D E PA R T M E N T O F S C I E N C E A N D T E C H N O L O G Y

PHILIPPINE NUCLEAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE

THIRD QUARTER 2020

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 Agenda
Update from previous visits
01 Technology transfer ∙ Balik Scientist ∙ Full automation of gamma irradiation facility ∙ Nuclear
medicine project ∙ more…

Financial and administrative performance

02 Filling up of vacant permanent positions ∙ Fund utilization

Contributions to DOST COVID-19 initiatives

03 Donation of PPEs ∙ Radiation sterilization of ITDI 3D-printed venturi valves ∙ Relief from nuclear
regulatory requirements ∙ Quarantine period situationer

Accomplishments 1st Sem 2020

04 Papers published ∙ Awards and recognition received ∙ Recommendations of the study on honey
adulteration ∙ Ruling out of Manila Bay seawater intrusion into the Pampanga groundwater using
iodine-129 based on a study made by a PNRI-GSRGP grantee ∙ more…
 Update
From previous visits
Update from Previous Visits
Technology
Transfer
Update from Previous Visits
BALIK
SCIENTIST

Dr. THOMAS NEIL PASCUAL Dr. CARLITO ALETA

Engagement ended Engagement ended
in March 2020 in June 2020
Preparations underway for To seek another engagement for
second engagement increased coverage of assistance
Update from Previous Visits
FULL
AUTOMATION
PROJECT TIMELINE OF MIF
Upgrading the Multipurpose Gamma Irradiation Facility (MIF)

June 2020 July August September October November December January 2021

Shipment of irradiator and

conveying system parts

Arrival of
shipment in
Philippines
ETA Aug. 18 Installation by German, Hungarian experts*
Operational and performance
qualification of upgraded facility

Start of facility
operation

*Subject to conditions in compliance with mandatory protocols and requirements for travelers 4-pass
2-pass tote box system
SYSTEM
 PRESENT UPGRADE
SYSTEM 
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Update from Previous Visits
PARC
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Update from Previous Visits
National Nuclear
HRD Strategy
 Performance
Financial and Administrative
Human Resource Management
FILLING UP
As of February 2020:
OF
Number of vacant positions = 23
VACANCIES
Out of 23 vacant positions:
Filled up as of July 2020 = ??
Remained vacant = ??

Out of ?? filled up positions:

Original appointment = ??
Promotion = ??

As of July 2020:
Number of vacant positions = ??
Fund Utilization
FUND
UTILIZATION

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 Contributions
DOST COVID-19 initiatives
Contributions to DOST COVID-19 Initiatives
Donation
of
PPEs

Lung Center of the • 50 Tyvex suits

Philippines • 100 pairs shoe
cover
Northern Mindanao • 8 boxes of PPEs
Medical Center
Amang Rodriguez • 20 pcs cover all suit
Memorial Medical • 100 pairs shoe
Center cover
Contributions to DOST COVID-19 Initiatives
Coordination
for
IAEA Donation

IAEA donation includes a mobile x-

ray system which may be used by
healthcare providers to identify and
characterize pulmonary abnormalities
caused by the disease… … and also includes equipment and materials for a
nuclear-derived technique called “real time reverse
transcription polymerase chain reaction” (RT-PCR),
which remains the gold standard in COVID-19 testing
Contributions to DOST COVID-19 Initiatives
PNRI Presentation
at IAEA Webinar
Contributions to DOST COVID-19 Initiatives
Radiation
Sterilization of
Venturi Valves
Contributions to DOST COVID-19 Initiatives
Relief from
Regulatory
Requirements
Quarantine Period Situationer
Work
Arrangements
Quarantine Period Situationer
Safety
and Security
Protocols
Quarantine Period Situationer
Provisions
for
Workers
Quarantine Period Situationer
COVID-19
Infections
Statistics
 Accomplishments
First Semester 2020
Accomplishments 1st Semester 2020
Papers
Published
Accomplishments 1st Semester 2020
Awards and
Recognition
Accomplishments 1st Semester 2020
Honey Internal Standard Stable Carbon Isotope Ratio
Analysis (ISCIRA) or AOAC 998.12
Adulteration
Assessed 58 store-bought honey samples (17
local, 41 imported) purchased from
supermarkets, bee farms and souvenir shops
Method for the detection of adulteration of
honeys with C-4 sugars based on the deviation
of carbon-13 isotope ratio of the bulk honey from
its honey protein internal standard
12 out of 17 (70.5%) of local honey were
adulterated C4 sugars
64 out of 74 (86.5%) online-bought local honey
were likewise adulterated
41 imported honey not adulterated

• Adulterated honey comprises 70 – 86.5%

of the Philippine local honey market
• Adulterated honey can be sold for as low as
⅓ of the price of authentic honey
• Elimination of adulterated honey can result to
10 – 15× increase in income for authentic honey
producers: from ₱25M to ₱250 – 375M industry
Accomplishments 1st Semester 2020
Isotope
Hydrology
Accomplishments 1st Semester 2020
New
IAEA-Assisted
National Projects
Accomplishments 1st Semester 2020
SATER
and
PNSS
Accomplishments 1st Semester 2020
OneLab
Initiatives
 New Normal
Plans for 3rd and 4th Quarter 2020
 • Online Research Support
for K-12 Teachers and Students

PNRI New Normal Initiatives

 • Online PNRI Library Access

PNRI New Normal Initiatives

 • Virtual Regulatory Inspection and Audit
of Radioactive Materials and Facilities

PNRI New Normal Initiatives

 New Projects
In the Pipeline
In the Pipeline

Uranium extraction from Philippine seawater

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