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DOST-PNRI is mandated to undertake R&D and regulatory activities on the safe and peaceful uses of nuclear S&T in the Philippines

The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) is a research and development institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) mandated by law to undertake research and development activities in the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, render nuclear and specialized services and exercise regulatory control in the field of nuclear energy. The PNRI, formerly the Philippin

e Atomic Energy Commission, has been serving the public since 1958, harnessing the beneficial applications of nuclear energy while ensuring the safe use and security of radioactive materials for the protection of workers, the general public and the environment.

31/07/2026

🆕𝗣𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 |
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁'𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮

The country's top high school students in nuclear science are set to fly to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this Saturday to represent the Philippines at the 3rd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) from August 2–9, 2026. The members of Team Philippines for INSO 2026 are Ivan Gerard Empizo from Philippine Science High School (PSHS) – Cordillera Administrative Region Campus, Clara Isabel Canta of PSHS – Eastern Visayas Campus in Leyte, Francis Ian Oliver Corachea from PSHS – CALABARZON Region Campus, and Magnus Rex Navarro from PSHS – Main Campus, and Lorenzo Mercado from PSHS – Central Luzon Campus.

Experts from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) will be accompanying the participants as coaches, namely Dr. Mon Bryan Gili of the PNRI Applied Physics Research Section and Mr. Art Marcelo Andallo II of the PNRI Nuclear Reactor Operations Section. Now in its third iteration, INSO aims to continue its vital mission of advancing nuclear education and fostering global collaboration in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology.

31/07/2026

Nitong nakalipas na SONA ng Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., nabanggit na oras na upang balikan ng Pilipinas ang enerhiyang nukleyar.

Pakinggan si Dr. Vallerie Ann Samson ng DOST - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute kung paano makakatulong ang nukleyar sa pangkalahatang energy mix ng bansa at sa pagpapababa ng singil sa kuryente, dito sa panayam sa Radyo Pilipinas.

27/07/2026

TIME TO REVISIT NUCLEAR ENERGY - PRES. MARCOS

"Pushing the envelope further, perhaps it is time for us to revisit nuclear energy production," said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA).

"We are confident in its capacity to reinforce our energy security and to bring down the cost of electricity in the country."

Acknowledging the technology's emerging role in the energy mix, and especially in lowering electricity prices, the President also acknowledged the benefits of the atom in a wide range of other sectors, many of which were spearheaded by the DOST - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI).

"After all, we are already using nuclear energy in the fields of medicine, agriculture, water filtration, and the upcycling of plastic,"

The President also emphasized the necessity of ensuring nuclear safety and security, and in adequately informing the public and increasing awareness on the safe and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

"Titiyakin nating ito ay ligtas. TItiyakin din nating maipapaliwanang nang mabuti sa publiko ang magandang dulot satin ng enerhiyang nukleyar."

Footage from the House of Representatives

22/07/2026

PPPRRRRRRTTTTTT! 🚩 RED CARD for misinformation!
Let’s talk facts. ✅

When we talk about the future of Nuclear Energy in the Philippines, one topic often stops the conversation: Radioactive Waste. The fear that it cannot be contained safely is understandable, but scientifically incorrect. ❌

Modern science already has the game plan for safe disposal. We don’t just bury it in the backyard. Radioactive waste repositories can use DEEP GEOLOGICAL REPOSITORIES at 500 meters underground in stable, robust geological formations to effectively separate the material from the biosphere for thousands of years.

(For comparison, the total height of the PBCom Tower in Makati is just 259 meters—so we’re talking about going twice as deep! 🏢🏢)

Maybe some will argue: "Eh paano kung mag-leak over time at lumabas pa rin sa lupa?"

This is where Engineered Barrier Systems (EBS) take a huge part in keeping us safe. These future wastes will be sealed with multiple layers of steel, concrete, and special clay designed to ensure the material remains securely contained, even when stored in a repository near communities. It is safe for the public because it is grounded in evidence-based engineering. 🛡️

As part of the Philippine Nuclear Energy Roadmap, DOST-PNRI’s expert scientists and researchers are already collaborating across various government agencies through the Nuclear Energy Program Interagency Committee (NEPIAC). Their mission? To conduct feasibility studies to identify potential sites that meet strict international safety standards for a deep geological repository.

