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Copyright©National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines

ISSN-0119-4267 National Academy of Science and Technology Annual Report 2005

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Printed in the Philippines TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 I. RECOGNITION FUNCTION 6 Awards 6 National Scientist Rank and Title 6 Membership in the Academy 6 • Academicians and Corresponding Members Honorary Membership 9 The Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Awards 9 TWAS Prize for Young Scientist in the Philippines (Mathematics) 11 NAST- Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award 11 NAST-DuPont Talent Search for Young Scientist Awards 12 NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine 13 Outs tan ding Pu blica tions Awards 14 Outstanding Scientific Paper Awards Outstanding Book Awards

Benefits of Academicians and National Scientists 15 Research Fellowships Publication Assistance State Funeral of NS Alfredo V. Lagmay 16 Awards Received by NAST Members and OYS 17 Symposium and Workshop: Nurturing Science Culture 18 II. ADVISORY FUNCTION 19 27th Annual Scientific Meeting Dioscoro L. Umali Memorial Lecture Series Roundtable Discussions, Legislative Fora and Other Activities Roundtable Discussions Science Legislative Fora Co-Sponsored Activities Advice on Bills and Policies Related to SfrT Ill. SCIENTIFIC LINKAGES FUNCTION 28 Attendance to International Meetings Scientists Exchange Visit Program Co-sponsored Activities New Publications released IV. The Philippine Science Heritage Center (PSHC) 33 v. Management Information System and Planning 34 VI. Accomplishment of Academicians and National Scientists 35 VII. Financial Report 62 VIII. NAST Executive Council 64 IX. NAST Secretariat 66 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Message

In upholding its vision of a progressive Philippines anchored on science, the Academy in 2005 held a series of roundtable discus­ sions and scientific forums in such issues as forensic DNA tech­ nology, popul'ation, biotechnology, Philippine agriculture., and other i concerns important to the lives of our fellow Filipinos. Recogni· tion was also given to men and women of science who gave countless hours and exert.e,d much effort to advance science and technology in the Philippines.

2005 also witnessed the Academy's gathering of experts from the universities, research institutes, governme.nt agencies and the business sector to prepare a strategic master plan for the xr••••••.. Philippine agricultural and natural resources sector called Philip· pine Agriculture 2020, supplemented by specific industry cluster plans. Spearheaded by the Agriculture Sciences DiVision, PA 2020 was reviewed by all the other Divisions and will be presented to the Executive and Legislative Branches of the government for their approval and execution in 2006.

The Academy underwent a transition this year as we, the new set of officers, assumed our posts in the last quarter of 2005. Thus., most of the accomplishments we present in this Report must be credited to the hard work of the previous Council, under the strong and capable leadership of Acd. Perla D. Santos Ocampo, as well as to the contributions of all the members of the Academy and the support of our able Secretariat. Following in their footsteps, we will endeavor to lead the Academy to become a stronger force in the national and international sci­ ence community.

Through this Report, I invite you to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of 2005 and in making the next years a more productive era for science and technology in the Philippines.

([email protected]~ EMIL Q. JAVIER , Ph.D. President A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Executive Summary

As the highest advisory and recognition body on science and technology, the National Academy of Science and Technology considers it an honor and a great responsibility to report on the achievement s of t he Academy for 2005.

The Academy persevered to fulfill its advisory function through relevant activit ies. Recom mendations emanating from the different advisory activities, like roundtable discussions, legislJtive fora, information fora, were forwarded to concerned agencies for appropriate actions. Topics like rabies, virgin coconut oil, bioremediation of mining wastes, forensic DNA technology, human genome, biotechnology and GMO, and population were taken up.

Highlighting the activities in 2005 is the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting with the theme, " Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, Justice and Peace." The discussions during the plenary sessions were focused on achieving a Ph ilippine agricult ure that is market-driven, private sector-led, with the government facilitating the institutionalization of macro, sectoral/ subsectoral policies, infrastructure development and avenues for convergence via good governance. More than 600 stakeholders participated in t he two-day affair.

Under the NAST's Recognition Function, Academician Ricardo M. Lantican was conferred the order of National Scientist by President Gloria M. Arroyo for his outstanding contributions to science. Dr. Caesar A. Saloma was elected as Academician . The whole scientific community was saddened by the demise of National Scientist Alfredo V. Lagmay of the Social Sciences Division. A necrological service at the DOST and a state funeral was held in his honor.

Young scientists were given due recognition for their significant contributions to Philippine science and technology through the Outstanding Young Scientist Awards, TWAS Award for Young Scientist in the Philippines, and NAST­ DuPont Talent Search for Young Scientist. On the other hand, the NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award and the NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine were given to exemplary researches on environment protection and on tropical medicine, respectively.

The four monographs published served as resource materials for the studies undertaken by the Academy through its roundtable discussions and various fora.

To strengthen its linkages, Academicians attended and participated in international and local fora. Academicians also actively participates as board members of some international organizations.

The Biotech House, one of the major attractions in the Bioteknolohiya! exhibits was completed in 2005. It showcases the different biotechnology products that are commonly used in an ordinary household. The new exhibit was made possible through the generous support of government agencies and private sector.

The year 2005 also marked the turn-over of NAST leadership with the election of Acad emician Emil Q. Javier as NAST President. He replaced Acd. Perla D. Santos Ocampo who served as NAST President for two terms (1999- 2002, 2002-2005).

The achievements and accomplishments of t he Academy and the individual Academicians would not be possible without the unstinting support and enduring trust of the scientific community, the Department of Science and Technology, other government agencies and the private sector. On behalf of the Academy, we are pleased to present these accomplishments as part of our commitment in achieving our vision of "A progressive Philippins anchored on science." 6 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

RECOGNITION FUNCTION

The Academy recognizes and provides incentives to Filipino scientists for outstanding achievements in scientific research and development. NAST, through its Recognition function, has contributed significantly in promoting and fostering excellence in science and technology research in the country.

Awards

National Scientist Rank and Title The cont erment of the Order of National Scientist by the President of the Republic of the Philippines is the highest honor given to a Filipino man or woman of science. Nominees should receive 60% of the votes of the full membership of the Academy before being recommended to the President of the country for the honor.

On 05 December 2005, Dr. Ricardo M. Lantican, renowned expert in plant breeding, was conferred the Order of National Scientist by Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at Malacafian Palace

Since 1978, the Academy has been able to produce 30 National Scientists. Of this number, only 11 are living. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 7

DR. RICARDO M. LANTICAN 's pioneering scientific works in plant breeding have had worldwide significance, impact and applications . His works on field legumes, started in the 1950s, resulted in the development and release of more than 20 improved varieties of mungbean, soybean, and peanut. Outstanding mungbean variet­ ies characterized by the combination of a novel plant architecture, elevated yield levels, and better resistance to important pests, have become the varieties of choice by farmers, not only of t he Philippines but also of farmers t hroughout Asia, including Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, South Korea, Sri Lanka, In dia, Bangladesh and China.

A work with a colleague and a graduate student was the first in the world to show the extra-nuclear inherit­ ance of susceptibility to Southern leaf blight in maize. Agricultura l scientists in the USA acknowledged t hat attention to such work could have averted the millions of dollars loss in their corn industry in 1969. Subsequent hybrid seed production worldwide relied on the Philippine experience. It also created a renewed worldwide awareness of the vulnerability of genetically uniform crops to pests and diseases, thus stimulating interest in conserving genetic diversity.

He was also involved in strengthening the R&D capability in the Philippines and to some extent in Southeast Asia by being one of the founders of two national research and development centers, as director of research of UPLB and of the Institute of Plant Breeding, UPLB and as Undersecretary for R&D of the Department of Science and Technology. As a professor of agronomy and plant breeding, he has trained many of the leaders in crop science and plant breeding in the Philippines and other Asian countries.

Dr Lant ican received a Presidential Medallion - "Order of National Scientist" as well as a cash prize from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Membership in the Academy Academicians and Corresponding Members Election to the Academy is by peer recognition and carries with it the title of "Academician." Resident Filipino scientists elected as Academicians shall have demonstrated and earned distinc­ tion in independent research and significant innovative achievements in the basic arid/or applied sciences as manifested by their published works in recognized scientific and technical journals. Corresponding membership may be conferred on non-resident Filipino scientists who have made exemplary contributi ons to the advancement of science and technology. Aside from possess­ ing the same qualifications as the Academicians, corresponding members must have continuing connections and contributions to Philippine science. They shou ld regularly come to the Philippines to practice their fields of expertise. Filipino citizenship and residency are waived as long as the first three qualifications are met. This year's newest member, Dr. Caesar A. Saloma, Professor of Physics at the University of the Philippines, was elected to the Academy and was con ferred the title of Academician during the investiture ceremony held on 14 July 2005 at the Manila Hotel.

CAESAR A. SALOMA, Ph.D. Physics University of the Philippines Diliman In recognition of his outstanding researches and accom· plishrnents in the field of instrumentation physics that resulted in the development of new techniques and methods of mea­ suring physical signals, signal sampling and reconstruction. A new method using a cheo1per laser light source in multidimen­ sional microscopy that produces high-quality images of dam­ aged 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 instrumentati on, laser microscopy and microscope design, optical beam propagation and ligh t interaction with matter, computational physics, information processing and signal recovery have been nationally and inter­ nationally recognized. For his significant contributions in optics that were achieved under comparatively unfavorable conditions, he received the 2003 Galileo Galilei Award from the International Commission for Optics. His inter-est in the dynamics of complex adaptive systems has led to his investigat ions on real escape panic in mice that are escaping from a pool of water which was fea· tured in a number of intern ational science magazines and news programs. His dedication and effort to train younger Filipino physicists as Director of the National Institute of Physi cs, University of the Philippines is manifested in the increase in student population and 1- apid development of the NIP graduate programs, number of PhD and MS graduates, as well as number of NIP publications in ISi-abstracted journals. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 9

Honorary Membership To recognize exceptional outstanding contributions to science and technology, the Academy established the Honorary Membership which may be conferred on recipients of internationally recognized prestigious scientific awards such as the Nobel Prize, the Food Prize and the like, who come to the Philippines to deliver a lecture for the Academy. Dr. Norman Borlaug, the Father of the Green Revolution and Nobel Peace Prize Awardee, is an Honorary Member of the Academy.

The Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Award The Outstanding Young Scientist Awards are given to young Filipino scientists who have made significant contributions to science and technology. The awardee must not be more than 40 years old on the day of the awarding. The OYS Awardees for 2005 were:

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 disasters 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 t he planning and management of explora­ tion and development programs in the country and in other parts of the world.

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

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to t he field of biology specifically on plant systematics. Her studies on the ferns and rafflesias are botanical landmarks that provide information significant to documentation and research on Philippine floral diversity. Her discovery of new species of Rafflesia, a genus of large-smelly-flowered parasitic plants, l1as placed the country in the center of interest and active research on unique and largely unknown and endangered species. She has also prepared and main­ tained the most complete and updated database of pteridophytes (ferns and fern allies) collected in the Philippines since the early 1800s which is the most powerful resource in biodiversity conservation in this plant group in the Ph ilippines.

RICARDO C.H. DEL ROSARIO, Ph.D. (Mathematics) Department of Mathematics University of the Philippines 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 developmen t in the Math Depart-· ment of UP Diliman of applications that cover problems in other disciplines such marine science, biology, and chemistry. · lO A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science ---+------MA. REGINA M. HECHANOVA, Ph.D. (Industrial/Organizational Psychology) Department of Psychology Ateneo de Manila University In recognition of her contributions to t he 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 assignments; 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.

RONALDO B. 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 t he 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.

FELIX EDUARDO R. PUNZALAN, M.D. (Cardiology) Department of Medicine 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 (LDLR) Gene Mutation among Filipinos with FamWaf Hyperchofesterofemia has important implications in the approach to management of patients with hypercholesterolemia that involves 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.

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 developing and developing which are estimated to be reaching epidemic proportions in the 21 •tcentury. 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 were diagnosed accurately and rapidly with specific allergens that guide technicians with proper therapeutic modalities. il ------A Progre~ve Philippines Anchored on Science LUIS FRANCISCO G. SARMEHTA, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) JAVA Wireless Competency Center and Department of Information Systems and Computer·System 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. Bayanihon has been considered as the optimum work t hat can be done with the least burden to economic resources. He has pioneered in setting up the Ateneo Java Wireless Competency Center whkh has developed significant wireless applications including t hose 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.

TWAS Prize for Young Scientist in the Phflippines (Mathematics) This award is given to an outstanding Filipino scientist jointly by the Academy and the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). Every year, one award is given in the selected discipline for the year - biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics.

For 2005, the prize for physics was given to Vincent Ricardo M. Daria, Dr. of Engineering in Applied Physics from the National Institute of Physics in UP Diliman. He wa.s chosen 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- Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award On 21 April 2005, the Academy awarded the NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award to Dr. Pag-asa D. Gasplllo. Dr. Gaspillo is the Director, Engineering Graduate Studies, De La Salle University in Manila merited the award because of her significant contributions in the field of water and wastewater management. She received a cash prize of US$1,000 through the NAST Foundation, a plaque of recognition from the Academy, and a possible one million peso grant under the DOST Secretary Research Grant for Environment for an approved proposal.

The NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award is given annually for outstanding scientific and technological research works • that contribute to environmental protection and conservation. t: 12 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

NAST-DuPont Talent Search for Young Scientist Awards Co-sponsored with DuPont Phils., this award was conceptualized to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and technology. The award is open to talented Filipino scientist below 35 years old and affiliated with scientific associations, research institutions or college/university. Finalists are required to present an oral presentation of their paper during the final judging.

~ From left to right: Dr. Christian Joseph R. Camagun, Dr. Irene E. Samante, Acd. Perla D. Santos Ocampo, Dr. Thucydides L. Salunga, Sec. Estrella F. Alabastro, Acd. Emil Q. Javier, Dr. Bella C. Cruzana, and Dr. Percival F. Almoro

For 2005, the winners were

WINNERS:

PERCIVAL F. ALMORO, Ph.D. (Physics) National Institute of Physics University of the Philippines Diliman In recognition of his significant academic and technological research on pulsed full-color digital holography with Raman shifter.

CHRISTIAN JOSEPH R. CUMAGUN, Ph.D. (Agricultural Sciences) Department of Plant Pathology University of the Philippi nes Los Banos In recogn it ion of his significant scientific research on the genetic mapping of pathogenicity and aggressiveness o1 gibberella zeae (fusarium graminearum) toward wheat .

• - --A -Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science IRENE E. SAMONTE, Ph.D. (Natural Sciences) Biology Department De La Salle University ln recognition of her significant scientific research on, from tawilis of Lake Taal to the tilapiines of East Africa, t heir phytogenetic relationships inferred from mitochondrial DNA sequences.

SPECIAL CITATIONS:

BELLA C. CRUZAN A (Doctorate in Veterinary Science) Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine University of the Philippines Los Banos In recognition of her significant sc ientific and technological resc

THUCYDIDES L. SALUNGA, Ph.D. (Medical Sciences) Institute of Biology, College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman In recognition of her significant scientific research on the muscarinic and nicotinic acetycholinergic receptor localization in rat hippocampus and age-associated changes in m mAchR quantity in the CA region. 1 1

NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine

The award recognizes outstanding research works that contribute to the advancement of the country's knowledge and practice in Tropical Medicine. The award is j ointly sponsored by the Academy and by t he LEL Educational Development Foundation, Inc.

