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Messages 1

History of the National Academy of Science and Technology 5

The Mandates and Functions of the National Academy of Science and Technology 6

The 27th Annual Scientific Meeting 8

Program Opening Ceremonies 8 Plenary Sessions 10 Awarr:Jing & Closing Ceremonies 14

Citations 15

The Keynote Speaker 27

The Guest Speaker 28

The Plenary Speaker & Panelist 29

27'h Annual Scientific Meeting Committees 39

NAST 261hAnnual Scientific Meeting 40

Executive Council (2002-2005) 41

NAST Members (1978-2003) 42

Outstanding Young Scientists (1980-2003) 44

Advertisements 49

Sponsors I Exhibitors 62 A progrsssivs Phi/ippinss at'IChorsd"" sciSIJC8 • Messages

'1Jf ::-. /~-' ~:\ '· \/"--2 . .;:--~...· · ··-.. fs· s-<. _. ' .... '·-..: ._· :_ ..~ ... · Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Malacanang

My warmest congratulations to the men and women of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) for successfully organizing its 27th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).

Our country is at the verge of economic take­ off after the implementation of the first phase of our 10-point policy agenda. As we embark on the second phase, we will continue to formulate and pursue policies that would enhance the quality of life of every Filipino.

Your theme, "Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Povery Alleviation, Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, Justice and Peace" is very timely. Indeed, the modernization of the agricuture sector remains a key determinant in attaining our developmental goals. It is thus my hope that the ASM would set the stage for policy and action breakthroughs in the agricultural sector. I thank the Academy for all its hard work in support of our quest to beat the odds.

Mabuhay po tayong lahat! GLO~L -ARROYO

MAN I LA 13July 2005

NAST 21"' Annual Scientific Meeting 1 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

My warmest felicitations to the National Academy of Science and Technology as it holds its 27'hAnnual Scientific Meeting.

The theme of this year's Annual Scientific Meeting, "Philippine Agriculture 2020: Strategy for Poverty Alleviation, Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, Justice and Peace" is in keeping with the NSTW's "Beating the Odds through Science and Technology. " We expect that this Meeting will produce a roadmap for the development of the country's agricultural sector through science and technology thereby upgrading the lives of the Filipino people.

To the National Scientists andAcademicians , who have dedicated their whole lives to the advancement of science and technology in the country, my sincerest congratulations!

Together, let us beat all the odds through Philippine Agriculture 2020!

Congratulations and mabuhay tayong lahat!

ESTRELLA F. ALABASTRO Secretary

2 Nessages Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

As the government's highest advisory body on science and technology, the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) takes pride in presenting to you the 27'-h Annual Scientific Meeting focused on the theme "Philippine Agriculture 2020: Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, Justire and Peace." The Academy, ever faithful to its vision to attain "A progressive Philippines Anchored on Science," found if necessary and vel}' timely to discuss issues of food security, sustainabl1ity and global competitiveness. Further, in keeping with its advisory activities, the Academy is mandated to take an active role in policy formulation based on scientific and objective findings, resulting from its numerous roundtable discussions and scientific fora. As Filipino scientists, it is our fervent hope that the output of this year's scientific meeting will contribute to a roadmap for Philippine Agriculture which would create a great positive impact not only for our beloved stakeholders but also on ourpolicy makers and leaders. For with just exactly a decade to go until the deadline for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), it is imperative that political will and resources be harnessed to ensure the attainment of the key targets of the MDGs. On behalf of the whole Academy, let me extend my appreciation to our partners and co­ workers, Sen. Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr. , the Department of Science and Technologyexpecia/ly the Philippine Council forAgriculture , Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD), the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD), the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAP/), the Department of Agriculture and its agencies, namely Bureau ofAgricultural Research, Uvestock Development Council and Philippine Rice Research Institute, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Ecological Research and Development Bureau (DENR-ERDB) and all sectors concerned for all the support given us to ensure the success of this year's ASM. My wannest welcome to all of you! Thank you very much! Mabuhay po tayong la hat!

J±o .~0~01/PO, M.D. President U~Jlr'Mt NAST 27" Annual Scientific Meeting 3 Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

It is both an honor and a great pride to be entrusted with the task of organizing the National Academy of Science and Technology's (NAST) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) with the theme "Philippine Agriculture 2020: A. Strategy for Poverty Alleviation, Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, Justice and Peace."

This year the Academy aims to develop a strategic master plan for the agriculture and natural resources sector that is long-term, independent and thought provoking to inspire stakeholders in the sector. Issues such as, infrastructure and support services; social dimension; health and nutrition; environment; as well as the information and communication technology for Agriculture 2020 will be tackled and discussed by top scientists and experts in the country

Alongside with these activities, the ASM would also serve as the Academy's venue to recognize outstanding Filipino scientists in their achievements in the field of science and technology.

Accordingly, we are hoping that after this scientific meeting, we would all be enlightened by the issues we are facing, confident of our capacity as a nation to overcome them and prevail.

{fl} , J'~' Acd. Teodulo M. ~ Acd. Emil Q. Javier Chair Co-Chair

4 Messages NAST Histort1 The National Academy of Science and Technology is the symbol of the nation's commitment to science. The proposal for its creation originated from the University of the Philippines and was heartily endorsed by the National Science Development Board (the predecessor-agency of the Department of Science and Technology) to the President of the Philippines. On October 6, 1976, the National Academy of Science was created by Presidential Decree 1003. A subsequent amendment established instead the National Academy of Science and Technology and expanded the base of the NAST membership. Thus, P.O. 1003- A signed on December 17, 1976, is regarded as the enabling legislation for the present National Academy The science community then submitted nominations of the most eminent among their number to be members of the Academy. The President of the Philippines named ten scientists from a wide range of disciplines to be the first Academicians in 1978. Henceforth, nominations have continued to come from the scientific community but their election as Academicians is the prerogative ofthe members of the Academy alone, following their strict rules of review and selection. Every Member is distinguished, known nationally and internationally in his or her own right. Collectively, the Academy represents the best of what this country has produced in science and technology The Annual Scientific Meetings started in 1978 and has since earned the distinction of being the most prestigious Philippine scientific conference. The NAST Transactions, composed of papers presented in the ASM, is the annual journal of the Academy. NAST also publishes books and monographs based on studies of its members and other renowned scientists. National Scientists & Academicians

The Academy is a select group of fifty one (51) living members all of whom have made outstanding contributions to science and technology in the Philippines and internationally. They are clustered into six divisions: Agricultural Sciences Division, Biological Sciences Division, Chemical, Mathematica/ and Physical Sciences Division, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, Health Sciences Division, and Social Sciences DMsion. From their ranks come the very few who have been conferred the rank and title of National Scientist by the President of the Philippines. They are world-class scientists who have done our country proud through their significant contributions to their chosen fields of scientific inquiry, and who through their original insights and findings have enriched our understanding of the human condition and the material universe around us. Their original contributions are of lasting value to humankind. NAST O" Annual Scientific Meeting 5 NAST Mandates

Cl To recognize outstanding achievements in science and technology as well as provide meaningful incentives to those engaged in scientific and technological researches (PD. 1003-A)

Cl To advise the President and the Cabinet on matters related to science and technology (E. 0 . 818)

Cl To engage in projects and programs designed to recognize outstanding achievements in science and promote scientific productivity (E.O. 818)

CJ To embark on programs traditionally and internationally expected of an academy of science (E.O. 818)

Advisor(/ Function

In any nation, the science academy plays an important role as an adviser to the government and the science community. It is the body that the government turns to for disinterested advice on science and technology. The Academy, through its advisory il•f NATIONAL ACADEMY Of SOENCE activities, addresses issues and ANO TECHNOl06Y, PHILIPPINES s concerns on S& T at 1t'flt omrs.}'011 lo tlze national and local levels. Roundtablc Oiscuss\on on Rioprospect\ni roo P.m. 09 ;\fan/1 ~c oq Suggestions on S&T issues and concerns for research and roundtable discussions are welcome and will be considered by the NAST Executive Council.

6 Mandates and Functions Recognition Function The Academy recognizes outstanding achievements in science and technology made by Filipino scientists and institutions in all fields of science. The prestigious NAST awards include Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, recognition of Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS), NAST-DuPont Talent Search for Young Scientists, Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award, Pro Scientia Transformatrix Award, NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine, Outstanding Scientific Papers, Outstanding Books, Outstanding Monographs, Outstanding Science Communicator, and Young Scientists Special Competition and Exchange Program. Along with this, the Academy provides meaningful incentives to those engaged or would like to engage in scientific and technological endeavors.

Deadline for submission of nominations is on the last working day of November.

Scientific Linkages Since 1978, the Academy has forged international and national scientific linkages with other science, engineering, and technology academies and similar organizations. These linkages aim to: (1) promote collaborative efforts among Filipino scientists, and between Filipino and foreign scientists; (2) promote and encourage scientific cooperation through Scientist Exchange Visit Program under the memorandum ofagreement between NAST and a foreign science academy; (3) endorse participation in international conference, meetings, fora, seminars, workshops, and similar scientific activities; and ( 4) publish and exchange scientific bodies of literature. The most active linkages are those with the Third World Academy of Sciences.

Through these scientific linkages interested scientists may seek grants for scientific and technological undertakings, including fellowships, research grants, study visits, and grants for other collaborative projects from the academies associated wth the National Academy ofScience and Technology.

NAST Zl"' Annual Scientific Meeting 7 27th NAST ANNUAL

3~.· PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURE 2020: A STRATEGY FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION, FOOD SECURITY, GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS, SUSTAINABILITY, JUSTICE AND PEACE

Considered the biggest gathering of scientists, academics, opinion- and policy­ makers, and government and private sector leaders, the Annual Scientific Meeting serves as the leading forum for the presentation of new findings, researches, and information. The two­ day scientific meeting culminates in the formulation of policy recommendations for legislative and executive actions and for consideration of other concerned agencies and institutions.

1 The theme of the 27 h ASM, which was conceptualized by the Steering Committee, focuses on the future of Philippine Agriculture that is market-driven, private sector-led, with the governnentfacilitating the institutionalization of sectoral/subsectoral policies, infrastructure development, and avenues for convergence via good governance. It builds upon the strategic plans of the concerned government agencies, the Medium Term Development Plan and validated by a series of stakeholders meetings and consultations for almost a year.

Co-Chaired by Acd. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr. andAcd. Emil Q. Javier, this year'sASM is spearheaded by the NAST Agricultural Sciences Division. Members include National Scientists DoloresA. Ramirez and Benito S. Vergara, Academicians Ramon C. Barba, Ricardo M. Lantican, Faustino T. Orillo, Ruben l. Villareal, Leopoldo S. Castillo, Rafae! D. Guerrero Ill, and Romulo G Davide.

The 27th ASM is organized with the assistance of the Department of Science and Technology and three of its agencies (PCARRD, PCAMRD, and TAPI), Department of ~lture and three of its agencies (Bureau of Agricultural Research, livestock Development Council and Philippine Rice Research Institute), Ecological Research and Development BtXeau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Office of Senator Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr.

