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A progressive Philippines anchored on science Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Malacarian
Warmest congratulations to the men and women of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NASn for successfully organizing its 28rh Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).
com mend the Academy for promot ing the development of science and technology in the country. Like you, I strongly believe that science and technology plays a vital role in improving our economy and bringing about a modern and progressive Phil ippines.
You r theme "The Century of Biology" revitalizes interest in the most recent advances in the exciting fields of 1 biological sciences. I hope that the discussions in the 28 h ASM will provide the impetus for revolutionizing some of the country's most criti ca l sectors that include manufacturing, hea lth and medicine, agriculture, and the environment.
I wish you all a fruitful scientific meeting. I sa lute our National Scientists and Academicians for their lifelong sense of patriotism, dedication, and selflessness.Together let us bui Id a strong Kepublic where every citizen is safe from diseases, and where every Filipino mouth is adequately fed and enjoys his fai r share of the nation's bounty.
Mabuhay kayong lahat! GLOR~L-ARROYO
M A N I LA 12 July 2006 Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Department of Science and Technology
On behalf of the Department of Science and Technology, let me express my warm greetings to the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) on its 28th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).
The Academy, while greatly influencing the Philippine scientific community through the varied initiatives of its members, especially on policy advocacy, has consistently promulgated the use of scientific findings for policy development.
Through the years, the Academy has made the ASM the vehicle for the presentation and discussion of topics and issues of current interest, which can provide the bases for needed S& T policies. This year's ASM is no different, as it focuses on biology, and how this scientific discipline inter! inked with other disciplines can contribute to human w elfare. May this ASM be just as successful as al l previous Annual Meetings of NAST.
We salute you all! Mabuhay kayong lahat. ES~BASTR O Secretary
2 Republic of the Philippines SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Greetings to the hardworking and dynamic men and women of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) as well as its partners, organizers and guests.
Your chosen theme this year, "The Century of Biology," stresses the role of biology and focuses our attention on the advances made in this field, which have shaped and dramatically shaped our lives. In today's ASM, the Academy aims to explore and analyze how these advances have likewise influenced other sciences. This inter disciplinary effort hopes to redound to the improvement of our informed use of advances in science for sustainable human development.
I commend NAST for living up to the goals of the organization, whose members are composed of respected scientists and academicians. I am confident you, as the beacon of scientific knowledge and enlightenment, will further enhance and uplift the standards of science and technology in the country. May you continue to inspire others in all your collective undertakings as we hurdle the challenges of the 2P1 century.
On my part, rest assu red of my continued support as your sector's representative and voice in the Philippine Senate.
Mabuhay kayong lahat! 3 Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On behalf of the House Committee on Science and Technology, let me extend my felicitations to the officers and members of the National Academy of Science and Technology for the conduct of the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM). As the premier advisory and recognition body in the country in the sphere of science and technology, the Academy has truly been an invaluable partner as we continue our quest to be globally competitive. Likewise, ideas that emanate from the ASM have significantly contributed to our legislative agenda and fiscal priorities. Such initiatives have led the national government in determining policies that are geared towards our common goal of national development. True, there is still a lot to accomplish before we can find ourselves moving closer to a more progressive future al I of us have been working hard for. Thankfully we have events such as the ASM, which leads us towards the right direction. Once again, my congratulations to the officers and members of the Academy who worked to make this year's ASM a big success. zfOM. Chairman House Committee on Science and Technology Representative, 2nd District, Zambales 4 Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY On behalf of the National Academy of Science and Technology, I am happy to welcome all our distinguished National Scientists, Academicians, researchers, faculty, S& T promoters and media practitioners to this Annual Scientific Meeting. We, in the Biological Sciences Division, are privileged to have been tasked with organizing this Meeting. Through this ASM, we hope to direct our minds to the appreciation of the exciting recent advances in the life sciences. We hope that the discussions of this day and the next will sensitize us to the poss ibilities of the new biology and inspire us to develop further its potential for the common good. Thank you for being here. I hope you will emerge from this meeting with renewed dedication to utilize your talents and energies for bringing us closer to a more prosperous and progressive Philippines anchored on science. 0@ . J~ ACADEMICIAN EMIL Q . JAVIER NAST President and Chair 28th ASM Steering Committee Biological Sciences Division 5 KAST ff~Wty The National Academy of Science and Technology is the symbol of the nation's commitment to science. The proposal for its creation originated from the University of the Philippines and was heartily endorsed by the National Science Development Board (the predecessor-agency of the Department of Science and Technology) to the President of the Philippines. On October 6, 1976, the National Academy of Science was created by Presidential Decree 1003. A subsequent amendment established instead the National Academy of Science and Technology and expanded the base of the NAST membership. The science community was then invited to submit nominations of the most eminent among their number to be members of the Academy. The President of the Philippines named ten scientists representing a wide range of disciplines to be the first Academicians in 1978. Henceforth, nominations have continued to come from the scientific community but their election as Academicians is the prerogative of the members of the Academy alone, following their strict rules of review and selection. Every Member is distinguished, known nationally and internationally in his or her own right. Collectively, the Academy represents the best of what this country has produced in science and technology. The Annual Scientific Meetings started in 1978 and has since earned the distinction of being the most prestigious Philippine scientific conference. The NAST Transactions, composed of papers presented in the ASM, is the annual journal of the Academy. NAST also publishes books and monographs based on studies of its members and other renowned scientists. The Academy is a select group of fifty (50) living members all of whom have made outstanding contributions to science and technology in the Philippines and internationally. They are clustered into six divisions: Agricultural Sciences Division, Biological Sciences Division, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, Health Sciences Division, and Social Sciences Division. From their ranks come the very few who have been conferred the rank and title of National Scientist by the President of the Philippines. They are world-class scientists who have done our country proud through their significant contributions to their chosen fields of scientific inquiry, and who through their original insights and findings have enriched our understanding of the human condition and the material universe around us. Their original contributions are of lasting value to humankind. 6 KAST fftiuulate D To recognize outstanding achievements in science and technology as well as provide meaningful incentives to those engaged in scientific and technological researches (P.D.1003-A) D To advise the President and the Cabinet on matters related to science and technology (E. 0. 818) D To engage in projects and programs designed to recognize outstanding achievements in science and promote scientific productivity (E.O. 818) D To embark on programs traditionally and internationally expected of an academy of science (E. 0. 818) In any nation, the science academy plays an important role as an adviser to the government and the science community. It is the body that the government turns to for objective advice on science and technology. The Academy, through its advisory activities, addresses issues and concerns on S& T at national and local levels. Suggestions on S& T issues and concerns for research and roundtab/e discussions are welcome and are considered by the NAST Executive Council. 7 The Academy recognizes outstanding achievements in science and technology made by Filipino scientists and institutions in all fields of science. The NAST awards include the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, recognition of Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS}, NAST-Du Pont Talent Search for Young Scientists, NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award, Pro Scientia Transformatrix Award, NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine, Outstanding Scientific Papers, Outstanding Books, Outstanding Monographs, Outstanding Science Communicators, and the Magsaysay Young Engineers/Technologists Award. Deadline for submission of nominations is on the last working day of November. Since 1978, the Academy has forged international and national scientific linkages with other science, engineering, and technology academies and similar organizations. These linkages aim to: (1) promote collaborative efforts among Filipino scientists, and between Filipino and foreign scientists; (2) promote and encourage scientific cooperation through scientist exchange visits with science academies; (3) endorse participation in international conferences, meetings, fora, seminars, workshops, and similar scientific activities; and (4) publish and exchange scientific literature. The most active linkages are those with various national academies of science, including the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Academie des Sciences of France, Australian Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Indian National Science Academy, Korean Academy of Science and Technology, Malaysian Scientific Association, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering, Royal Society of London, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Turkish Academy of Sciences, and US National Academy of Sciences to name a few. Through these scientific linkages, interested scientists may seek grants for scientific and technological undertakings, including fellowships, research grants, study visits, and grants for other collaborative projects from the academies associated with the National Academy of Science and Technology. 