Congress passes the PhilATOM Bill
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano with DOST, PNRI and FDA officials after the Bicameral Conference Committee Report for the PhilATOM bill was ratified
Congress passes the PhilATOM Bill
With both Houses of the 19th Congress ratifying the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act on its final session day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) hails the successful passage of the long-awaited PhilATOM bill.
PhilATOM, shorthand for the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority, will be the new independent regulatory body consistent with international safety standards to ensure safety, security, and safeguards on the peaceful use of nuclear energy throughout the country.
This measure is a pivotal move to separate regulations from the promotion, research, and development functions of the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI).
"The DOST is grateful to Congress for the approval of the PhilATOM bill. This is yet another of the landmark measures that we have been pushing, addressing many of the pressing issues in our science and technology landscape," according to DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.
"With the creation of PhilATOM, the Philippines is one step closer towards ensuring the safe and peaceful use of nuclear science, and its application to health, agriculture, and industry, aside from power."
DOST presents PH nuclear science olympiad winners, to vie in Malaysia for int'l tilt
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The top five finalists receive their awards during the closing of the 2nd PNSO
The competing students working on their computations during the Team Selection Test at the final round of the 2nd PNSO on May 15
DOST presents PH nuclear science olympiad winners, to vie in Malaysia for int'l tilt
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) recently presented the five students who aced the 2nd Philippine Nuclear Science Olympiad (PNSO) held May 15 in Quezon City.
Leading the pack is Wins Keinrich Chen of Saint Jude Catholic School, followed by second placer Jeremiah Auza of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Central Visayas Campus, who was previously the fourth placer in last year’s Olympiad.
They were followed, respectively, by third placer Shaun Mannix Yap of Saint Jude Catholic School, fourth placer Nouel Christian Amaguin of Manila Science High School, and fifth placer Thomas Eugene Leung of PSHS Cordillera Administrative Region.
The five students will form the team to represent the Philippines at the 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) to be held in Malaysia from July 30 to August 6 this year.
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Filipino radiation tech goes rad at ICARST 2025 in Vienna, Austria
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Filipino radiation tech goes rad at ICARST 2025 in Vienna, Austria
Scientists and researchers from the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) exude an international level of "rad" as they showcased the country's latest innovations in radiation processing at the 3rd International Conference on Applications of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST) in Vienna, Austria.
These include the Post-radiation Reactive Extrusion (PREx) Plastics Project, a research initiative which aims to use electron beam technology for the reprocessing and upcycling of plastic waste into new products that can be used for industries such as in construction and manufacturing.
The Institute also featured its polymer-modified hemostatic dressings for stopping bleeding in emergency and medical settings, as well as as its pioneering PHILGamma and Electron Beam Irradiation Facilities.
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PNRI experts at Nuclear Science CAMP 2025
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PNRI experts at Nuclear Science CAMP 2025
Experts from the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) showcased the various applications of nuclear science and technology to the participants of the Nuclear Science CAMP (Capacitating and Mentoring Program) from April 29 to 30, 2025
Spearheaded by the Science Teacher Academy for the Regions (STAR) of the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), the two-day camp was hosted by the Philippine Normal University (PNU) with various pre-service and faculty members from all its campuses as participants.