B ZJ'th ASM Theme PROGRAM 13JULY(Day1), Morning

7:30 REGISTRATION Millennium Hall mld Coffee {'andanggo J3a//room Fiesta f'avi/ion

8:15 OPENING OF POSTER SESSION f'andanggo /3allroom b Miffennnium Hall AND EXHIBITS

Ribbon Cutting Honorable Estrella F. Alabastro Secretary Department of Science and Techna/Dgy

Academician Perla D. Santos Ocampo President National Academy of Science and ~hnology

8:45 OPENING CEREMONIES {'olk.abaf and /(igodon /3allrooms, Fiesta f'avifion

Entry of Colors UP Rayadillo

National Anthem Professor Gamaliel Viray Music Department, Sta. Isabel College

Welcome Address Academician Perla D. Santos Ocampo President National Academy of Science and Technology

Opening Remarks and Honorable Estrella F. Alabastro Introduction of the Keynote Secretary Speaker Department of Science and Technology

Keynote Address Honorable Arthur C. Yap Secretary Department ofAgriculture

Special Number Professor Gamaliel Viray Music Department, Sta. Isabel College

Master of Ceremonies Academician Teodulo M. Topacio Jr. Chair, Agricultural Sciences Division

NAST 2'J'h Annual Scientific Meeting 9 PLENARY SESSIONS /olkabal and Kigodon f5allrooms, Fie5ta favilion

10:00 PLENARY SESSION I : Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Poverty Alleviation, Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, Justice and Peace

Speaker Academician Emil Q. Javier Vice President National Academy of Science and Technology

Panel Discussion Panelists:

Dr. Donato B. Antiporta Senior Policy Adviser, Food Agricultural Organization Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Ramon L. Clarete Professor, School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman

Mr. Manuel Q. Lim Jr. President, National Agribusiness Development Center Foundation, Inc.

Honorable Rodolfo Q. Agbayani Congressman, Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya Open Forum Moderator Academician Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, OYS 1980 Member, Agricultural Sciences Division and Executive Director, PCAMRD-DOST

Rapporteur Dr. Rodel D. Lasco, OYS 1997 Philippine Program Coordinator, World Agro-Forestry Center

12:00 Lunch and Viewing of Posters and Exhibits

RECOGNITION OF FRIENDS OF THE ACADEMY Centennial Hall

MEETINGS: BEST POSTER BOARD OF JUDGES Conference /(oom b RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Conference /(oom I

70 Program 13 JULY (Day 1), Afternoon /olkaba/ and /(igodon /5allrooms, Fiesta /av!l!on

1:30 PLENARY SESSION II : Highlights ofAgro-Industrial ClusterAnalyses

Panel Discussion Panelists

Dr. Javier P. Mateo Technical Director, Agri-Specialists, Inc.

Mr. Felix R. Gonzales Secretary General Chamber of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Dr. Noel G. Mamicpic Vice President for Quality Control, St. Agritech Corp.

Dr. Florentino O. Tesoro Former Undersecretary Department of Science and Technology Open Forum Moderator Academician Ruben L. Villareal Member, Agricultural Sciences Division

Rapporteur Dr. Violeta N. Villegas, OYS 1991 Regulatory Affairs Manager Syngenta Philippines, Inc.

3:00 PLENARY SESSION Ill : Infrastructure and Support Services for Philippine Agriculture 2020

Panel Discussion Panelists Dr. Proceso T. Domingo Administrator, National Irrigation Administration Engr. George Q. Canapi President, Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association

Dr. Ricardo L. Cachuela Director, Bureau of Post Harvest Research and Extension Open Forum Moderator Academician Ceferino L. Follosco Chair, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division

Rapporteur Dr. Ernesto P. Lozada, OYS 1981 Professor, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, UP Los Banos

NAST 27"' Annual Scientific Meeting 11 4:30 PLENARY SESSION IV : Social Dimensions ofPhilippine Agriculture 2020

Panel Discussion Panelists Academician Raul V. Fabella Dean, School of Economics, UP Diliman

National Scientist Gelia T. Castillo Member, NAST Executive Council and Chair, Social Sciences Division

Dr. Jose M. Yorobe Jr. Associate Professor, College of Economics and Management, UP Los Banos Open Forum Moderator Academician Ledivina V. Carino Secretary, National Academy of Science and Technology

Rapporteur Dr. Ma. Cynthia Rose B. Bautista, OYS 1988 Dean, College of Social Sicences and Philisophy, UPD

14JULY(Day 1), Morning

8:00 Registration and Coffee Millennium Hall /andanggo J3a//room, Fiesta /avi/ion

8:30 PLENARY SESSION V · Health and Nutrition Issues in Philippine Agriculture 2020 Panel Discussion Panelists Dr. Rodolfo F. Florentino President, Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines

Dr. Nina G. Barzaga Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology College of Public Health, UP Manila

Dr. Jaime E. Dy-Liacco Acting Director-Genera/ Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care Department of Health Open Forum

Moderator Academician Ernesto 0. Domingo Chair, Health Sciences Division

Rapporteur Dr. Marie Carmela M. Lapitan, OYS 2004 Research Assistant Professor 12 NAST ZJlh AS,M Program 10:00 PLENARY SESSION VI : Philippine Agriculture 2020 and the Environment Panel Discussion Panelists Academician William G Padolina Deputy Director General for Partnerships International Rice Research Institute Academician Angel C. Alcala University Research Professor and Director Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management, Silliman University Dr. Adolfo V. Revilla Jr. Former Professor, Institute of Renewable Natural Resources College of Forestry, UP Los Banos Open Forum Moderator Academician Apolinario D. Nazarea Member, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division

Rapporteur Dr. Antonio C. Laurena, OYS 1998 Research Associate Professor Institute of Plant Breeding, UP Los Banos 11:30 PLENARY SESSION VII : Information and Communications Technology for Philippine Agriculture 2020 Panel Discussion Panelists Dr. Eliseo R. Ponce Visiting Senior Research Fellow Philippine Institute for Developmental Studies

Mr. Roberto G Villa Director, Information and Technology Center for Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Agriculture

Academician William T. Torres Member, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division President, Mosaic Communications, Inc. Open Forum Moderator Academician Reynaldo B. Vea Member, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division

Rapporteur Dr. Eliezer A. Albacea, OYS 1996 Professor, Institute of Computer Science, UP Los Banos

12:30 Lunch and Viewing of Posters and Exhibit MEETINGS: BIOREMEDIATION RESEARCH GROUP Conference /?oom b OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTISTSTS, INC. (OYSI) l\oma 5alon RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Conference /?oom I

NAST ZJ'h Annual Scientific Meeting 13 NAST 2?1h Annual Scientific Meeting

14JULY (Day 2), Afternoon /ofkaba/ and /(igodon /5af/rooms, Fiesta /avi/ion AWARDING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES 2:00 Processional Presentation of Resolutions Academician Ruben L. Villareal Chair, Resolutions Committee Response Honorable Estrella F. Alabastro Secretary, Department of Science and Technology Intermission Number Professor Gamaliel Viray Music Department, Sta. Isabel College Presentation of NAST Awards Academician Perla D. Santos Ocampo President, NAST Academician Emil Q. Javier Vice President, NAST

Q BEST SCIENTIFIC POSTERS AWARD Academician Salcedo L. Eduardo Chair, Board of Judges Q OUTSTANDING SCIENTIFIC PAPERS National Scientist Dolores A. Ramirez OUTSTANDING BOOKS Chair, Publication Awards Committee Q NAST-LELEDFI AWARD FOR Academician Ernesto 0. Domingo OUTSTANDING RESEARCH IN Chair, Health Sciences Division TROPICAL MEDICINE Q NAST-HUGH GREENWOOD Academician Veronica F. Chan ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD Chair, Board of Judges Q NAST-DUPONT TALENT SEARCH Academician Ricardo M. Lantican FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS Chair, Board of Judges D OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTIST Academician Ledivina V. Carino Secretary, NAST Q THIRD WORLD ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Academician Emil Q. Javier (TWAS) PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTIST Member, Third World Academy of Sciences IN THE PHILIPPINES

INVESTITURE OF NEW ACADEMICIAN Academician Perla D. Santos Ocampo Academician Emil Q. Javier

OATH OF OFFICE OF NEW ACADEMICIAN Administered by Honorable Estrella F. Alabastro

Closing Remarks Academician Teodulo M. Topacio Jr. Chair, Annual Scientific Meeting Steering Committee Exit of Colors University of the Philippines Rayadillo

Master of Ceremonies Academician Ledivina V. Carino Secretary, National Academy of Science and Technology 14 Program Republic of the Philippines The National Academy ofScience and Technology

2005 OUTSTANDING SCIENTIFIC PAPER AWARDS

"Evaluation of the Fertility Restoring Ability of Rf-PPR592 in Petunia," (by Antonio A. Alfonso, Stephanie Bentolila and Maureen R. Hanson). ISSN 0031-7454 The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 86(3): 303-315 (2003).

"Y-Chromosome STR Allele Frequency Distribution Among Male Filipinos in the National Capital Region for Forensic Applications," (by Michelle M. Tan, Frederick C. Delfin, Gayvelline C. Calacal, Lutz Roewer and Maria Corazon A. De Ungria). ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine Journal of Science 132(2): 95-101 (2003).

"Advanced Modular System in Data Acquisition for Muon Lifetime Measurements of Cosmic Ray Muon," (by Rosario L. Reserva and Angelina M. Bacala). ISSN 0115-7892 The Mindanao Forum 15(2): 13-30 (2000).

NAST 27"' Annual Sclentlf'IC Meeting 15 "Synthesis, Characterization, Molecular Modeling Studies of a Novel Liquid Crystal for Use in Laser... Addressed Displays," (by Larry R. Manuel, Leonorina G. Cada and Liang-chy Chien). ISSN 0115-2130 KIM/KA 19(2): 91-96 (2003).

"On the Essential Spectrum of Differential Expressions with Logarithmically Decaying Coefficients in Weighted Space," (by Marian P. Roque). ISSN 0115-6926 Matimyas Matematika 23(Special Issue): 158-166 (2000).

"Use of Taguchi Design of Experiments to Optimize the Parameters of Cleaning Machines for Sensitive Plastic Products," (by Sherwin Celestino and Joseph Auresenia). ISSN 1655-4418 Asean Journal of Chemical Engineering 2(1): 07-106 (2002).

"Dietary Fiber From Coconut Flour: A Functional Food" (by Trinidad P. Trinidad, Aida C. Mallillin, Divinagracia H. Valdez, Anacleta S. Loyola, Faridah C. Askali-Mercado, Joan C. Castillo, Rosario R. Encabo, Dina B. Masa, Angelica S. Maglaya and Modesto T. Chua). ISSN 0031-7640 Philippine Journal of Nutrition 49(1-2): 48-57 (2002).

"The Effect of Capital Market Liberalization Measures on the Integration of the Philippine Stock Market with International Markets: Evidence from Johansen's Multivariate Cointegration Procedure" (by Angelo A. Unite). ISSN 0116-7111 DLSU Business and Economics Review 13(2): 95-146 (2002).

76 OUtstandlng Scientific Papers Republic of the Philippines The National Academy ofScience and Technology

2005 OUTSTANDING BOOK AWARDS

Atlas of the Philippine Corals (by Porfirio M. Alilio, Evangeline F.B. Miclat, Cleto L. Naliola Jr., Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit and Reuben T. Campos), ISBN 971- 12-0250-6, Published by Goodwill Trading Co., Inc. (Goodwill Bookstore), Philippines, 2002.

