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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Atomic applications rock at Baguio City during HANDA Luzon Leg and RSTW-CAR
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Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. shows the PNRI-developed hemostat technology to other DOST and local officials
Atomic applications rock at Baguio City during HANDA Luzon Leg and RSTW-CAR
Neither northern fog nor stormy skies can dampen the blaze of nuclear and radiation science innovations as researchers from the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute joined the simultaneous celebration of HANDA Luzon Leg and RSTW-CAR in Baguio City from August 7 to 9, 2025.
Among these technologies featured are PNRI's hemostats for emergency injuries, radiation monitoring stations, isotope hydrology for remediation after disasters, and carrageenan plant growth promoter for increasing crop yields.
The back-to-back event aims to highlight the increasing role of science, technology and innovation in strengthening local communities not only during natural hazards but also during the daily grind fueling economic development.
As DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said, "When local minds are informed, empowered and equipped, they become heroes of their own stories of resilience."
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Filipino prodigies ready to shine at the 2nd Int'l Nuclear Science Olympiad in Malaysia
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The Philippine delegation to compete in the 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad
The 2nd INSO Philippine team (back row, from left) Wins Keinrich Chen of Saint Jude Catholic School, Nouel Christian Amaguin of Manila Science High School, Shaun Mannix Yap of Saint Jude Catholic School, Jeremiah Auza of Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas Campus, together with their coaches (front row, from left) Ms. Kristine Marie Romallosa-Dean and Mr. Jeffrey Tare of DOST-PNRI.
Filipino prodigies ready to shine at the 2nd Int'l Nuclear Science Olympiad in Malaysia
A contingent of promising young Filipino nuclear science enthusiasts departs for Malaysia today to represent the Philippines at the 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) to be held July 31 to August 6, 2025 in Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Following the successful hosting of the inaugural International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) in the Philippines in 2024, the competition now moves to Malaysia for its second leg. The 2nd INSO aims to continue its vital mission: advancing nuclear education and fostering global collaboration in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology.
Team Philippines for INSO 2025 comprises a quartet of bright young nuclear science prodigies, namely Wins Keinrich Chen of Saint Jude Catholic School, Shaun Mannix Yap of Saint Jude Catholic School, Jeremiah Auza of Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas Campus, and Nouel Christian Amaguin of Manila Science High School.
These exceptional students are accompanied by their dedicated coaches from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) who have meticulously prepared them for this international challenge. Along with participants from various countries, the Philippine contingent will undergo both experimental and theoretical examinations during the Olympiad.
Building on the success of the 1st INSO in 2024, the team aims to likewise obtain golds and silvers to take home.
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Experts laud Filipino advances at E-Beam Technology Summit
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Local and international radiation processing experts visit the irradiation room of ISI E-Beam's, state-of-the-art facility in Tanay, Rizal - the first commercial-scale electron beam irradiation facility in the country.
Experts laud Filipino advances at E-Beam Technology Summit
Exploring the increasing role of radiation processing to improve the country's industrial competitiveness, international specialists met with local researchers, potential investors and members of the media during the Electron Beam Technology Summit from July 24-25, 2025.
The summit, which serves as the main portion of an expert mission by the Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA), aims to promote the use of electron beams, or e-beams, in processing various industrial or commercial products, particularly to allow these to pass quality standards for export as well as domestic sale, use and consumption.
In particular, e-beams are being used worldwide for decontaminating food and raw materials, sterilizing medical products, quarantine and phytosanitary treatment of agricultural produce, improving the quality of wires, tires and cables, and extending the shelf-life of all kinds of products.
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