The First NAST-LELEDFI Awa rd for Ou tstanding Research in Tropical Medicine was awarded to the group of Jaime C Montoya, Finaflor 0. Tan, Ernesto Molina, MeleciaA. Velmonte, Lydia T. Sombrero, and Concepcion F. Ang for their research on the "Ef ficacy of Mycobacterium Vaccae as an fmmunotherapeutic Agent in the Management of Susceptible and Multi-Drug Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis." Dr. Montoya's team received a plaque of recognition and cash prize o.f fifty thousand pesos from NAST and the Lino Ed. Lim Educational Development Foundation, Inc. (LELEDFlj during the awarding ceremony held last March 12, 2005. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Outstand1ng Sc1entific Paper Awards

The award aims to recognize outstanding scientific papers published in Phi lippine journals and to promote enhancement of the quality of Philippine science journals.

In 2005 the winners were:

Evaluation of the Fertility Restoring Ability of Rf-PPR592 in Petunia, by Antonio A. Alfonso, Stephanie Bentonilla and Maureen 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. De lfin , Gayvelline C. Calacal, Lutz Roewer and Maria Corazon 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).

Synthesis, Characterization, Molecular Modeling Studies of a Novel Liquid Crystal for the Use in Laser-Addressed Displays, by Larry R. Manuel, Leonorina G. C<1da and Liang-chy Chien. ISSN 0115- 22130 KIMI KA 19(2): 91-96 (2003).

On Essential Spectrum of Differential Expressions with Logarithmically Decaying Coefficients in Weighted Space, by Marian 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 ASE AN Journal of Chemical Engineering 2 (1): 07-106 (2002).

Dietary Fiber from Coconut Flour: A Functional Food, by Trinidad P. Trinidad, Aida C. Malli ll in, 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 Ph ilippine 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 Unite. ISSN 0116 - 7111 DLSU Business and Economics Review 13(2): 95-146 (2002).

The Outstanding Book Award

These awards are given annually to outstanding books published in the Philippines by Filipino authors within five years preceding the award. The awardees for 2005 were:

Atlas of the Philippine Corals, by Porfirio M. Aline, Evangeline F. B. Miclat, Cleto L. Nafiola Jr.. Hilly Ann Roa-Qu iaoit 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 Jurgenne H. Primavera, Resurreccion B. Sadaba, Ma. Junemie H. L. Lcbata, and Jon P. Altamirano, ISBN 971-8511-65-2, Published by SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, lloilo, 2004. 15 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Benefits of Academicians and National Scientists

Research Fellowships Aside from the recognition awards, the Academy also provides incentives, benefits and privi­ leges to Academicians and National Scientists. One of these is the research fellowship grant which is open to Academy members.

Table 1, Academicians with Research Fellowship Grants in 2005

ACADEMY MEMBER TOPIC DURATION

ACD . WILLIAN. T. TORRES Enabling/ Enhancing Information and 01 October 2004 tn Communications Ma n11gemcnt in N/\ST 30 September 2005 and Its Constituent Communities

NS. DOLORES A. RAMIREZ Philippine Futures in Agriculture 01 July 2004 to 30 June 2006

ACD . ROMULO G. DAVIDE Philippine Futures in Natural Resources 01 July 2004 to 30 June 2006

ACD . RAMON C. BARBA Philippine Agricultural Crops: Short- and 01 December 2004 to Long· Term Prospects 30 November 2005

ACD. RUl3EN L. VILLAREAL Philippine Agriculture: Focus on Forestry 01 December 2004 to 30 November 2005

ACD. SALCEDO L. EDUARDO Pa rasites of Philippine Birds 01 December 200'1 to 30 November 2005

ACD. ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO Bioremediation of Mining Wastes 01 January to 30 December 2005

ACD. EVELYN MAE TECSON- a.) Science· based Review of Biot echnology 01 March 2005 to MENDOZA Issues and b.) Science \"./orkbook on 28 February 2006 B10technology for High School

ACD . LOURDESJ. CRUZ HPLC as a Method for Assessing Honey 01 March 2005 to Quality and Identifying the Nectar Source 28 February 2006 of Exotic Types of Philippine Honey