Handbook of Mangroves in the Philippines - Panay (by Jurgene H. Primavera, Resurreccion B. Sadaba, Ma. Junemie H.L. Lebata and Jon P. Altamirano), ISBN 971-8511-65-2, Published by SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, lloilo, 2004.

NAST 27"' Annual ScientfflC Meeting 17 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy ofScience and Technology

presents NAST-HUGH GREENWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD

to

PAG-ASA D. GASPILLO Dr. of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

College of Engineering, De La Salle University Manila

In recognition ofher significant contributions towards the implementation of environmental protection, specifically on water and waste water management. Through her researches, she has developed the process and technology that would preserve the quality ofour water resources and would prevent depletion of the same for the generations to come. She also designed and fabricated a water treatment facility for household use using local materials. Her contributions on water potability and purification of waste water are really prime and essential to the life and health of the people.

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DuPont Far East, Inc.

2005 NAST-DUPONT TALENT SEARCH FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS AWARDS

WINNERS

PERCIVAL F. ALMORO, Ph.D. (Physics)

In recognition of his significant scientific and technological research on the pulsed full-color digital holography with hydrogen Raman shifter.

CHRISTIAN JOSEPH R. CUMAGUN, Ph.D. (Agricultural ·Sciences)

In recognition of his significant scientific research on the genetic mapping of pathogenicity and aggressiveness of gibberella zeae (Fusarium graminearum) toward wheat.

IRENE E. SAMONTE, Ph.D. (Natural Sciences)

In recognition of her significant scientific research on from tawilis of Lake Taal to the tilapines of East Africa: Phylogenetic relationships inferred from mitochondrial DNA sequences

211 NAST DuPont Talent Search for Young Scientists SPECIAL CITATIONS

BELLA C. CRUZANA (Doctorate in Veterinary Science)

In recognition of her significant scientific and technological research on the localization of cylllskeletal proteins, regulatory factors, steroidogenic enzymes and steroid receptors in the testis of the swamp-type water buffalo (Buba/us bubalis).

THUCYDIDES L. SALUNGA, Ph.D. (Medical Sciences)

In recognition of her significant scientific research on the muscarinic and nicotinic acetylcholinergic receptor localization in rat

hippocampus and age-associated changes in m1 mAChR quantity in

the CA1 region.

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2005 OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS

JOHN DONNIE A. RAMOS, Ph.D. (Molecular Biology/Immunology) Research Center for the Natural Sciences University of Santo Tomas In recognition of his significant contribution in the field of molecular immunology particularly in allergology that addresses one of the most recognized major health problems worldwide in current times, both in the developed and developing countries which are estimated to be reach­ ing epidemic proportions in the 21 51 century. He is also credited for determining the full-length cDNA sequence of Bl t 11 allergen gene, coding for a high molecular weight paramyosin-homolog allergen from Blomia tropicalis. The production and utilization of recombinant allergens is in-line with the component-resolved diagnosis (CRD), where allergic patients are diagnosed accurately and rapidly with specific allergens that guide clinicians with proper therapeutic modalities.

JULIE F. BARCELONA, Ph.D. (Botany) National Museum of the Philippines

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of biology specifically on plant systematics. Her studies on the fems and rafflesias are botanical landmarks that provide information significant to documentation and research on Philippine floral diversity. Her dis­ covery of a new species of Rafffesia, a genus of large-smelly-flow­ ered parasitic plants, has placed the country in the center of interest and active research on unique and largely unknown and endangered species. She has also pre­ pared and maintained the most complete and updated database of pteridophytes (fems and fem allies) collected in the Philippines since the early 1800s which is the most powerful resource in biodiversity conservation in this plant group in the Philippines. 22 OUtstanding Young Scientists RICARDO C.H. DEL ROSARIO, Ph.D. (Mathematics) Department of Mathematics, UP Diliman

In recognition of his outstanding scientific research in the field of mathematics that made him one of the few foremost experts in the country in the area of applied numerical analysis, scientific computations and control theory. His cutting-edge research on smart materials as applied to shell dynamics was an outstanding application of his expertise in mathematical modeling and simulation. The impact of his expertise in the area of applied mathematics can be seen in the rapid development in the Math Department of UP Diliman of applications that cover problems in other disciplines such as marine science, biology and chemistry.

MARIO JUAN A. AURELIO, Ph.D. (Structural Geology and Tectonics) School of Graduate Studies, Mapua Institute of Technology and Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources In recognition of his scientific and technological achievements in structural geology specifically in the study of Philippine natural disas­ ters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and recurrent flooding. His researches addressed specific problems in the field of energy resources caused by geologic structures and have shown that detailed structural studies are basic prerequisites to the planning and management of exploration and development programs in the country and in other parts of the wor1d LUIS FRANCISCO G. SARMENTA, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) Java Wireless Competency Center and Department of Information Systems and Computer Science Ateneo de Manila University

In recognition of his significant scientific and technical contributions in the area of volunteer and grid computing by developing Bayanihan, a framework that makes it possible to build inexpensive high-performance parallel computing networks. Bayanihan has been considered as the optimum work that can be done with the least burden to economic resources. He has pioneered in setting up the Ateneo Java Wireless Competency Center which has developed significant wireless applications including those for cellular communications networks. Moreover, he has written some of the first anti-virus programs in the Philippines which he gave freely and have been widely used in the country.

NAST ZJfh Annual Scientific Meeting 23 FELIX EDUARDO R. PUNZALAN, M., D. (Cardiology) Department ofMedicine , UP College of Medicine

In recognition of his significant research contributions to cardiology specifically in the improvement of cardiovascular health (both preventive and curative). His research on Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor (LDLRJ Gene Mutation among Filipinos with Familial Hypercho/esterolemia has important implications in the approach to management of patients with hypercholesterolemia that involves the evaluation of other family members. He was also responsible for the first documented local genetic research on a cardiovascular topic that received recognition from the Philippine Heart Association.

RONALDO 8. MACTAL, Ph.D. (History) Department of History, De La Salle University-Manila

In recognition of his exemplary researches on different periods, themes, and issues in Philippine history - from local history, to public health, to imperialism during the Philippine revolution, to our diplomatic history. Besides excellence in his field, he is unique in the use of readable Filipino in almost all his writings. Such an unusual gift has enabled him to share his scholarship in Philippine history with school teachers and the public at large.

MA. REGINA M. HECHANOVA, Ph.D. (Industrial/Organizational Psychology) Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University

In recognition of her contributions to the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology especially in understanding the dynamics and meaning of WORK in the Philippine setting. Her researches focused on Filipino workers as they go on expatriate assignment; as they combine job and family; as they respond to new technology and learn best practices. Moreover, she used partnerships and media to bridge the gap between research and practice.

24 OUtstiJnding Young Scientist Republic of the Philippines The National Academy ofScience and Technology

and The Third World Academy ofSciences

2005 TWAS PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

VINCENT RICARDO M. DARIA Dr. of Engineering in Applied Physics

National Institute of Physics, UP Diliman

In recognition of his significant scientific contributions in the field of optics, microscopy, signal processing and instrumentation physics. His contributions captured in his numerous peer-reviewed publications in distinguished scientific journals, are recognized by his peers for having significant future applications in optical technology and signal processing.

NAST Zl"' Annual Scientific Meeting 25 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy ofScience and Technology

Confers the Rank and Title of

ACADEMICIAN

to

CAESAR A. SALOMA, Ph.D. Physics University of the Philippines, 1989

In recognition of his outstanding researches and accomplishments in the field of instrumentation physics that resulted in the development of new techniques and methods of measuring physical signals, signal sampling and reconstruction. A new method using a cheaper laser light source in multidimensional microscopy that produces high-quality images of damaged semiconductor sites developed by his team could lead to lower production cost of integrated circuits and prevent losses in semiconductor industries. His scientific and technological works on biological and statistical physics, optical instrumentation, laser microscopy and microscope design, optical beam propagation and light interaction with matter, computational physics, information processing and signal recovery have been nationally and internationally recognized. For his significant contributions in optics that were achieved under comparatively unfavorable conditions, he received the 2005 Galileo GalileiAward from the International Commission for Optics. His interest in the dynamics of complex adaptive systems has led to his investigations on real escape panic with mice that are escaping from a pool of water which was featured in a number of international science magazines and news programs. His dedication and effort to train younger Filipino physicists as Director of the National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines is manifested in the increase in student population and rapid development of the NIP graduate programs, number of PhD and MS graduates, as well as number of NIP publications in ISi-abstracted journals.

26 Newly Elected Academician PROFILES OF SPEAKERS/PANELISTS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

HON. ARTHUR C. YAP Secretary Department of Agriculture

A lawyer by profession, Arthur C. Yap has had an extensive background in government service. Prior to his appointed as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture on August 15, 2004, he was Undersecretary for Luzon Operations. He is one of the youngest cabinet members of the Arroyo Administration.

He also became Administrator of the National Food Authority, Chairman of the Food Terminal, Inc., and President and CEO of the Philippine International Trading Corporation.

Sec. Yap was a co-founding partner of the Yap, Jacinto, Jacob Law Office and a former Associate of two other law offices-Azcuna, Yorac, Sarmiento, Arroyo and Chua Law Offices and the Balane, Barican, Cruz, and Alampay Law Offices,

Sec. Yap finished his Juris Doctor from the Ateneo De Manila University School of Law in 1991 . He graduated from the same university in 1987 with an A. B. Honors Degree in Management and Economics as a Dean's Lister.

As a student at the Ateneo, he became active in extra-curricular activities. He became the Secretary-General of the ADMU Student Council, Member of the General Assembly and theAteneo Economics Association. He graduated with honors from the Xavier School where he also finished his elementary education.

Born on November 10, 1965 in Manila, Arthur Cua Yap is a hands-on leader; his governance has always been marked by openness and consciousness to the achievement of the President's targets.

Being at the top of the Department of Agriculture, Sec. Arthur C.Yap proved his longtime belief that government employees who are properly trained, nurtured and led can be as effective as their counterparts in the private sector.

NAST ZJlh Annual Scientific Meeting 27 GUEST SPEAKER

HON. ESTRELLA F. ALABASTRO Secretary Department of Science and Technology

Dr. Estrella F. Alabastro has been reappointed as Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology on August 30, 2004.

She was a professorial lecturer at the UP College of Home Economics and UP Technology Management Center at the time of her initial appointment on March 12, 2001. She is the first woman to get the DOST portfolio

Dr. Alabastro was DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development in 1995- 1998; Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (1991-1995); Chair of the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines; Chair of the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology, and Project Director of the successful OECF-World Bank funded Engineering and Science Education Project among other designations.

A registered Chemical Engineer and Career Executive .Service Officer, Dr. Alabastro earned her BS Chemical Engineering cum /aude at UP Diliman in 1961 . She went to Rice University in Houston, Texas for her MS Chemical Engineering (1965), and PhD in Chemical Engineering (1967).

In 2000, Dr. Alabastro was given the Professorial Award in Home Economics by the UP Alumni Association. She was also honored as Most Outstanding Alumna of the UP College of Engineering in 1997. She is a Founding Fellow and the only Filipino member of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology. Among previous important positions that Dr: Alabastro held include: Dean of UP College of Home Economics (1984-1990); Philippine Association of Food Technologists President ( 1979, 1990 and 2000); Philippine Association of Nutrition Vice President (1987), and Vice President for Publications of Federation of Institutes of Science and Technology inASEAN (1991-1994).