8 28"' AKKUA.C Sc1EKT1F1c llEETIKG Tlrw: THE CENTURY OF BIOLOGY Considered the biggest gathering of scientists, academics, opinion- and policy makers, and government and private sector leaders, the Annual Scientific Meeting serves as the leading forum forthe presentation of new findings, researches, and information in science and technology. The two-day scientific meeting culminates in the formulation of policy recommendations for legislative and executive actions and for consideration of other concerned agencies and institutions. The theme of this year's ASM is 'The Century of Biology." With its recent advances, biology is in the midst of unprecedented waves of innovation. New research technologies are accelerating the pace of discovery in the life sciences, not only deepening the understanding of life, but opening it to the possibility of manipulation. For this year, papers will be presented on the various areas of biology - what the new biology has brought us, what exciting developments are in the pipeline, what benefits (or risks) may be expected, and what is the status of Philippine biology vis-a-vis these developments. Each division of NAST will deal with biology-related topics in their own areas in their resective plenary sessions. In charge of this year's ASM is the Biological Sciences Division chaired by the NAST President Emil Q. Javier. The other members of the Division are National Scientists Clare R. Baltazar and Jose R. Velasco, and Academicians Angel C. Alcala, Filomena F. Campos, Magdalena C. Cantoria, Veronica F. Chan, Edgardo D. Gomez, Salcedo L. Eduardo, Asuncion K. Raymundo and Prescillano M. Zamora. 9 PROGRAM 12 JULY (Day 1), Morning 7:30 REGISTRATION MILLENNIUM HALL and Coffee PANDANGGO BALLROOM and MILLENNIUM HALL 8:30 OPENING OF POSTER SESSION PANDANGGO BALLROOM and AND EXHIBITS MILLENNIUM HALL Ribbon Cutting Honorable Estrella F. Alabastro Secretary Department of Science and Technology Academician Emil Q. Javier President National Academy of Science and Technology 9:00 OPENING CEREMONIES POLKABAL AND RIGODON BALLROOMS, FIESTA PAVILION Entry of Colors University of the Philippines Rayadillo National Anthem Professor Gamaliel Viray Baritone, Music Department Sta. Isabel College Welcome Academician Emil Q. Javier President Message and Introduction Honorable Estrella F. Alabastro of the Keynote Speaker Secretary Keynote Address Dr. Tuan-Hua David Ho Director, Distinguished Research Fellow and Academician, Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology Academia Sinica, Taiwan Special Number Professor Gamaliel Viray Master of Ceremonies Academician Ledivina V. Carino Vice President, National Academy of Science and Technology 10 PLENARY SESSIONS POLKABALAND RIGODON BALLROOMS, FIESTA PAVILION 10:30 PLENARY SESSION I : Social Sciences Division Topic Philippine Social Science in the Century of Biology: Engaging the Biological Dimensions of Behavioral and Social Phenomena Speaker Dr. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo, OYS 1995 Professor and Director La Sa/lian Institute for Development and Educatianat Research De La Salle University Manila Topic Bioresource Management and Our Common Future Speaker Dr. Agnes C. Rola Professor and Director, Institute of Strategic Planning and Policy Studies, College of Public Affairs University of the Philippines Los Banos Moderator Academician Mercedes B. Concepcion Chair, Social Sciences Division Rapporteur Dr. Jonna OLP. Estudillo, OYS 2004 · Associate Professor, School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman 12:00 Lunch and Viewing of Posters and Exhibits PANDANGO BALLROOM MEETINGS: BEST SCIENTIFIC POSTER BOARD OF JUDGES CONFERENCE ROOM 6 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE CONFERENCE ROOM 1 OUTSTANDING SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR CENTENNIAL HALL AWARD BOARD OF JUDGES 12:01 ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION BREAKOUT SESSION MABUHAY PALACE PART1 Updates on ESTO projects with other agencies: Clustering, Biotechnology, Energy, Water, Machineries, Engineering Services and Engineering Education Academician Ceferino L. Follosco Chair, NAST Engineering Sciences and Technology Division PART2 Paper Presentation on "Positioning Philippine Engineering Education for Global Engineering Practice" Dr. Jose B. Cruz NAST Corresponding Member Former Dean, College of Engineering Ohio State University Open Forum Moderator: Academician Reynaldo B. Vea President, Mapua Institute of Technology II 12 JULY (Day 1), Afternoon POLKABAL AND RIGODON BALLROOMS, FIESTA PAVILION 2:00 PLENARY SESSION II : Biological Sciences Division Topic Proteomics: Weighing Evidence Speaker Dr. Leopold L. llag Director, Proteomics Facility Department of Analytical Chemistry Stockholm University, Sweden Topic Bioremediation: A Proven and Cost Effective Tool for Repairing the Environment Speaker Dr. Stephen S. Koenigsberg Partner, Environmental Strategies Consulting LLC, Irvine, CA Adjunct Professor, The University of California and The California State University Topic Philippine Biodiversity: Ecological Roles, Uses, and Conservation Status Speaker Academician Angel C. Alcala Director, Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management, Siliman University Dumaguete City Open Forum Moderator Academician Salcedo L. Eduardo, OYS 1980 Professor, College of VeterinaryMedicine University of the Philippines Los Banos Rapporteur Dr. Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, OYS 1995 Professor, Institute of Biological Sciences College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines Los Banos 3:30 PLENARY SESSION Ill : Chemical, Mathematica/ and Physical Sciences Division Topic Bridges Over Troubled Waters: Connecting Reef Systems with Larval Dispersal Speaker Dr. Cesar L. Villanoy, OYS 1997 Professor, Marine Science lnstitut€ College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman 12 Reaction Dr. Gil S. Jacinto, OYS 1994 Professor, Marine Science Institute College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman Open Forum Moderator Academician Caesar A. Saloma, OYS 1992 Dean, College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman Rapporteur Dr. Gil S. Jacinto, OYS 1994 Professor, Marine Science Institute College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman 13 JULY (Day 2), Morning 7:30 Registration and Coffee MILLENNIUM HALL PANDANGO BALLROOM, FIESTA PAVILION 8:15 PLENARY SESSION IV : Engineering Sciences and Technology Division Topic Priorities in the Biotechnology Industry Cluster Speaker Prof. Fortunato T. dela Pena Undersecretary for Science and Technology Department of Science and Technology Reaction Dr. Saturnina C. Halos Consultant, Biotech Public Implementation Unit Department of Agriculture Engr. Danilo P. Manayaga President and CEO Secura International Corporation Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, OYS 1998 Executive Director, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology Open Forum Moderator Academician Ceferino L. Follosco Chair, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division Rapporteur Dr. Rhodora R. Aldemita, OYS 1997 Scientist, Philippine Rice Research Institute 13 9:45 PLENARY SESSION V : Health Sciences Division Topic Global Situation of Avian Influenza (Al) in Humans and in Animals Speaker Dr. Takeshi Kasai Regional Adviser on Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response, World Health Organization - Western Pacific Regional Office Reaction Academician Veronica F. Chan Professor Emeritus, College of Public Health University of the Philippines Manila Dr. Lulu C. Bravo Executive Director, National Institutes of Health University of the Philippines Manila Dr. Enrique A. Tayag Director IV, National Epidemiology Center Department of Health Dr. Elizabeth G. Miranda Technical Adviser for Avian Influenza Program Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ) Philippines Open Forum Moderator Academician Quintin L. Kintanar Chair, Health Sciences Division Rapporteur Academician Thelma E. Tupasi-Ramos, OYS 1980 President, Tropical Disease Foundation Makati Medical Center 11 : 15 PLENARY SESSION VI : Agricultural Sciences Division Topic Agricultural Biotechnology: Trends and Niches for the Philippines Speaker Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr., OYS 1984 Professor, College of Science and Mathematics University of the PhHippines Mindanao Reaction Dr. Orville L. Bondoc, OYS 1997 Associate Dean, College of Agriculture University of the Philippines Los Banos 14 Dr. Rodel D. Lasco, OYS 1997 Program Coordinator, World Agroforestry Center Academician Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, OYS 1980 Executive Director Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology Open Forum Moderator National Scientist Dolores A. Ramirez Chair, Agricultural Sciences Division Rapporteur Dr. Simeona V. Siar, OYS 2001 University Researcher, Institute of Plant Breeding-Crop Science Cluster College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos 12:45 Lunch CENTENNIAL HALL LAUNCHING OF NAST PUBLICATIONS CENTENNIAL HALL MEETINGS: RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE CONFERENCE ROOM 1 BIOREMEDIATION RESEARCH GROUP CONFERENCE ROOM 6 13 JULY (Day 2), Afternoon POLKABAL AND RIGODON BALLROOMS, FIESTA PAVILION AWARDIKG AK'D C.COSIKG CEREltlOKIES 2:30 Processional Presentation of Resolutions Academician Angel C. Alcala Chair, Resolutions Committee Message Honorable Estrella F. Alabastro Secretary, Department of Science and Technology Intermission Number Professor Gamaliel Viray Presentation of NAST Awards Academician Emil Q. Javier President, NAST Academician Ledivina V. Carino Vice President, NAST 0 BEST SCIENTIFIC POSTERS AWARDS Academician Asuncion K. Raymundo Chair, Board of Judges 15 0 OUTSTANDING SCIENTIFIC PAPERS Academician Mercedes B. Concepcion OUTSTANDING BOOKS Chair, Social Sciences Division 0 NAST-LELEDFI AWARD FOR Academician Quintin L. Kintanar OUTSTANDING RESEARCH IN Chair, Health Sciences Division TROPICAL MEDICINE 0 NAST-HUGH GREENWOOD Academician Filemon A. Uriarte Jr., OYS 1984 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD Chair, Board of Judges 0 NAST-DU PONT TALENT SEARCH National Scientist Ricardo M. Lantican FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS Chair, Board of Judges 0 OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTISTS Academician Reynaldo B. Vea Member, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division 0 THIRD WORLD ACADEMY OF SCIENCES National Scientist Dolores A. Ramirez (TWAS) PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTIST Member, Third World Academy of Sciences IN THE PHILIPPINES INVESTITURE NEW ACADEMICIANS ELI EZER A. ALBACEA, Ph.D. THELMA E. TUPASl-RAMOS, M.D. NEW CORRESPONDING MEMBER: REYNALDO L. VILLAREAL, Ph.D. OATH OF OFFICE OF NEW ACADEMICIANS and CORRESPONDING MEMBER Administered by Honorable Estrella F. Alabastro Closing Remarks Academician Ledivina V. Carino Vice President, NAST Exit of Colors University of the Philippines Rayadillo Master of Ceremonies Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza Secretary, National Academy of Science and Technology 16 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy of Science and Technology 2006 OUTSTANDING SCIENTIFIC PAPER AWARDS Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Fish Silage Mixed Diets in Lambs (by Antonio J. Barroga, Rajeev Pradhan, and Hisaya Tabioka). ISSN 0031-7454 The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 87(4): 373-382 (2004). Structure, Composition and Water Vapor Adsorption Behavior of Silica Gels from Rice Hull (by Leni L. Quirit and Elma C. Llaguno). ISSN 0031-7454 The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 83(3): 322-334 (2004 ). Decompositions Involving Quaternion Matrices and Complex-Partitioned Matrices (by Jimmy V. Viloria and Dennis I. Merino). ISSN 0115-6926 Matimyas Matematika 26(1-3):127-136 (2003). Life-cycle Environmental Benefits of Using Bioethanol as a Gasoline Additive (by Raymond R. Tan and Alvin R. Culaba). ISSN 0117-5564 Philippine Engineering Journal 23(1 ): 45-58 (2002). Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Filipino Patients (by Delia C. Ontengco, Leilani A. Baltazar, Roberta A. Santiago, Ronald R. Matias, Cecilia A. Isaac, and Alexander 0. Tuazon). ISSN 0115-0324 Philippine Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 33(3 ): 105-110 (2004 ). 