Follow-Up Training Course on Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Left Photo: Participants, wearing their PPE, rescue a victim in an integrated radiological emergency field exercise involving radiological dispersal devices (RDDs)
Right Photo: The participants scan the area for radioactive contamination using a survey meter
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) in cooperation with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) conducted the Follow-up Training Course on Nuclear/Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response from February 9-13 at the PNRI Compound.
The five-day national workshop provided participants with the basic understanding of the principles of radiation protection, enhanced the emergency response capabilities of the various member agencies of the National Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (RADPLAN) and provided practical guidance on communication principles during nuclear and radiological emergencies.
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PNRI Certified Under ISO 9001:2008
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The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute is now certified under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 standard for quality management systems, getting the Institute one step closer to its vision as an institution of excellence in nuclear science and technology, propelled by a dynamic and committed workforce in the mainstream of national development.
Certification International Philippines (CIP) Managing Director, Renato Navarrete, graced the formal ceremonies held on February 9 to personally award the ISO certification to PNRI.
“This certification indeed adds another feather in your cap, which has grown very big over the many years of accomplishments and successes here at your Institute,” he said.
Seminar-Workshop on Nuclear Science and Technology for Secondary Schools
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Top Photo: Students of San Francisco High School and Quezon City Science High School take a final group picture with the lecturers.
Bringing nuclear science and technology to Filipino students and teachers, the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute-Department of Science and Technology (PNRI-DOST) in cooperation with the Quezon City Division of City Schools of the Department of Education (DepEd) held the Seminar-Workshop on Nuclear Science and Technology for Secondary Schools from January 22-24 at the Quezon City Science Interactive Center.
The seminar-workshop serves as the first wave of an outreach program on nuclear science and technology for secondary schools implemented in the Philippines under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Project RAS/0/065 on Supporting Sustainability and Networking of National Nuclear Institutions in Asia and the Pacific Region.
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International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Amano Visits the Philippines
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Yukiya Amano, in a statement delivered at the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology (PNRI – DOST), commended the Philippines for the extensive applications and projects of nuclear technology in various fields, as well as its cooperation with other IAEA Member States.
“Your country is not only using these technologies for your purpose, but you are also helping other countries in sharing technology, in your region and beyond; this is very important, and I thank you for your cooperation,” said Director-General Amano.
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