DOST-PNRI Hosts 2025 National Training Course on Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring
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Participants during their field exercises. Top Left Photo: collection of soil samples. Top Right Photo: processing of collected soil samples for measurement of radioactivity using HPGe. Bottom Photo: ambient gamma dose rate monitoring exercise.
DOST-PNRI Hosts 2025 National Training Course on Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), in partnership with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), successfully held the 2025 National Training Course on Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring (NTC-ERM) on August 4–8 at the PNRI compound in Quezon City.
This annual training equips participants from government, industry, academe, and research institutions with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in detecting and analyzing radioactivity in the environment.
The program featured lectures by PNRI and Japanese experts Dr. Hiroki Fujita and Dr. Akihiro Sakoda, along with hands-on sessions on gamma dose-rate monitoring, gamma spectrometry, liquid scintillation counting, and radon measurement using advanced technologies.
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From Waste to Resource: PNRI Turns Nuclear Waste into Life-Saving Cancer Treatment
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Transport packages containing encapsulated radium sources
From Waste to Resource: PNRI Turns Nuclear Waste into Life-Saving Cancer Treatment
The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), through the PNRI-Radioactive Waste Management Facility and the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has successfully completed repackaging legacy Radium-226 (Ra-226) sources, which will soon be exported to Canada. This work is part of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Global Radium-226 Management Initiative, which helps member states properly manage old radium sources to protect people and the environment.
Radium-226 was once widely used in medicine, industry, and research. However, today it is recognized as a radioactive material that requires strict handling and long-term management. By donating these sources, PNRI is helping reduce potential risks while aligning with global standards of nuclear safety and security.
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E-Beam Tech Blitzes RSTW CALABARZON
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E-Beam Tech Blitzes RSTW CALABARZON
Demonstrating the massive potential of electron beams in the development of local industries, specialists from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) and its partner ISI EBEAM joined this year's CALABARZON Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) celebration held from August 14 to 16 in Antipolo City.
Among these technologies featured are PNRI's radiation technologies for processing food and medical products. The exhibit also highlighted in particular the country's advances in e-beam processing technology, such as award-winning carrageenan plant growth promoter for increasing crop yields, as well as ISI's recently-established e-beam and storage facility in Tanay Rizal - the first such electron beam technology adopted by the private sector for fully commercial-scale radiation processing services.
The event aims to highlight the increasing role of science, technology and innovation in building smarter local communities optimized for sustainable economic development.
"Through the strategic use of science, technology and innovation, we are better equipped to address the evolving needs of our communities, from urban settlers to the barangays," said DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.
"We are not just building high-tech hubs; we are helping create inclusive, resilient and forward-looking communities for every Filipino."
PH students bag gold, silver in int’l nuclear science olympiad held in Malaysia
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Proudly bearing the Philippine flag and winning top awards are (L-R) gold medalist Wins Keinrich Chen (Saint Jude Catholic School); and silver medalists Shaun Mannix Yap (Saint Jude Catholic School), Jeremiah Auza (Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas), and Nouel Christian Amaguin (Manila Science High School).
PH students bag gold, silver
in int’l nuclear science olympiad held in Malaysia
The Philippine delegates all brought home top medals in the recent 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) held at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia on 30 July to 06 August this year.
Wins Keinrich Chen of Saint Jude Catholic School clinched a gold medal while the rest of the Philippine team, composed of Jeremiah Auza of the Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas, Shaun Mannix Yap, also of the Saint Jude Catholic School; and Nouel Christian Amaguin of the Manila Science High School, all bagged silver.
On winning gold, Wins Keinrich Chen expressed happiness and satisfaction as their months of preparation paid off. “We also feel grateful for the PNRI staff specially Ma’am Kristine and Sir Jeff for their unwavering support in our INSO 2025 journey,” he said.
Wins also gives much credit to the rigorous preparation of the Philippine team. “The countless lectures, problem sets, experiments, and practice tests we had not only provided us a better understanding of nuclear science,” he said. “It also helped us have confidence in ourselves in answering the theoretical and experimental exam, ultimately allowing us to win our rewards.”
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