PNRI 2013 Annual Report

The Philippines encountered pressing challenges this 2013, and it was during these trials that the PNRI had proven once again the relevance of nuclear technology in providing capacitating tools, to help us address these diverse range of problems, including but not limited to agriculture, health and medicine, environment, industry, disaster mitigation, and education - such as the DOST-PNRI smart-farming initiatives which are set to increase the efficiency and productivity of farmers, and the promotion of technologies that can fight red-tide to help our environmental marine industry. Further, with its brand new facilities, it is commendable that the PNRI continues to provide a wide range of services to various clients in the commercial, government, academic and medical sectors, costing a fraction of the cost for services abroad - on top of its active promotion and diffusion of knowledge and appreciation of the public for nuclear matters. The nuclear regulatory functions of the PNRI, which is perhaps one of its most critical functions, continues to help ensure the safety and security of our country, as well as enhancing our nuclear preparedness and response. The PNRI's strong partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency and its support to the ASEAN Regulatory Network, should help us ensure that we are always updated with latest developments in the global nuclear security. I commend the PNRI family for their intensifying activities and commitment to service, standing firm amidst the myriad of difficulties they encountered. I am confident that they will be able to soar higher, as they continue to provide better and smarter solutions to protect our Filipino countrymen in terms of nuclear science and technology.