PH Nuclear Institute at the 2020 National Science and Technology Week
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PH Nuclear Institute at the 2020 National Science and Technology Week
Highlighting the indispensable role of science in the country’s rise from the pandemic, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) joins hands with the DOST and its line agencies in the virtual celebration of the 2020 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) from November 23 to 29.
With the theme “Agham at Teknolohiya: Sandigan ng Kalusugan, Kaayusan, Kabuhayan at Kinabukasan”, the 2020 NSTW will highlight technologies that focus on addressing pressing problems while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and helping the economy and society adjust to the new normal. These virtual exhibits and activities were divided into four thematic clusters, namely Kalusugan, Kaayusan, Kabuhayan, and Kinabukasan.
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Nuclear Video Making Contest 2020 (an update)
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The Department of Science and Technology: Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) will spearhead the 48th Atomic Energy Week (AEW) celebration on 7-11 December 2020.
This year’s celebration focuses on enhancing public awareness on breakthroughs in nuclear research, beneficial uses of nuclear science and technology, advances in radiation technology, and safety in undertaking activities involving radioactive materials. In line with these, PNRI will hold a Nuclear Video Making Contest (NVMC 2020).
NucleART 2.0 Digital Poster Making Contest
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NucleART 2.0 Digital Poster Making Contest
Heads up to all high school students! Smarty needs your help in making nuclear science and technology work for you through your best DIGITAL NucleART!
Welcome to NucleART 2.0, where Smarty will pick the best digital posters covering nuclear science and technology in general, or its particular applications in agriculture, medicine, industry, environment. and energy, among others.
VISIT REGISTRATION AND MECHANICS HERE:
http://bit.ly/PNRINucleART2
Participants may join the contest individually or form a team with a maximum of three (3) members. Each team or individual may submit one entry only. Deadline for submission of entries is on November 13, 2020.
Prizes for winners are as follows:
i. First Prize: Cash Prize of P7,500.00
ii. Second Prize: Cash Prize of P5,000.00
iii. Third Prize: Cash Prize of P2,500.00
NAST STATEMENT ON NUCLEAR POWER IN THE PHILIPPINES
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The increasing need coupled with a rising price of energy and environmental concerns associated with fossil-fuel use and other traditional sources of energy in the country generates a strong clamor for a cleaner and more sustainable alternative sources. The current administration is considering nuclear energy as a long-term option. In 2017, the Nuclear Energy Program Implementing Organization (NEP10) was set-up in the Department of Energy (DOE) to coordinate efforts and activities toward nuclear power development in the Philippines. Given these developments, it is necessary to revisit the country's nuclear energy plan. Nuclear power is not new in the Philippines, as the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) is a testament to a once-promising energy venture that was mothballed for enviropolitical reasons. The BNPP would have been the first operational nuclear power plant in Southeast Asia, but was abandoned in 1985. The Philippine government nonetheless continues to spend for its annual maintenance costs of some P 40-50 million pesos.