Don’t be FOULED BY FEAR! 🚩
Let’s keep the facts on the field and trust the science. 🇵🇭⚡🛡️

21/07/2026

Join the Atomic Research Division Lecture Series Webinar as we explore the exciting field of terahertz spectroscopy and its growing role in nuclear science and research. ⚛️

🔬 Terahertz Spectroscopy: Introduction and Application in Nuclear Research
🗓 Date: July 23, 2026 (Thursday)
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM (Philippine Time)
💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams (Online) (Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/490664758402394?p=GDjSeyDm6SdGqgVWtJ)
🎙 Speaker: DOST PCIEERD Balik Scientist Verdad C. Agulto, Ph.D.

Hosted by the Applied Physics Research Section (APRS), this webinar will provide an introduction to terahertz spectroscopy, its fundamental principles, and its emerging applications in nuclear research and advanced materials characterization.

Whether you're a researcher, student, or science enthusiast, this lecture offers an excellent opportunity to learn about a rapidly advancing analytical technique with broad applications in science and technology. 🤩

We look forward to seeing you!✨

20/07/2026

Your dream job could be just a click away! Don't miss out on exciting career opportunities with us. ⚛️💼

🔎 Explore our current vacancies: https://bit.ly/PNRIJobVacancy

16/07/2026

NUCLEAR 101: Uranium is enriched for use in nuclear reactors by increasing the concentration of uranium-235.

This involves using a centrifuge to remove some of the heavier U-238, leaving a more fission-friendly end product.

Low-enriched uranium (LEU), sometimes called “reactor grade,” is enriched uranium containing less than 20 percent U-235.

Nearly all commercial nuclear reactor fuel currently uses LEU enriched between 3 percent and 5 percent U-235.

Most advanced reactors in development are designed for use with fuel enriched between 5 and 19.75 percent U-235 — called “high-assay low-enriched uranium” or HALEU to achieve smaller designs, longer operating cycles, and increased efficiencies over current technologies.

15/07/2026

🆕 𝗣𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 |
𝗣𝗛 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

The Philippines successfully hosted the ASEAN Nuclear Emergency Notification and Communication Exercise (AR/NeX) 2026 on July 6–8, bringing together ASEAN Member States and international partners to strengthen regional preparedness for nuclear and radiological emergencies. As one of the country's flagship initiatives during its ASEAN Chairship 2026, the three-day exercise tested how countries would work together to detect, notify, coordinate, and communicate during a simulated cross-border nuclear emergency, reinforcing the importance of regional cooperation in protecting people and the environment.

Through realistic emergency response scenarios, participants practiced radiation monitoring, technical assessment, cross-border notification, and coordinated public communication, including addressing misinformation and responding to media inquiries. Organized under NEPIAC-SC5 and ASEANTOM, with support from the IAEA, European Union, ASEAN Centre for Energy, and other partners, AR/NeX 2026 highlighted the Philippines' commitment to strengthening nuclear safety, emergency preparedness, and collaboration across Southeast Asia.

The AR/NeX 2026 was jointly organized by the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM), DOST - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, and Department of Energy (DOE).

📰 Read more: https://www.pnri.dost.gov.ph/index.php/2-uncategorised/897-ph-leads-asean-drill-to-boost-nuclear-emergency-preparedness

15/07/2026

Your dream job could be just a click away! Don't miss out on exciting career opportunities with us. ⚛️💼

🔎 Explore our current vacancies: https://bit.ly/PNRIJobVacancy

13/07/2026

From across the region to the heart of the Philippines. 🌏✨⚛
We are thrilled to host the 13th annual meeting in Manila!
Security, cooperation, and innovation are taking center stage this August.
📅 August 11–13, 2026
See you in Manila! 🇵🇭

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