Dr. Alabastro was editor of several food-related publications, done extensive research works, principal author and co-author of numerous research papers and handbooks on food engineering and processing.

"Nina" or "EFA" -- as fondly called by friends and colleagues --- was born in Gerena, Tar1ac. She is married to Edgard Garcia Alabastro and they have three children.

28 Profl/eS elf Speakers PLENARY SPEAKER

ACADEMICIAN EMIL Q. JAVIER Vice President National Academy of Science and Technology

Academician Emil Q. Javier is the Vice-President of the National Academy and Technology and Co-Chair of the 2?1hASM Steering Committee. Known to many as an international civil servant, Acd. Javier is an esteemed scientist and dynamic administrator and educator. His contributions were significant not only in the area of government service but also in community welfare.

Academician Javier obtained his Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Cornell University (1969) and his Master of Science from the University of Illinois ( 1964). He finished his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture cum /aude from the University of the Philippines Los Banos (1960).

He has received innumerable awards from almost all sectors and award giving-bodies; two of the latest were The Outstanding Filipino Award (2002) and the Outstanding Alumnus of the University of Illinois (2004)..

As a scientist aware of the small farmer's limited resources, he has always directed his researches toward developing practical methods of improved crop production, using cheap, indigenous inputs. Based on his experiment of introducing legume into native lmperata pastures with minimum or no tillage, a national pasture development program was launched in 1972 premised on the minimum or no tillage establishment of adapted legumes on native pastures with application of phosphorous.

Academician Javier is recipient of Rizal Pro Patria award in agriculture (1975), SEARCA Professorial Chair in forage and pasture technology (1974-1975), Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) award in agriculture (1975) and the UP Alumni Association Professional Achievement award in agriculture (1980), and Most Outstanding Alumnus (1999); UPLB Most Distingueshed Alumnus (1996), among others.

Aside from important international positions he held, Academician Javier became President of the University of the Philippines (1993-1999), Minister of Science and Director General, National Science and Technology Authority ( 1981-1986), U PLB Chancellor, Founding Director of the Institute of Plant Breeding and National Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology in UP Los Banos.

He was elected Academician in 1982.

NAST 27" Annual Scientific Meeting 2 9 PANELISTS

DONATO B. ANTIPORTA, Ph.D. Senior Policy Adviser, Food Agricultural Organization Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Antiporta is at present the Senior Policy Adviser of the Policy assistance Branch in Bangkok, Thailand. Prior to his current assignment, he worked in different countries as planner, adviser, team leader in countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Italy. In 1976, he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural and Applied Economics) from the University of Minnesota, USA and his Certificate (1971) from University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, USA. From the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, he finished his Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (1969) with the highest GPA and awarded the Best Thesis. He finished his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines Los Bai'ios. Some of the previous positions he held included the following: Board Member (2003-2004) and Vice Chairman (2004-2005), Asia-Pacific Agricultural Policy Forum; Member, Editorial Policy Board, Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development (2003-2004); International Member Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Dev~opment , China (2003-2004), among others

RAMON L. CLARETE, Ph.D. Professor, School of Economics University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Dr. Ramon Clarete is distinguished and highly respected policy economist, having been at the fore­ front of policy reform efforts in the country for more than 20 years, specifically in the fields of trade, macroeco­ nomics, public finance, agriculture, and agribusiness policies. He is a Professor of Economics at the Univer­ sity of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. On leave from the University, he is presently the Chief of Party of the AGILE, a USAID-supported economic policy reform project in the Philippines. He develops and directs provision of technical assistance activities to various heads of government agencies including the Department of Finance, Agriculture. Trade and Industry, Budget and Management, Securities and Exchange Commission, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs, and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Dr. Clarete presently manages a technical assistance activity for the Secretary of Agriculture in connection with the design and effective implementation of DAAdministrative Order No. 8. The AO lays down the rules and regulations for the general release to the environment of plants and plant products derived from the use of modem biotechnology. Dr. Clarete obtained his doctoral degree in Economics from the University of Hawaii in 1984.

MANUEL Q. LIM JR. Chairman and President National Agribusiness Development Center Foundation, Inc. 11/F Unit 1105, OMM-CITRA Building, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Cetner, Pasig City

Manuel Q. Lim Jr. is the Chairman and President of the National Agribusiness Development Center Foundation, loc. He is practicing mechanical engineer, a business manager in management consultancy, and agribusiness. He is a government civil servant and consultant. Mr. Lim has a degree in Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. His baccalaureate degree is Bachelor of Arts.

31:1 Profiles of Speakers/Panelists FLORENTINO 0. TESORO, Ph.D. Former Undersecretary for Regional Operations Department of Science and Technology

Dr. Florentino L. Tesoro is the former Undersecretary for Regional Operations of the Department of Science and Technology. He also became the Director for the Forest Products Research and Development Institute. He was also Direcor of the Forest lnstitute-DENR (1980-1982), Associate Professor, UPLB College of Forestry and Senior Specialist, Jaakko Poyry consulting (UK Office) from 1990-1999. A distinguished person in government service, Dr. Tesoro has received a number of honors, awards and recognition from various groups and organizations like Outstanding Professional Award for Forestry by the Professional Regulation Commission, Most Outstanding Alumnus (Forestry Service), among others. Dr. Tesoro obtained his PhD in Forestry from Louisiana State University (1973) and a non-degree course from the University of Hamburg, Germany (1967). He finished his MS in Forestry from State University of New York, College of Forestry at Syracuse University (1964). He finished his BS Forestry (1959) and Ranger's Certificate (1957) from the University of the Philippines Los Banos.

HON. RODOLFO Q. AGBAYANI Congressman, Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya House of Representative Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City

Cong. Agbayani came from a family of leaders and public servants. A lawyer by profession, he had fought for the rights of the people of Nueva Vizcaya in many occasions. He was also Vice Governor of Nueva Vizcaya and later on become the Governor for 12 years. As Governor, with the vision for change and progress, he was able to elevate Nueva Vizcaya from a fourth class status to a second class in just six years of management. Under his leadership, the reforestation program he initiated became a model for all provinces. Nueva Vizcaya also became the pilot for the most complete and progressive reproductive health program which has been internationally acclaimed. For his outstanding performance as a public servant, Cong. Agbayani has received a number of awards and recognitions. Among them included the Gawad Galing Pook award for his governance, Hall of Fame Award for Best Peace and Order Council for peace and order, Most Outstanding Provincial Health Board for health and nutrition, Most Outstanding Coop-Lgu Partnership Awards 2003 for Cooperativism, Gawad SapatAni 2000 for agriculture, and Award of Excellence as National Finalist in the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran for environment

NAST Z7"' Annual Scientific Meeting 31 JAVIER P. MATEO, Ph.D. Technical Director, Agri-Specialist, Inc. MML DC Bldg., Celery Road, FT/ Complex, Taguig, Metro Manila

Dr. Javier P. Mateo earned his Ph.D. degree in Animal Nutrition from the University of Missouri in 1979. He obtained his MS degree in Animal Nutri­ tion in 1970 and BS degree in Animal Science in 1968 from the University of the Philippines, Los Bai'los. His training is essentially on the nutrition and manage­ ment of poultry and swine, least cost feed formulation, research and agri-busi­ ness project development. He is currently the Technical Director of Agri-Spe­ cialist, Inc., Vice President for Nutrition, Research and Development of Saint Peters Agro Resources Corporation (SPARC) and President of JV Agri Corporation. He is a member of the Technical Advisory Committee of PCARRD-DOST. He has 28 years of experience in poultry and livestock production as teacher, researcher, technical consultant, and business executive. He has authored or co-authored no less than 22 scientific articles/abstracts in the area of poultry and swine nutrition and management which were published in local and international scientific journals/proceedings. He is recipient of no less than 13 scholarships/honors/awards among which are the President Balik Scientist Award in 1980, Premium Agro-Vet Agribusiness Award of PSAS in 1987 and Outstanding Alumnus of UPLB in the field of Agribusiness Manage- ment in 1993.

PROCESO T. DOMINGO, Ph.D. Administrator National Irrigation Administration EDSA, Quezon City

Dr. Domingo, Administrator of the National Irrigation Administration, has been with the NIA since 1973. He is one of the few who successfully rose from the ranks. He finished Doctor of Education major in Administration and Master of Arts in Education from the Wesleyan University-Philippines, both with Meritorious Award. He finished his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of the Philippines in 1973 and passed the Board Examinations in the same year. He is also a career executive with a rank of CESO IV. Backing his years of solid experience as administrator are the trainings and workshops he attended in Japan, Sweden. and Israel. Dr. Domingo also teaches at Wesleyan University Graduate School.

ENGR. GEORGE Q. CANAPI President, Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association CLF Building 1, 1167 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City Mr. George a. Canapi is currently the Chairman, Board ofAgricultural Engineering of the Professional Regulation Commission. He has held various positions in many professional organizations and associations. Some of them indude the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Society of Professional Accredited Consultant, Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineering (lifetime Member), among others. He became Executive Vice-.President of Kato International, Inc.; Executive Vice President for Government Special Projects, Tramat Mercantile, Inc.; Professor, Institute of Engineering, Araneta University, and Professor, Department of Business Administration, San Sebastian College

32 Profiles Speakers/Panelists RICARDO L. CACHUELA, RPAE, CE Director, Bureau of Post Harvest Research and Extension Central Luzon State University Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija

Engineer Ricardo L. Cachuela is currently the Executive Director of the Bureau of Post Harvest for Research Extension. He is also the Program Leader of the Mechanization Program of the Department of Agriculture, Focal Person for Post Harvest Devek>pment Studies, Post Harvest Team Leader of the Research and Development Network of the DA-BAR and team/project leader of other programs of the Department of Agriculture. Engr. cachuela is affiliated in a number of national and international professional organizations. Among them include the Association of Career Executives and Eligibles (Board Member), Phil. Society of Agricultural Engineers, Institutes of Engineers, Australia; American Society of Agricultural Engineers; Filipino Inventors Society; and the Philippine Society for the Advancement of Science. Engr. Cachuela obtained his Ph.D./Advanced Studies in Engineering Science/Computational Fluid Dynamics from Mejboume University, Australia. From the same university, he took his MS (promoted to PhD) in Engineering Science. He finished his Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of the Philippines Los Banos.

ACADEMICIAN RAUL V. FABELLA, Ph.D. Dean, School of Economics University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

Academician Fabella obtained his undergraduate degree in Philosophy at the Seminario Mayor-Recoletos and his masters degree in Economics at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Later on he finished his doctorate in Economics at the Yale University.

He has done pioneering works on novel analytic constructs that proved to be useful for problems in economics. Dr. Fabella introduced the subsymmetric sets which extended the reach of the celebrated Ash bargaining solution to more egalitarian (Rawlsian) grounds. He also proposed the Olson ratio, which enriches the rent-seeking paradigm that derived and applied the debt-adjusted real exchange rate, which enlarges the pool of relevant indicators for exchange rate policy.