i\CD. TEODULO M. TOPACIO, JR. Philippine Livestock: Short- and Long· 01 May 2005 to Term Prospects 30 April 2006 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Sc iencH

~~~~~~~~~~~~ State Funeral of National Scientist Alfredo V. Lagmay The Academy was saddened by the loss of one of the country's precious treasures - National Scientist Alfredo Villagracia Lagmay, in the afternoon of 15 December. Dr. Lagmay, born on 14 August 1919 in Manila is considered as a "scientist and philosopher of distinction, and scholar and humanist in tradition ... " He was conferred with the rank and title of National Scientist on 13 July 1988 by then President Corazon C. Aquino. Dr. Lagmay's most important contributions to Phili ppine scientific community included among others, his influence on the rise and growth of scientific psychology in the country. His writings and publ icati ons, na t ional. and internati onal, in experimental and clinical psychology, on Filipino values, and on the significance of the native culture bearer in indigenous research, exemplify the high standard of excellence and originality that has made him an influential teacher for over four decades in the academe. A member of the Academy since its establishment in 1978, Dr. Lagmay served the Academy under the Social Sciences Division. I ______A_ Progress;ve Ph;l;ppine• Anchored on Sciencel ~

AWARDS RECEIVED BY NAST MEMBERS Acd. Emil Q. Javier was chosen to receive the 2005 Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Excep­ tional Achievement. The Sheth Award recognizes alumni who were citizens of another country at the time of their enrollment at the University of Illinois, and who have achieved international or national prominence in academe, business, government, sci­ ence, human welfare, the arts and humanities or other fields.

Acd. Mercedes B. Concepcion was this year's recipient of the UN Population Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to population research and develop­ ment policy in the Philippines.

Acd . William G. Padolina was the recipient of the ASEAN Science and Technology Meritorious Service Awards while Dr. Luis Francisco G. Sarmenta, an OYS awardee, won the ASEAN Outstanding Young Scientist and Technologist Awards (AOYSTA) upon the endorsement of the Academy. The ASEAN Science and Technology Awards are the only regional awards in the science and technology sector. 18 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Symposium and Workshop: Nurturing Science Culture

This symposium was held on 02 September 2005 at the University Hotel, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Quezon City which resulted in the formula­ tion of the (a) policies /guidelines on science commu­ nication and (b) criteria for judging for the Outstand­ ing Science Communicator Award. Academician Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, delivered the keynote paper entitled "The Challenge of Developing Science Cul­ ture in the Philippines." Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro and Mr. Alberto A. Manlapit, Director of Corporate Af­ fairs, UNILAB, who represented Mr. Carlos Ejercito (UNILAB President), graced the occasion and delivered their messages.

Among the panel of discussants who were all experts in their chosen fields were: ( 1) Dr. Queen a N. Lee­ Chua (ADMU and Philippine Daily Inquirer) - Chemi­ cal, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Reporting, (2) Ms. Inez Ponce de Leon (ISAAA) - Research Re­ porting; Mr. Howie G. Severino (PCIJ and GMA7) - Investigative Journalism, Ms. Charie Villa (ABS-CBN) - News Gathering; Mr. Zac Sarian (Agriculture Magazine and Manila Bulletin) - Practice of Science Reporting in Print and Mr. Angelo B. Palmones (DZMM and PSci journ) - Practice of Scientific Reporting in Broadcast. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 19 ~~~~~~~~~'----~~~~ ADVISORY FUNCTION In any nation, the science academy plays an important role as an adviser to the government and the science community. Its is a body that the government turns to for its advisory activities, addresses issues and concerns on S& Tat national and local levels.

27t1o Annual Scientific Meeting

This year's ASM espoused the theme "Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Food Security, Global Competitiveness and Sustainability, Justice and Peace." The ASM served as the first public consultation of the draft Philippine Agriculture 2020 document which addresses issues, concerns, and plans about Philippine Agriculture. It was held at the historic Manila Hotel on 13-14 July 2005. The 27th ASM was steered by eminent scientists Academicians Emil Q. Javier and Teodulo M. Topacio Jr.

The 2Jth ASM focused on the future of Philippine Agriculture. The organizers believed that for the country's agriculture sector to survive and eventually compete with the rest of the world, the sector should be market-driven and private sector-led. The government should facilitate the institutionalization of sectoral/subsectoral policies, infrastructure development, and avenues for convergence via good governance.

There were seven plenary sessions, each discussing part of the entire document and subjected to analysis, debate, and discussion. Speakers and panel discussants were experts in various fields where agriculture has direct impact like health, information and communications technology, environment, among others. The draft document built 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.

Science Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro and Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap led the invited luminaries. Participants include members of both Houses of Representatives and their technical staff, and members of the diplomatic community, res earchers, scientists, educat

The two-day affair included scientific posters session that also featured the electronic poster version, investiture and awarding ceremonies. : };} •t-'( ~.;!;~"''.· ~;~q;; A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

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The 27th ASM was organized with the assistance of the DOST and three of its agencies (PCARRD, PCAMRD, and TAPI), the Department of Agriculture and two of its agencies (Bureau of Agricultural Research and Livestock Development Council), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Ecological Research and Development Bureau, PhilRice, ISAAA, and the Office of Sen. Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr.

The 27th ASM Steering Committee was composed of Acd. Teodulo M. Topacio (Chair), Acd. Emil Q. Javier (Co-Chai r), NS Gelia T. Castillo (SSD), Acd. Ramon C. Barba, Acd. Leopoldo S. Castillo, Acd. Romulo G. Davide, Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero 111, Acd. Ricardo M. Lantican, Acd. Faustino T. Orillo, NS Dolores A. Ramirez, NS Benito S. Vergara, and Acd. Ruben L. Villareal.

NAST President Acd. Perla D. Santos Ocampo and DOST Secretary Eslrella F Alabastro cut the ribbon during the Poster Exhibit at the 27'" Annual Scientific !Met ing

2005 BEST POSTER AWARDS

Biological Sciences Division TAXONOMY, DISTRIBUTION AND HOST RANGE OF RECENTOUTBREAKS OF MEALYBUGS AND PIT i SCALES IN THE PHILIPPINES by lreneo L. Lit, Jr.· and Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit*', *Entomology Section, Museum of Natural History and **Entomology Laboratory, Institute of Planl Breeding, College of Agriculture University of the Philippines Lo s Banos

I Biotechnology IDENTIFICATION OF THE RICE RESTORER OF FERTI LITY GENE FOR HYBRID BREEDING by Antonio A. Alfonso*, Melanie I. Revita, Nelson S. Garcia, Eleanor S. Avellanoza, Melanie C. Fajardo and Jerry C.Serapion, Genetic Transformation Lab, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division, Philippine Rice Research lnslilute, Maligaya,Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija

Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT, CHARACTERIZATION AND GENE CLONING OF A TUBER-SPEC IFIC PROTEIN FROM CASSAVA (Mani/10t esculenta Crantz) by Vivian A. Azucena· and Antonio C. Laurena.. , *Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines j

in the Visayas, Miag-ao, l loilo, Philippines and "Institute of Plant Breeding, College of Agricult ure, 1 University Philippi nes Los Banos

Engineering Sciences and Technology THE i\\AKINGS OF AN INTERNET-BASED RICE INFORMATION SERV ICE (IRIS): PILOTlt~G IN THE PH ILIPPINES by Cheryll B. Casiwan1 •, Suan Peng Kam, F1-ancesco Holecz, Eric van Valke ngoed, Massi mo Barbieri, Sonia L. Asilo, Larry A. Santos, Rowena. G. Manalili, Wilfredo B. Collado, Sherwin A. Adriano and Aileen Maunahan, *Philippine Rice Research Institute, Munoz , Nueva Ec ija, Philippi nes I Health Sciences Division RESPOt~DING TO THE THREAT OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE CAUSED BY EXTENDED-SPECTRUM 1)­ LACTAMASES (ESBLs) by Delia C. Ontengco*, Roberta S. Santiago, Leilani A. BaltilZilr, and Wilfredo M. Vcrar, Biological Sciences Department, Medical Affairs Division, United Laborat ories, Inc., Mandaluyong City

Social Sciences Division ARE RICE FARMERS THE POOREST OF THE POOR IN THE PHILIPPINES? by Cheryll B. Cc:isiwan , Jesusa C. Beltran, Alice B. Mataia, Mary Jane R. Nievera, and David Dawe, Phi li ppine Rice Research lnstitule, Ma\igaya, Science Ci ty of Mui'loz, 3119 t~ucva Ecija

A resolution on Philippine Agriculture 2020 was presented to the plenary and later endorsed to Secretary Alabastro. ~·· ,-;/ ...~ ~ '1 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science <·

Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Poverty Alleviation, food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, and Justice and Peace

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the development of agricul ture is key to the ac:i:evement ui n":ionc.l development go~ls of poverty aileviation, food secur ity, comoetitiveness, sustainabl e development, and justice and ?eace;

WHEREAS, Philippine agriculture has been uncompetitive relath·e to our ASEAN neighbors, and yet too many Filipinos who depend on it are mired 1n poverty;

WHEREAS, the Nat:onal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) in collaboration with the Departments of Science and Technology (DOST), Agriculture (DA), Environment and Natural Resources (OENR), Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST·PCARRD), Philippine Cou ncil ior Aquatic and Mar ine Resource' Research and Development (DOST­ PCAMRDI Bureau of Agricultural Research tDA-BARf , Ecosystems Research and Developmenl Bureau (DENR·ERDB), STRIVE Foundation, and Philippine Sustiiinable Development Network, Inc. (PSDN) speMheaded the formulation of Philippine Agriculture (PA) 2020, a strategic plan Lhat envisions robusl and vibrant agricultural natural resources production syst ems and ecosyst em services that wilt improve and S'-lstain well·beiny in t he Philippines;

WHEREAS, PA 2020 adopts for its conceptual fralT'ework the strong, dynamic lin~s between human well-being and tr.e integrity of ecosystems based on the UN/World Bank Millennium Ecosystems Assessment Framework, extends t he planning horizon to a longer, more strategic period, builds upon the Medium-Term Phil ippine Development Plaf' (MTPDP), and the Agricul ture and Fisheries Moderni zation Act (AFMA), and promotes Lhe agro-industrial cluster ~pproach anchored on agricJll ure as a way of life;

WHEREAS, the National Scientists, Acaderiicians, scie!'ltists, agency specir.lists ;ind stakeholders from government, academe and the private sector accept broadly the PA 2020 during the NAST 27 th Annual Scientific Meeting held at the Manila Hotel on July 13·14, 2005;

WHEREAS, PA 2020 :s very much a work in prngress and will require further research and additional inputs from stakeholders;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the NAST and the DOST family:

1. Proceed w ith more vigor and a great sense of urgency to complete PA 2020 for endorsement to the President and the Executive Branch. Congress. and other stakeholders by December 2005;

2. Enjoin the House and Senate Standing/Ad Hoc Committees on Agriculture and Food; Agrarian Reform; Aqwaculture and Fisheries Resources; Ecology; Food Security; Globalization and WTO Good Government; Millennium Development Goa!s; Natural Resources; Science and Technology to consider PA 2020 as basis for legislating relevant laws and a sequel to AFMA with s' rong emphasis on it s financial requirements and mobilization strategies;

3. Seek the assistance of the Secretaries of the DA and DENR, Department of Land Reform (DLR) and lhe National Economic and Development Atithority (NEDA) in crafting much needed and relevant reforms in their respective domains, and in particular, as regards 2sset reforrr, and instit~tional and policy changes to attain the vision of PA 2020;

4. Cunduct meetings and seminars on PA 2020 to solicit t he support of the agribusiness sector. local government units, associations of iarmers, fisher folks and forest dwellers and other civil society organizations, and other stakeholders;

5. Recommend to Lhe scientific community the conduct of relevant researches, generation of more technologi es and innovations, and the development of science-based decision making mechanisms mechanisms in support of PA 2020;

6. Mobilize technical and financial resources to suppor t t he refinements ord irriplementation of PA 2020; a1·d

7. Call the attention of the United Nations System and its relevant UN Cou ntry ornces particularly the UN Development Progra mme, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and Isla mic Bank to PA 2020 as a significant cortribution towards tr.e attainment of the Milleilnlum Development Goats, and solicit their support for ils improvement anc comple:ion.

APPROVED by the participants of the 27th Annual Scientfic Meeting of the National Aca demy of Science

National Scientist Bienvenido 0 . Juliano, Chair of the National Committee on Coconut Oil for Heal t h Research, was the main speaker; panelists were Dr. Concepcion Lizada (UP Diliman), Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario (UP Manila), and Ms. Yvonne Agustin (Executive Director of t he United Coconut Association of the Philippines). Acd. Ernesto 0. Domingo was the moderator.

Roundtable Discussions, Legislative Fora and Other Activities

Roundtable o;scussions

Roundtable Discussion on "The Assessment of the National Rabies Prevention, Control and Vacdnation Program of the Bureau of Animal Industry. " The RTD was successfully conducted on January 13 at Apacible Hall of the Department of Agriculture in Quezon City. Acd. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr. was the NAST focal person for the activity.

The RTD aimed to assess and evaluate the National Rabies ii· Prevention, Con trol and Vaccination program of the Bureau 1 ,,.. 't:'

The RTD was participated in by about 60 participants , from various government and private agencies. Among the major sponsors were Broadchem, Inc., lntervet Phil. , Inc. , Merial Phil., Inc., Schering Plough, Pfizer Phil, Inc. , and Virbac Phil. , Inc.

A monograph of the same title was prepared and launched on 15 December • 2005 containi ng the papers presented during the RTD and an invited paper on the clinical aspect of the issue. The monograph al so contains the NAST resolution on rabies, a draft Executive '"" Order, and a sample Ordinance for t he :ifferent local government units. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 23 ~~~~ ~~~~~- -~--t~~- r . NAST Resolution on Rabies ] · RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, 1·ab1es 1s 1 00~~ fatal viral disease affecting lhe nervous syst em of humans and a nimal ~ and remains a serious public health rirobtem in the country;

WHEREAS, the Pl1ilippines ranked 5tl1 wor·ldwide in human rabies incidence with a 5ign ificant percentage affecting children due to bites of rao1d dogs;

\\IHEREAS, the incidence of dog rabies in 2004 of 1,896 is one of the highest in t he region;

• -'::R::AS, there 1s an urgent appeal for all sec tors of the country to coordinat e and implement t he rabies control and ~ - :.d1 c;it r on program that should make the country rabies-free by yea r 2020;

,~ ~F AS, it is recognized that the Loc

.· '1::REAS, t he enactment of Anti-Rabies Law in the Congress of the Philippines a.nd approved by the f'resident will be the ...,am , illar in eracicating rabies;

.vHEREAS, there is a need for the Pre;ident of the Philippines to issue an Executive Order for t he prevention, control and :"adication of dog rabies in the Ph ilippines in coordination with t he Department of Health and providing_funds for its rnplernentation;

-'-' HEREAS, the incidence of rabies occurs significantly among children, t he information edue

,'.'-I EREAS, one ot the causes of hum and deatl1s due to rabies is the adherence to " tandok" for the treatment which should - . :.H oh ·bited;

• : ,J THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved t hat the following measures be recomme nc1ed for t he implementation as soon as : :-s;!ble"

A private seclor led Coalition of Rabies Pnilippines be forme<.J composed of all conterned governrnent agencies, civic and religious organi-zations;

2. Loboy for Lhe approval of the Anti-Rabies bills, HB 1384 filed by Congressm,1n Ma Lias V. Defensor 3nd rlB 521 filed hy Congresswoman D;irle•1e R. Antonio-Cust odio; SB 280 filed by Senator ,V.am rel V. V·l.lar ancl SA 2290 field by Sena t nr Noli de Castro, ;is ~oon a~ µossible;

3 Recommen

., Recommend to t he L>epartment of Edu c;alion, Div:sion of Elementar·y Education, the inclusion of rabies pcevent ion, handling cog bites

5 Drafl a new Executive Order for the prevention, control, and eradication of

6. Draft updated procedures i n management of rabies cases :n human and animal ns recommended by tht> Department of Health and Agriculture.

=uRTHER , it s is resolved that copies or ~h i s resolution he furnished the Secretaries of Agricult:.i re, Health, Education and - ~er 1or and Local Government for the endorsernenl and approval by the Pres ident of t he Philippines . A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Roundtable Discussion on Bioremediation of Mining Wastes. The RTD was held on 07 April 2005 and topics presented include "Current Concerns on Waste Management of the Mining Industry," "Mine Waste and Mill Tailings Management" and "Environmental Initiatives of the Mineral Industries." For its part, the Bioremediation Team headed by Academician Asuncion K. Raymundo, gave a presentation on "R&D Strategies for the Bioremediation of Mining Wastes."

Most of the principal stakeholders were present and provided a wide spectrum of opinions. Congressman Edmundo 0. Reyes Jr. of Marinduque, which plays host to Marcopper, offered insights and suggestions on legislation and possible solutions. DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro and Mrs. Leonarda Camacho, Country Representative of UNESCO were present throughout the proceedings.

The event ended on a positive note, with the participants agreeing to the need to address the problem. DOST asked for proposals and gave the assurance that DOST would consider funding the appropriate projects. Despite the fact that the major mining companies said that they have adequate waste treatment systems, they offered to partner with the Bioremediation Research Team in the development of technologies for the benefit of small miners, and collaborate with the NAST regarding solutions to the problem.

