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Professionals from the medical and research sectors completed the first Course on Medical Use of Radioisotopes (CMR) and Course on Radioisotope Technology (CRT) conducted at the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology (PNRI – DOST) from September 1 – 26.

Formerly the Radioisotope Techniques Training Course (RTTC) with iterations for medical personnel and general training, the new CMR and CRT courses reflect PNRI’s continuing efforts to improve and update the knowledge and skills of professionals engaged in the use of radioisotopes in their respective fields.

The Institute accomplishes this through the PNRI Nuclear Training Center (NTC), which organized and conducted the courses with experts from partner agencies as well as PNRI’s own instructors on nuclear science and technology as well as the equally important aspect of radiation protection and nuclear safety and security.

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29 September 2014 - "Certainly there is movement, there are significant strides being taken, there is progression towards the goal of making nuclear science and technology work for the common good."

This was highlighted by Science and Technology Undersecretary Amelia P. Guevara as she formally opened the Philippine Exhibit on September 22 at the Rotunda of the Vienna International Center on the margins of the 58th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, which opened on the same day.

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25 September 2014 - Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary Amelia P. Guevara reaffirmed the continuing commitment and cooperation of the Philippines to the objectives of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as she led the Philippine delegation to the 58th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna on September 23.

"The Agency will continue to play a vital role in enabling developing countries to use science and technology for development, and for maintaining international peace and security. The Agency can only do this with strong partnerships with the Member States", she stated.

Undersecretary Guevara cited some of the accomplishments of the Philippines in nuclear science and technology, and drew attention to how the country applies the IAEA's "Atoms for Peace" mandate to its national development program through efforts in increasing agricultural productivity, enhancing industrial competitiveness, ensuring accessible healthcare, and providing nuclear services to ensure public safety and environmental integrity.

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The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology (PNRI-DOST) shared and demonstrated its expertise in irradiation technology and radiation processing during the National Training Workshop on Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment held at the Intercontinental Hotel Manila, Makati City from September 16 to 18.

The workshop, which was organized by Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Plant Industry (DA–BPI) in collaboration with PNRI and the United States Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA – APHIS),  aimed to improve the knowledge and technical competence of local quarantine officers regarding the use of irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment against insects. These include dose mapping for determining the proper irradiation dose and exposure time of products, as well as safety and quality procedures in irradiation facilities, among others.