Academician Fabella is a member of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Philippines since 1995 and is currently the Dean of the School of Economics at the University of the Philippines, Diliman

NAST 27"' Annual Sdentlfic Meeting 33 NATIONAL SCIENTIST GELIA T. CASTILLO, Ph.D. Member, NAST Executive Council and Chair, Social Sciences Division

A wortd pioneer in the field of rural sociology, National Scientist Gelia T. Castillo has inspired other social scientists towards the pursuit of sciences that seives a human purpose. She once commented on "ethical literacy" and said, "it is a sense of science and technology for humanity.... lf it is rigor which makes research scientific, it is relevance which makes it humane. Relevance concerns value choices as to what is important for human welfare. " Her volumes of studies and researches on the Filipino farmers, rural women, agricultural extension and community development have provided policy makers a better understanding of the social factors affecting agricultural and rural development in the Philippines. National Scientist Gelia T. Castillo is an expert in multi-disciplinary approach to social sciences and natural sciences, lending her expertise in rural sociology, agriculture. health, population, among others. She is the first Filipina in various endeavors: Chair of the Board of the International Potato Center in Lima, Peru; the first board chair in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) system; Chair, Research and Evaluation Committee for a Pilot study of a Cooperative Approach to Rural Development, as earty as 1963-1968; Co-project Coordinator (with Or. Randolph Baker) of the research project on Changes in Rice Fanning in seven Asian countries, 1971 -1973, among others.

NINA G. BARZAGA, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology National Institutes of Health University of the Philippines Manila

Dr. Barzaga is currently Director of the Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila and a professor at the Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health. Her researches and research interests inciude vaccine studies; development of diagnostic reagents, viral hepatitis agents: Hepatitis A, B, C, & E, emerging and reemerging infections like HIV, Hantavirus, Edible vaccines in tomatoes; Serotyping reagents for Vibrio cho/erae species; and Risk assessment of genetically-modified food. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the UP College of Public Health in 1975 and her Doctor of Medicine from the UP College of Medicine in 1979. She obtained her Ph.D. from University of Melbourne, Australia in 1988. Dr. Barzaga has had numerous post-doctoral trainings in various prestigious medical institutions like University of California, Los Angeles; San Francisco Department of Public Health and Communicable Disease Center; University medical Center, Washington, USA; University Sains Malaysia, and Kobe University School of Medicine, Japan. Credited to her name are 14 international and 13 local publications on antigenic epitope analysis, seroepidemiologic studies, clinical vaccine trials, case reports and original articles on viral hepatitis agents, hantavirus, HIV; GMO Food Biosafety. Dr. Barzaga has become one of the most sought-after speaker/lecturer. She has been invited in 38 international and 57 local/national symposia/seminars.

34 Profiles of Speakers/Panelists JAIMEE. DY-LIACCO Acting Director-General Philippine Institute of Traditional andA/temative Health Care (PITAHC), Deparment of Health

Jaime E. Dy-Liacco was appointed Officer-in-Charge of PITAHC by the Secretary of Health in January 2005. President Arroyo approved and changed the appointment to Acting Director General in March 2005. Mr. Dy-Liacco holds a certificate of Doctor of Metabolic Medicine from Dr. William Donald Kelley's College of Metabolic Medicine. In 2001 , Mr. Dy-Liacco became a representative to the Philippine College for the Advancement in Medicine (PCAM), the local counterpart of the American College for the Advancement in Medicine (ACAM). PCAM, a non-profit professional association was founded in 1997 by a group of medical doctors dedicated to the practice of alternative medicine. In 2002, he was elected to PCAM's Board of Trustees. He was the organizer and health consultant for the Natural Healing Series aired every Sunday on ANC, the new channel of ABS-CBN. He was also the health consultant for PITAHC's Quest for Well-being series, which succeeded the Natural HeaNng Series (2004-2005). Mr. Dy-Liacco was the first Filipino country manager for Procter & Gamble in Peru (1968-72). the first Filipino managing director in Japan (1972-79), and the first Filipino to manage a region (Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea 1979-80). He later became President of Wrigley Philippines and concurrently Vice President International for Asia (1981-1997) He is a graduate of the Ateneo de Naga and the Ateneo de Manila, and has as Master of Science in Journalism degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he was a Rotary International Foundation Fellow (1952-53). At 24, he was chairman of the Department of Journalism of the Ateneo de Manila, the youngest ever to hold a department chair.

RODOLFO F. FLORENTINO, M.D., Ph.D. President, Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines and Scientific Director, lntemational Ufe Sciences Institute, Southeast Asia Region (/LSI SEAR)

Dr. Rodolfo L. Florentino is currently the Scientific Director of the International Life Sciences Institute, S-OutheastAsia Region (ILSI SEAR) and Chairman-President of the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines. He has been in the nutrition field since 1958. From 1983 to 1997, he served as Director of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute. Since then, he has served in different capacities in many international organizations like the Wor1d Health Organization, UNICEF, Helen Keller International and several other private companies. At present, he is a member of several international and national groups. He is a Fellow of the International Union of Nutrition Sciences, member of the WHO Expert Advisory Panel on Nutrition, member of the Editorial Advisory Board, Asia and Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. He is a Fellow of the Philippine Association fortheAdvancement of Science, and member of the National Research Council of the Philippines. Dr. Florentino has received awards from a number of award-giving bodies, some of which include CertifKAJte of Merit from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, as Man of the Decade from ILSI SEAR. He has authored more than 150 scientific and technical papers on nutrition surveys, nutrient requirements, food fortification and related areas. Dr. Florentino obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila and his Master of Science and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, USA.

NAST Z7"' Annual Scientific Meeting 35 ACADEMICIAN WILLIAM G. PADOLINA, Ph.D. Deputy Director General for Partnerships International Rice Research Institute

Academician William D. Padolina is currently the Deputy Director General for Partnerships, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). His expertise and interests are in the areas of research management, science policy, technology transfer, secondary plant metabolism, biotechnology, and intellectual property rights. He graduated magna cum /aude in 1968 from the University of the Philippines with the degree of Agricultural Chemistry. He obtained his PhD in 1973 (botany/phytochemistry) from the University of Texas, USA. Acd. Padolina started at UPLB as research assistant, (1968) and became full professor of chemistry, UPLB (1976); department chair, Institute of Chemistry, UPLB (1976); director, Leaming Resource Center (1978-80); executive deputy director, BIOTECH (1980-86); director, BIOTECH, (1986-89); vice chancellor for academic affairs (1989-91 ); and assistant of the UP president (1991). He was undersecretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) (1992-94); acting secretary of DOST (1994-95); and secretary of DOST (1995-1999). He was director for external relations of IRRI (Feb-Sep 1999). Among the awards he received were the Outstanding Young Scientist Award (1982) from the National Academy of Science and Technology, TOYM Award for Science and Technology (1985), UP System Outstanding Administrator Award (1988), PANTAS Award in Research Management (1989), Philippine Legion of Honor (Rank of Officer) (1998/99). He was elected Academician in 1995.

ACADEMICIAN ANGEL C. ALCALA, Ph.D. University Research Professor and Director Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management Silliman University, Dumaguete City

Academician Angel c. Alcala is presently University Research Professor and Director of the Silliman University-Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management, the CHED Zonal Research Center for Regions 6 & 7 , and the University Research and Development Center at Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines. Prior to these academic positions, he served the Philippine government for nine years (1990-1999) first as Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development under the Department of Science and Technology, then as Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and later as first Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education during the Ramos presidency. He was Professor of Biology at Silliman University and served as its president for two years before taking up the last two government positions. Academician Alcala obtained his B.S. in Biology magna cum /aude from Silliman University in 1951 and went on to finish an M.A. (1960) and a Ph.D.(1966) in Biological Sciences at Stanford University, Stanford, California, U.S .A. He received honorary doctorates from Xavier University and University of Southeastern Philippines. He has conducted extensive research on Philippine amphibians and reptiles since the mid- 19505. He has served as consultant on marine and aquatic projects supported by the UNEP, UNDP. World Bank GEF and the UPMSI. He also actively participated in the Australia-ASEAN marine project (mid-1980s­ earfy 1990s). The Silliman Marine Laboratory, which he founded in 1973-1974, has been active in research on marine protected areas, fisheries and marine biodiversity, mariculture. and conservation of Philippine plant and animal species.

36 Profiles ofSpeakers/Panelists ADOLFO V. REVILLA JR., Ph.D. Professor/Dean (retired) College of Forestry and Natural Resources University of the Philippines Los Banos

At present, Dr. Revilla is Team Leader, Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Development Specialist of the ITTO Project: Integration of Forest Management Units (FMU) into a Sustainable Development Unit (SOU) through Collaborative Forest Management in Surigao del Sur, Philippines He was Professor/Dean (retired), College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines and a Senior Forestry Specialist on project basis of the Sustainable Ecosystems International Corp. (SUSTEC) in Quezon City. Dr. Adolfo V. Revilla Jr. served the UPLB College of Forestry for 30 years before opting for early retirement in 1991 . He obtained his Master of Forestry, Master of Philosophy, and PhD degrees from Yale University in 1964, 1971 and 1978, respectively. In 1981 , he became a Full Professor. Dr. Revilla is known nationally arnd internationally for his expertise in forest resources management, forestry policy and strategic planning, watershed-based sustainable developmenUforestry systems. forest growth/yield modeling, and forest resources inventory/assessment (Including database and data analysis software design). He did pioneering works in growth/yield modeling in uneven-aged mixed tropical rainforests (globally) and in watershed-based sustainable development systems. He has to his credit some 46 articles and 39 technical papers/reports. He also became FAO Team Leader/Chief Technical Adviser (1989 to 1994) of the National Forest Inventory Project in Indonesia, biggest and most complex project of its kind, which the FAO and the Wor1d Bank often cite the success of this project. He has been Team/Project Leader of 12 other projects and team member/technical specialist in 21 other projects/studies. Dr. Revilla received 33 honors/awards including: the Likas Yaman Award given by President Corazon Aquino in 1988, one of the first 10 fellows of the Philippine Forest Research Society in 1985, the first PANTAS Award in Forestry Research in 1982, and Outstanding Professional (Forestry) by UP Alumni Association in 2000 and by the PRC in 2001 . Other than his family/children/grandchildren and playing tennis, he is most happy and proud to see and know the achievements of his tanner students.

ROBERTO G. VILLA, MNSA Director, Information Technology for Agriculture and Fisheries Department ofAgriculture , Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City

Mr. Roberto Villa is the Director of the Information Technology for Agriculture and Fisheries of the Department of Agriculture. Mr. Villa started his career at the Department of Agriculture as Project Coordinator of the Livelihood Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD from 1988 to 1990; National Coordinator of the Medium-Term Philippine Agricultural Development Plan Preparation in 1992; Program Director of the Farm to Market Roads Program from 1996 to 1998; Project Director of the Private VSAT Project from 2001to2004; and as Focal Person of the National lnfonnation Network (NIN) from 1997 to present.

NAST Z'1"' Annual Scientific Meeting 37 ACADEMICIAN WILLIAM T. TORRES, Ph.D. President, Mosaic Communications, Inc. The Peak Tower, 107 Alfaro Street Salcedo Village, Makati City

Acd. William T. Torres is currently the President of Mosaic Communications and an active participant in various government/non­ govemment/educational programs concerning applications of information technology. At present, Acd. Torres is also involved in numerous organizations in different capacities like the ASEAN Business Council for ICT, Mercalo Foundation, Mapaua Institute of Technology, among others. Acct. Torres obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (1971) and Master of Science (1968) in Computer Sciences from the University of Wisconsin. He also took graduate studies in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of the Philippines. He finished his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering trom Mapua Institute of Technology. Acct.William T. Torres was elected to the National Academy of Science and Technology in 2001 .

