PNRI 2015 Annual Report

PNRI scientists and researchers have developed a veritable roster of nuclear and radiation applications to serve a wide range of needs. In agriculture, for example, our farmers are now one step closer to better harvests with plant growth promoters (PGPs) from irradiated carrageenan, which protect crops from infection and can increase rice production by up to one-third of the normal yield. The PNRI's irradiation facilities continue to be a platform for improving the quality of materials while serving the needs of various industries. The PNRI has crowned the year with a showcase of all these achievements through the Third Philippine Nuclear Congress, with the attendance of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano as keynote speaker, and the PNRI's involvement in undertaking nuclear security measures for the APEC Economic Leaders' Summit as testament to the international recognition of how far the Philippines has attained in nuclear science and technology. I salute the PNRI in fulfilling its mandate as the nuclear regulatory body. The PNRI has ensured nuclear safety and security in the peaceful uses of nuclear and radioactive materials through its regulations, licensing and inspection activities that are compliant with the international standards. I am confident that the PNRI will continue to be a valuable contributor to the DOST's efforts in becoming a technology self-reliant Philippines.