Science Legislative Fora

Science Legislative Forum on Human Genome: Focus on Forensic DNA Technology. The SLF, which was held on 14 March 2005 at the National Science Research Institute-University of the Philippine Diliman, was co-sponsored by the Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development-Department of Science and Technology (PCASTRD-DOST) and the DNA Analysis Laboratory.

The SLF resulted in the filing of House Resolution No. 659, "Resolution calling to institutionalize and maximize the value of forensic DNA technology by establishing the DNA technology center that will maintain and manage the national DNA database through appropriate legislation and appropriations", which was sponsored by Congressman Lorenzo R. Tanada Ill and filed on 14 March 2005.

Members of both Houses and their technical staff attended SLF. At the forefront was Dr. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria, NAST 2003 Outstanding Young Scientist who also heads the DNA Analysis Laboratory at the ~P Diliman. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 25

Shedding light on issues and concerns surrounding forensic DNA technology were two important presentations: a plenary talk by Mr. Christopher Asplen, former Executive Director, US National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence and Dr. De Ungria's "A Brief Overview of Forensic DNA Technology in the Philippines."

Invited as discussants were: Dr. Bernadette J. Madrid, Director, Child Protection Unit Network (CPU), "Issues in the use of Forensic DNA technology in Child Sexual Abuse Cases"; Ms. Socorro Diokno, Executive Director, Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) , "Issues in the use of Forensic DNA technology in Capital Cases"; and Hon. Nimfa C. Vilches, Philippine Judicial Academy, "Issues in the use of Forensic DNA technology by the Judiciary."

Other guests were HE Ambassador Peter Beckingham, British Embassy, Manila; Dr. Rogelio A. Panlasigui, DOST Undersecretary for R&D and Dr. Perla Santos Ocampo, NAST President.

The SLF was an offshoot of the SLF on Human Genome at t he House of Representatives held in 2004.

Sdence Legislative Fora Human Genome and on Biotechnology and GMO.

The SLF was held on 05 May 2005 at the Philippine Senate participated in by the technical staff of the Senators and concerned sectors. Some of the luminaries present were Sen. Ramon Magsaysay Jr., DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro, and Chiefs of Staff of the Senators. In general, the SLF impressed upon the members of the Philippine Senate and their technical staff the importance of modern biotechnology and human genome, both cutting-edge sciences, as tools to help propel national development while considering issues and concerns.

Conferences/Workshops and Lecture

Memorial Lectures in Honor of Academicians Melecio S. Magno, Tito A. Mijares, and Quirino 0 . Navarro. With the theme "Advancing the Frontiers of Science", the activity was held on 15 June 2005 at the Audiovisual Room, 2 nd Floor, National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. Speakers were Ms. Carmelita Ericta, Administrator of the National Statistics Office, Dr. Alumanda Dela Rosa Executive Director of the Phil·ippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), and Dr. Eduardo A. Padlan, NAST Corresponding Member. 26 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

The College of Science-UP Diliman, through Dean Rhodora V. Azanza, cosponsored the activity. Families and friends of the three Academicians were present. Acd. Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza, CMPSD Chair and NAST Focal Person was the program moderator.

"1. 9 in 5" Conference-Workshops on Population

The theme "1.5 in 5" aimed to pursue the war against poverty and unemployment by targeting a growth rate of 1.9 within five years, a commitment by the Arroyo administration. The activity was held on 22 November 2005 at the Westin Philippine Plaza , Pasay City.

Representatives from the government sector answered the question "How to attain 1. 9 in 5: The Government Plan." Speakers were Hon. Augusto B. Santos , Director General of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and Hon. Victor Agueda E. Agbayani, Jr., Governor of Pangasinan Province. The paper by Hon. Bellaflor Angara-Castillo, Governor of Aurora Province was read by Ms . Mia Ventura of the Commission on Population.

Representatives from the private sector gave their views in "Attaining 1. 9 in 5: The Private Sector's Contributions." They were Mr. Oscar M. Lopez, Chairman and CEO of the First Philippine Holdings Corporation, Mr. Ariel Lim, President of the National Confederation of Tricycle Operators & Drivers Association of the Philippines, Mrs. Lourdes Mangahas, Vice President of Well-Family Midwife Clinic Partnerships Foundation, Inc., and Ms. Ma. Charita M. Magno, Director of Business Expansion Schering, AG.

The Conference-Workshops on Population culminated in the formulation of workable action plan involving all sectors in support of the government's effort to achieve population growth rate of 1. 9% in 2010 which will be presented to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. NAST President, Acd. Emil Q. Javier presented the plan to the Commission on Population during the Population Congress held at the Dusit Hotel, Makati last 29 November 2005.

Co-sponsored Activities

S4•h Annual convention of the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PhilAAS). The Academy co-sponsored the activity which was held on 15 September 2005 at the Tomas Aquinas Research Complex Auditorium of the University of Santo Tomas. It focused on the theme "Sustainable Resource Development Through Science and Technology."

The Convention was attended by 96 participants, coming mostly from the Manila area, but there were participants from La Union, !locos Sur, Bulacan, Laguna , Camarines Norte, Carnarines " Sur, Samar, Cebu and lligan City. ______A_P _rogressive Philippines Anchored on Science 27

International Symposium­ Workshop on Vermi-Technologies for Developing Countries. Due to the rapid expansion of earthworm science and technology, the Philippine Council for Aquatic ~md Marine Research and Development together with NAST, PhilRice, The Worm Man, Country Bank and Croplife Phili ppines saw a need to assess t he state·of -the-art technologies for vermicompost, vermi meal , vermiceuticals particularly for developing countries where such techniques can have socioeconomic and environmental benefits.

The symposium-workshop was held on 14-16 November 2005 at Los Banos, Laguna where research and industry stakeholders were brought together and the current status and prospects of vermin technologies were discussed.

Advice on Bills and Policies Related to SftT

1. Revised DENR Administrative Order, entitled 'Establishing the notional list of threatened Philippine plants and their categories pursuant to Republic Act 9147, otherwise known as the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001

2. House Bill No. 2507, PAGASA Modernization Act

3. House Resolution No. 476, Urging Assistance to PAGASA to Acquire Urgently Needed Forecasting and Warning Equipment

4. Amendment on Republic Act No. 7394 also known as The Consumer Ac t of the Philippines - Public Hearing on Bills Providing for the Mandatory Labeling of Food with GMOs

5. Position Paper on Coconut Oil

6. Resolution on Philippine Agriculture 2020: Strategy for Poverty Alleviation Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, Justice and Peace A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science ---+---- SCIENTIFIC LINKAGES FUNCTION Forgir1g international linkages with other academies of science and similar organizations abroad, as well as with local scientific organizations in the country, has been among the mandate of the Academy. Through these international linkages, NAST aims to (a) promote collaborative effort among Filipino and foreign scientists through science and technology agreements; (b) exchange of scientific materials with academies and libraries; (c) encourage and support participation of scientists in international conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops; and (d) promote scientists exchange visits with academies.

Several activities are being undertaken to realize the above mentioned aims. These are:

• Establishment and maintenance of scientific relations The Academy has forged scientific collaboration with 23 science academies and institutions which has given our local scientists opportunities to visit research laboratories and institutions through the exchange of scientists program and access to recent research findings through the exchange of materials and books.

SCIENTIFIC LINKAGES OF .NAST " & ' ~ · International Linkages • ~capemy pf Sci~nces Mqlaysia (ASM) • I ,Australlna: Academy of Sciences c(AAS) • Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) • German ~esearch Society (Deutsc;h.e Forshuhg?gerrteinschaft of DGF) - • Indian National Science Academy (INSA) • Korean A(:ademy of Science and Technology (KAST) - · " ,Malaysian Scientific Association (MSA) ( • Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) • PJlilippine-American Academy of Science and ~ngineerirg ' fPMSE) . • 'Royal Society of-london- (RSL) • Jhe Roy~t _Swed)§q Acade,f1'.lY of StieDCEi'S- (RSAS) • T-tirk1sh Academy of Sciences (TUBA) • US National Acad~my of Sciences (US NAS)

~ ~' - -~ -' ::: -·' ..H. : ' -~ Affiliations -to International Scientific Network's • American_Associ'ation for the Adyancelllent of Science

I .(AAAS) •';',. - , , ' , _ ··:c- Assocrafron of Academies of Sciences ln_·Asiq (MsA) ______A_ P_rogressive Philippines Anchored on Science 29

• ASEAN Council of Academies of Science and Engineering (ASEAN- CASE) • Fede rati~n of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies (FASAS) • Inter Academy Panel (IAP) • Inter Academy Council (IAC) • Inter Academy Medical Panel (IAMP) • Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) • Third World Network of Scientific Organizations (TWNSO)

Local Scientific Linkages • Center for BioMolecular Science Foundation, Inc. (CBMFS) • Center for Fluid Dynamics (CFD) • Confederation of Scientific and Professional Organizations Region 7, Inc. (COSPO) and Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 7 (DOST Region 7) • Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PhilAAS) • Outstanding Young Scientists, Inc. (OYSI)

• Publication of researches and proceedings of scientific seminars The Academy publishes outputs and proceedings of roundtable conferences, seminars and scientific meetings as well as research works of Academicians.

• Acquisition of scientific and technical journals and books The Academy was able to obtain a copy of the publication European Pharmacopoeia for Academician Magdalena C. Cantoria through its linkage with the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

Attendance to International Meetings

lnterAcademy Medical Panel (IAMP)

Acd. Perla D. Santos Ocampo attended the 34th Session of the International Seminars on Planetary Emergencies and the Think-Tank of World Federation of Scientists and InterAcademy Medical Panel Future lnterAcademy Projects in Erice, Sicily on 19-24 August this year.

On the 16th and 17th October 2005, she represented the IAMP in the /AP Executive Committee Meeting at Shanghai, China. ~ogm5"ve Phillpp;nes Anchored on &Jenee ______

Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA) Acd. Ceferino L. Follosco attended the sixth AASA General Assem bly held on October 12 , 2005, in Korea . The international symposium dedicated to the late Prof. Mu Shik Jhon was held on October 11-14, 2005, at Seoul, Korea on the theme of 'Science and Technology for Pure Water' after the general assembly.

Sdentists Exchange Visit Program Under the KOSEF Program, Dr. Nelly S. Agangan, a University Researcher and Program Leader for Biotechnology for Agriculture and Forestry of the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), was endorsed by the Academy for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Seoul National University.

Co-sponsored Activities Outstanding Young Scientists, Inc. (OYSI) OYSI held a "Symposium on Filipino Young Scientists Science and Technology Advocacy for Countryside Development" on December 12, 2005 in Tacloban City. The Academy gave Php 30,000.00 in support of the said activity.

Other Activities Outstanding Young Scientists, Inc. The OYS Inc. held a General Assembly last July 14, 2005 at the Manila Hotel. Dr. Paciente Cordero, OYSI President for 2002-2005 administered the Oath taking of the eight 2005 OYS winners. Election of new Board Members followed the induction and the new set of OYSI officers for 2005-2008 is as follows:

President: Leocadio S. Sebastian, Ph.D. Vice President: Eliezer A. Albacea, Ph.D. Secretary: Simeona V. Siar, Ph.D. Treasurer: Cynthia P. Saloma, Ph.D. Public Relations Officer: Jaime C. Montoya, Ph.D. Business Manager: Orville L. Bondoc, Ph.D. Auditor : Jose Maria P. Balmaceda, Ph.D. Representative from Luzon: Carmelo A. Alfiler, MD Representative

from Visayas: Ruben M. Gapasin, Ph.D. ,. ., '~-dlll.!il Sec. Alabastro administering the oath of office lo the Representative new OYSI Board. From left to right: Dr. Montoya, Dr. ·from Mindanao: Victor B. Amoroso, Ph.D. Bondoc, Or. Amoroso, Or. Balmaceda, Dr. Saloma. Or. Siar, Dr. Sebastian and Sec. Alabastro .x?.. ,,.~~7R~~-~ ~ms111111__ .. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 31

Visit of Officials of the US Embassy in the Philippines US Foreign Services Officer Marsha Goldberg visited the Academy on June 27, 2005. Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, Academician Reynaldo B. Vea and Ms. Luningning E. Samarita welcomed her group. They discussed collaborative activities in the field of agricultural biotechnology, biofarming, capacity building for biotechnology, and scholarship programs. Acds. Mendoza and Vea suggested specific collaborations on (a) exchange of scientific literature; (b) possible development of linkage with the National Academy of Engineering; (c) possible sandwich program especially for Science Education; and (d) strengthening industry-academy linkage.

Ms. Goldberg mentioned that she would discuss the results of the meeting with US NAS and other concerned agencies for the next step.

Others present during the said meeting were: Ms. Leanne E. Hogie - US Borlaug Fellows Program Coordinator; Mr. David C. Miller - US Agricultural Counselor; Ms. Anne Sophie Coleman - US Economic Officer and Ms. Reihvelle A. Perez - NAST Planning Officer Ill.

World Health Organization (WHO) Copies of the Resolution Supporting the World Health Assembly Resolution 56. 1: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control from the Society of Adolescent Medicine on the Philippines (SAMPI) were forwarded to the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Senate of the Philippines, House of Representatives and other government agencies concerned. Responses were as follow:

~------. Office Remarks Sen. Juan M. Flavier Forwarded the letter and the resolution to the Office of Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Sen. Pia S. Cayetano Referred the matter to the Office of Sen. Miriam Defensor­ Santiago. She promised to look into the country's most pressing health issues and craft legislation seeking to provide resolution to these health problems. Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Acknowledged the receipt of the World Health Assembly Resolution 56.1: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Delivered a sponsorship speech last March 14, 2005 under Committee Report No. 12 for Proposed Senate Resolution No. 195 entitled "Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control" House of Representatives HOR Committee on Health.acknowledging the receipt of the Committee on Health Society of Adolescent Medicine of the Philippines (SAMPl)'s Resolution Supporting the World Health Assembly's Resolution No. 56.1: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 32 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Science Education Members of the House Commit tee on Science and Technology met with Professors Pierre Lena, David Jasmin, and Yves Quere ( IAP) of the French Academie des Sciences during a business / exposure trip to France. They discussed possible exchanges on French / Philippine science educational system, the Philippine presentation of LAMAP Project concept and commitment of French Academie des Sciences to support the implementation of LAMAP project in the Philippines for the year 2006. The Philippine contingent was composed of Representatives Antonio M. Diaz (2"d Dist. Zambales), Ma. Milagros H. Magsaysay (1'l Dist. Zambales), A. Magsaysay, Rene DM Velarde (Buhay), and Ms. Tess Arana Pagunuran . The French group also reminded Ms. Pagunuran 's group about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be signed by NAST and the French Academie des Sciences. The final proposal was submitted to the French Embassy for review and consideration by the French Academie des Sciences by Ms. Samarita who attended the meeting at the French Embassy. Academicians William G. Padolina (chair), Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza, Lourdes J. Cruz and Bienvenido F. Nebres are members of the NAST Science Education Panel (SEP).

New Publkations released

Four new NAST publications were launched on 15 December 2005. These were:

• Science Based Reviews: Issues and Concerns of Modern Bfotechnology (Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, editor). This monograph focuses on the presentation and discussion by experts of scientific evidences on the issues and concerns of modern biotechnology encompassing biosafety to the environment, food and feed safety and socio-economic aspects.

• Current Status of Medical Education in the Philippines (Ramon L. Arcadio, MD, MHPEd and Perla D. Santos Ocampo, MD, editors) This monograph synthesizes the pressing issues concerning the setting up of medical schools - its impact on the quality of medical education and the Philippine health care system - and offers solutions to address the current situation of Philippine medical education in the country. A Progressive Philip pines Anchored on Science :33

•Remediation of Toxk and Hazardous Wastes: Issues and Concerns - This monograph is a compilation of papers presented during the Seminar - Workshop entitled "Roundtable Discussion on Toxic and Hazardous Wastes" on March 6, 2003

• The Assessment of the National Rabies Prevention, control and Vaccinabon Programof the Bureau of Animal Industry (Teodulo M. Topacio, editor) This monograph is a compilation of papers presented during the Roundtable Discussion on the "Assessment of the National Rabies Prevention, Control and Vaccination Program of the Bureau of Animal Industry."

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HERITAGE CENTER

Bioteknolohiya!, a new interactive exhibit that depicts the actual and potential benefits from modern biotechnology in the areas of agriculture, health and medicine, and environment, trade, and industry was launched on 15 December 2005 at the Rlilippine Science Heritage Center or Sa/inlahi Museum, DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City.

