Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority

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Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority
Regulatory agency overview
FormedSeptember 18, 2025 (2025-09-18)
TypeIndependent quasi-judicial body
Jurisdiction Government of the Philippines
Regulatory agency executive
  • Vacant, Director General
Key document

The Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM) is the regulatory body for nuclear energy and radioactive materials in the Philippines.

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History

The Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM) was formed when Republic Act No. 12305, or the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act, was signed into law on September 18, 2025 by President Bongbong Marcos. [1] It absorbed the regulatory functions of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute. [2]

The law is seen as a sign that the government is serious in setting up an operational nuclear power plant. [3]

Mandate

The PhilATOM is an independent quasi-judicial body which is the sole regulating body of nuclear energy and radiation sources in the Philippines. It is also tasked to prevent and penalize the usage of nuclear technology for military or harmful applications. [4] [5]

It is expected to grant license in relation to the construction and operation of nuclear power stations in the country. [5] It will also regulate devices for nuclear medicine. [6]

It is also the national counterpart of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Cabalza, Dexter; Cabato, Luisa (September 25, 2025). "Marcos signs law creating PhilAtom, new nuclear regulatory agency". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  2. ↑ Lelis, Brix (September 27, 2025). "DOE hails passage of nuclear safety law". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ Esmael, Lisbet (October 3, 2025). "Philippines shows high hopes for nuclear takeoff". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  4. ↑ "New law creates framework, body for safe nuclear use in PHL". BusinessWorld. September 25, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Austria, Hilda (October 6, 2025). "Pangasinan town open to host nuclear power plant". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ "DOE: PhilATOM proof of PH's bid towards safe nuclear energy use". Philippine News Agency. October 2, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
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