Emergency responders learn the know-hows in nuclear and radiological emergency
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Emergency responders from various government agencies engaging in several activities such as a simulated radiological incident and practical exercises on decontamination techniques.
Emergency responders learn the know-hows in nuclear and radiological emergency
Military personnel, police officers, medical specialists, researchers, and other emergency responders participated in the National Training Course on Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response from September 11 to 19, 2023 at the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI).
The seven-day national training course, organized by DOST-PNRI in cooperation with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), provided participants with the basic understanding of the principles of radiation protection and enhanced the emergency response capabilities of the various member agencies implementing the National Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (RADPLAN).
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DOST-PNRI Honey Team gets Pagasa Award for NCR
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Dr. Angel T. Bautista VII and Mr. Norman DS. Mendoza (L-R).
DOST-PNRI Honey Team gets Pagasa Award for NCR
For its excellent work in determining the authenticity of honey, a group of nuclear researchers led by Dr. Angel T. Bautista VII and Mr. Norman DS. Mendoza was named regional winner of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Pagasa Award (Group Category) in the National Capital Region in the Commission’s 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers.
Nicknamed as the “Honey Team” of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), the group used stable isotope technique to test local honey brands in the Philippine market for authenticity. Their study found that four out of five brands used fake honey or completely substituted it with cheap sugar syrup.
Atoms for Philippine Progress: The Philippines at the 67th IAEA General Conference
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Ambassador Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas (3rd from left) with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi (center) as he visits the Philippines' exhibit at the IAEA General Conference. They are joined by former Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the IAEA Maria Cleofe Natividad (2nd from right), DOST-PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla (3rd from right) and IAEA TC National Liaison Officer Ana Elena Conjares (2nd from left) with members of the Philippine Delegation (Photo from IAEA and official Twitter account of IAEA DG Grossi).
Ambassador Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas (center) with DOST-PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla (left) and IAEA TC National Liaison Officer Ana Elena Conjares (right).
Atoms for Philippine Progress: The Philippines at the 67th IAEA General Conference
Showcasing Filipino ingenuity, innovation and current developments towards nuclear research, regulations and public policy, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) joined the Philippine delegation during the 67th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from September 25 to 29, 2023 in Vienna, Austria.
Ambassador Evangelina Lourdes Bernas, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the IAEA officially headed the Philippine Delegation, which also include officials from the Philippine Permanent Mission in Vienna, DOST, and PNRI, particularly PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla.
In her address to the plenary before thousands of delegates from around 177 IAEA Member states on September 27, Ambassador Bernas emphasized the country’s strong and steadfast partnership with the IAEA, which has proven instrumental in the sustained effort towards nuclear research, regulations, and public policy.
“As we work toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, we are fortunate to have nuclear technology as a tool with unlimited potential at our disposal,” said Ambassador Bernas.
“The Philippines will continue to work constructively with other member states to harness the potential of nuclear technology while ensuring its safe and secure use.”
The delegation also launched the country's exhibit at the Vienna International Center, with IAEA officials and delegates from other Member States in attendance.
Entitled “Atoms for Philippine Progress”, the national exhibit represents the Philippines’ commitment to nuclear science, technology and innovation in line with the IAEA’s thrust towards Atoms for Peace and Development. IAEA’s thrust towards Atoms for Peace and Development.
The exhibit was formally opened on September 26 to an international audience including representatives from various countries and top officials from the IAEA, particularly Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and Deputy Director General for Technical Cooperation Hua Liu.
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Ambassador Bernas leads Philippine Delegation to 67th IAEA General Conference
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Philippine Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the IAEA Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas speaking at the plenary during the IAEA 67th General Conference, addressing thousands of delegates representing around 177 Member States in the largest gathering of government and institutional leaders in the nuclear field.
Ambassador Bernas leads Philippine Delegation to 67th IAEA General Conference
Representing the country’s recent strides towards Atoms for Peace and Development, Philippine Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the IAEA Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas officially heads the Philippine Delegation during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 67th General Conference being held in Vienna, Austria.
Officials from the Philippine Permanent Mission in Vienna, Department of Science and Technology, and the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), particularly PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla, are also part of the Philippine delegation.
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