The exhibits illustrate the fundamental concepts, principles, and applications of modern biotechnology. Presented in catchy visuals and interactive displays; the exhibits are intended to inform and educate ~ the average individuals, especially students, teachers, and parents, :~ who visit the SaUnlahi all year round. Since its establishment in 1998, the museum has been accommodating almost 100,000 visitors every year, especially students and teachers.

Underscoring the importance of the science of modern biotechnology on the Lives of the people and the nation in general, Biotechnolohiya! showcases different biotechnology products from both the traditional and modern methods. It aims to promote awareness and understanding of the potential and actual benefits of the safe and responsible applications of modern biotechnology in the context of sustainable development.

The 'biotech house' , which was one of the major attractions, shows different biotechnology products that are used in almost every household. At the center of the exhibit is a giant rotating of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) helix. Included in the launching was tht;' ,~ / 'traveling exhibit', a portable mini-replica of the entire exhi · which will be brought to different areas of the country. 3.4 I A Progressive P r~ lllppines Anchored on Science T .

Forty-one (41) teachers from different schools, including some NAST staff, attended the seminar workshop on 12 May 2005. The activity started with a tour of the exhibits, which was led by National Scientist Vergara. The workshop, which was facilitated by Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson­ Mendoza, aimed to provide teaching knowledge on modern biotechnology to high school biology teachers.

V. Management Information System and Planning

As one of the co-implementing agencies, the Academy was given a grant of more than PhP 700,000.00 for the project "One-Stop Shop for Mature Technologies in the Philippines'' under the e-Government Portal Project. The project aims to come up with an internet-based service to promote DOST-assisted/monitored technologies and provide technical assistance to the business community/ various stakeholders in order to increase and attract investments on said technologies 35 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science__,_ __ ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ACADEMICIANS Academicians spend a lifetime of research, teaching and public service in the pursuit of science as an intellectual activity and its applications to serve humanity. The Academy's present 52 members are involved in the following areas of activities: R&D Management, Research and Development, Education, Regulatory Activities, Entrepreneurship and Industry, Extension, Advocacy and Community Service.

R&D Management

As high officials of various R&D institutions at the national, regional and international levels, several of our Academicians are involved in setting directions and policies in R&D, in the overseeing and implementation of RE!D programs, the transfer of technologies to their target clientele and training of manpower, among others . Many also serve as advisors, consultant and chairs/ members of technical committees of such institutions.

Acd. William G. Padolina as Deputy Director-General for Operations and Support Services, he exercises overall supervision over the utilization, repair and maintenance of IRRI 's physical assets, including the library and the information technology network. Furthermore, he is responsible for IRRI 's compliance with national and international regulat ions and guidelines on intellectual property rights, plant quarantine and biosafety. Acd. Padolina serves as the liaison between the Philippine government and IRRI and serves as the secretary of the Board of Trustees. Acd. Perla D. Santos Ocampo is a member of the Executive Committee of the Inter Academy Medical Panel and of several other national and international committees and tirelessly works on pediatrics and medical education. Acd. Edgardo D. Gomez continues to coordinate the Philippines/ Southeast Asian Center for Excellence (within the UP MSI) in the GEF /World Bank Coral Reef Targeted Research Project.

Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD), continues to seek to accomplish PCAMRD mandate for formulating effective strategies, policies, programs and projects for the efficient management of the country's aquatic and marine resources through research and development by the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development System. Acd, Filemon A. Uriarte Jr is the Director, Information, Communications and Space Technology Division of the Uni · ' Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. 3lf· · · A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science Research and Development

Many of our Academicians lead the implementation of various projects in their respective fields.

Acd. Edgardo D. Gomez received recognition for his outstanding contributions as a faculty member by being appointed University Professor Emeritus effective 31 October 2005 after 31 years of teaching at UP Diliman. He is presently undertaking two research projects on coral reef restoration and remediation. Acd. Magdalena C. Cantoria continues her research on the evaluation of herbal drugs and recently completed a monograph on herbal drugs from Philippine medicinal plants and standardization of herbal drugs. Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson­ Mendoza, aside from her research on developing papaya with delayed ripening trait using genetic engineering, is working on the engineering of the mungbean storage protein vicilin to improve its nutritional and functional properties. Acd. Asuncion K. Raymundo has investigated the antimicrobial properties of bacteria from extreme environment. NS Jose R. Velasco pursues researches on citrus Mandarin in Batangas and and makapuno embryo growth on surrogate nuts; he also translated the minutes of the 1901 -1921 meetings of the Imus Principal Council from Spanish and published Imus in the 20th Century

Corresponding Member Amador C. Muriel, presently Visiting Professor of the Hong Kong University for Science and Technology, has observed infrared radiation in turbulent carbon dioxide as predicted by his molecular theory of turbulence. Acd. Caesar A. Saloma pursues research in the development of photonics·based instrumentation for the analysis of optically thick biological samples (e.g. wholemount mouse embryos) and semiconductor devices (e.g. flip chip microprocessor and photodiode arrays) and the development of analytical tools that allow the quantitative understanding of complex adaptive systems. Corresponding Member Baldomero M. Olivera, as newly appointed Professor of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, will lead a Biodiversity-Biomedical Initiative in the Philippines. Acd. Salcedo L. Eduardo serves as Curator of helminth parasites at the UPLB Museum of Natural History and continues his research and publications on various new and old species of nematodes. Acd. Lourdes J. Cruz tirelessly pursues her research on conotoxins and new bioactive compounds in indigenous sources while she continues her community service project in Morang, Bataan. 37 ------A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science Education

Several Academicians are at the forefront of Philippine education - establishing policies and strategies, developing curricular programs, teaching and training students, preparing teaching materials, and mentoring of future scientists and leaders.

Acd. Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ is the President of the Ateneo de Manila University and continues to work for the upgrading of science education not only in the tertiary level but also at the elementary and high school levels. Acd. Reynaldo 8. Vea, as the President of the Mapua Institute ofTechnology (MIT), leads MIT in its primary goal to produce graduates who can successfully practice their profession globally. He cites as the greatest achievement under his helm the further improvement of the quality of Mapua's education and research and the institution of a Continuous Quality Improvement system in all areas of operation. Acd. Veronica F. Chan is currently the Associate Dean for Basic Sciences at the Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine. Acd. Asuncion K. Raymundo- as UPLB's Institute of Biological Sciences Director, her two top goals were to maintain the high morale of the faculty and staff and improve the physical facilities of the Institute. With high morale, the faculty and staff would be expected to perform at their best in teaching, research and extension supported by needed facilities. These two goals, she believes, were accomplished during her term as director.

Acd. Ledivina V. Carino- as University Professor and former Dean of UP Diliman's National College of Public Administration and Governance, her goal has been to encourage current and prospective civil servants and civil society leaders to engage in governance for the public interest, and to study and analyze the elements that propel or inhibit them from that mission. Acd. Raul V. Fabe/la is currently the Dean of the College of Economics at UP Diliman. Acd. Andrew B. Gonzalez continues to work for the improvement of educational system in the country. Acd. Caesar A. Saloma, as director of the National Institute of Physics at UP Diliman, he cites as his accomplishments to be the increase in the number of BS and MS graduates, increase in the number of ISi publications based on research work done in NIP and the increase in the number of MS and PhD students. Correspondjng Member Eduardo A. Padfan, retired scientist of the US National Institutes of Health, as Adjunct Professor at UP Diliman, participated in one tutorial series and team-taught four courses, published three scientific papers and four newspaper articles, and was awarded one patent during the past year. 38 I A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Sc ience ---r-;;;cymaking and Regulation I A number of Academicians are members or chairs of important technical committees in the government and in the international scene which conduct science-based studies and make policy recommendations in the fields of economics, governance, agriculture, environment, population, education, science and technology, and others. Some of them are also involved in the regulatory agencies of the country such as the different boards of the Professional Regulatory Commission and the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines. Some of them are:

NS Gefia T. Castillo as a member of various national and international board of trustees and advisory councils of research and educational institutions advises on policy issues in agriculture, women and gender, education and biotechnology. NS Dolores A. Ramirez continues to actively serve as Vice-Chair of the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP) and is a member of the board of trustees of the Program on Biosafety Systems. Acd. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr has served as Chair of the Board of Veterinary Medicine of the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) and actively promotes adoption of a national program on the eradication of rabies.

Acd. Emil Q. Javier, immediate past Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee and Interim Science Council of the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) continues to advise the national government on matters related to science and agriculture, in various capacities. Acd. Angel L. Lazaro Ill, while active fn his consultancy and construction companies promotes the improvement of the civil engineering education and profession as Chair of the Board of Civil Engineering of the PRC Acd. Prescillano M. Zamora is a member of the PAWB-DENR Philippine Plant Conservation Committee. A Progressive Philippines Anct1ored on Sc ience 39 - - --+-- Extension, Advocacy and Community Service

Members of the Academy have also been active in extension activities that include participation i n forums, seminars, workshops, dialogues etc. , as resource persons, speakers, panelists, moderat ors and reactors.

Acd. Ramon F. Abarquez Jr tirelessly advocates science-based intervention in various heart diseases through national, regional and international conferences. Acd. Solito F. Camara-Besa continues to work for the enhancement of medical education. Acd. Leopoldo S. Castillo reaches out to students, researchers and industry practitioners in the livestock industry; recently, he completed five annotated bibliographies of Philippine Biodiversity: Livestock and Poultry which are now being prepared for release by NAST. Acd. Mercedes B. Concepcion is this year's recipient of the United Nations' Population Award in recognition of her significant contributions to research and policy in the fields of population and development. As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Population Commission, she continues her research and advocacy toward an effective population management programme in the country.

NS Ricardo M. Lantican, former Undersecretary of the Department of Science and Technology and the first Chair of the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines, actively serves as member or chair of scientific review panels of biotech regulatory and research granting institutions. NS Benito S. Vergara, as officer or member of various boards of trustees and committees, works tirelessly to promote science culture through his activities in the Philippine Science Heritage Center and the science centers network in the country; he also continues to promote the science and industry of ornamental crops by helping organize conferences and exhibits and through his publications. Acd. Romulo G. Davide is strengthening the Farmer-Scientist Training Program in a Corn-Based Production System for Sustainable Agriculture. Acd. Conrado S. Dayrit continues his research on and promotion of virgin coconut oil. 40 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Entrepreneu.rship and Industry

Members of the Academy have also been active in extension activities that include participation i n forums, seminars, workshops, dialogues etc., as resource persons, speakers, panelists, moderators and reactors.

NS Paulo C. Campos has successfully applied his expertise and experience in diverse projects such as livestock, sugarcane farming, hospital and college management. Acd. Ceferino L. Follosco, President of Alpha Machinery and Engineering Corp., is successfully running several companies and spearheads industry clustering activities nationwide. Acd. Jo.se 0. Juliano is President of Calamba Medical Center and continues to contribute to strengthening the pharmaceutical and health industries. Acd. William T. Torres - during the last few years, Acd. Torres' professional goal has been to contribute towards the development of the country's information infrastructure in the context of nation building and global competition. In Mosaic Communications Inc., where he is the President, this has resulted in various public service offerings, including video conferencing, VoIP services and application service hosting; outside his company, he has participated as an ICT resource person/ expert in at least four national forums and two international forums during 2005. 2005 ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ACADEMY ~~:;;;mpp;ne,AnchoredonSde~

51GNIFICANT S&T POSITIONS HELD

PAULO C. CAMPOS

National Scientist, National Academy of Science and Technology

MAGO.ALENA C. CANTORIA

Member, Board of Judges, Best Poster Award, 27'h Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-14 July 2005, Manila Hotel, Manila Member, Program Committee, 28'.., Annual Scientific Meeting, 2006. • Chair, Section on Pharmacopeia, Division IV, Pharmaceutical Sciences • Member, Board of Trustees, NRCP Research Foundation, Inc.

GELIA T. CASTILLO

• International Biotechnology Advisory Council, St. Loius, Missouri (2001 ·2005) Member, Board of Trustees, Philippine Rice Research Institute (1987 - present) • Member, Board of Trustees, CARD-MRI Inc. (A micro finance institution) (1999-present) Member, Board of Trustees, Angelo King Institute for Economics and Business Rcscarcl1, De La Salle University (1999-present) • Member, General Education Council, University of the Philippines (2001-present) Member, Executive Council, NAST and Chair, Social Sciences Division (2001-2005 • Member, Academic Advisory Council, SEARCA (2004- present) • Member, Executive Committee, The Philippine Human Development Network Senior Research Adviser, CIP·UPWARD (Users' Perspectives with Agricultural Research and Development) ( 1989· present) • Consultant, International Rice Research Institute, (1994-present)

LEOPOLDO S. CASTILLO

Evaluated research paper on "Nutritional and Economic Evt1luation of Corn, Wheat, and Sorghum­ Based Diets in Broilers." • Member, 27..n ASM Steering Committee • Member, 27-j\ ASM Posters Committee

VERONICA F. CHAN

• Chair, Board of Judges, NAST- Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award, 21April2005, Traders Hotel, Manila • Delegate, APMC Evaluation of CurriculLim and Student evaluation, 07 May 2005, UERM.MC • Associate Dean for Basic Sciences, Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine, 01 June 2005 • Reactor, Seminar on Adult Vaccination Clinical Clerks, Interns and Residents, 18August 2005, Medical Center Manila 42 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

MERCEDES B. CONCEPCION

• Chairperson, Inter-Agency Committee on Population and Housing Statistics Vice-Chairperson, Inter-Agency Working Group on Population Projections Chai rperson, Advisory Board for POPDEV Research, POPCOM Member, POPCOM Board of Commissioners • Chairperson, NAST Task force on Population Focal Person for Gender, NAST Member, 28"' ASM Reception and Registration Committee Acti ng Member, Executive Council, NAST, 2005-2008 Member, Project Advisory Group LEAD for Health Projects, MSH Member, NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award Board of Judges

ROMULO G.DAVIDE

Member, Board of Trustees of Cebu State College of Science and Technology System from 16 Jurn 2005 to 15 June 2007. Member, UP Board of Regents, 22 September 2005 to date. 11 Member, 27 ' ASM Publication Committee Member, 27'h ASM Poster Committee Consultant on Agricultural Development Program (without pay) in the Off ice of the Mayor, Cebu City. • Consultant on Agricultural Development Program (without pay) in the Office of the Governor, Province of Cebu.

CONRADO S. DAYRIT

President, NAST Foundation • President, Daniel de la Paz Foundation • Member, Steering Committee, Philippine Pharrnacopeia, BFAD-DOH Project • President, Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges

SALCEDO L. EDUARDO

Curator (helminth parasites) UPLB Museum of Natural History Member (Faculty}, UP Board of Regents

EDGARDO D. GOMEZ

• Coordinator, Philippines Center for Excellence, GEF /World Bank Coral Reef Targeted Research (WB CRTR) Co-Chair, Restoration and Remediation Working Group, GEF /WB CRTR Member, Executive Committee, International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) Board Member, UP Press

QUINTIN L. KINTANAR