38 Profiles ofSpeakers/Panelirts 27th ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING COMMITTEES

STEERING COMMITTEE Acd. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr. (Chair) NAST Secretariat: Acd. Emil Q. Javier (Co-Chair) Ms. Rosemarie S. Espino Dr. Paciente Cordero Acd. Ramon C. Barba NAST Secretariat: Acd. Leopoldo S. Castillo Ms. Reihvelle A. Perez Acd. Romulo G. Davide RECEPTION AND Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero Ill REGISTRATION COMMITTEE POSTERS COMMITTEE Acd. Ricardo M. Lantican Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero Ill (Chair) NS Benito S. Vergara (Chair) Acd. Faustino T. Orillo Acd. Filomena F. Campos Acd. Leopoldo S. Castillo NS Dolores A. Ramirez Acd. LourdesJ. Cruz Acd. Faustino T. Orillo NS Benito S. Vergara Acd. Carmen LI. lntengan Acd. Ramon C. Barba Acd. Ruben L. Villareal Acd. Filemon A. Uri rte Jr. Acd. Salcedo L. Eduardo Acd. Ceferino I. Follosco Acd. Mercedes B. Concepcion Acd. Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza NAST Secretariat: NAST Secretariat: Acd. William T. Torres Ms. Luningning E. Samarita Ms. Charyl C. Apuyan Acd. Quintin L. Kintanar Mr. Aristotle P. Carandang Acd. Raul V. Fabella INVITATION COMMITTEE NAST Secretariat: PROGRAM COMMITIEE Acd. Ruben L. Villareal (Chair) Mr. Aristotle P. Carandang Acd. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr. - Chair Acd. Edgardo D. Gomez Acd. Emil Q. Javier - Co-Chair NS Bienvenido 0. Juliano BEST POSTERS BOARD OF Dr. Patricio S. Faylon NS Paulo C. Campos JUDGES Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero Ill Acd. Reynaldo B. Vea Acd. Salcedo L. Eduardo (Chair) Dr. Nicomedes Eleazar Acd. Raul V. Fabella NS Clare R. Baltazar Dr. Celso P. Diaz NAST Secretariat: NS Benito S. Vergara Dr. Beatriz Del Rosario Ms. Charyl C. Apuyan Acd. Romulo G. Davide Ms. Luningning E. Samarita NS Bienvenido 0. Juliano DOCUMENTATION AND Acd. Apolinario D. Nazarea WRITING PANEL EVALUATION COMMITTEE Acd. Angel L. Lazaro Dr. Leonardo A. Gonzales- Chair Acd. Romulo G. Davide (Chair) Acd. William T. Torres Acd. Emil Q. Javier, Co-Chair Acd. Emil Q. Javier Acd. Ernesto 0. Domingo Acd. Ledivina V. Carino Acd. Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza Acd. Quintin L. Kintanar Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero Ill Acd. Ceferino L. Follosco NS Gelia T. Castillo Dr. Beatriz P. Del Rosario Acd. Ernesto 0. Domingo Acd. Mercedes B. Concepcion Dr. Virgilio A. Fernandez NS Gelia T. Castillo NAST Secretariat: Dr. Fernando Bernardo NAST Secretariat: Ms. Rowena V. Briones Dr. Adolfo Revilla Jr. V. Ms. Rowena V. Briones Dr. Benigno D. Peczon PUBLICITY AND SOCIALS Dr. Ben S. Malayang Ill RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Dr. Alberto P. Aquino Acd. Ruben L. Villareal (Chair) Acd. Ricardo M. Lantican (Chair) Acd. Veronica F. Chan Acd. Asuncion K. Raymundo FINANCE AND EXHIBIT Acd. William G. Padolina Acd. Jose 0. Juliano COMMITTEE Acd. Angel L. Lazaro Ill Acd. Ceferino L. Follosco NS Dolores A. Ramirez (Chair) Acd. Solita F. Camara-Besa Acd. Carmen LI. lntengan Acd. Veronica F. Chan Acd. Ledivina V. Carifio Acd. Andrew B. Gonzalez, FSC Acd. Bienvenido F. Nebres Mr. Angelo B. Palmones Acd. Angel L. Lazaro Ill Ms. Lyn Resurreccion Acd. Ramon F. Abarquez Jr. Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Acd. Andrew B. Gonzalez, FSC NAST Secretariat: Ms. Guada B. Ramos 39 NAST 2'J'h Annual Scientific Meeting 26thAnnual Scientific Meeting 14-15 July 2004, The Manila Hotel

The year 2004 has made the Academy more visible to various sectors of society with its numerous activities, which started in the first quarter. Among these are notable advisory initiatives and strengthening our linkage with other groups and organizations, both nationally and internationally.

Highlights of the Academy's accomplishments, the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) has always been the main event since it started in 1978. On its 26°" year, the ASM, headed by the Social Science Division, was held on July 14-15 at the Manila Hotel. The theme was "On Being and Becoming: Where We Are and Where We Want To Be," as conceptualized by the 26th ASM Steering Committee. The 261'1 ASM focused on the Social Sciences cutting through all disciplines.

The event opened with a ribbon cutting ceremonies attended by Academician Per1a D. Santos Ocampo, NAST President and Mrs. Virginia Davide, Commissioner of the Education Committee of UNESCO. The keynote speaker, Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide tackled the subject "just and humane society.•

The eight plenary speakers were: Academician Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J., on church and society, Dr. Jose Oalisay on the role of humanities in the intellectual and cultural life of the country, Dr. Emanuel de Dios on analysis of the Philippine economy, Dr. Arsenio Balisacan on Philippine agriculture in an urbanizing and globalizing wor1d , Academician Edgardo Gomez on natural resources and its implications for generational equity, Dr. Antonio Miguel Dans on science and ethics in health research and practice, Dr. Christopher Bemido and Dr. Victoria Carpio-Bernido on science culture and education for change, and Dr. Caesar Saloma on the application of talent and innovativeness to meet the challenge of global standard s in scientific productivity.

The ASM led the formulation of six resolutions on the issues of: Family life and responsible parenthood; Rice productivity and sufficiency; Biosafety and Bioprospecting; Science Education; and the Role of scientific community and bearers of science culture.

Several events also took place in conjunction with the event. Two monographs, a book and NAST websites were launched; general assembly of the Outstanding Young Scientists, Inc. (OYSI) members; and the awarding ceremony of the NAST Awards.

Thus, after months of preparation, more than a dozen meetings, and a total number of 809 participants on the first day and 750 on the second day last year's ASM has been considered a success. Thanks to the unwavering effort and dedication given by the whole Academy.

411 26th ASM - .July 2004 The Executive council (2002-2005)

Academician Perla D. Santos Ocampo, M.D. President

Academician Emil Q. Javier, Ph.D. Vice President

Academician Ledivina V Carino, Ph.D. Secretary

National Scientist Gelia T. Castillo, Ph.D. Member

Academician Ceferino L. Follosco, Ph.D. Member

Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, Ph.D. Member

Academician Teodulo M. Topacio, Jr. , Ph.D. Interim Member

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ms. Luningning E. Samarita The NAST . Secretariat Executive Director

Ms. Reihvelle A . Perez TECHNICAL SERVICES DMSION Planning Officer /II

Mr. Aristotle P. Carandang Ms. Virginia Francia 0. Gavica Information Officer V Clerk II Mr. Roberto L. Arat lls. Rowena V. Briones Driver// lnlormaffon Officer /II

Ms. Guada B. Ramos ADMINISTRA77VE SERVICES DIVISION Information Officer II Ms. Rosemarie S. Espino Ms. Charyl C. Apuyan Administrative Officer V Administrative Aid IV Ms. Zenaida T. Mapua Accountant I/I PHIUPPINE saENCE HERITAGE CENTER Mr. Ferdinand C. Gutlay Ms. Chona S. Santos PSHCStaff Cashier I/I

Mr. Eliseo D. Raganlt Utility Worker I

NAST 27'17 Annual SdentffJC Meeting 41 NAST MEMBERS (1978-2004)

Year Elected Name Field of Specialization as Academician

1978 Paulo C. Campos, M. D. * Nuclear Medicine 1978 Alfredo V.Lagmay, Ph.D.* Experimental Psychology 1978 + Cecilio F. Lopez, Dr. phi. Philippine Linguistics and Oriental Studies 1978 + Trto A. Mijares, Ph.D. Statistics 1978 +Juan S. Salcedo, Jr., M.D., D.Sc. * Nutrition and Public Health 1978 + Alfredo C. Santos, Dr. phil. * Physical Chemistry 1978 + Dioscoro L. Umali, Ph.D.* Genetics and Plant Breeding 1978 + Cannen c. Velasquez, Ph.D.* Parasitology 1978 + Gregorio T. Velasquez, Ph.D.* Phycology 1978 +Gregorio Y. Zara, D. Sc.* Engineering and Inventions 1979 + EncamacionA.Alzona, Ph.D.* Philippine History 1979 +Teodoro A. Agoncillo, Litt.D. (h.c.)* Philippine History 1979 +Jose Encamaci6n, Jr., Ph.D.* Economics 1979 +Pedro B. Escuro, Ph.D.* Genetics and Plant Breeding 1979 + RaymundoA. Favila, Ph.D. Mathematics 1979 +Francisco M. Fronda, Ph.D.* Animal Husbandry 1979 Bienvenido 0. Juliano, Ph.D.* Organic Chemistry 1979 + Melecio S. Magno, Ph.D. Physics 1979 Fedel Mundo, M.D., M.A.* Pediatrics 1979 + GeminianoT. de Ocampo, M.D.* Opthalmology 1979 +Eduardo A. Quisumbing, Ph.D.* Plant Taxonomy, Systematics and Morphology 1979 + Jose N. Rodriguez, M.D. Leprology 1979 + Casimiro del Rosario, Ph.D.* Physics, Astronomy and Metrology 1980 + Luz Oliveros-Belardo, Ph.D.* Phannaceutical Chemistry 1960 Magdalena C. Cantoria, Ph.D. Botany 1980 + Emerita V. de Guzman, Ph.D. Plant Physiology 1980 Conrado S. Dayrit, M.D. Pharmacology, Cardiology 1980 + Francisco 0. Santos, Ph.D.* Human Nutrition and Agricultural Chemistry 1980 + Joventino D. Soriano, Ph.D. Cytogenetics and Mutation Research 1980 Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, Ph.D.* Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry 1981 Clare R. Baltazar, Ph.D.* Systematic Entomology 1981 +Julian A. Banzon, Ph.D.* Biophysical Chemistry 1981 + Amando M. Dalisay, Ph.D. Economics 1981 + Benjamin D. Cabrera, M.D., M.P.H. Medical Parasitology and Public Health 1982 Emil Q. Javier, Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Genetics 1983 Gelia T. Castillo, Ph.D.* Rural Sociology 1983 Jose 0. Juliano, Ph.D. Nuclear Chemistryand Physics 1983 + Hilario D. G. Lara, M.D., Dr. P.H. Public Health 1983 Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J., Ph.D. Mathematics 1983 Faustino T. Orillo, Ph.D. Mycology 1983 Jose R. Velasco, Ph.D.* Plant Physiology 1985 Quintin L. Kintanar, M.D., Ph.D. Environmental Medicine 1985 +Quirino 0. Navarro, Ph.D. Nuclear Chemistry 1985 +Gregorio F. Zaide, Ph.D. History + deceased 42 * National Scientist NAST Members ('1978--2004) 1987 Solita F. Camara-Besa, M.D., M.S. Biochemistry 1987 Filomena F. Campos, Ph.D. Plant Breeding/Cytogenetics 1967 Lourdes J. Cruz, Ph.D. Biochemistry 1987 Edito G. Garcia, M.D. Medical Parasitology 1987 Carmen LI. lntengan, Ph.D. Nutrition 1987 DoloresA. Ramirez, Ph.D.* Biochemical Genetics 1987 Benito S. Vergara, Ph.D.* Plant Physiology 1987 Prescillano M. Zamora, Ph.D. Plant Anatomy-Morphology 1988 Ricardo M. Lantican, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1990 Leopoldo S. Castillo, Ph.D. Animal Science 1990 Apolinario D. Nazarea, Ph.D. Biophysics 1990 Ruben L. Villareal, Ph.D. Horticulture 1992 Mercedes B. Concepcion, Ph.D. Demography 1992 Ernesto 0. Domingo, M.D. Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology 1992 Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, Ph.D. Fisheries Management 1992 Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza, Ph.D. Biochemistry 1993 Ramon F.Abarquez, Jr., M.D. Cardiology 1993 Salcedo L. Eduardo, Ph.D. Veterinary and Medical Parasitology 1993 Edgardo D. Gomez, Ph.D. Marine Biology 1993 Teodulo M. Topacio Jr., Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine 1994 Perla D. Santos Ocampo, M.D., FPPS, FAAP Pediatrics 1995 Ledivina V. Carino, Ph.D. Sociology and PublicAdministration 1995 Raul V. Fabella, Ph.D. Economics 1995 William G. Padolina, Ph.D. Phytochemistry 1996 Veronica F. Chan, Ph.D. Microbiology 1996 Andrew Gonzalez, F.S.C, Ph.D. Linguistics 1999 Onofre D. Corpuz, Ph.D.* Political Economy and Government 2000 FilemonA. Uriarte, Jr., Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 2001 Ceferino L. Follosco, Ph.D. (h.c.) Mechanical, Electrical, &Agricultural Engineering 2001 Angel L. Lazaro Ill, Ph.D. Civil Engineering 2001 William T. Torres, Ph.D. Computer Science 2001 Reynaldo B. Vea, Ph.D. Marine Transportation System, Naval Architecture 2002 Romulo G. Davide, Ph.D. Plant Pathology 2002 Asuncion K. Raymundo, Ph.D. Microbial Genetics/Plant Pathology 2004 Ramon C. Barba, Ph.D. Horticulture 2004 Angel C. Alcala, Ph.D. Biological Sciences