17 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy ofScience and Technology 2006 OUTSTANDING BOOK AWARDS Philippine Rice Centennial: Research and Development (Editor: National Scientist Benito S. Vergara), ISBN 971-8694-18-8, Published by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), 2004. Field Guide and Atlas of the Seaweed Resources of the Philippines -(Author: Gavina C. Trone Jr.), ISBN 971-704-011-7, Published by the Bureau of Agricultural Research, Department of Agriculture and by the Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc., University of the Philippines Diliman, 2004. A Guide Book to Plant Screening: Phytochemical and Biological (Editor: Beatrice Q. Guevarra), ISBN 971-506-307-1, Published by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House, 2005. Philippine Health Care Factbook Volume 1 (Editor: Marilyn E. Lorenzo), ISBN 971-91877-3-5, Published by the University of the Philippines Manila, 2002. 18 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy of Science and Technology and the Lino Ed. Lim Educational Development Foundation, Inc. present the 2006 NAST-LELEDFI AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH IN TROPICAL MEDICINE to Biomedical and Pharmacological Agents from Marine Invertebrates and Associated Microorganisms by Gisela P. Concepcion, Gina B. Caraan-Mangalindan, Sheila Marie V. Pimentel-Elardo, Jose Enrico H. Lazaro, Imelda T. Sandoval-dela Cruz, Alice A. Sertan-de Guzman, Rey Z. Predicala, Rowena R. Antemano, Joyce Sarah A. lbana, and Zenaida P. Bojo. 19 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy ofSc ience and Technology presents NAST-HUGH GREENWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD to WILFREDO L. BARRAQUIO, Ph .D. (Microbiology) - Posthumous Institute of Biology, College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman For his work on microbes for cleaning up the environment, which has produced bacteria and yeast isolates capable of degrading phenols, synthetic dyes, crude oil and others and for strategies for efficient utilization of native microbes in removing pollutants; For his efforts toward the reclamation and rehabilitation of polluted, degraded or nutrient-deficient soils, including lahar covered areas, which have benefited farmers and enhanced agricultural productivity; For his investigations into nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which have not only contributed to a deeper understanding of the genes involved and the process of nitrogen fixation, but have yielded concrete benefits to agriculture and the environment; In recognition of his outstanding work dedicated to the advancement of the science of microbiology, in harmony with the environment, and in the service of the country, humanity, and society, especially the farmer and the common man. 20 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy of Science and Technology and the Du Pont Far East, Inc. 2006 NAST-DU PONT TALENT SEARCH FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS AWARDS WINNERS JULIUS M. BASILLA, Ph.D. (Mathematics) In recognition of his outstanding scientific and technological research on the quadratic fields with discriminant divisible by exactly two primes and with class "narrow" class number divisible by 8. CARLO MAR Y. BLANCA, Ph.D. (Physics) In recognition of his outstanding scientific and technologi cal research on the high-resolution differential thermography of integrated circuits with optical feedback laser scanning microscopy. ELIZABETH L. TENORIO, Ph.D. (Biology) In recognition of her outstanding scientific and technological research on the systematic characterization of Escherichia coli genes/ORFs affecting biofilm formation. 21 SPECIAL CITATIONS RAUL V. DESTURA, M.D. (Infectious Diseases) In recognition of his significant scientific and technological research on the laboratory diagnosis and susceptibility profile of Helicobacter pylori infection in the Philippines. MA. VIVIAN C. GRAGEDA, Ph.D. (Marine Science) In recognition of her significant scientific research on the differences in life-history traits in two clonal strains of the self-fertilizing fish, Rivulus marmoratus. 22 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy of Science and Technology 2006 OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS MA. GENALEEN Q. DIAZ, Ph.D. Genetics Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines Los Banos In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the genetic analysis of important Philippine crops such as coconut, Luffa , Momordica and various medicinal plants through techniques that traverse cytogenetics to more advanced techniques of isozyme and DNA markers and microarrays. Her studies have contributed to a better understanding of the diversity, compatibility, and phylogenetic relationships of such crops and further elucidation of differences of makapuno and normal coconut at the molecular level. Her researches have also enriched the eight laboratory manuals in genetics and cytogenetics, which she and her co-authors have published and which have benefited many students in the past ten years. GRECEBIO JONATHAN D. ALEJANDRO, Ph.D. Botany Research Center for the Natural Sciences University of Santo Tomas In recognition of his pioneering work on the phylogeny in the genus Mussaenda Burm. ex L and its allied genera in the Family Rubiaceae using molecular techniques. His contributions, the first revisions in the systematics of Philippine Rubiaceae beyond the enumeration by Merrill in 1923, established a new genus, Bremeria including 19 new combinations for Mussaendeae, and five new species and a variety of Philippine Mussaenda, and proposed new circumscription of Mussaenda sensu stricto. This information is invaluable in selecting species with possible medicinal value, for identifying species with ornamental potential and for describing species most meaningful for phylogenetic studies. Dr. Alejandro's descriptions are coded in the DELTA (Descriptive Language for Taxonomy) database for interactive identification and information retrieval. His results have been presented before international and national scientific organizations in various conventions, symposia, and congresses and have been published in internationally and nationally recognized journals on botanical systematics. 23 ARTURO 0. LLUISMA, Ph .D. Biology Marine Science Institute, College of Science University of the Philippipnes Oiliman In recognition of his significant contributions in the field of fundamental and applied seaweed biology and biotechnology. He helped develop laboratory-based micropropagation techniques for the seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii, the Philippines' third highest revenue-generating fishery product, which not only allowed the long-term conservation of germplasm but also generated a practical land-based seaweed nursery technology prior to grow-out in open-sea farms. His pioneering studies in on farm strain selection and characterization provided the bases for more systematic and comprehensive plant improvement work on Philippine seaweeds parallel to conventional plant breeding on land crops. In support of the work of Kappaphycus strain improvement, he explored their genetic diversity through DNA fingerprinting. Likewise, with the use of expressed sequence tags (ESTs). he characterized a number of carbohydrate metabolism-related genes in red seaweed GracHaria and described a genomic organization in this rhodophyte that is atypical of eukaryotes. JOSE ERNIE C. LOPE, Ph.D. Mathematics Department of Mathematics, College of Science University of the Philippines Oiliman In recognition of his contribution in the field of mathematics. particularly in the study of linear and nonlinear partial differential equations in the complex domain. His research on existence and uniqueness theorems for important classes of partial differential equations has been published in prestigious international journals. His theoretical work is also complemented by his involvement in applied mathematics research where his expertise in numerics is valuable. His dynamism and leadership have accelerated the development of a research culture in the mathematics community. VINCENT RICARDO M. DARIA, Dr. of Engineering Applied Physics National Institute of Physics, College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman In recognition of his significant contributions in photonics-based instrumentation that have resulted in better methods of trapping and manipulating microscopic-sized particles and for high-contrast imag ing of microscopic biological structures as well as defects in integrated circuits. He is also recognized for his exemplary dedication to promote physics in the country by serving as research supervisor to physics students. 24 MARICOR N. SORIANO, Ph.D. Applied Physics National Institute of Physics, College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman In recognition of her outstanding contributions in the area of signal and image processing that have led to better ways of recognizing and classifying complex objects like corals and human gaits. She is also recognized for her exemplary dedication to promote physics and physics education in the country by serving as research supervisor to physics students, as president of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas and as the country coordinator during the celebration of the International Year of Physics in 2005. LENORA C. FERNANDEZ, M.D. Respiratory Health and Emergency Care Section of Pulmonary Medicine, College of Medicine University of the Philippines Manila In recognition of her significant contributions in the field.of respiratory --· ~ health and emergency care in particular the Stop Smoking and the •i Comprehensive Ambulatory Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs in the . Philippine General Hospital which have helped numerous smokers to quit . &. the habit. Her work on the economic impact of smoking provided, among --~~ ·· others, impetus to the signing of Presidential Proclamation 501 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on November 17, 2003 declaring the Third Wednesday of November every year as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Day. She also spearheaded the establishment of the PGH Women's Desk which provides holistic support to women victims of violence as well as the Emergency Medicine Residency Trai ning Program at UP Manila whose graduates are much sought for here and abroad. JERICHO THADDEUS P. LUNA, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila In recognition of his significant contributions in the field of obstetrics and gynecology that have resulted in the improvement of the quality of life as well as decreased the treatment costs for ovarian cancer patients. His pioneering researches on new chemotherapeutic regimens are now used as part of the clinical practice guidelines references of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines . His work on Mlnimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) in Gynecologic Oncology such as the triple incision technique for vulvar cancer and the radical vaginal hysterectomy with extraperitoneal lymphadenectomy for cervical cancer has decreased the length of hospital stay, the number of days patients have to be retained with in dwelling catheters and the number of surgical site infections, and has decreased the post-operative pain the patient experiences. 25 WINDELL L. RIVERA, Ph.D. Medical Science Institute of Biology, College of Science University of the Philippipnes Diliman In recognition of his outstanding research works in the field of molecular microbiology and immunology specifically in the study of the Philippine isolates of medically-important protozoan parasites. His most important accomplishment is his pioneering work on the development of molecular and immunological tools to accurately differentiate the morphologically indistinguishable Entamoeba species, the pathogenic Entamoeba histolytica and the nonpathogenic Entamoeba dispar. He is the first scientist to document the genetic diversity of various isolates of intestinal protozoans, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia, and Blastocystis hominis, in the Philippines ROLLIN P. TABUENA, M.D. Pulmonary Medicine lloilo Mission Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine lloilo City In recognition of his significant research contributions in the field of pulmonary medicine specifically on interventional bronchoscopy. His studies on interstitial lung diseases emphasized the importance of using bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) as a tool to provide clinicians clinico- pathologic baseline information to develop a novel strategy to treat this type of chronic progressive pulmonary fibrosis in the near future. As an evidence of his outstanding performance and commitment to his chosen field, he has authored and co-authored many scientific medical papers that have impact on the health sciences in general and in Pulmonary Medicine in particular. Moreover, as a Monbukagusho fellow in Respiratory Medicine in Kyoto University, he conducted researches on the (1) cell profiles of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid as prognosticators of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis/usual interstitial pneumonia, (2) nonspecific interstitial pneumonia, (3) diabetes insipidus from neurosarcoidosis, and (4) the role of computed tomography studies in examining the airway dimensions in patients with classic asthma and cough variant asthma, resulting in several publications either as a lead researcher or as co-researcher, in internationally recognized journals. 