Member, NAST Executive Council 2005-2008 Chairman, Health Sciences Division Member, Publication Awards Committee • Member, NAST-DuPont Talent Search, Board of Judges Member, Board of Judges, NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award Member, Board of Judges, Young Scientist Competition and Exchange Program • Member, Board of Trustees, Philippine Health Research and Development foundation Member, Water Supply Problem Member, Science Publication Committee A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 43

RICARDO M. LANTICAN

Professor Emeritus, UPLB • Chairman I Member, Scientific and Technical Review Panel of the NCBP and the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), Department of Agriculture Reviewer of R&D programs of the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) of the Department of Agriculture • Member, National REtD Team for Vegetables, Legumes, and Root Crops, PCARRD Member, National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) of the Department of Agriculture • Chairman, Board of Judges, NAST-DuPont Talent Search for Young Scientists, Annual Scientific Meetings of NAST Member, Award Committee, ·1hird World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientist, Annual Scientific Meetings of NAST Chairman, Technical Publicity Committee of NAST, which maintains a weekly column in the Manila Bulletin.

ANGEL L. LAZARO Ill

Member, 27th ASM Resolutions Committee, NAST Member, Pro Scientia Transformatrix Award Committee, NAST Member, 27th ASM Best Scientific Poster Committee and Board of Judges, NAST • Chair, Committee on Membership, NAST Member, 27tl' ASM Finance and Exhibit Committee, NAST Co-Chairman, Technical Panel for Engineering on Higher Education (CHED), January 2000 to present. Chairman, Board of Civil Engineering, Professional Regulatory Commission Chairman, Monitoring Assessment, TPFTA on Higher Education (CHED), 2004 to present • Member, Task Force on Civil Engineering Technical Panel for Engineering Technolog'j and Architecture on Higher Education (CHED) 2004 to present. Member, PICE College of Fellows (COF), Philippine Institute of Civil Engineering, 1, •• Member, The Committees on Civil Engineering Law/ CE Code, NBC Et Professional Regulation, Issues and Ethics Committees, 2004 to present. Member, UPAE Board of Directors, UP Alumni Engineers College of Engineering, January 19, 2005 to present. Member, SCC·STC on Engineering ft Technology, Department of Science and Technology, June 2005· June 23, 2007.

EVELYN MAE TECSON-MENDOZA • Member, Executive Council, NAST; Secretary starting October 2005. • Chair, Committee for Institutional Ca pacity Enhancement for Regulation and Research, DA·Biotech Program (DA Special Order No. 388 s. 2001, August 14, 2001) • Editor-in-chief, Philippine Agricultural Scientist, Published by the College of Agriculture, UPLB (January 01, 2004· ) Editor, Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, 2003, 2004,2005 Member, Panel of Judges, ASEAN S ft T Awards 2005, Jakarta, Indonesia, July 11 ·12, 2005. Chair, Panel of Judges, UP Rural High School Science Congress Research Competition, October 20, 2005, UPRHS, UPLB. • Member, Panel of Judges, First Gawad Galing for Biotech Journalism, sponsored by Biotechnology Media and Advocacy Resource Center, Sept-Oct, 2005, awarding ceremony on October 24, 2005. 44 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science --+----~

ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO

Professor II, Institute of Biological Sciences, UPLB Director, Institute of Biological Sciences, UPLB Chair, NAST Task Force on Hazardous Waste Member, Technology Panel, PCASTRD-DOST Member, Panel of Experts, DOST-BPI Best Project of the Year Award Chair, UPLB Committee for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines • Chair, UPLB Outstanding Student of the Year 2004 Member, Evaluation Panel for Basic Research, UPLB

CAESAR A. SALOMA

Director, National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City • Chair, Division IX (Physics), National Research Council of the Philippines Member, CHED Technical Panel for Science and M;;ithematics Associate Member (2000·2005) - The Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (http://www.ictp.trieste.it/-assoc/ peoplel.l

PERLA D. SANTOS OCAMPO

• Honorary President, International Society of Tropical Pediatrics Honorary President, Association of Pediatric Societies of the Southeast Asian Region President, National Academy of Science and Technology, 1999 up to October 2005 Council Member, Federation of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies (FASA~) • Member, the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PHILAAS) Council Member, ASEAN Scientific Engineering and Technological Academies Executive Committee Member, lnterAcademy Medical Panel (IAMP) Active Member, National Research Council of the Philippines Adviser, Undergraduate Pediatric Curriculum, Philippine Pediatric Society • Chairperson, Centennial Commission, Philippine Medical Association • Founding President, Philippine Economic and Cultural Endowment, Inc. Founding President , Philippine Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition • Honorary President, Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics • Honorary Fellow, Community Pediatrics Society of the Philippines • Honorary Fellow, Philippine Ambulatory Pediatric Association • Honorary Fellow, Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Ph ilippines • University Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines • Honorary Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics Honorary Member, Australian College of Pediatrics Honorary Member, Japan Pediatric Society • Honorary Member, pediatric Association of Nigeria Honorary President and Chairperson Emeritus, Phili ppine Association for the Gifted • Member, women Health education Program (WHEP) lnterAcademy Panel (IAP) Member, Technical Working Group on Emerging Infections, National Academy of Science and Technology • Advisory Member, Think Tank PGH Centennial Megaplan Projects • Adviser, Medical Home Initiatives (Kalusugan ng Kabataan , Ating Kinabuksan (KKK), Philippirn: Pediatric Society • Adviser, Council on Community Service and Child Advocacy, PPS Member, Parliament of Cultures (Ankara, Turkey) A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 45

TEODULO M. TOPACIO JR.

Chairman, Agricultural Sciences Division, NAST Chairman, 27ui Annual Scientific Meeting, NAST, 13-14 July 2005 Chairman, Steering Committee 27'" ASM, NAST Chairman, Program Committee, 27'h ASM, NAST • Chairman, National Committee for Animal Disease Control and Emergency (NAC-ADCE) Office of the Secretary, Department of Agriculture Chairman, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Professional Regulatory Commission, Office of the President of the Philippines Member-at-Large, National Research Council of the Philippines Professor Emeritus, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1983-2004, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2005 University of the Philippines, Los Banos Member, Board of Judges, NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award. Member, Scientific Career Council System, DOST Chairman, Philippine Society for the Protection of An imals • Chairman, Philippine College of Veterinary Medicine Public Health, a Specialty College of Professional Veterinarians Chairman, Roundtable Discussion on the 'Assessment of the Rabies Vaccination, Prevention, and Control Program of the Bureau of Animal Industry" 11 January 2005, Apacible Hall, Department of Agriculture

Fl LEMON A. URIARTE JR

Director, Information, Communications and Space Technology Division, United Nations ESCAP, Bangkok, Thailand.

JOSE R. VELASCO

Member, 28u' ASM Steering Committee Member, 28u' ASM Program Committee Member, 28°' ASM Best Posters Board of Judges

BENITO S. VERGARA

President, Los Banos Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center Trustee, Asia Rice Foundation • Member, Technical Committee on Herbal Plants Booklet Series Member, IRRI Biosafety Committee Chair, Flora Filipina Conference Member, Ornamental Technical Working Group, NSIC Board Member, Los Banos Orchid Society Member, 27111 ASM Steering Committee Chair, 27 t~ ASM Posters Committee 1 Member, 27 h ASM Best Posters Board of Judges Chair, PSHC Working Group

PRESCILLANO M. ZAMORA

Member, Board of Editors, Asia Life Sciences, The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Member, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Philippine Plant Specialist Group - • Member, Philippine Plant Conservation Committee (PAWB-DENR) 46 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

PUBLICATIONS

RAMON F.. ABARQUEZ JR.

International Publications • Abarquez, RF Jr. Abelardo NS Report from the Philippine Society of Hypertension WHL Newslette1 June 2005; 101 :1-3 Abarquez, RF Jr. Antiplatelet Therapy: a guarded prescription. Medical Progress 2005; 32: 325· 330 Local Publications • Abarquez, RF Jr. Aspirin, et. Al. To Whom It May Concern, Health and Life Style, 2005;3:25 Abarquez, RF Jr. Stand up, Speak out, Be recognized, Editorial, Philippine Journal of Cardiology, 2005;33:vii-viii Abarquez, Rf Jr. Relevance Now of Advocacies Before, Phil J Int Med 2005;43:267-292 • Abarquez RF Jr. Aspi rin et al, to whom it may concern, Health and lifestyle 2005; 3: 15 • Abarquez, Ramon Jr. Aspirin et al, Cost analysis, Health and Life Style 2005; 3-11: 15

MAGDALENA C. CANTO RIA

Cantoria, Magdalena C. 2003. Asian herbal Drugs from the Family Zingiberaceae. In Proceedings of the 3 rd Symposium on the family Zingiberaceae, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 2003, pp. 208-221. • Cantoria, Magdalena C., editor. 2004. Pharmacopeial monographs of crude drugs from Philippine priority medicinal plants, In: Philippine Pharmacopeia 1. Japanese International Cooperation Agency - Department of Health (Philippines), Muntinlupa City. • Cantoria, Magdalena C. 2004. General Considerations, General Chapters, and Commentaries related to the standardization of crude plant drugs. In: Philippine Pharmacopeia 1. Japanese International Cooperation Agency - Department of Health (Philippines), Muntinlupa City.

GELIA T. CASTILLO

Papers Published and/or Presented • Gelia T. Castillo "Interdisciplinary Work: Patterns and Practicalit ies" in Gonsalves J; T. Becker; A. Braun; D. Campilan; H. De Chavez; E. Fajber; M. Kapiri; J. Rivaca-Caminade; and R. Vernooy (eds.) 2005 Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Management: A Sourcebook. Vol. 2 Enabling Participatory Research and Development, International Potato Center - Users' Perspectives with Agricultural Research and Development, Laguna, Philippines and International Development Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada, pp.31-38 Gelia T. Castillo, Pefecto U. Bartolini, and Fe L. Porcincula. Research Partnerships: Who Pa1 and Who Benefits" in the same volume as above. Pp. 69-73. Gelia T. Castillo. Making PR and D More Impact Driven: Rethinking Participatory Approaches (Session IV) Thematic Synthesis. Presented at the UPWARD Network Meeting on Participation and Change: Enhancing Research for Impact, Hanoi, Vietnam, 18-22 January 2005. • Gelia T. Castillo. Finding Gems Among Everyday Stones. Remarks made during the launchin1 of the Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) 2005 Awards, Makati City, April 5, 2005. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 47

Gelia T. Castillo. Book review: Land and Schooling: Transferring Wealth Across Generation by Agnes R. Quisumbing, Jonna P. Estudillo; and Kijiro Otsuka, 2004 John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore and London. In association with the International Food Policy Research Institute (in press: Philippine Review of Economics) Gelia T. Castillo. The Future of Rural Women and Rice Farming in Urbanizing Societies: A Conference Synthesis, The Impact of Labor Migration on Household Economy with Emphasis on Gender Issues, International Rice Research Institute, April 26-27 2005. Gelia T. Castillo. Project RAIN BARREL: How Can We Make It Roll. Remarks made at the Biotechnology Advisory Council Meeting, St. Laius Missouri, May 12, 2005. • Gelia T. Castillo. Learning About Active Citizenship, remarks made during the launching of Dr. L. V. Carifio's book entitled "Mobilizing for Active Citizenship: Lessons from Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines, National College of Public Administration and Governance, UP Diliman, Quezon City, 29 June 2005. • Gelia T. Castillo. Defining Excellence in Science Communication: A Concept Note. Prepared for the Seminar and Workshop on Nurturing Science Culture, University Hotel, UP Diliman, Quezon City, 2 September 2005. • Gelia T. Castillo. PA 2020: Agriculture as A New Way of Life (Some Reflections), submitted to PA 2020 NAST Committee, August 2005. Gelia T. Castillo. IRRC: Promoting Internationality in Humanity, remarks made at the Irrigated Rice Research Consortium Steering Committee Inaugural Meeting, Yangon, Myanmar, September 2 to October 3, 2005. Written reviews of the following research documents were made: (i) Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture - Rice, Water, The Livelihood of Asia (a paper prepared by IWMI and IRRI) (ii) Why does the Philippines import rice? (a book manuscript prepared by lRRI Social Sciences Division and PhilRice) (iii) Draft paper on IRRI 's Upland Research Strategy Paper prepared by Sushil Pandey (iv) Poverty Reduction in Coconut Growing Communities Vol Ill Project Achievements and Impacts (Pons Batugal and Jeffrey Oliver (eds.). IPGRI Publication 2005. LOURDES J. CRUZ

• Corpuz GP, Jacobsen RB, Jimenez EC, Watkins M, Walker C. Colledge C, Garret JE, McDougal 0, Li W, Gray WR, Hillyard DR, Rivier J, Mcintosh JM, Cruz LJ, Olivera BM. 2005. Definitions of the M·conotoxin superfamily: characterization of novel peptides from molluscivorous Conus venoms Biochemistry 44:8176-8186 Cruz LJ. 2005. Natural products research and bioprospecting. Proc National Conference­ Workshop on Payments for Environmental Services (1-2 March 2005) JE Padilla, E Tongson, R Lasco, eds, World Agroforestry Centre- WWF-REECS·UP-CARE, in press

Submitted for publication: • Matin B, Cruz LJ, Gifford F, Kron MA. 2006. A modified socio-cultural development index (SCDI) for the Aytas of Kanawan, Morang, Bataan, Philippines, Current Anthropology.

ROMULO G. DAVIDE

Let the Poor in our Land Live in Prosperity Through Science and Technology: The FSTP Way (In press) The Farmer-Scientists Research, Development and Extension Training Program: Its Potentials as an Extension Approach. (Presented at the 5th National Convention for Devolved Agriculturists in the Philippines, 15 September 2005, DECS-ECHOTEC Center, Cebu City) 48 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

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CONRADO S. DAYRIT

• The Truth About Coconut Oil (The Drugstore in a Bottle), Anvil Publishing Inc., 2005. (book) Foreword of Bruce Fife's Coconut Uses, Piccadilly Books, Inc., 2005. Philippine Pharmacopeia 1 (PP1 ), FAD-DOH-JICA-2004, Republic of the Philippines

SALCEDO L. EDUARDO

Eduardo, S.L. and Torres, M.S.F. 2005. Description of two new species with notes on four previously known species of flukes (Trematoda) from the Philippine common moorhen, Galli nu/a chloropus lozanoi, Lletget, 1918 (Rallidae). Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 42 (1 ):31- 39. • Eduardo, S.L. 2005. The surface area of the terminal genitalium of five species of the genus Carmyerius Stiles ft Goldberg, 1910 (Paramphistomoidea: Gastrothylacidae) as revealed by scanning electron microscopy. Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 42 (2): 87:94. Eduardo, S.L. 2005. Monodontella giraffe Yorke&: Maplestone, 1926 (Nematoda: Ancyclostomatidae) from island- born Giraffa recticulata de Winton, 1899) (Ruminantia: Giraffidae) in Calauit Island, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 42 (2): 105- 107.

EDGARDO D. GOMEZ

• E.D. Gomez and S.S. Mingoa-Licuanan. (in press). "Achievements and Lessons Learned in Restocking Giant Clams in the Philippines." Fisheries Research • A. White. E.D. Gomez, A. Alcala and G. Russ. (in press)_ "Evolution and Lessons from Fisheries and Coastal Management in the Philippines." Chapter 5 !D_ McClanahan ft Castilla (eds.) Fisheries Management: Progress towards Sustainability. Blackwell . • E.D. Gomez, and S.M. Licuanan. "Guide to Giant Clan Culture. Part 11,.Land-based Nursery" University of the Philippines, (in press).

QUINTIN L. KINTANAR

Philippine Pharmacopeia 1: First Official National Reference Book of Standards, Manila Bulletin, June 26, 2005. Breathing Better and Safe with CFC-Free Inhalers, Mirnila Bulletin, Aug.21, 2005

RICARDO M. LANTICAN

R.M. Lantican. The NAST Scientific Awards for 2004. The Philippine Panorama, The Manila Bulletin. December 5, 2004. R.M.Lantican. Food, Population and Environment. How do we Manage? The Manila Bulletin. March 13, 2005 R.M. Lantican. From Hydrocarbon to a Hydrogen-based Economy (part 1). The Manila Bulletin. October 23, 2005. • R.M. Lantican. From Hydrocarbon to a Hydrogen-based Economy (part 2) . The Manila Bulletin. October 30, 2005. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 1 49

EVELYN MAE TECSON-MENDOZA

1. Publications/Reports/Presented or Invited Papers:

In Refereed Scientific Journals • Garcia RN; Aroccna RV; Laurena AC and Tecson-Mendoza EM. ZOOS. The 115 and 75 globulins of coconut (Cocos nucifera L. ): Purification and characterization. J. Agric. Food Chemistry 53: 1734- 1739. • Hidalgo MSP; Tecson-Mendoza EM; Laurena AC; Botella JR. 2005. Hybrid 'Sinta' papaya exhibits unique ACC synthase I cDNA isoforms. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol. 38: 320-327. Angeles JGC; Laurena AC; Tecson-Mendoza. 2005. Extraction of genomic DNA from the lipid-, polysaccharide·, and polyphenol-rich coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 23 (3): 297a·297i. (Abstract published in print; full paper published online). • DiazMGQ; Revilleza MJR; Tecson-Mendoza EM; Ramirez DA. 2005. Identification and characterization of cDNA encoding the enolase gene from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) endosperm. Philipp. Agric. Sci. 88: 366-372. Dia VP; Garcia VV; Mabesa RC; Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Comparative physicochemical characteristics of virgin coconut oil produced by different methods. Philipp. Agric. Sci. 88: 462- 475.

Books • Tecson-Mendoza EM (Editor). 2005. Science-Based Reviews: Issues and Concerns of Modern Biotechnology. NAST-PSHC, Manila, 128 pp.

Chapters in Books • Maruyama N, EM Tecson-Mendoza, Y Maruyama, M Adachi and S Utsumi. ZOOS. Molecular design of soybean proteins for enhanced food quality. In: Food Biotechnology, 211d Ed. (K Shctty, G. Paliyath, A Pometto, and RE Levin, eds.) CRC-Taylor and Francis, pp. 649-674. Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Modern biotechnology: An overview. In: Science-Based Reviews: Issues and Concerns of Modern Biotechnology (EM Tecson-Mendoza, Ed). NAST-PSHC, Manila, 1-12.

Chapters in Books • Maruyama N, EM Tecson-Mendoza, Y Maruyama, MAdachi and S Utsumi. 2005. Molecular design of soybean proteins for enhanced food quality. In: Food Biotechnology, 2"0 Ed. (K Shetty, G. Paliyath, A Pometto, and RE Levin, eds.) CRC-Taylor and Francis, pp. 649-674. • Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Modern biotechnology: An overview. In: Science-Based Reviews: Issues and Concerns of Modern Biotechnology (EM Tecson-Mendoza, Ed). NAST-PSHC, Manila, 1-12.

ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO

• Guerra-Cantera, M.A. R. and A. K. Raymundo, 2005. Utilization of a polyphasic approach in the taxonomic reassessment of antibiotic· and enzyme- producing Bacillus spp. isolated form the Philippines. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 21 :635-644. Raymundo, A.K., M.E. Orlina, W.A. Lavina, and N.L. Opina, 2005. Comparative geneome plasticity of tomato and banana strains for Ralstonia solanacearum. In Allen C. P. Prior and A.C. Hayward (eds. ) Bacterial Wilt Disease and the Ralstonia .solanacearum complex. Amer. Phytopathol Society. St. Paul, Minnesota.pp. 387-395. • Raymundo, A.K. 2005. Remediation of toxic and hazardous wastes: Issues and concern. NAST Monograph Series No. 6. National Academy of Science and Technology. Manila, Philippines. 84 p. 50 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

CAESAR SALOMA

• CAAlonzo, W Garcia, and C Saloma, "Generation of optical-beam induced current via two color (two-photon) excitation," Opt Commun 246. 117-122 (2005) • DE Juanico, C Monterola and C Saloma, "Cluster formation by allelomimesis in real-world complex adaptive systems," Phys Rev E 17, 04 1905 (2005) • MS Marcos, M Soriano, and C Saloma, Classification of coral reef images from underwater vide1 using neural networks, Opt Express 13, pp. 8766·8771 (2005) CM Blanca, VJ Cemine, VM Sastine and C Saloma, High Resolution differential thermography of integrated circuits with optical feedback laser scanning microscopy, Appl Phys Lett 87, pp. 231104 (2005) C Saloma, A Tarun, M Bailon and M Soriano, Rapid subsurface detection of nanoscale defects in live microprocessors by functional infrared emission spectral microscopy, Appl Opt 44. pp. 7302 7306 (2005) • A Tarun, J jecong, and C Saloma, In-line interferometer for direction sensitive displacement measurements via optical feedback detection, Appl Opt 44. pp. 7287-7294 (2005)

PERLA D. SANTOS OCAMPO

• Editor, NAST Monograph Series No. 9 on Current Status of Medical Education in the Philippines

TEODULO M. TOPACIO JR.

Leptospirosis sa Tao at sa Hayop sa Pilipinas. Presented as a lecture to the Sentro ng Wikang Pilipino UPLB under the sponsorship of the National Research Council of the Philippines, 06 October 2005. • Proceedings: "Assessment of the Rabies Vaccination, Prevention, and Control Program of the Bureau of Animal Industry." Completed and in print. • Proceedings of the 27"' ASM, NAST: "Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Poverty Alleviation, Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Justice and Peace," 13-14 July 2005. Chairman and Co-Chair, Acd. Emil Q. Javier. On-going and to be printed. Resolution from the RTD on "Assessment of the Rabies Vaccination, Prevention, and Control Program of the Bureau of Animal Industry" approved by the NAST President Model LGU Ordinance for Rabies Prevention and Control Program. Approved by the NAST Executive Council, 14 July 2005 • Philippine Livestock: Short- and Long-Term Prospects and Programs. • RA 9268. An Act to Regulate the Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Philippines Repealing fol the Purpose Republic Act 382 and for Other Purposes. Helped on drafting the bill and lobbied fc approval. • Drafted the Animal Health Code of the Philippines and submitted the draft bill to Batasan Pambansa.

JOSE R.VELASCO

• Minutes of Meetings, Imus Municipal Council 1901-1921, translated from Spanish (privately printed) • Imus in the 20th Century (30 copies)

BENITO S. VERGARA

Sansevierias - Ornamental Plants in the Philippines I A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 51

RESEARCHES

A. COMPLETED

EDGARDO D. GOMEZ

• Project Director, Coral Reef Habitat and Productivity Enhancement, Funding Agency- PEW Charitable Trust, 2001-2005. Project Director, The Economic Value of Coral Reef Biodiversity: Examples from Southeast Asia., Funding Agency - TOTAL Foundation, 2002·2004.

ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO

• Antimicrobial properties of bacteria from extreme environment

B. ON-GOING

MAGDALENA C. CANTORIA

• Evaluation of crude drugs from Philippine medicinal plants included in leading published drug compendia

ROMULO G. DAVIDE

• Farmer-Scientists RDE Training Program in a Corn-Based Production System for Sustainable Agricultural Development. (Being piloted in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro and Laak, Compostela Valley in Mindanao. (note: Tis is a research on Extension Approaches)

CONRADO S. DAYRIT

• Planning/ organizing studies on; (i) Virgin Coconut Oil on HIV-AIDS- Stage 2 (ii) Virgin Coconut Oil on TB (iii) Virgin Coconut Oil as Immune-modulator (iv) Virgin Coconut Oil as Anti-Inflammatory

EDGARDO D. GOMEZ

• Principal Investigator, Enhancing Recovery by Transplantation of Corals, Funding Agency· GEF I WB, (2005-2009). • Principal Investigator, Developing Ubiquitous Practices for Restoration of Inda-Pacific Reefs (Philippines: WP), Funding Agency· EU !NCO/DEV (2005·2008)

EVELYN MAE TECSON-MENDOZA

Project leader, Control of Ripening in Papaya and Mango by Genetic Engineering (February 1997- December 2005) Funded by the Australian Centre for Agricultural Research (Feb 1997-Dec 2005), DOST (1998-2003) Study Leader, Physicochernical and Molecular Studies on Storage Proteins of Coconut (July 2003- December 2006), funded by IPB • Study Leader, Molecular Strategies to Improve the Nutritional Quality of Mungbean (May 1999- December 2006), Funded by IPB 52 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

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Project Leader, Engineering Methionine in Vicilin to Improve the Nutritional Qual it, of M u~gbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] (October 1, 2005-Scptember 30, 2006), funded by UP Syst em Creative and Research Scholarship Program Development and Operationalization of an Interactive Database and Website of the Philippine Agricultural Scientist

ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO

• Construction of metagenomic library of thermophilic microorganisms from Mt. Makiling as potential source of restriction enzyme.

JOSE R. VELASCO

• Citrus (Mandarin in Batangas) • Coconut - Macapuno embryo on surrogate nut

BENITO S. VERGARA

Photos and identification of native Hoya species • Photos and identification of Alocasia species and vars.

S&T POLICY ANO PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION INCLUDING CONFERENCES/SEMINARS, ETC.

RAMON F. ABARQUEZ JR.

International Participations Attended European Congress of Obesity, Athens Convention Center, Athens, Greece, June 3-6, 2005 • Speaker, Insights into the Beginning, risks beyond numbers. 9lh Asian Pacific Congress on Cardiac Rehabilitation Luncheon symposium EDSA Shangrila Hotel, Mandaluyong City, June 8, 2005 • Delegate, European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Friendship and Peace Hall, Athens, Greece, September 10-15, 2005 Delegate, American Heart Association 2005 Scientific Sessions, Dallas , Texas, November 13- 26,2005

National Scientific Meetings (Total: 83 ). Some of these were: • Speaker, Understanding Megatrial Results, Novartis Health care Seminar for Pasig, Makati, Mandaluyong doctors, Palm Beach Restaurant, The Fort, Makati, January 25, 2005 • Speaker, Understanding Megatrial Results, Novartis Health care Seminar for Quezon City, Mandaluyong doctors, Packo's Grill Restaurant, Bohol Avenue, Quezon City January 27, 2005 Speaker, The Ageing Heart, Empowering thf· Mind and the Body, Secrets Revealed, University of the Philippines, College of Medicine 12' 11 Gr.::.nd Scientific Symposium, Holiday Inn Conference Room, Clarkfield, Pampanga, January 28, 2005 • Speaker, Obesity Syndrome, Genetic, Behavior, Environment Interaction, Heart Prevention Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting, Carlos Romulo Hall, RCBC Plaza Building, Buendia, Makati City, January 29, 2005 • Chair, Plenary Session Ill Chronotherapeutics, How to Protect Against Death at Dawn, Speaker, Dr. Esperanza Cabral, Joint 1Qt11 Annual Convention, Philippine Society of Hypertension and Philippine Lipid Society, February 3, 2005, EDSA A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 53

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Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City Speaker, Prelude to study on hypertension and CAD cases, Abbott Speakers' Bureau February 4, 2005, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City Speaker, INVEST Study, Advisory Board and Speakers Meeting, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City, February 5, 2005 Speaker, Oxidative Stress, Annual Meeting Philippine Society of Rehabilitation Medicine, Holiday Inn Hotel, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City February 11, 2005 Speaker, VALUE Study, Advisory Board and Speakers Meeting, Davao Insular Hotel, Davao City, February 12, 2005 Speaker, Cytoprotection in lschemic Heart Disease, Philippine Heart Center consultants, Katrye Restaurant, Cubao, Quezon City, February 22, 2005 Speaker, "Deadly Quartet" Microvascular disease, wall stress Concern. UMED zr.d Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome Conference, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City, February 27, 2005 • Speaker, Insights into the Beginning, Risks beyond numbers, Land Marked Trails Symposium, Philippine Heart Association, Southern Tagalog Chapter, Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City April 2,2005. Speaker, Exploring Syndrome X Expert approach , Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, Bataan Chapter, Lou-is Restaurant, Balanga Bataan April 6, 2005 Speaker, David ft Goliath Concept in lschemic Heart Disease. Round Table Conference Quezon City Medical Societies, The Spaghetti Restaurant, Quezon City April 21, 2005 Speaker, Cytoprotection in lschemic Heart Disease, lloilo Medical Society, Sharavia Hotel, lloilo City, April 27, 2005 Speaker, lschemic heart disease, what is the paradigm option?, Satellite Symposium, Philippine Diabetes Association Inc and Servier Philippines, Casablanca Hotel, Legaspi, Albay. April 29,2005 Speaker, Protective anti atherosclerosis approach in the elderly, Quezon City Medical group, MAX Restaurant, Timog Ave. Quezon City, April 11, 2005 Symposium Speaker, David and Goliath concept in lschemic heart disease, 98th Annual convention, Philippine Medical Association, Bacolod Convention Center, Bacolod City, May 20, 2005 • Symposium Speaker and Participant, Beyond Number, Protection Against Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease, 36rn Annual Meeting, Philippine Heart Association, EDSA Shangri la, May 28, 2005 Speaker, Cebu Medical specialists, Casa Nova Restaurant, Cebu City, June 6, 2005 • Speaker, A new level of protection for the prediabetic/diabetic hypertensive case, Abbott Cardio Talk Show symposium, New World Renaissan ce Hotel, Makati City, July 2, 2005 Speaker, Chamber Enlargement, ECG Basic and Advance Course, Section of Cardiology, Dept of Med, UP College of Medicine, New Pavillon Hotel, Manila, July 6, 2005 Speaker, Tarka, New Paradigm Shift in Hypertension and CAD , ECG Basic and Advance Course, Section of Cardiology, Dept of Med, UP College of Medicine, New Pavilion Hotel, Manila, July 6, 2005 Speaker, Paradigm shift in hypertensive CAD cases with or without diabetes, Abbott Tarka CME interactive session, Linden Suite Conference Room, Pasig City, August 5, 2005 • Speaker, Endothelial Dysfunction and Micro-vascular Network in Hypertension, Specialist Course for the Clinical Practice of Hypertension 2005, Occupational Safety and Health Center, North Ave., Diliman Quezon City September 19,2005 Moderator and Session Chair, Hypertension Crisis, Specialist Course for the Clinical Practice of Hypertension 2005, Occupational Safety and Health Center, North Ave., Diliman Quezon, September 20, 2005 Speaker, Hypertension beyond Numbers, Laguna Medical Society, Medicjne Week Celebration, Paguito Mesa Restaurant, Alabang Complex, Alabang, Rizal, September 21, 2005 54 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

• Plenary Speaker, Other pharmacologic strategies in the management of CHF, Heart Failure Society of the Philippines, Crown Plaza Galleria Manila, Ortigas center, Pasig city, October 8,2005 • Symposium Speaker, Pre-emptive control of target organ damage by dual inhibition of LDL-C. Vytorin Launch symposium. Schering Plough Symposium, Shangrila EDSA, Pasig City, October 10,2005 Speaker, New Therapeutic Strategies to Optimize Cardiovasprotection, Philippine Heart Association Western Visayas Chapter, Punta Villa Resort, lloilo City, November 26, 2005

MAGDALENA C. CANTO RIA

Participant, Regular and Special Meetings of the NAST Participant, Meetings of the Biological Sciences Division (submitted letters of explanation when unable to attend) • Participant, paper presentation of finalist for the 2005 NAST-DuPont Talent Search for the Young Scientists Awards. Held on 06 May 2005 at the Traders Hotel, Manila. • Participant, Advancing the Frontiers of Science: Memorial Lectures in Honor of Academicians Tito A. Mijares, Melecio S. Magno, and Quirino 0 . Navarro. Speakers: Eduardo A. Padlan, Ph.D., NAST Corresponding Member; Alumanda de la Rosa, Ph.D., Philippine Nuclear Research Institute; and Mrs. Carmelita Ericta, National Statistics Office. Held on 15 June 2005 at the National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. Co-sponsored by the College of Science. • Participant, Dioscoro L. Umali Memor1al Lecture Series: prospects and Research Requirements of Virgin Coconut Oil, National Scientist Bienvenido 0. Juliano, speaker. Held on 04 July 2005 at the Westin Plaza Hotel, Manila. Participant, 27u, Annual Scientific Meeting, held 13-14 July 2005 at the Manila Hotel, Manila.

GELIA T. CASTILLO

Resource person, UPWARD Network Meeting on Participation and Change: Enhancing Research for Impact, Hanoi, Vietnam, January 18-22, 2005. • CARD-MRI Inc.· Board of Trustees meet every three months • Keynote Speaker, Philippine Jaycee Senate Launch of the TOFIL 2005 Search, Manila Polo Club, April 5, 2005. • Resource Person, Workshop on Managing Rice Landscapes in Marginal Uplands for Households Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, International Rice Research Institute, 26-27 April 2005. • Human Development Network Meeting on the 2005 Human Development Report, 04 Diliman, Quezon City, May 2005. • Chair of Opening Session, Conference on Research Prioritization on Genetic Diversification to Sustain Rice Productivity, International Rice Research Institute, 09 May 2005. • Biotech Advisory Council Meeting, St. Louis Missouri , USA, 10·12 May 2005. Resource Person, Sweet Potato-Based Feedlot Cattle Fattening Project Field Day and Graduation, Paniqui, Tarlac, 27 May 2005. UPWARD Sweet Potato, R&D Review and Planning Workshop, Los Banos, Laguna, 01-03 June 2005. • Resource Person, Third National Workshop on Hybrid Rice: Harnessing Hybrid Rice Technology Through Policy Advocacy, Manila, 07-09 June 2005. • Discussant, Launching of Dr. L.V. Carina's book entitled: Mobilizing for Active Citizenship: Lessons from Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines, NCPAG-UP Diliman, Quezon City, 30 June 2005. • Participant CARD-MRI Inc. Strategic Planning Workshop, Bay, Laguna, 07-09 July 2005. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 55

• Panelist, Plenary Session IV, Social Dimensions of Philippine Agriculture 2020, NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, 13-14 July 2005. • Angelo King Institute for Economics and Business Studies Board Meeting, Makati City, 21 July zoos_ Panel Member, IRRI Strategic Planning Exercise. External Consultation, International Rice Research Institute, 08-10August 2005 . • Phil Rice Board of Trustees Meeting, Quezon City, 30 August 2005. • Resource Person, Seminar and Workshop on Nurturing Science Culture, University Hotel, UP Diliman, Quezon City, 02 September 2005. • Chair, Meeting for REPUBLIKAAward for Social Sciences, CHED, Pasig, Rizal, 05 September 2005. Mentoring Visit to Hyderabad, India for the research project of Ms. T.K. Sreedevi, 7-11 September 2005. • CARD-MRI Inc. Board Meeting, 17 September 2005. Resource Persons, Irrigated Rice Research Consortium (IRRC) Steering Committee Inaugural Meeting, Yangon, Myanmar, 27 September - 03 October 2005. • Member, Review Team for SEARCA Seed Fund for Strategic Research and Training (SFRT) September-October 2005. • Chair, Board of Judges for the 2005 TOFIL Selection of Awardees, Manila Polo club, October 2005. Master of Ceremonies, Launching of the 2005 Philippine Development Report and 4th Gawad sa Makataong Pag-unlad, Heritage Hotel, 02-05 October 2005. • Resource Persons for Orientation of IRRI Wives (Subject: Growing UP Filipinos), 14 October 2005. Session Chair, International Conference on Agricultural and Rural Development in Asia: Ideas, Paradigms, and Policies Three Decades After, Makati City, 10-11 November 2005. • Resource Person, Leadership Course on Asian Women in Agriculture, Research, Development and Extension, International Rice Research Institute, 07 November 2005. Resource person, Training Course on Participatory Approaches to Agricultural Research and Extension, International Rice Research Institute, 21 November 2005.

LEOPOLDO S. CASTILLO

• Attended the numerous meeting of the Agricultural Sciences Division in preparation for the 27..,., Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology on 13-14 July 2005 at the Manila Hotel. • Attended the 27ui Annual Scientific Meeting with the theme "Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Poverty Alleviation , Food Security, Global Competitiveness, Sustainability, Justice and Peace.

MERCEDES B. CONCEPCION

• Philippine legislative Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) - Business Leaders­ Church Leaders Meeting, Rockwell, 24 January 2005. • Guest speaker, Rotary Club of Pasay, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 19 January 2005. • Lecturer, Philippine Press lnstitute's Opinion Molders Briefing on Population, Pan-Pacific Hotel, 28 January 2005. • Interview, GMA-7, lmbestigador, 10 February 2005. • Lecturer, Philippine Press Institute- Kapisanan ng mga Broadcasters ng Pilipinas (KBP) Di alogue on Population, New World Hotel, 11March2005. • Emcee, NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental ScienceAwardee for 2005, Westin Philippine Plaza, 21 April 2005 . Lecturer, Mindanao Broadcast Media Briefing on Population, Marco Polo Hotel, Davao, 04 June 2005. 56 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

LOURDES J. CRUZ

