Section 29Sec./Art. 29

International Cooperation and Assistance. - The PhilATOM shall serve as the point of contact for matters related to physical protection under the terms of relevant international instruments to which the Philippines is a party, including with respect to cooperation and assistance arrangements with other States and international organizations.

In the event of theft, robbery, or other unlawful taking, credible threat of unlawful taking, or loss of nuclear or other radioactive material, the PhilATOM shall take appropriate steps as soon as possible to inform other States or international organizations that may be affected of the circumstances of the incident in accordance with the relevant international instruments to which the Philippines is a party.

The PhilATOM shall be the central authority in the Philippines responsible for coordinating the recovery and response in the event of any theft, robbery or other unlawful taking, or loss of nuclear material or radioactive material.