26 The National Academy of Science and Technology and [MU«j The Third World Academy of Sciences 2006 TWAS PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS IN THE PHILIPPINES MA. CORAZON A. DE UNGRIA, Ph.D. (Molecular Biology) DNA Analysis Laboratory, Natural Sciences Research Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman In recognition of her significant contributions in establishing the scientific framework for the application and adoption of forensic DNA technology in the Philippines judicial system through (1) the systematic buildup of a reference genetic database of the Filipino population, including Philippine indigenous groups; (2) validation of DNA forensic procedures and their acceptance by the judiciary; (3) training and capability building among personnel of law enforcement agencies, and 4) a proactive information and communication campaign to educate the national leadership, Congress, the judiciary and the general public on the value and reliability of DNA technology in human identification. Her advocacy and effective leadership in promoting the development offorensic DNA technology paved the way for the establishment of the National DNA Technology Center which is mandated to manage the National DNA database by virtue of House Resolution No. 659. 27 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy of Science and Technology Confers the Rank and Title of ACADEMICIAN to ELIEZER A. ALBACEA, Ph.D. Computer Science Institute of Computer Science University of the Philippines Los Banos In recognition of his significant works and outstanding contributions to the field of computer science, in particular, his creation of the Leapfrogging samplesort algorithm that contributed to large amount of savings in computer time for most data processing applications. His consultancy and advocacy work on web-based online database management have greatly improved the efficiency of many government agencies involved in data generation and data collection. Through the efforts of Dr. Albacea, a more efficient communication system has been realized at the University of the Philippine Los Barios with the use of fiber optics technology. Dr. Albacea has immensely contributed to the improvement of the quality of computer science education in the country through the degree and non-formal training programs he initiated, developed and designed. 28 Republic of the Philippines The National Academy of Science and Technology Confers the Rank and Title of ACADEMICIAN to THELMA E. TUPASl-RAMOS, M.D. Infectious Diseases Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. In recognition of her pioneering work and outstanding contributions to medicine specifically in the field of infectious diseases. Her pioneering researches in the various fields of infectious diseases include antimicrobial resistance, acute respiratory infections in childhood , sexually transmitted diseases, and rheumatic fever and streptococcal diseases, among others. Outside the academe and in the private sector, she continued her work focusing more recently on tuberculosis and its control. She founded the Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. (TDF), a non-stock, non-profit organization to undertake researches and provide training and services in the control and management of tropical infectious diseases of public health importance. To date, the TDF has established its relevance to the country's needs as it supports the country's health programs in partnership with the Department of Health, through various grants, donations and endowments. Foremost of this is the Global Fund against AIDS, TB, and Malaria (GFATM) for which the TDF is the Principal Recipient, bearing the distinction of being the fi rst private non-government organization to serve as Principal Recipient. Her tireless work in the field of TB has given her recognition as a chair of the Stop-TB Partnership Working Group on Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MOR-TB). More recently, she was elected as member of the Board of Directors of the Global Alliance for TB Drug Development. Together with her young colleagues, their pioneerir1g work on the management of MOR-TB has won the distinction of becoming the very first approved pilot project on DOTS-Plus for MOR-TB by the Green Light Committee of the STOP TB Department, W HO and being the only such project in Asia. 29 Republic ofthe Philippines The National Academy of Science and Technology Confers the Title of CORRESPONDING MEMBER to REYNALDO L. VILLAREAL, Ph.D. Plant Breeding I Plant Pathology Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. , USA In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the wheat breeding program of Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maiz Y Trigo (CIMMYT) and in the rice breeding program of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). At CIMMYT, he was actively involved in the evaluation of breeding lines, synthetic hexaploids, and interspecific hybrids resulting in the development and release of more than 150 improved wheat varieties that have been grown in 36 countries. He also worked on innovative breeding methods including the exploitation of wild relatives of wheat and the incorporation of slow rusting as a resistance trait against leaf rust of wheat. At IRRI, in addition to his active participation in the lowland rice breeding program which produced numerous improved varieties and superior breeding lines, he also pioneered the breeding for horizontal resistance against rice blast. At CIMMYT, Dr. Villareal was the Head of the wheat training program involving multi-specialty groups. In the span of 18 years, the program graduated more than 600 young scientists who have become the pillars of wheat research and development programs in 80 developing countries. As Coordinator for Asia of Cornell University's Transnational Learning Program, he was instrumental in the development of distance learning modules for agricultural biotechnology in the universities in several Asian countries including the Philippines. 30 PROFl.CES OF SPEAKERS/PAK'Elf STS KEYNOTE SPEAKER DR. TUAN-HUA DAVID HO Director and Distinguished Research Fellow Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology Academia Sinica, Taiwan Dr. Ho is currently the Director and Distinguished Research Fellow of the Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan . He is also a visiting professor at the Institute of BioAgricultural Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. He has extensive background in the field of biological sciences specifically in the areas of plant biology, developmental biology, and molecular genetics. Dr. Ho discovered a single gene in barley that controls several traits- height, maturity, drought resistance and strength. Moreover, he has genetically engineered a molecular switch that could turn on the process of such a gene. Impacts on agriculture could be Immense. American farmers could save more than $150 billion lost each year to environmental stresses such as heat, cold and salinity. His research interests include the developmental transition from embryogenesis to seed germination, a process governed by two phytohormones, gibberellins (GA) and abscisic acid (ASA). Since plant embryos are very resistant to environmental stresses such as drought and cold, they have also studied the role of stress-induced proteins in plants. Dr. Tuan-Hua David Ho finished his BS in Botany from Taiwan National University in 1970 and his PhD in Biochemistry from Michigan State University. Dr. Ho is recipient of numerous awards including the ISi Most-cited researcher in Animal and Plant Science since 2003. He also served as member of the editorial boards of various scientific journals and in various capacities in different international organizations. He has under his name more than hundred publications. 31 GUEST SPEAKER HON. ESTRELLA F. ALABASTRO Secretary Department of Science and Technology Dr. Estrella F. Alabastro who was appointed as Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology in March 2001 is the first lady Secretary of the Department. Dr. Alabastro was DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development in 1995-1998; Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (1991-1995); Chair of the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines; Chair of the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology, and Project Director of the successful OECF-World Bank funded Engineering and Science Education Project, among other designations. A registered Chemical Engineer and Career Executive Service Officer, Dr. Alabastro earned her BS Chemical Engineering cum laude at UP Diliman in 1961. She went to Rice University in Houston, Texas for her MS Chemical Engineering (1965), and PhD in Chemical Engineering (1967). In 2000, Dr. Alabastro was given the Professorial Award in Home Economics by the UP Alumni Association. She was also honored as Most Outstanding Alumna of the UP College of Engineering in 1997. She is a Founding Fellow and the only Filipino member of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology. Among previous important positions that Dr. Alabastro held include: Dean of UP College of Home Economics ( 1984-1990); President, Philippine Association of Food Technologists (1979, 1990 and 2000); Vice President, Philippine Association of Nutrition (1987), and Vice President for Publications of Federation of Institutes of Science and Technology in ASEAN (1991-1994). Dr. Alabastro was editor of several food-related publications, has conducted extensive research works, and is principal author and co-author of numerous research papers and handbooks on food engineering and processing. "Nina" or "EFA" --- as she is fondly called by friends and colleagues --- is married to Edgard Garcia Alabastro. They have three children. 