• Speaker, "Natural Products Research and Bioprospecting," Conference Workshop on Payments for Environmental Services, 2 March 2005. Speaker, "Scientific Research, Biodiversity and Bioprospecting" Philippine National CBD Capacity Building and Strategy Workshops: Towards Effective National Implementation, AIM, Camp John Hay, Baguio City, 4-6 May 2005 Keynote Speaker, "Science and Technology Research for Poverty Alleviation," 2005 Science and Technology Research Colloquium, UST Thomas Aquinas Research Complex, 15 November 2005 Speaker; ''The Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) and Toxin Research" Asia-Pacific Congress on Plant, Animal and Microbial Toxins, International Society on Toxinology, Cebu City, 25-29 October 2005 Participant, presented group report on Workshop Summary, Regional Assembly of the International Foundation for Science (IFS), 02 August 2005 Poster on "M-Conotoxin Superfamily: Distinctive Disulfide Connectivity of New Peptides from Conus Textile," Corpuz GP, Bray WR, Cruz LJ, Olivera BM, International Symposium on Natural Products and Medical Chemistry (NPMC) 2005, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3-6 August 2005 • Co-organizer, Asia Pacific Congress on Plant, Animal and Microbial Toxins, International Society on Toxinology, Cebu City, 25-29 October 2005 Poster on "Linking Science and Academe to Poor Rural Communities Through Biodiversity and Conservation Efforts," 25th PAASE Annual Meeting and Symposium, 24-26 June 2005 Poster on "Preliminary Results of the Production of Saxitoxin Standard by Scaled Up Cultures of Pyrodinium bahamanse var compressum'', Ferrera CM, Azanza RV, Cruz LJ, Asia-Pacific Congress on Plant, Animal and Microbial Toxins, International Society on Toxinology, Cebu City, 25-29 October 2005 • Poster on "Tetrodotoxin Analysis of Serum Samples from Patients of Recent Poisoning Cases in Sual, Pangasinan", Mendoza CO, Bolaton MCR, Cruz LJ, Asia-Pacific Congress on Plant, Animal and Microbial Toxins, International Society on Toxinology, Cebu City, 25-29 October 2005 Poster on "Chronology of Marine Environmental Events Prior to Seaweed Poiso~ing in Bolinao, Pangasinan", Montano MNE, Cruz LJ, Azanza RV, McGlone MLSD, Jacinto GS, Trono GC Jr, Asia· Pacific Congress on Plant, Animal and Microbial Toxins, International Society on Toxinology, Cebu City, 25-29 October 2005 • Interaction with rural communities and administration of the Rural LINC Program: 1. Helped packaged 3 proposals for support of community projects through participatory planning and project development: Project of Bagong Pangarap Fishing Association, Inc. (BPFAI) in Sabang, Morong, Bataan on "Balikatan sa Pangangalaga ng Karagatan para sa Maun lad na Kabuhayan" Pasama·Anahao farmers' project on "A Community-Based Enterprise for Sustainable Forest Management of a Pilot Site in Batasan , Binaritan, Morong, Bataan Project on "Delineation of the Ancestral Domain of the Magbukun Tribe of Aytas in Kanawan" at Binaritan, Morong, Bataan 2. Educational activities through the coordination of the community exposure of UP volunteers and students in MSl's Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) courses - Tutorials/Learning-ls-Fun sessions, and assistance in setting up a Science Room at the Mabayo Elementary School, Morang, Bataan - Learning-ls-Fun sessions for children at the Kanawan Aytas Reservation, Morong, Bataan Tutorials for Ayta high school students in the BCISTI dormitory - Medical mission and vaccination of the Ayta community versus hepatitis A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

ROMULO G. DAVIDE

Delivered lectures on 'What is a Scientist? What are Plant Dise;:ises in Corn and Other Crops and their Control to Farmer-Scientists classes in pilot area in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental and Laak, Compostela Valley in Mindanao: Also delivered a lecture on Leadership at LG Us to the same class. As the Program Leader of the Corn-Based Farmer-Scientists RDE Training Program (FSTP) aside from delivering lectures, also attend to every launching and graduation programs to deliver inspirational messages. Presented the FSTP Program to the local government officials (mayors, MAOs, SB Members, etc.} of Cebu led by its Governor Hon. Gwendolyn F. Garcia during the Cebu Provincial Development Council Meeting on 01 July 2005 at the Capitol Building.

CONRADO S. DAYRIT

Lecturer for the following:

• Coconut Oil on Weight Gain and Other Risks for Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity Annual Convention, September 12, 2003 • Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil: Clinical Trials for Appropriate Technology on Organic Farming Technologies, September 17, 2003 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil for APPROTECH ASIA, November 11, 2003 Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil, Center for International Trade Exposition & Mission (CITEM), Department of Trade and Industry, November 14, 2003 Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil for Asian Food Festival/Coconut Oil Seminar, WTC, November 22, 2005 VCO for Organic Chemistry Teacher's Association, 2004 National Chemistry Week, February 19, 2004 VCO for CITEM and Interested Japanese Buyer, February 27, 2004 Evidences Linking Coconut Oil to Human Diseases, NAST Roundtable Discussion on the Controversy on Coconut Oil, June 8, 2004 Virgin Coconut Oil: What lts's All About for Capitol Medical Center, August 18, 2004 Coconut for Better Health, 1Oth Regional Coconut Week Celebration, August 20-31, 2004 Coconut, Its Food and Health Uses, Philippine Coconut Authority, lloilo, August 24, 2004 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil, Rotary Club of Manila, September 16, 2004 CNO Advocacy, House of Representatives, October 6, 2004 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil. 310 National Conferences on Alternative and Natural Medicine, Taal Vista Lodge, November 13, 2004 Fats and Oil: Their Metabolism and Implication in Health Care. Natural Products of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, December 1, 2004 • The Philippine Finland Association (VCO Advocacy), January 12, 2005 1't International Conference on Women's Health and Asian Traditional Medicine 2005, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 24, 2005 1't International Coconut Festival and Forum, San Francisco California, USA, September 3, 2005 • Manila Medical Society, "Health Values ofVCO", September 9, 2005 • 2"d Tayabas Province Studies Conference, Lucena, September 19, 2005 • Quest-Net Conference, October 2-3, Hongkong

SALCEDO L. EDUARDO

Chair, 2005 NAST Best Poster Awards Committee Member, 2005 NAST-DuPont Talent Search for Young Scientist Committee Member, 2005 NAST Poster Committee '"58 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

Identified parasites for the following: (i} Jansenn Sante Animate, France (c/o Etienne Meissoncr) (ii) Veterinary Faculty, Santiago Compostela University Spain (c/o Dr. Adolpo Paz Silva) Participated in the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) Conference and Exhibition, 4th - 7ui June 2005, Paignton, Torbay, UK

EDGARDO D. GOMEZ

International: • Kick-off meeting of the European Union sponsored REEFRES Project. 3-6 February 2005. Rome, Italy. 3'" Meeting of the GEF Reef Restoration Working Group. 10-12 February 2005. Newcastle, United Kingdom. Synthesis Panel Meeting of the GEF Coral Reef Targeted Research and Capacity Building for Management Project. 25 April - 01 May 2005. Zanzibar, Tanzania. • SEAFDEC Regional Technical Consultation on Stock Enhancement of Species Under International Concern. 13-15 JL1 ly 2005. I loilo City. Paper presentation: "Giant Clam Restocking and Coral Transplantation." UN-FAO/ WorldFish Center-sponsored "Stakeholder Meeting on Approaches to the Interdisciplinary Assessment of Small-Scale Fisheries." 20-22 September 2005. Rome, Italy. Regional Advisory Panel Workshop as Co-Chair of the Restoration and Remediation Working Group, 10-14 October 2005. Brisbane, Australia. • Synthesis Panel Meeting of GEF Coral Reef Targeted Research and Capacity Building for Management Project. 9-12 November 2005. Washington DC, USA. Towards a Regional Cooperation on Biodiversity Research for Development - Conference­ Workshop. 29 November 2005. Pasig City, Philippines.

National/ Local • Mari ne Protected Area Technical Core Group Workshop. 19 January 2005. UP MSI, Diliman, Quezon City. 8"' National Marine Science Symposium, Philippine Association of Marine Science (PAMS). 20·22 October 2005. Puerto Princesa City. Paper presentation: P.C. Cabaitan, W.Y. Licuanan, and E.D. Gomez "Comparison between videographic and photographic methods in assessing coral reef benthic commLmities."

QUINTIN L. KINTANAR

• Shifting to CFC/ODS-Free Alternatives from CFC/ODS-Containing Metered Dose Inhalers, Consumers Forum at Suto Hotel, Quezon City, 12 December 2005.

EVELYN MAE TECSON-MENDOZA

Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Agricultural Biotechnology: Principles, Applications, and Biosafety­ lssues and Concerns. Legislative Forum on Biotechnology and the Human Genome. NAST-BCP­ BIC.May 5, 2005, Senate, QC. • Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Understanding Bioteknolohiya. Lecture-workshop. NAST Philippine Science Heritage Center. May 12, 2005. Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Agricultural Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs Summer Camp, Cebu City. May 22 -26, 2005. Lecture for students, teachers and workshop. • Tecson -Mendoza EM. 2005. Writing a Scientific Paper. Lecture-workshop. REPSA , UPLB, June 25, 2005. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 59

• Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Research Methodologies and Writing Research Proposals for the Biological Sciences. Training on Research Methods, Monitoring and • Evaluation, Nov. 25-26, 2004, CHED-UPLB·ZRC Regions IV & V. March 2005, June 23, 2005, Dec 1, & 28, 2005. Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Super Genes-Designer Genes. Lecture for Agri 199. July 4, 2005. CA, UPLB. • Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Philippine Biotech Industry-Forging Ahead! ADSS Seminar. SEARCA, August 1, 2005 Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Policy Issues- Biotech Industries. Biotechnology Stakeholders' Roundtable Discussion. Sponsored by PCASTRD and DTI, Man ila Philippines, September 9, 2005 Tecson-Mendoza EM. 2005. Developing Papaya of Superior Postharvest Quality. Update on the project-Control of Ripening in Papaya and Mango by Genetic Engineering. Scientific Seminar on Local and International Updates on Biotech Policies, Regulations and Technol0'5Y Development, 21-23 September 2005 in Lagos del Sol, Kaliraya, Laguna • Tecson-Mendoza EM . 2005. Biotechnology in Agriculture. Children's Science Interactive Workshop (CSIW), BIOTECHNOLOGY Blazing Beyond Borders, La Vista Pansol Resort Complex, Calamba, Laguna on October 25-29, 2005

ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO

Focal Person, Roundtable Discussion on Biorernediation of Mining Wastes, NAST. Participant, Philippine Academy of Microbiology, Workshop on Standardization of Microbiology Course Syllabi, De La Salle University, 28 April 2005. Official visits to USA regarding Bioremediation, 16-31 May 2005 (i) Northwestern University (ii) University of Illinois, Chicago (iii) University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana (iv) University of Wisconsin

• Participant, Roundtable Discussion Post Commercial Monitoring of Transgenic Crops sponsored by the Program for Biosafety Systems for Southeast Asia, BIOTECH , 25 August 2005. • Project Leader, Assessment of Mining Area in Toledo for Biorcmcdiation Possibilities • Member, Publication Committee, 27111 ASM, NAST • Resource Person, Extracting of DNA from cheek cells. Biotechnology Workshop for Media, ISAAA, 29 September 2005, IBS, UPLB.

CAESAR A. SALOMA

• Invited Plenary Speaker, J•rl International Conference on Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics (PED 2005), 28-30 September 2005, The Vienna University ofTcchnology, Vienna, Austria (http:/ /www_ped2005.com/content/programme.htm) Invited Plenary Speaker, 201h congress of the International Commission for Optics, 21-26 August 2005, Changchu, China (http://www.conference.ac.cn/ico20/html/keynot.e.html) • Invited Plenary Speaker, Annual Meeting of Spectroscopical Society of J

TEODULO M_ TOPACIO JR.

Attendance to the following: 60- A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science --+----- 1.DL Umali Lecture 2. Du Pont Talent Search for Young Scientists 3.NA ST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award, Member, Board of Judges 4.Ag riculturul Sciences Division deliberation on nominations for OYS, Book and/or Mono~rnph Awards, Best Paper Awards 5.As member of the Executive Council, approval of the recommendation of awards and recognition of the recommendees of all division of NAST 6.An nual meetings of the National Research Council of the Philippines.

Fl LEMON A. URIARTE JR.

• Third Preparatory Meeting for the World Summit on the Information Society, Geneva, Switzerland, 19-23 September 2005 • APT Seminar on ICT Technologies and Broadband Applications, Bangkok, Thailand, 3-5 August 2005. Conference on the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia, Astana, Kazakhstan, 25-27 May 2005. Seminar on Knowledge Management in the World Bank, Bangkok, Thailand, 19 May 2005. Seminar on Knowledge Management at the United Nations Development Program, Bangkok, Thailand, 7 March 2005. Seminar on Knowledge Management at the Asian Development Bank, Bangkok, Thailand, 04 February 2005.

PRESCILLANO M. ZAMORA

Participant, Philippine Plant Conservntion Committee (PPCC) Meeting: "Finalization of the Proposed DAO re: National List of Threatened Plants, etc." Waling-waling Room Visitor's Center Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, February 2005. Participant, Philippine Plant Conservation Committee Workshop on Non-Threatened Taxa. Los Banos, Laguna, 12-13 July 2005. Participant, National Consultation and Drafting Workshop on the Proposed DENR Order Aclopting and Implementing the Philippine Wildlife Flora Sustainable Management Program {PSMP) for Self Regulation of the Floriculture Industry. Quezon Ballroom, Su lo Hotel, Diliman, Quezon City

HONORS AND RECOGNITION RECEIVED

RAMON F. ABARQUEZ JR.

• Most Outstanding Physician's Award, Philippine College of Physicians 35thAnnual Meeting, EDSJ Sanghri-La Hotel, May 3, 2005 • Golden Heart Award 2005, Philippine Heart Association, 36'11 Annual Convention, Philippine Heart Association, EDSA Shangri la, May 25, 2005 • Jose P. RizalAward, PhilippineMedicalAssociatipn-UNILAB, Interconti nental Hotel, Makati City, October 14, 2005 Centennial Award for Research and Pioneer Cardiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, November 22,2005 Most Outstand Senior Consultant for 2005, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital

MAGDALENA C. CANTORIA

• Recipient, UPMAA Professional Award in Pharmacy, awarded by the University of the Philippines Manila Alumni Association, "for her dedication to the tradition of excellence nnd servitude and her continuing efforts to serve the UP Manila community and the country." Given the 21 ' t day 01 October 2005 during the UP Manila Alumni Homecoming held at the St. Paul University, Maniln. A Progressive Philippines Anchored on S9lence 61 ~~~~~ -~~~-=--~- MERCEDES B. CONCEPCION

• 2005 United Nations Population Award (Individual Category), 07 July 2005, New York.

ROMULO G. DAVIDE

• Certificate of Recognition as FSTP Project Leader. Given by the Office of the Municipal Mayor of 1 Bantayan, Cebu during the 8 " Corn harvest Festival on 08 September 2005. • Plaque of Certification. Given by the Office of the Municipal Mayor of Laak, Compostela Valley Provi:ice in Mindanao as FSTP Program Leader during its First FSTP Graduation Program on 05 October 2005.

CONRADO S. DAYRIT

• Nationally recognized as the principle advocate for the Philippine Coconut Oil for which he has repeatedly been interviewed - radio and television in the Philippines, Japan, Korea - and featured in numerous articles in magazines and press (e.g. Philippine Daily Inquirer magazine. Madrid Agribusiness Digest, Coco Info lnternatiotial, PHA Newsbriefs, Women Today and others). Special Recognition Award. Awarded April 16, 2004 by VCNO Philippines, Inc.

EDGARDO D. GOMEZ

Honorary Professor, University of Queensland, Australia, 2005-2008 • University Professor Emeritus, UP System, effective 01 November 2005

QUINTIN L. KINTAHAR

Elected Chairman, NAST Health Sciences Division • Elected Member, NAST Executive Council

RICARDO M. LANTICAN

• Conferred with the rank and title of National Scientist by President Gloria Arroyo last 05 December 2005 at Malacanang Palace.

ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO

International Publication Award • Regional and National Winner - Commission on Higher Education Republ ica Award • NAST Research Fellow

TEODULO M. TOPACIO JR.

• Elected as Member-at-Large of the National Research Council of the Philippines • Certificate of Appreciation from the Sentro ng Wikang Pilipino, UPLB • Appointed Professor Emeritus, College of Veterinary Medicine, UPLB • Elected as Ad Interim Chairman of the Agricultural Sciences·oivision of NAST by the General Membership of NAST. 6.2 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

National Academy of Science and Technology conDEnSED BALAnCE SHEET As of December 31. 2005

ASSETS

Current Assets Cash F' 549 ,3(6 13 Receivable s 2 .9E3. Hl 1.44 Inventories 50,115.13 Prepaid Expenses 12,065.82 p 3.574.677.52

Pro.oertv. Piant and Equipment Propertv, Plant a11d Equipment 8.63J,A49.59 Less: Accurnulated Dep1ecicilic1n 4 ,016,701.42 4 }:i13 .7 48.17

TOTAL ASSETS F' 8,188.425.69

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Liabilities Current Liabiiliies p 5,675,813.94

Equity Government Equity 2 ,5 12 ,611 .7 5

TOTAL LIABILITIES ANO EQUIP/ F' 8,188,425.69 A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science

National Academy of Science and Technology COODERSED STATERERr or IRCOfDE ARD EIPERJES As of Decerrber 31. 2005

Income

Less: Expenses

Per~:onal Ser.,1ces P 4 ,aJ'3 ,461. ffi Maintenance and Operat i n~ Expenses 15,449,532.49 Financial Expenses om 20.rJS::J,0::4.15

Excess of Enienses 01i?.r Income 64 1 A Progressive Phillpp;nes Anchored on Science NAST EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CY 2002-2005

Acd. Perla D. Santos Ocampo President

Acd. Emil Q. Javier Acd.Ledivina V. Carino Vice- President Secretary

NS Gelia T. Castillo Acd. Ceferino L. Follosco Member Member

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza Acd. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr Member Ad Interim Member A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science 65 NAST EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CY 2005-2008

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Academician Emil Q. Javier, Ph.D. - President Academician Ledivina V. Carino, Ph.D. - Vice President Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, Ph.D. - Secretary National Scientist Dolores A. Ramirez, Ph.D. - Member Academician Mercedes B. Concepcion, Ph.D. - Member Academician Ceferino L. Follosco, Ph.D. - Member Academician Quintin L. Kintanar, Ph.D. - Member A Progressive Philippines Anct1ored on Science 46 ------NAST Secretariat

LUNINGNING E. SAMARITA Executive Director

Admin. Officer V Rosemarie S. Espino Info. Officer V Aristotle P. Carandang Accountant Ill Zenaida T. Mapua Cashier Ill Chona S. Santos Info. Officer Ill Rowena V. Briones Planning Off. Ill Reihvelle A. Perez Info. Officer II Guada B. Ramos Clerk II . Virginia Francia 0. Gavica Stenographer 11 Charyl C. Apuyan Driver II Roberto L. Arat Utility .• Eliseo D. Raganit PSHC Staff Ferdinand C. Gutlay