CORRESPONDING MEMBERS 2003 Jose B. Cruz, Ph.D. Electrical Engineering 2003 AmadorC. Muriel, Ph.D . Physics .2003 EduardoA. Padlan, Ph.D. Biophysics 2004 Baldomero M. Olivera, Ph.D. Biochemistry

HONORARY MEMBER 2000 Norman E. Borlaug, Ph.D. Agronomy/Plant Breeding 1970 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

+ deceased • National Scientist

NAST Z7"' Annual Scientific Meeting 43 OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTISTS (1980-2004)

Year Awarded Name Field of Specialization

i980 Ernesto J. del Rosario, Ph.D. Chemistry 1980 Salcedo L. Eduardo, Ph.D. Veterinary and Medical Parasitology (Elected Academician, 1993) 1980 Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, Ph.D. Fisheries Management (Elected Academician, 1992) 1980 Rufino H. Ibarra, Ph.D. Physics 1980 Florian M. Orejana-Ward, Ph.D. Fish Processing and Quality Control 1980 Ely Anthony R. Ouano, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering 1980 Ernesto M. Pernia, Ph.D. Economic Demography 1980 Alberto Romualdez, Jr., M.D. Medicine 1980 Thelma E. Tupasi-Ramos, M.D. Infectious Diseases 1980 Victoria A. Vicente-Beckett, Ph.D. Chemistry 1981 Romeo M. Bautista, Ph.D. Economics 1981 PacienteA. Cordero, Jr., Ph.D. Marine Biology 1981 Lourdes J. Cruz, Ph.D. Biochemistry (Elected Academician, 1987) 1981 Severino V. Gervacio, Ph.D. Mathematics 1981 EsperanzaA. lcasas-Cabral, M.D. Cardiology 1981 Ernesto P. Lozada, Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering 1981 Manolito G. Natera, Ph.D. Physics 1982 CarmeloA.Alfiler, M.D. Pediatric Medicine 1982 Rodolfo P. Cabangbang, Ph.D. Agronomy 1982 Virgilio G. Enriquez, Ph.D. (deceased) Psychology 1982 Alejandro N. Herrin, Ph.D. Demographic Economics 1982 Jose G. Marasigan, Ph.D. Mathematics 1982 William G. Padolina, Ph.D. Phytochemistry (Elected Academician, 1995) 1982 Percy A. Sajise, Ph.D. Ecology 1982 Benito L. Tanhehco, M.D. Biomedical Engineering 1983 Ponciano S.M. Halos, Ph.D. Plant Pathology 1983 Remigio M. Olveda, M.D. Parasitic Diseases 1983 Vicente B. Paqueo, Ph.D. Human Resource Economics 1983 Luzvisminda U. Rivero, Ph.D. Chemistry 1984 William T. Chua, M.D. Cardiovascular Medicine 1984 Reynaldo E. dela Cruz, Ph.D. Forestry 1984 Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza, Ph.D. Biochemistry (Elected Academician, 1992) 1984 Roger R. Posadas, Ph.D. Physics 1984 Eufemia T. Rasco, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1984 FilemonA. Uriarte, Jr., Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (Elected Academician, 2000) 1985 William D. Dar, Ph.D. Agriculture 1985 Alumanda M. dela Rosa, Ph.D. Radiation Chemistry 1985 Ann Inez N. Gironella, Ph.D. Statistics 1985 Jose A. Magpantay, Ph.D. Physics 1985 Corazon M. Raymundo, D.Sc. Population Science

44 Outstanding Young Scientists (1980-2004) 1985 Mediadora C. Saniel, M.D. Epidemiology 1985 Amaryllis T. Torres, Ph.D. Psychology 1985 Regalado G. Zamora, Ph.D. Animal Science 1986 EdwinA. Benigno, Ph.D. Entomology 1986 Ida F. Dalmacio, Ph.D. Food Microbiology 1986 Ma. Concepcion C. Lizada, Ph.D. Biochemistry 1986 Ernesto S. Luis, Ph.D. Food Chemistry 1986 Manolo G. Mena, Ph.D. Metallurgy 1986 Glorina N. Pocsidio, Ph.D. Zoology 1986 Danilo M. Yanga, Ph.D. Physics 1987 Ruperto P.Alonzo, M.A. Economics 1987 Dante B. Canlas, Ph.D. Economics 1987 Rene P. Felix, Ph.D. Mathematics 1987 Miguel D. Fortes, Ph.D. Marine Plant Ecology 1987 Ruben M. Gapasin, Ph.D. Plant Pathology 1987 Wilfredo I. Jose, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 1967 Felino P. Lansigan, Ph.D. Statistics 1967 Reynaldo C. Mabesa, Ph.D. Food Science 1987 Manuel F. Montes, Ph.D. Economics 1987 Lind~ S. Posadas, Ph.D. Physics 1988 Francisco M. Basuel, Ph.D. Animal Science 1988 Ma. Cynthia Rose B. Bautista, Ph.D. Sociology 1988 Manuel M. Lantin, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1968 Rolando E. Ramos, Ph.D. Mathematics 1988 Polly W. Sy, Ph.D. Mathematics 1988 Benito C. Tan, Ph.D. Botany 1989 Efren c. Abaya, Ph.D. Electrical Engineering 1989 Candida B. Adalla, Ph.D. Entomology 1989 Christopher C. Bemido, Ph.D. Physics 1989 Virginia C. Cuevas, Ph.D. Botany 1969 Mary Ann D. Lansang, M.D. Clinical Epidemiology 1989 Alfinetta Fermina B. Zamora, Ph.D. Agronomy 1990 Ambrosio Raul R. Alfiler, M.S. Entomology 1990 Adelina A. Barrion, Ph.D. Insect Genetics 1990 Manuel M. Dayrit, M.D. Epidemiology and Public Health 1990 Emmanuel M. Lagare, Ph.D. Mathematics 1990 Rodel G. Maghirang M.S. Vegetable Breeding 1990 Roberto N. Padua, Ph.D. Theoretical Statistics 1990 Lilian F. Pateiia, M.S. Plant Tissue Culture 1990 Manuela Fe H. Tarroja, Ph.D. Physics 1990 Wilfred U. Tiu, Ph.D. Parasitology/Immunology 1991 Victor B. Amoroso, Ph.D. Botany 1991 Alberto T. Barrion, M.S. Entomology 1991 Ma. Cecilia Gastardo-Conaco, Ph.D. Psychology 1991 Emerenciana E. Ballelos-Duran, Ph.D. Biophysics 1991 Edwina S. Fernando, M.S. Plant Taxonomy 1991 Ma. Socorro H. Gochoco-Bautista Economics 1991 JosephAnthonyY. Lim, Ph.D. Economics 1991 Florentino C. Sumera, Ph.D. Chemistry 1991 Violeta N. Villegas, Ph.D. Fruit Breeding and Genetics 1992 Arsenio M. Balisacan, Ph.D. Economics 1992 RhodoraA. del Rosario, M.D. Health Science 1992 Portia G. Lapitan, M.S. Forest Biology