32 P.tEHARY SPEAKERS lllUl DISCUSSANTS DR. ALLAN BENEDICT I. BERNARDO, OYS 1995 Professor and Director La Sallian Institute for Development and Educational Research De La Salle University Manila Dr. Allan B. I. Bernardo is a cognitive psychologist and educational psychologist who is currently Full Professor, University Fellow, and holder of the Br. Arthur Peter Graves Distinguished Professorial Chair in Education in De La Salle University-Manila. He is also the current Director of the Lasallian Institute for Development & Educational Research and the Chair of the CHED Technical Panel on Teacher Education. He is the current President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines. He was Dean of the College of Education of DLSU Ma nila from 1998-2003, and Vice President for Academics and Research from 2003-2005. His researches have been published in local and international journals of psychology and education, and he is one of the most prolific scholars in the social sciences in the Philippines. He has received a number of awards for his teaching, research, and publications. Most notably, he was given the Outstanding Teacher Awards both by the University of the Philippines, Diliman, and De La Salle University-Manila; Outstanding Young Scientist Award in 1995; 1996 International Award for Literacy Research by the UNESCO; 1996 Spencer Fellowship for Research in Education by the U.S. National Academy of Education (becoming the first Filipino to receive this honor); 2002 Achievement Award in Social Science Research given by the National Research Council of the Philippines; and The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) by the Philippine Jaycees in 2003. He received his advanced training in psychology from Yale University, where.he completed his M.S., M.Phil. , and Ph .D. in cognitive psychology under a Yale University Fellowship. He obtained his B.A. (magna cum laude) from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. DR. AGNES C. ROLA Professor and Director Institute of Strategic Planning and Policy Studies College of Public Affairs, University of the Philippines Los Banos Dr. Agnes C. Rola is Professor and Director of the Institute of Strategic Planning and Policy Studies (ISSPS), College of Public Affairs, University of the Philippines Los Barios. Currently, she is conducting a project to define the policy and institutional landscape that can influence climate risk management in the Angat Dam in Bulacan. Dr. Rola has held various teaching and administrative positions within and outside the University of the Philippines. She has been a consultant, project leader, senior economist, among others in organizations like SEARCA, IRRI, and PhilRice. Dr. Rola finished her BS Statistics (1974) and M.Sc. Agricultural Economics (1978) from the UP Los Barios. In 1985, she obtained her PhD Agricultural Economics from University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA. Among her numerous awards are AFMA R&D Paper Award and two awards from the National Academy of Science and Technology: Most Outstanding Monograph in 2000 and Most Outstanding Publication in 1997. 33 DR. LEOPOLD L. ILAG Director, Proteomics Facility Department of Analytical Chemistry Stockholm University, Sweden Dr. llag is at present Director, Stockholm University Proteomics Facility and Associate Professor, Analytical Chemistry, Arrhenius Laboratory of Natural Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. llag finished his BS Biology (Genetics) magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines Los Barios in 1991 and took his PhD in Molecular Neorobiology/Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics in The Karolinska Institute, Stockholm Sweden (1992-1997). He also took the EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship, Max-Planck-Institute for Biochemistry in Munich Germany (1998-2001) . He is a member of professional societies like the American Chemical Society, American Society for Mass Spectrometry, and Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering. He is also a member of international honor societies like the Ph i kappa Honour Society, Phi Sigma Biological Honour Society among others DR. STEPHENS. KOENIGSBERG Partner, Environmental Strategies Consulting LLC, Irvine, CA Adjunct Professor, The University of California and The California State University Dr. Koenigsberg is responsible for managing Environmental Strategies Consulting LLC's Southern California office in Irvine, California. He serves as a company-wide resource in the remediation of contaminated properties with emphasis on bioremediation and chemical oxidation. He was the founding principal of Regenesis (1994), an internationally recognized environmental remediation products company (www.regenesis.com) and he has been retained as both a consultant and co-chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board. He has 112 publications in peer-reviewed and professional conference publications; 46 publications in Industrial/ Regulatory conference and Trade Publications; and four books (as editor and contributor). His educational record includes MS/PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology from Cornell University; Oceanography, MS (Cand.) and Biology, BA both from The City College of New York; and Extension coursework in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. ACADEMICIAN ANGEL C. ALCALA Director, Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management Silliman, University, Dumaguete City Academician Angel C. Alcala is University Research Professor and Director of the Silliman University-Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management, the CHED Zonal Research Center for Regions 6 & 7, and the University Research and Development Center at Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines. Prior to these academic positions, he served the Philippine government for nine years ( 1990-1999) first as Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development under the Department of Science and Technology, then as Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and later as first Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education during the 34 Ramos presidency. He was Professor of Biology at Silliman University and served as its president for two years before taking up the last two government positions. Academician Alcala obtained his B.S. in Biology magna cum laude from Silliman University in 1951 and went on to finish an M.A. (1960) and a Ph .D.(1966) in Biological Sciences at Stanford University, U.S.A. He received honorary doctorates from Xavier University and University of Southeastern Philippines. He has conducted extensive research on Philippine amphibians and reptiles since the mid-1950s. He has served as consultant on marine and aquatic projects supported by the UNEP, UNDP, World Bank GEF and the UPMSI. He also actively participated in the Australia-ASEAN marine project (mid-1980s early 1990s). The Silliman Marine Laboratory, which he founded in 1973, has been active in research on marine protected areas, fisheries and marine biodiversity, mariculture, and conservation of Philippine plant and animal species. DR. CESAR L. VILLANOY, OYS 1997 Professor, Marine Science Institute College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman Dr. Cesar L. Villanoy is a Professor at the Marine Science Institute, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman. He obtained his MSc and PhD in Physical Oceanography at the Unviersity of Sydney, Australia. Dr. Villanoy is one of the very few Filipinos who has embarked into and has started to significantly contribute to the field of physical oceanography in the Philippines. His research insterests ae in characterizing coastal processes and hydrodynamic interactions with open ocean processes. His work looks into the importance of physical transport processes in recruitment dynamics and understanding physical interactions between shoal and shelf reef systems. Dr. Villanoy has a number of scientific and technical publications in many scientific journals and publications. He was a recipient of the NAST Outstanding Young Scientist in 1997. DR. GIL S. JACINTO, OYS 1994 Professor, Marine Scince Institute College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman Dr. Gil Jacinto is Professor of Marine Science and until recently was Director of the Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman. He was one of the ten outstanding graduates of the University of San Carlos when he earned his BS Chemistry degree. While working as a research assistant at the Marine Sciences Center, he obtained his MS in Oceanography in UP Diliman. Later, he was awarded a UNDP fellowship to pursue his PhD in Marine Chemistry from the University of Liverpool, England. Dr. Jacinto was a NAST Outstanding Young Scientist awardee in 1994 and continues to work on and publish in topics related to nutrient and trace element chemistry in tropical marine environments; marine pollution chemistry; and electrochemical methods in seawater analyses. More recently, Dr. Jacinto led a team to write two chapters of a book published by Springer, "The environment in Asia Pacific harbours." The book, which came out February this year, has since won a UN award for excellence and has earned excellent reviews from various international groups. Dr. Jacinto is also currently the National Technical Focal Point of the GEF/UNEP Project, Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand, which involves seven countries in Asia, including the Philippines 35 PROF. FORTUNATO T. DELA PENA Undersecretary for Scientific and Technological Services Department of Science and Technology Fortunato T. dela Peria is currently the Undersecretary for Scientific and Technological Services of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and President of the National Resarch Council of the Philippines (NRCP). He holds Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering degrees from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. He joined the UP College of Engineering Faculty in 1973 and became a full Professor of Industrial Engineering in 1988. He served UP in various capacities - as Chairman of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research ( 1982-1988), as Director of the Institute for Small Scale Industries (1992-2001 ) and as Vice-President for Planning and Development of the UP System (1993- 1999). He has also served the DOST as Director of the Technology Application and Promotion Institute ( 1989-1991) prior to his current assignment. He represents DOST in various interagency councils and committees. In 2005, he was designated chairman of the Biotechnology Cluster under the Export Development Council. DR. SATURNINA C. HALOS Consultant, Biotech Public Information Unit Department ofAgriculture Dr. Saturnina C. Halos, Ph.D Genetics, BSAgric magna cum laude has been serving the Department of Agriculture as Biotechnology Expert since 1999. She is currently Consultant to the DNAAnalysis Laboratory, UP Diliman which she established in 1996. She was a member of the Secretary's Technical Advisory Group and has served as Senior Project Development Adviser of the Bureau of Agricultural Research. She has actively participated and provided advice in formulation of biotechnology policies and programs of the DA. She currently chairs the DA Biotechnology Technical Advisory Team and provides advice to the regulatory agencies of the Department on the implementation of DAAO No.8 which regulates genetically modified crops and their products. Dr. Halos has served as technical consultant to the PAWB-UNEP-GEF Project on Developing the National Biosafety Framework. Dr. Halos is former professor and coordinator, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Program, UP Diliman. She has a distinguished career as a scientist in biotechnology, having written and co written more than 80 technical papers. She has received a number of awards from the University of the Philippines, former Ministry of Natural Resources (now DENR), National Research Council of the Philippines, PCARRD, and Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and has received a number of postdoctoral travel and research grants from national and international agencies. She has spent a year of postdoctoral fellowship and short term postdoctoral training in biotechnology in Japan and Germany. 