRI hopes to carry out its mission of rendering to society the benefits of nuclear technology applications and ensuring radiological safety and security, in an efficient and transparent manner, optimizing all resources, and satisfying all stakeholders. The development and implementation of the IMS will be done in phases, and will be completed over a two-year period.
REGIONAL TRAINING COURSE ON OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION
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The Philippine Government through the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will host the Regional Training course on Occupational Radiation Protection from 23-27 August 2004 at the PNRI Auditorium, Quezon City, Philippines.
The training course whose objective is to address issues associated with the basic pronciples of occupational radiation protection in the application of ionizing radiation will be conducted under the framework of the IAEA Model Project RAS/9026 Milestone 2 (Occupational Radiation Protection).
Lecturers include Dr. Celia Hacker of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Mr. Johann Zeger of the IAEA, Ms. Eulinia M. Valdezco, Chief , Nuclear Regulations, Licendsing and Safeguards Division of the PNRI and Mr. Nathaniel Devera, Manager, PET Center of the St. Luke's Medical Center. The Officer-in-Charge of the Radiation Protection Unit, Ms. Estrella S. Caseria is the Course Director.
PNRI DIRECTOR CHOSEN 2004 OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL
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Dr. Alumanda M. del Rosa, PNRI Director, receives today the Outstanding Professional of the Year 2004 in the field of Chemistry at the Awards Night to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center.
The Award is given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to give due recognition to professionals who render exemplary performance and outstanding achievements as a professional and for their invaluable contribution to the nation thus enhancing the prestige of their profession.
Dr. dela Rosa was cited for her outstanding contributions to the chemistry profession in the field of research and development in the applications of nuclear chemistry to environmental and biomedical problems such as the red tide, access to clean drinking water, mine tailings and marine ecosystems, for her exemplary leadership and unquestioned integrity as Director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute and as former Chairman of the Board of Chemistry, and for her remarkable efforts to strengthen the laboratory accreditation system in the country as member of the Technical Advisory Group of the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.