NAST ZJlh Annual Scientific Meeting 45 1992 Luz R. Nochefranca, Ph.D. Mathematics 1992 Valentino C. Perdido, M.S. Crop Science ~ Caesar A. Saloma, Ph.D. Applied Physics 1992 Irene M. Villasenor, Ph.D. Chemistry 1992 Ma. Helena T. Yap, Ph.D. Marine Biology 1993 Josephine U. Agravante, Ph.D. Postharvest Horticulture 1993 Ma. Alicia M. Aguinaldo, Ph.D. Chemistry 1993 Porfirio Alexander M. Aliilo, Ph.D. Marine Biology 1993 Angelina M. Bacala, Ph.D. Physics 1993 Severino S. Capitan, Ph.D. Animal Physiology/Nutrition 1993 Emmanuel S. de Dios, Ph.D. Economics 1993 Gerardo C. Janairo, D. Nat. Sci. Chemistry 1993 Shirley R. Tiong-Palisoc, Ph.D. Physics 1993 Graciano P. Yumul, Jr., D. Sc. Geology 1994 Teresita H. Borromeo, M.S. Plant Breeding 1994 Cherrie L. Bunag-Pascual, Ph.D. Chemistry 1994 Sergio S. Cao, Ph.D. Mathematics 1994 Elda B. Esguerra, Ph.D. Postharvest Horticulture 1994 Gil S. Jacinto, Ph.D. Marine Chemistry 1994 Marie Antonette Juinio-Menez, Ph.D. Marine Biology 1994 Terencio D. Lacuesta, Ph.D. Physics 1994 Manuel L. Logrono, Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Genetics 1994 Desiree I. Menancio-Hautea, Ph.D. Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology 1994 Cecilia P. Reyes, Ph.D. Entomology 1995 AbundioA. Balgos, M.D. Pulmonary and Internal Medicine 1995 Jose Maria P. Balmaceda, Ph.D. Mathematics 1995 Allan Benedict I. Bernardo, Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology 1995 Armando C. Crisostomo, M.D. Colon and Rectal Surgery 1995 Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, Dr. Sc. Biophysics 1995 Zenaida N. Ganga, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1995 Randy A. Hautea, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1995 Antonio Carlos Laurena, Ph.D. Agricultural Chemistry 1995 Merlyn S. Mendioro, Ph.D. Genetics 1995 Fidelina B Natividad-Carlos, Ph.D. Economics 1996 Antonio L. Acedo, Ph.D. Horticulture 1996 Jezie A. Acorda, Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine 1996 Eliezer A. Albacea, Ph.D. Computer Science 1996 CarmelitaA. Belda-Baillie, Ph.D. Zoology 1996 Jose E. Hernandez, Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Genetics 1996 Eduardo C. Lim, M.D. Immunology 1996 Jose M. Oclarit, Ph.D. Applied Biochemistry 1996 Jossie M. Rogacion, M.D. Pediatrics Nutrition and Gastroenterology 1996 Roland V. Sarmago, Ph.D. Physics 1996 Tessa T. Torres-Edejer, M.D. Clinical Economics 1997 Rhodora R. Aldemita, Ph.D. Botany 1997 Orville L. Bondoc, Ph.D. Animal Breeding/Genetics 1997 Leonorina G. Cada, Ph.D. Chemistry 1997 Antonio Miguel L. Dans, M.D., M.S. Clinical Epidemiology 1997 Ricardo T. Jose, Ph.D. History/Area Study 1997 Rodel D. Lasco, Ph.D. Forestry 1997 Damasa M. Magcale-Macandog, Ph.D. Botany 1997 Blessilda P. Raposa, Ph.D. Mathematics 1997 Cesar L. Villanoy, Ph.D. Physical Oceanography

46 OUtstandlng Young Scientists ('/980-2004) 1997 Edward H.M. Wang, Ph.D. Orthopedics 1998 Vermando M. Aquino, Ph.D. Plant Pathology 1998 Philbert S. Bonilla, Ph.D. Plant Physiology 1998 Mark J. Encarnacion, Dr. techn. Technical Mathematics 1998 Mario R. Festin, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology 1998 Ma. Emma Concepcion D. Liwag, Ph.D. Psychology 1998 Ronald R. Matias, Ph.D. Zoology 1998 Jaime C. Montoya, M.D. Microbiology 1998 Felix P. Muga II, Ph.D. Mathematics 1998 Edilberto D. Redoiia, Ph.D. Genetics 1998 Ma. Jamela R. Revilleza, Ph.D. Biochemistry 1999 Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., M.D. Tropical Medicine/Hygiene 1999 Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit, Ph.D. Plant Science/Entomology 1999 Sergio R. Canoy, Jr., Ph.D. Mathematics 1999 CesarG. Demayo, Ph.D. Entomology/Genetics 1999 Danilo B. Largo, Ph.D. Aquatic Environmental Science 1999 Bernadette D.L. Libranda-Ramirez, Ph.D. Immunology 1999 Eric R. Punzalan, Ph.D. Chemistry 1999 Leocadio S. Sebastian, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2000 Rafael C. Bundoc, M.D. Orthopedics 2000 Amel N. del Barrio, Ph.D. Ruminant Nutrition 2000 lreneo L. Lit, Jr., M.S. Entomology 2000 Pablito M. Magdalita, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2000 FranciscoA. Magno, Ph.D. Political Science 2000 Roberto M. Malaluan, Dr. Engineering Chemical Engineering 2000 Perry S. Ong, Ph.D. Behavioral Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 2000 Ishmael D. Ordoiiez, Ph.D. Chemistry 2000 Ricardo Jose D.L.T. Quintas II, M.D. Vascular Surgery 2000 Jose Ramon T. Villarin, S.J., Ph.D. Atmospheric Physics 2001 Lemnuel V. Aragones, Ph.D. Marine Biology 2001 Conrado H. Balatero, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2001 Edward F. Barroga, Ph.D. Veterinary Oncology 2001 Christina A. Binag, Ph.D. Chemistry 2000 Dindo M. Campilan, Ph.D. Communication and Innovation Studies 2001 AlbertA. Gapud, Ph.D. Physics 2001 Ma. Antonia E. Habana, M.D., M.S. Epidemiology 2001 Patricio P. Palmes, M.D. Internal Medicine 2001 Simeona V. Siar, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2001 John Paul C. Vergara, Ph.D. Computer Science and Applications 2002 RenatoA.Avenido, Ph.D. Agricultural Sciences 2002 Peter S. Guzman, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2002 Gabriel 0. Romero, Ph.D. Genetics 2002 Rea Victoria P. Anunciado, Ph.D. Animal Genetics/Physiology 2002 Noli N. Reyes, Ph.D. Mathematics 2002 Raymund C. Sison, Ph.D. Computer Science 2002 Amel A. Salvador, Ph.D. Physics 2002 Eva Maria C. Cutiongco, M.D. Genetics 2002 Maria Lourdes de Leon-Matsuda, M.D. Surgery 2002 Queena N. Lee-Chua, Ph.D. Psychology 2003 Nathaniel C. Bantayan, Ph.D. Forestry Engineering 2003 William L. delos Santos, Ph.D. Agronomy and Soils 2003 Ma. Corazon A. de Ungria, Ph.D. Molecular Biology

NAST 27"' Annual Scientific Meeting 47 2003 Evelyn Grace T. de Jesus-Ayson, Ph.D. Zoology 2003 Agnes T. Paras, Ph.D. Mathematics 2003 Carla B. Dimalanta, Ph.D. Geology 2003 MaryAnnA. Endoma, Ph.D. Chemistry 2003 Jesus N. Sarol, Jr., M.D. Epidemiology 2003 Jose Alberto S. Reyes, Ph.D. Psychology 2004 Glenn B. Gregorio, Ph.D. Genetics 2004 Rio John T. Ducusin, Ph.D. Veterinary Science 2004 Cynthia P. Saloma, Ph.D. Physiology 2004 Wenresti G. Gallardo, Ph.D. Marine Science 2004 Jean O. Loyola, Ph.D. Mathematics 2004 EIWin P. Enriquez, Ph.D. Physical Chemistry 2004 Raymond R. Tan, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 2004 Marie carmela M. Lapitan, M.D. Urology 2004 Jonna OLP. Estudillo, Ph.D. Economics 2004 Ma. Joy V. Abrenica, Ph.D. Economics

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62 NAST ZJth Annual Scientific Meeting Exhibitors:

* Ateneo de Manila Universitll (ADMU) * Biotechnologll coalition of the Philippines (BCP) * Centro Escolar Universitll (CEU) * De La Salle Universitll (DLSU) Science Foundation * DuPont Far East, Inc. (Philippines) * Lapandall Foods corp. * Monsanto Philippines, Inc. * Pascual Laboratories, Inc. * Philippine Rice Research Institute * smart communications, Inc. * TCJ Collection

Acknowledgment 63 We would like to acknowledge the technical and insights contributions of individuals trom the academe, government institutions, the private sectors r. and the non-government organ1zationslpeople s organizations DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DOST)

* Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD)

* Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) * Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development

* Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) * Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) * Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DA) * AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (AT/) * BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (BAR) * National Food Authority (NFA) $ BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS (BAS)

$ BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY (BPI)

$ FIBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (FIDA) * Livestock Development Council (LDC) * National Agriculture and Fishery Council (NAFC) * Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) * Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) $ National Irrigation Administration (NIA) * Philippine Rice Research Institute (Phi/Rice)

64 NAST Z7"' Annual Sdent/flc Meeting * Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation (QUEDANCOR)

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DENR)

* Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB): * Forest Manage!"ent Bureau (FMB): * Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWS): DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY {DTI)

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (UP)

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS * SEAMEO Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) * International Rice Research Institute

PRIVATE SECTOR * Mr. Lito Abelarde Herbcare Enterprise * Mr. Cesar Acosta Franklin Baker Co. * Mr. Isidro Acosta Chairman, Regional Agriculture and Food Council, Region 2 * Ms. Yvonne Vigo-Agustin Executive Secretary, United Coconut Association of the Philippines * Mr. Archim~sAmarra Executive Director, Sugar Master Plan Foundation, Inc. * Dr. Cecilio R. Arboleda Professor Emeritus, UPLB * Mr. Leon Arceo Director General, Philippine. Sugar Research Institute * Dr. Eliseo Banaynal, Jr. Medical Director, ALTERMED Corp. * Mr. Patrick Belisario Asian Institute of Management * Mr. Rodrigo Bioco President, PhilMaize * Ms. Menchu Bonifacio Philippine Institute of Alternative Health Care

Acknowledgment 65 MESSAGE

On the occasion of its 2]111 Annual Scientific Meeting, I wish to congratulate, at the outset, the hardworking men and women of the National Academy of Science and Technology for a job well done. NAST has always been the country's premier advisory body in the field of scientific and technological advances in a fast-changing world.

Thus, its theme, "Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Poverty Alleviation, Food Sectmy, Global Competitiveness and Sustainability" poses a great challenge upon NAST and I can only hope that it will be able to provide the impetus for growth in the agricultural sector on which many if not most of our social concerns in food and sustainability largely depend. If the NAST is taking this call to lay the ground for poverty alleviation, food security, global competitiveness. sustainability, and the like, then it only deserves every help it gets from government or even from the agricultural sector itself.

NAST, to my mind, has always had the 20-20 vision for a Philippine 2020. By then, it would have achieved that desired level of competence, proficiency, and expertise to provide working links designed to address poverty and the like within the framework of science and technology. For advancement in these twin domains becomes the backbone for growth in the agricultural sector. Without science and technology, Philippine agrirulture as we know it today, would not have reached its present stage. But more are expected of the scientists, academicians, technologists, inventors, and specialists in various fields in order to set the bettennent of our people and society at a higher gear.

Our farmers, planters, fisherfolks, entrepreneurs, and even those involved in a wide range of industries that largely depend on the produce or products of the agricultural sector need every pair of hand, every genius, every novel advancement in science as it is in technology-in all of us - especially you, the scientists that promote better alternatives and greater understanding of new and more beneficial approaches to doing things in so far as agriculture is concerned.

It will come to pass, and this is my fervent hope, that the tanners, fisherfolks, workers in the agricultural sector in general wiR be provided the windows of opportunity from our well-meaning individuals in the scientific community and be able to equip or ann them with the best scientific and technological alternatives that WOlild aid them achieve better yield, better produce, and better profits. The NAST must provide the environment for these set objectives toward poverty alleviation, food security, global competitiveness, and sustainability.

As Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Science Education and of course, as an active member of the Committee on Science and Technology, I am certainly another pair of hand willing to cooperate in all the things that NAST would envision to undertake now and in the future. Again, as representative of the BU HAY Party List, you can likewise count on my humble commitment toward the bettennent of our marginalized brothers and sisters in the agricultural sector. At this juncture, kudos and more power! God bless.

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