36 ENGR. DANILO P. MANAYAGA President and CEO Secura International Corporation Engr. Manayaga graduated with a Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1977 at Cebu Institute of Technology, Cebu City. He started his career as Process Technician at Procter & Gamble PMC, Product Development Dept. He has been to several companies undertaking several Chemical Engineering tasks. He has been engaged in Biotechnology since 1986 when he became Division Manager of B.Braun Biotech Philippines (now Sarturios AG), introducing Fermenters,Bioreactors to the Biotech Research community in the Philippines. In 1993,he set up his own company Secura International Corp. and became the exclusive distributor of GE Healthcare Biosciences (formerly Amersham Biosciences), BiacoreAB, eppendorf AG and many other leading suppliers of biotechnology systems in the world. In 2000 , he established the Secura Plant Genetics Corp, together with his friends in college and relatives. SPGC started the Plant Tissue Culture laboratory in Davao City and moved to Gingoog City,Misamis Oriental and manufactured Natural Active Ingredients from plant sources. He is the President and CEO of this company since it was founded. In 2001 , he and his Scientist partner, Dr. Noel Miranda, established SERVAC Philippines Inc. to engage in the pilot scale production of Equine based biopharmaceuticals under a joint research agreement with Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. Today both companies are embarking to commercialize its platform technologies to produce other biopharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. DR. TAKESHI KASAI Regional Adviser on Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response, World Health Organization - Western Pacific Regional Office Dr Takeshi Kasai was recently appointed as Regional Adviser for the Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response Unit at WPRO from April 2006. He succeeds the well-renowned Dr Hitoshi Oshitani who left CSR in December 2005. Dr Kasai has had previous work relations with W PRO; in 2000 as a Medical Officer under the Stop TB Unit; and in 2003 as the Director of the Office for WHO, International Affairs Division in Tokyo Japan. Prior to joining WPRO, Dr Kasai was the Deputy-Director General of the Welfare and Health Bureau of the Miyazaki Prefectural Government where he was responsible for the development and implementation of Japan's very first regional influenza pandemic plan, which was distrib uted as a model to other regions through the Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare. Dr Kasai has a Medical Degree with further studies in Public Health, Health Policy and Economics and Infectious Diseases. 37 DR. JAIME C. MONTOYA Executive Director Philippine Council for Health Research and Development Department of Science and Technology Dr. Jaime C. Montoya is the Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development-Department of Science and Technology. He is also Associate Professor VI and Training Officer, University of the Philippines College of Medicine and Clinical Consultant, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Department of Health. He has held various administrative positions in the academe and other institutions. He received a number of awards including The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) in 2001 , the Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Award in 1998 and the NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine in 2005. Dr. Montoya finished his BS Biology from the University of the Philippines Diliman (1981) and obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the UP College of Medicine in 1985. He took his Residency in Internal Medicine (1990) and Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (1992), UP-PGH Medical Center; Subspecialty training for Tropical diseases, ( 1989) and Master of Science in Clinical Tropical Medicine from the University of London, UK; and Diploma of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (1999). ACADEMICIAN VERONICA F. CHAN Member, National Academy of Science and Technology Professor Emeritus, College of Public Health University of the Philippines Manila Acd. Veronica F. Chan is Professor Emeritus, Associate Dean for Basic Sciences concurrently College Secretary, College of Medicine, Emilio Aguinaldo College. She is also Professor Emeritus, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila. Acd. Chan finished her BS Hygiene and Certificate in Public Health from the University of the Philippines in 1954 and 1956, respectively. She obtained her PhD in Microbiology from Yale University School of Medicine in 1969. As one of the pioneers in Philippine virology and immunology, Acd. Chan liberally opened her storehouse of knowledge to all. Her fruitful labors have brought improvements in policy, management of severe cases of viral infections as well as their prevention and control. She was elected Academician in 1996 DR. LULU C. BRAVO Executive Director, National Institutes of Health and Vice Chancellor for Research University of the Philippines Manila Dr. Lulu C. Bravo is currently Professor and Chief, Section of Infectious and Tropical Disease in Pediatrics , College of Medicine,Uni versity of the Philippines Manila, Philippine General Hospital. She finished her M.D. (1972) Pediatric residency (1976) and Infectious Disease as a Subspecialty (1978), at the University of the Philippines, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital. She had a Pediatric Infectious Disease fellowship with Ors . George McCracken and John Nelson at the University of Texas Southwestern Health Science 38 Center at Dallas ( 1986) where she got to better appreciate the major differences in Infectious Diseases between developing and developed countries. As a researcher, she started doing studies on well-baby visits and vaccine compliance during her Pediatric Residency proceeding to streptococcal infection, rheumatic fever and RHO during her Infectious Disease fellowship. She conducted studies on diarrhea, pneumonia ARI and vaccine trials. She has over 50 published research papers, 15 of which were given recognition awards by various medical societies. She was also a resident and assistant instructor at the UP College of Medicine in 1976 and became a full professor in 1996. She has designed and published instructional modules, manuals and handbooks together with colleagues from the Pediatrics Department. Aside from this she has written Chapters in the Textbook of Pediatrics and helped produce teaching scientific videos on various infectious disease topics. She is a holder of a Professorial Chair and other Faculty Grants. Besides advocating for the appropriate management of diarrhea and pneumonia she has initiated work on the WHO-Integrated Management of Childhood Illness for its inclusion in the Pediatric Curriculum and led training workshops on this program for PPS and PIDSP. DR. ENRIQUE A. TAYAG Director IV, National Epidemiology Center Department of Health Dr. Enrique A. Tayag is currently Director IV of the National Epidemiology Center, Department of Health, where he provides assistance in epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigation, surveys and risk assessment, curriculum design in Field Epidemiology Training Program and Field Management Training Program. Dr. Tayag has served as project coordinator, Infectious Disease Surveillance and control Project of the USAID-IDSP and worked as temporary adviser for WHO on various occasions, and collaborated with various international and local agencies for policy setting, planning, monitoring and evaluation . He finished his Doctor of Medicine from UERMMMC in 1984 and his residency training for infectious disease in San Lazaro Hospital (988-1990). He took training in Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), the Department of Health/US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among others DR. ELIZABETH G MIRANDA Technical Adviser for Avian Program Food and Agriculture (FAO) Philippines Dr. Elizabeth G. Miranda is currently a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Technical Adviser for Avian Influenza to the Department of Agriculture. She was with the World Health Organization for several years in different capacities: Public Health Officer, Medical Officer and Short term Professional Staff from 2002 to 2005. Dr. Miranda is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and is a Diplomate of the Philippine College of Veterinary Public Health. She has published in national and international journals and had trained in Medical Entomology from the National Institute of Health, Japan and the Field Epidemiology Training Program of US CDC and the DOH. Dr. Miranda is recipient of Most Outstanding Veterinary Practitioner in Research (1995) from the Veterinary Practitioners' Association of the Philippines and the Secretary of Health's Award for Outstanding Field Epidemiologist (1988). 39 DR. EUFEMIO T. RASCO JR., OYS 1984 ProfesSO'z College of Science and Mathematics University of the Philippines Mindanao Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. is a Professor at the College of Science and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Mindanao. He is currently Consultant of "Improving the Vegetable Supply Chain in Digos, Davao Del Sur" and "Syngenta-UP Mindanao Project on Conservation Farming; and Bt corn testing project. He is project leader of the UP Mindanao-PCARRD project on in vitro propagation of Nepenthes truncata. Dr. Rasco held various administrative positions in the academe, the private sector and international organizations. He still teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate levels in UP Mindanao. He has written a number of books and articles and has five publications/ papers in progress. Dr. Rasco is recipient of three patents for artificial soil and method for seedling production. Dr. Rasco finished his BSAAnimal Nutrition magna cum /au de ( 1971) and MS Plant Physiology (197 4) from the UP Los Banos. In 1979, he obtained his PhD in Plant Breeding from Cornell University. The numerous awards he received include Ten Outstanding Young Men, PCARRD Pantas Award, Rizal Pro Patria Award, and the Outstanding Young Scientist Award from the National Academy of Science and Technology. DR. ORVILLE L. BONDOC, OYS 1997 Associate Dean, College of Agriculture University of the Philippines Los Banos Dr. Orville L. Bondoc graduated from the College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos with S.S. Agriculture and M.Sc. (Animal Science) degrees. He holds a PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics (minor in Quantitative Genetics and Statistics) from the University of Guelph , Ontario, Canada. Dr. Bondoc is currently Professor VI at the Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster and Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos. His major research interests include design of animal breeding strategies, livestock genetic evaluation, and conservation and use of animal genetic resources. Dr. Bondoc is also a recipient of the Philippine Talent Search for Young Scientists in 1997, Outstanding Young Scientist Award in the field of animal breeding/genetics in 1997, Philippine Winner for ASEAN Young Scientist and Technologist Award in 1998, Outstanding Book Award in 1999, and Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines (Biology) in 2002. 40 DR. RODEL D. LASCO, OYS 1997 Program Coordinator World Agroforestry Center Dr. Radel D. Lasco is currently the Program Coordinator, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). He is also Professor at the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Barios. With his extensive knowledge in his area of specialization, Dr. Lasco has rich experience in handling various positions in different capacities like lead author, principal investigator, project leader, and team leader. Dr. Lasco has a number of technical publications in many scientific journals and publications on topics such as Management of tropical forests in the Philippines: Implications to global warming (World Resource Review, 1998), The Kyoto Protocol: opportunities and threats to Philippine forestry (Journal of Environmental Science and Management. 2001 ), among others. Dr. Lasco obtained his Ph.D. in Foresty/Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines in 1991 . He finished his Master of Science in Forestry/Horticulture in 1986 and Bachelor of Science in Forestry in 1981 from the University of the Philippines Los Banos. ACADEMICIAN RAFAEL D. GUERRERO Ill Member, National Academy of Science and Technology Executive Director, Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development Department of Science and Technology Academician Rafael D. Guerrero is the Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (Department of Science and Technology) and President of the Philippine Fisheries Association, Inc. He graduated with a BS in Zoology and MS in Applied Zoology from the University of the Philippines and Ph.D. in Fisheries Management from Auburn University (USA). He served as Dean of the College of Inland Fisheries of the Central Luzon State University in Nueva Ecija, Philippines and Director for Extension and Training of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center's Aquaculture Department. He has published over 200 technical and popular papers on aquaculture, water resources management and vermiculture and was involved in various fisheries, marine science and vermiculture programs with funding of about US$20 million from national and international organizations. Among the awards he received include Rizal Pro Patria Award (1976), Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (1978), Outstanding Young Scientist (1980), IBM Science and Technology Award (1987), Lingkod Bayan Award (1994), Asian Productivity Organization (Philippines) Award for R&D Productivity (1995), Msgr. Jan Heine Memorial Award, Tilapia International Foundation (2004). He was elected Academician 1992 41 ACADEMICIAN CEFERINO L. FOLLOSCO Chair, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division Member, NAST Executive Council Academician Ceferino L. Follosco is currently the President of Alpha Machineries, Inc. He pioneered the formation of organizations involved in promoting quality, productivity, S&T , industry clustering, small and medium enterprises development, education and volunteerism. He continues to be an entrepreneur, setting up and nurturing various business ventures. Acd. Follosco finished his BS Mechanical Engineering (1953) magna cum laude and Bs Electrical Engineering (1955) summa cum /aude and Master in Management (1963) from FEAT! University. He obtained his MS Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University (1962). He was conferred Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, Ateneo De Davao University and Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, University of the Philippines in 1990 ad 1992, respectively. He was recognized for his outstanding works and accomplishments in the field of engineering, agricultural mechanization and automotive, technology innovation, public sector governance embracing a wide field of creative approaches in re-engineering the bureaucracy, formulating laws and programs for small and medium enterprises and S&T administration. He was elected Academician in 2001 . DR. JOSE B. CRUZ NAST Corresponding Member Former Dean, College of Engineering Ohio State University Jose B. Cruz, Jr. is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Ohio State University (OSU). He received his B. S. degree, summa cum /aude from the University of the Philippines (UP), the S.M. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Illinois (UIUC), all in electrical engineering. Previously, he served as Dean of the College of Engineering at OSU, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California in Irvine (UCI), and at UIUC. He was a Visiting Professor at MIT and Harvard University and Visiting Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Cruz is a member of the National Academy of Engineering (USA) and a Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines. He is a Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Recipient, Curtis W. McGraw Research Award of the American Society for Engineering Education; Recipient, Halliburton Engineering Education LeadershipAward; Recipient, IEEE Centennial Medal; Recipient, IEEE Richard M. Emberson Award; Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Recipient, ASEE Centennial Medal; Recipient, Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award, American Automatic Control Council; and Fellow, ASEE 2004. His areas of research are sensitivity analysis, multi-agent optimization of complex systems, cooperative control, tracking, team dynamics and tactics, strategies for counteraction of intelligent adversarial actions, and the application of game-theoretic strategies to electric power systems. 42 28fk AKKUA.C SCIEKTIFIC ltlEETIKG CO ltlltllTTEES STEERIKG COlllMllTTEE RESO.CUTIOKS COMMITTEE Acd. Emil Q. Javier. (Chair) Acd. Angel C. Alcala (Chair) Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza Acd. W illiam G. Padolina Acd. Angel C. Alcala Acd.Angel L. Lazaro Ill Acd. Filomena F. Campos Acd. Solita F. Camara-Besa Acd. Magdalena C. Cantoria Acd. Ledivina V. Carino Acd. Veronica F. Chan Acd. Ruben L. Villareal Acd. Salcedo L. Eduardo Dr. Paciente A. Cordero Jr. Acd. Edgardo D. Gomez Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian Acd. Asuncion K. Raymundo NAST Secretariat: NS Jose R. Velasco Ms. Reihvelle A. Perez Acd. Prescillano M. Zamora NAST Secretariat: Ms. Luningning E. Samarita SCIEKTIF IC f>OSTERS COlllllllTTEE Mr. Aristotle P. Carandang NS Clare R. Baltazar (Chair) Acd. Ramon C. Barba Acd. Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza FIKAKCE AK'D EXffl'BITS COlllllllTIEE Acd. William T. Torres Acd. Filomena F. Campos (Chair) Acd. Quintin L. Kintanar NS Dolores A. Ramirez NS Gelia T. Castillo Acd. Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ NAST Secretariat: Acd. Perla D. Santos Ocampo Mr. Aristotle P. Carandang Acd. Raul V. Fabella Acd. Filemon A. Uriarte Jr. NAST Secretariat: 'BEST SCIEKTIFIC f>OSTERS Ms. Rosemarie S. Espino 'BOAR'D Of JU'DGES Acd. Asuncion K. Raymundo (Chair) NS Jose R. Velasco IKOITATIOK. REGISTRATIOK AK'D NS Benito S. Vergara SOCIAtS COlllllllTTEE Acd. Romulo G. Davide (including Reception and Publicity) NS Bienvenido 0 . Juliano Acd. Salcedo L. Eduardo (Chair) Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Acd. Lourdes J. Cruz Acd. AngelL. Lazaro Acd. Carmen LI. lntengan Acd. William T. Torres Acd. Reynaldo B. Vea Acd. Ernesto 0 . Domingo Acd. Mercedes B. Concepcion Acd. Ramon F. Abarquez, Jr. NS Ricardo M. Lantican Acd. Raul V. Fabella Mr. Angelo B. Palmones Acd. Mercedes 8 . Concepcion Ms. Lyn Resurreccion Dr. Violeta N. Villegas, OYS Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Dr. Ida F. Dalmacio, OYS Ms. Divine L. Reyes Dr. Jose Maria P. Balmaceda, OYS NAST Secretariat: NAST Secretariat: Ms. Charyl C. Apuyan Ms. Rowena V. Briones Ms. Guada B. Ramos 43 27fk AKKUA.£ SCIEKTIFIC lt Last year's ASM espoused the theme "Philippine Agriculture 2020: A Strategy for Food Security, Global Competitiveness and Sustainability, Justice GRICULTURE 4 and Peace." The ASM served as the first public consultation of the draft ...... ,,,, zro~ Philippine Agriculture 2020 document which addresses issues, concerns, A t;tr-.. t~ tor Pov•rtw Alevt•UD" and plans about Philippine Agriculture. It was held at the historic Manila Hotel t;OO(f C..o.rily. Olob..t Comp.UUY•nH"< 1 on 13-14 July 2005. The 27 h ASM was steered by eminent scientists Academicians Emil Q . Javier and Teodulo M. Topacio Jr. The 27lh ASM focused on the future of Philippine Agriculture. The organizers believed that forthe 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, researchers, scientists, educators, and students. The two-day affair included scientific posters session that also featured the electronic poster version, investiture and awarding ceremonies. The 271h ASM was organized with the assistance of the DOST and three of its agencies (PCARRD, PCAMRD, and TAPI) , Department of Agriculture and two of its agencies (Bureau of Agricultural Research and Livestock Development Council), Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Ecological Research and Development Bureau, PhilRice, ISAAA, and Office of Senator Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr. 1 The 27 h ASM Steering Committee was composed of Acd. Teodulo M. Topacio (Chair), Acd. Emil Q . Javier (Co Chair), National Scientist Gelia T. Castillo (SSD), Acd. Ramon C. Barba, Acd. Leopoldo S. Castillo, Acd. Romulo G. Davide, Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, Acd. Ricardo M. Lantican, Acd. Faustino T. Orillo, National Scientist Dolores A. Ramirez, National Scientist Benito S. Vergara, andAcd. Ruben L. Villareal. 44 The Executive council (2005-2008) Academician Emil Q. Javier, Ph.D. President Academician Ledivina V Carino, Ph.D. Vice President Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, Ph.D. Secretary Academician Mercedes B. Concepcion, Ph.D. Member Academician Ceferino L. Fa/Iosco, Ph.D. Member Academician Quintin L. Kintanar, MD., Ph.D. Member National Scientist Dolores A. Ramirez, Ph.D. Member The NAST Secretariat OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ms. Luningning E. Samarita Executive Director Ms. Reihvelle A. Perez Ms. Virginia Francia 0. Gavica Mr. Roberto L. Arat Planning Officer Ill Administrative Aide IV Administrative Aide IV TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION Mr. Aristotle P. Carandang Ms. Rosemarie S. Espino Information Officer V Chief, Administrative Officer Ms. Rowena \I. Briones Ms. Zenaida T. Mapua Information Officer Ill Accountant Ill Ms. Guada B. Ramos Ms. Chana S. Santos Information Officer II Administrative Officer V Ms. Charyl C. Apuyan Mr. Eliseo D. Raganit Administrative Aide VI Administrative Aide I PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HERITAGE CENTER (PSHC) Mr. Ferdinand C. Gutlay PSHC Staff 45 NAST MEMBERS (1978-2005) Year Elected Name Field of Specialization as Academician 1978 Paulo C. Campos, M.D.* Nuclear Medicine 1978 Alfredo V.Lagmay, Ph.D.* Experimental Psychology 1978 + Cecilio F. Lopez, Dr. phi. Philippine Linguistics and Oriental Studies 1978 + Tito A. Mijares, Ph.D. Statistics 1978 + Juan S. Salcedo, Jr., M.D., D.Sc. * Nutrition and Public Health 1978 +Alfredo C. Santos, Dr. phil.* Physical Chemistry 1978 + Dioscoro L. Umali, Ph.D.* Genetics and Plant Breeding 1978 +Carmen C. Velasquez, Ph.D.* Parasitology 1978 + Gregorio T. Velasquez, Ph.D.* Phycology 1978 +Gregorio Y. Zara, D. Sc.* Engineering and Inventions 1979 + Encarnacion A. Alzona, Ph.D.* Philippine History 1979 + Teodoro A. Agoncillo, Litt. D. (h.c. )* Philippine History 1979 +Jose Encarnaci6n, Jr., Ph.D.* Economics 1979 +Pedro B. Escuro, Ph.D.* Genetics and Plant Breeding 1979 + RaymundoA. Favila, Ph.D. Mathematics 1979 +Francisco M. Fronda, Ph.D.* Animal Husbandry 1979 Bienvenido 0. Juliano, Ph.D.* Organic Chemistry 1979 + Melecio S. Magno, Ph.D. Physics 1979 Fedel Mundo, M.D., M.A.* Pediatrics 1979 + Geminiano T. de Ocampo, M.D.* Opthalmology 1979 + EduardoA. Quisumbing, Ph.D.* Plant Taxonomy, Systematics and Morphology 1979 + Jose N. Rodriguez, M.D. Leprology 1979 + Casimiro del Rosario, Ph.D.* Physics, Astronomy and Metrology 1980 + Luz Oliveros-Belardo, Ph.D.* Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1980 Magdalena C. Cantoria, Ph.D. Botany 1980 + Emerita V. de Guzman, Ph.D. Plant Physiology 1980 Conrado S. Dayrit, M.D. Pharmacology, Cardiology 1980 + Francisco 0. Santos, Ph.D.* Human Nutrition and Agricultural Chemistry 1980 + Joventino D. Soriano, Ph.D. Cytogenetics and Mutation Research 1980 Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, Ph.D.* Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry 1981 Clare R. Baltazar, Ph.D.* Systematic Entomology 1981 + Julian A. Banzon, Ph.D.* Biophysical Chemistry 1981 + Amando M. Dalisay, Ph.D. Economics 1981 + Benjamin D. Cabrera, M.D., M.P.H. Medical Parasitology and Public Health 1982 Emil Q. Javier, Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Genetics 1983 Gelia T. Castillo, Ph.D.* Rural Sociology 1983 Jose 0. Juliano, Ph.D. Nuclear Chemistryand Physics 1983 +Hilario D. G. Lara, M.D., Dr. P.H. Public Health 1983 Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J., Ph.D. Mathematics 1983 Faustino T. Orillo, Ph.D. Mycology 1983 Jose R. Velasco, Ph.D.* Plant Physiology 1985 Quintin L. Kintanar, M.D., Ph.D. Environmental Medicine 1985 +Quirino 0. Navarro, Ph.D. Nuclear Chemistry 1985 +Gregorio F. Zaide, Ph.D. History + deceased * National Scientist 46 1987 Solita F. Camara-Besa, M.D., M.S. Biochemistry 1987 Filomena F. Campos, Ph.D. Plant Breeding/Cytogenetics 1987. Lourdes J. Cruz, Ph.D. Biochemistry 1987 Edita G. Garcia, M.D. Medical Parasitology 1987 Carmen LI. lntengan, Ph.D. Nutrition 1987 DoloresA. Ramirez, Ph.D.* Biochemical Genetics 1987 Benito S. Vergara, Ph.D.* Plant Physiology 1987 Prescillano M. Zamora, Ph.D. Plant Anatomy-Morphology 1988 Ricardo M. Lantican, Ph.D.* Plant Breeding 1990 Leopoldo S. Castillo, Ph.D. Animal Science 1990 Apolinario D. Nazarea, Ph.D. Biophysics 1990 Ruben L. Villareal, Ph.D. Horticulture 1992 Mercedes B. Concepcion, Ph.D. Demography 1992 Ernesto 0. Domingo, M.D. Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology 1992 Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, Ph.D. Fisheries Management 1992 Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza, Ph.D. Biochemistry 1993 Ramon F. Abarquez, Jr., M.D. Cardiology 1993 Salcedo L. Eduardo, Ph.D. Veterinary and Medical Parasitology 1993 Edgardo D. Gomez, Ph.D. Marine Biology 1993 Teodulo M. Topacio Jr., Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine 1994 Perla D. Santos Ocampo, M.D., FPPS, FMP Pediatrics 1995 Ledivina V. Carino, Ph.D. Sociology and Public Administration 1995 Raul V. Fabella, Ph.D. Economics 1995 William G. Padolina, Ph.D. Phytochemistry 1996 Veronica F. Chan, Ph.D. Microbiology 1996 +Andrew Gonzalez, F.S.C, Ph.D. Linguistics 1999 Onofre D. Corpuz, Ph.D.* Political Economy and Government 2000 Filemon A. Uriarte, Jr., Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 2001 Ceferino L. Follosco, Ph.D. (h.c.) Mechanical, Electrical, & Agricultural Engineering 2001 Angel L. Lazaro Ill, Ph.D. Civil Engineering 2001 William T. Torres, Ph.D. Computer Science 2001 Reynaldo B. Vea, Ph.D. Marine Transportation System, Naval Architecture, Engineering Education 2002 Romulo G. Davide, Ph.D. Plant Pathology 2002 Asuncion K. Raymundo, Ph.D. Microbial Genetics/Plant Pathology 2004 Ramon C. Barba, Ph.D. Horticulture 2004 Angel C. Alcala, Ph.D. Biological Sciences 2005 Caesar A. Saloma, Ph.D. Physics CORRESPONDING MEMBERS 2003 Jose B. Cruz, Ph.D. Electrical Engineering 2003 Amador C. Muriel, Ph.D. Physics 2003 EduardoA. Padlan, Ph.D. Biophysics 2004 Baldomero M. Olivera, Ph.D. Biochemistry HONORARY MEMBER 2000 Norman E. Borlaug, Ph.D. Agronomy/Plant Breeding 1970 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate + deceased * National Scientist 47 OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTISTS (1980-2005) Year Awarded Name Field of Specialization 1980 Ernesto J. del Rosario, Ph.D. Chemistry 1980 Salcedo L. Eduardo, Ph.D. Veterinary and Medical Parasitology (Elected Academician, 1993) 1980 Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, Ph.D. Fisheries Management (Elected Academician, 1992) 1980 Rufino H. Ibarra, Ph.D. Physics 1980 Florian M. Orejana-Ward, Ph.D. Fish Processing and Quality Control 1980 Ely Anthony R. Ouano, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering 1980 Ernesto M. Pernia, Ph.D. Economic Demography 1980 Alberto Romualdez, Jr., M.D. Medicine 1980 Thelma E. Tupasi-Ramos, M.D. Infectious Diseases 1980 Victoria A. Vicente-Beckett, Ph.D. Chemistry 1981 Romeo M. Bautista, Ph.D. Economics 1981 PacienteA. Cordero, Jr., Ph.D. Marine Biology 1981 Lourdes J. Cruz, Ph.D. Biochemistry (Elected Academician, 1987) 1981 Severino V. Gervacio, Ph.D. Mathematics 1981 EsperanzaA. lcasas-Cabral, M.D. Cardiology 1981 Ernesto P. Lozada, Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering 1981 Manolito G. Natera, Ph.D. Physics 1982 Carmelo A. Alfiler, M.D. Pediatric Medicine 1982 Rodolfo P. Cabangbang, Ph.D. Agronomy 1982 Virgilio G. Enriquez, Ph.D. (deceased) Psychology 1982 Alejandro N. Herrin, Ph.D. Demographic Economics 1982 Jose G. Marasigan, Ph.D. Mathematics 1982 William G. Padolina, Ph.D. Phytochemistry (Elected Academician, 1995) 1982 Percy A. Sajise, Ph.D. Ecology 1982 Benito L. Tanhehco, M.D. Biomedical Engineering 1983 Ponciano S.M. Halos, Ph.D. Plant Pathology 1983 Remigio M. Olveda, M.D. Parasitic Diseases 1983 Vicente B. Paqueo, Ph.D. Human Resource Economics 1983 Luzvisminda U. Rivero, Ph.D. Chemistry 1984 William T. Chua, M.D. Cardiovascular Medicine 1984 Reynaldo E. dela Cruz, Ph.D. Forestry 1984 Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza, Ph.D. Biochemistry (Elected Academician, 1992) 1984 Roger R. Posadas, Ph.D. Physics 1984 Eufemio T. Rasco, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1984 FilemonA. Uriarte, Jr., Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (Elected Academician, 2000) 1985 William D. Dar, Ph.D. Agriculture 1985 Alumanda M. dela Rosa, Ph.D. Radiation Chemistry 1985 Ann Inez N. Gironella, Ph.D. Statistics 1985 Jose A. Magpantay, Ph.D. Physics 1985 Corazon M. Raymundo, D.Sc. Population Science 1985 Mediadora C. Saniel, M.D. Epidemiology 1985 Amaryllis T. Torres, Ph.D. Psychology 1985 Regalado G. Zamora, Ph.D. Animal Science 4g 1986 Edwin A Benigno, Ph.D. Entomology 1986 Ida F. Dalmacio, Ph.D. Food Microbiology 1986 Ma. Concepcion C. Lizada, Ph.D. Biochemistry 1986 Ernesto S. Luis, Ph.D. Food Chemistry 1986 Manoto G. Mena, Ph.D. Metallurgy 1986 Glorina N. Pocsidio, Ph.D. Zoology 1986 Danilo M. Yanga, Ph.D. Physics 1987 Ruperto P. Alonzo, M.A. Economics 1987 Dante B. Canlas, Ph.D. Economics 1987 Rene P. Felix, Ph.D. Mathematics 1987 Miguel D. Fortes, Ph.D. Marine Plant Ecology 1987 Ruben M. Gapasin, Ph.D. Plant Pathology 1987 Wilfredo I. Jose, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 1987 Feline P. Lansigan, Ph.D. Statistics 1987 Reynaldo C. Mabesa, Ph.D. Food Science 1987 Manuel F. Montes, Ph.D. Economics 1987 Linda S. Posadas, Ph.D. Physics 1988 Francisco M. Basuel, Ph.D. Animal Science 1988 Ma. Cynthia Rose B. Bautista, Ph.D. Sociology 1988 Manuel M. Lantin, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1988 Rolando E. Ramos, Ph.D. Mathematics 1988 Polly W. Sy, Ph.D. Mathematics 1988 Benito C. Tan, Ph.D. Botany 1989 Efren C. Abaya, Ph.D. Electrical Engineering 1989 Candida B. Adalla, Ph.D. Entomology 1989 ChristopherC. Bernido, Ph.D. Physics 1989 Virginia C. Cuevas, Ph.D. Botany 1989 Mary Ann D. Lansang, M.D. Clinical Epidemiology 1989 Alfinetta Fermina B. Zamora, Ph.D. Agronomy 1990 Ambrosio Raul R. Alfiler, M.S. Entomology 1990 AdelinaA. Barrion, Ph.D. Insect Genetics 1990 Manuel M. Dayrit, M.D. Epidemiology and Public Health 1990 Emmanuel M. Lagare, Ph.D. Mathematics 1990 Rode! G. Maghirang M.S. Vegetable Breeding 1990 Roberto N. Padua, Ph.D. Theoretical Statistics 1990 Lilian F. Pateria, M.S. Plant Tissue Culture 1990 Manuela Fe H. Tarroja, Ph.D. Physics 1990 Wilfred U. Tiu, Ph.D. Parasitology/Immunology 1991 Victor B. Amoroso, Ph.D. Botany 1991 Alberto T. Barrion, M.S. Entomology 1991 Ma. Cecilia Gastardo-Conaco, Ph.D. Psychology 1991 Emerenciana E. Ballelos-Duran, Ph.D. Biophysics 1991 Edwino S. Fernando, M.S. Plant Taxonomy 1991 Ma. Socorro H. Gochoco-Bautista Economics 1991 Joseph Anthony Y. Lim, Ph.D. Economics 1991 Florentino C. Sumera, Ph.D. Chemistry 1991 Violeta N. Villegas, Ph.D. Fruit Breeding and Genetics 1992 Arsenic M. Balisacan, Ph.D. Economics 1992 RhodoraA. del Rosario, M.D. Health Science 1992 Portia G. Lapitan, M.S. Forest Biology 1992 Luz R. Nochefranca, Ph.D. Mathematics 1992 Valentino C. Perdido, M.S. Crop Science 1992 Caesar A Saloma, Ph.D. Applied Physics 1992 Irene M. Villasenor, Ph.D. Chemistry 1992 Ma. Helena T. Yap, Ph.D. Marine Biology 49 1993 Josephine U. Agravante, Ph.D. Postharvest Horticulture 1993 Ma. Alicia M. Aguinaldo, Ph.D. Chemistry 1993 Porfirio Alexander M. Alirio, Ph.D. Marine Biology 1993 Angelina M. Bacala, Ph.D. Physics 1993 Severino S. Capitan, Ph.D. Animal Physiology/Nutrition 1993 Emmanuel S. de Dios, Ph.D. Economics 1993 Gerardo C. Janairo, D. Nat. Sci. Chemistry 1993 Shirley R. Tiong-Palisoc, Ph.D. Physics 1993 Graciano P. Yumul, Jr., D. Sc. Geology 1994 Teresita H. Borromeo, M.S. Plant Breeding 1994 Cherrie L. Bunag-Pascual, Ph.D. Chemistry 1994 Sergio S. Cao, Ph.D. Mathematics 1994 Elda B. Esguerra, Ph.D. Postharvest Horticulture 1994 Gil S. Jacinto, Ph.D. Marine Chemistry 1994 Marie Antonette Juinio-Menez, Ph.D. Marine Biology 1994 Terencio D. Lacuesta, Ph. D. Physics 1994 Manuel L. Logrono, Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Genetics 1994 Desiree I. Menancio-Hautea, Ph.D. Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology 1994 Cecilia P. Reyes, Ph.D. Entomology 1995 AbundioA. Balgos, M.D. Pulmonary and Internal Medicine 1995 Jose Maria P. Balmaceda, Ph.D. Mathematics 1995 Allan Benedict I. Bernardo, Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology 1995 Armando C. Crisostomo, M.D. Colon and Rectal Surgery 1995 Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, Dr. Sc. Physiology 1995 Zenaida N. Ganga, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1995 Randy A. Hautea, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 1995 Antonio Carlos Laurena, Ph.D. Agricultural Chemistry 1995 Merlyn S. Mendioro, Ph.D. Genetics 1995 Fidelina B Natividad-Carlos, Ph.D. Economics 1996 Antonio L. Acedo, Ph.D. Horticulture 1996 Jezie A. Acorda, Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine 1996 Eliezer A. Albacea, Ph.D. Computer Science 1996 Carmelita A. Belda-Baillie, Ph.D. Zoology 1996 Jose E. Hernandez, Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Genetics 1996 Eduardo C. Lim, M.D. Immunology 1996 Jose M. Oclarit, Ph.D. Applied Biochemistry 1996 Jossie M. Rogacion, M.D. Pediatrics Nutrition and Gastroenterology 1996 Roland V. Sarmago, Ph.D. Physics 1996 Tessa T. Torres-Edejer, M.D. Clinical Economics 1997 Rhodora R. Aldemita, Ph.D. Botany 1997 Orville L. Bondoc, Ph.D. Animal Breeding/Genetics 1997 Leonorina G. Cada, Ph.D. Chemistry 1997 Antonio Miguel L. Dans, M.D., M.S. Clinical Epidemiology 1997 Ricardo T. Jose, Ph.D. History/Area Study 1997 Rodel D. Lasco, Ph.D. Forestry 1997 Damasa M. Magcale-Macandog, Ph.D. Botany 1997 Blessilda P. Raposa, Ph.D. Mathematics 1997 Cesar L. Villanoy, Ph.D. Physical Oceanography 1997 Edward H.M. Wang, Ph.D. Orthopedics 1998 Vermando M.Aquino, Ph.D. Plant Pathology 1998 Philbert S. Bonilla, Ph.D. Plant Physiology 1998 Mark J. Encarnacion, Dr. techn. Technical Mathematics 1998 Mario R. Festin, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology 1998 Ma. Emma Concepcion D. Liwag, Ph.D. Psychology 1998 Ronald R. Matias, Ph.D. Zoology 50 1998 Jaime C. Montoya, M.D. Microbiology 1998 Felix P. Muga II, Ph.D. Mathematics 1998 Edilberto D. Redoria, Ph.D. Genetics 1998 Ma. Jamela R. Revilleza, Ph.D. Biochemistry 1999 Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., M.D. Tropical Medicine/Hygiene 1999 Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit, Ph.D. Plant Science/Entomology 1999 Sergio R. Canoy, Jr., Ph.D. Mathematics 1999 Cesar G. Demayo, Ph.D. Entomology/Genetics 1999 Danilo B. Largo, Ph.D. Aquatic Environmental Science 1999 Bernadette D.L. Libranda-Ramirez, Ph.D. Immunology 1999 Eric R. Punzalan, Ph.D. Chemistry 1999 Leocadio S. Sebastian, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2000 Rafael C. Bundoc, M.D. Orthopedics 2000 Amel N. del Barrio, Ph.D. Ruminant Nutrition 2000 lreneo L. Lit, Jr., M.S. Entomology 2000 Pablito M. Magdalita, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2000 FranciscoA. Magno, Ph.D. Political Science 2000 Roberto M. Malaluan, Dr. Engineering Chemical Engineering 2000 Perry S. Ong, Ph.D. Behavioral Ecology a~d Evolutionary Biology 2000 Ishmael D. Ordonez, Ph.D. Chemistry 2000 Ricardo Jose D.L.T. Quintas II, M.D. Vascular Surgery 2000 Jose Ramon T. Villarin, S.J., Ph.D. Atmospheric Physics 2001 Lemnuel V. Aragones, Ph.D. Marine Biology 2001 Conrado H. Balatero, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2001 Edward F. Barroga, Ph.D. Veterinary Oncology 2001 Christina A. Binag, Ph.D. Chemistry 2000 Dindo M. Campilan, Ph.D. Communication and Innovation Studies 2001 AlbertA. Gapud, Ph.D. Physics 2001 Ma. Antonia E. Habana, M.D., M.S. Epidemiology 2001 Patricio P. Palmes, M.D. Internal Medicine 2001 Simeona V. Siar, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2001 John Paul C. Vergara, Ph.D. Computer Science and Applications 2002 RenatoA.Avenido, Ph.D. Agricultural Sciences 2002 Peter S. Guzman, Ph.D. Plant Breeding 2002 Gabriel 0. Romero, Ph.D. Genetics 2002 Rea Victoria P. Anunciado, Ph.D. Ariimal Genetics/Physiology 2002 Noli N. Reyes, Ph.D. Mathematics 2002 Raymund C. Sison, Ph.D. Computer Science 2002 ArnelA. Salvador, Ph.D. Physics 2002 Eva Maria C. Cutiongco, M.D. Genetics 2002 Maria Lourdes de Leon-Matsuda, M.D. Surgery 2002 Queena N. Lee-Chua, Ph.D. Psychology 2003 Nathaniel C. Bantayan, Ph.D. Forestry Engineering 2003 William L. delos Santos, Ph.D. Agronomy and Soils 2003 Ma. Corazon A. de Ungria, Ph.D. Molecular Biology 2003 Evelyn Grace T. de Jesus-Ayson, Ph.D. Zoology 2003 Agnes T. Paras, Ph.D. Mathematics 2003 Carla B. Dimalanta, Ph.D. Geology 2003 Mary Ann A. Endoma, Ph.D. Chemistry 2003 Jesus N. Sarai, Jr., M.D. Epidemiology 2003 Jose Alberto S. Reyes, Ph.D. Psychology 2004 Glenn B. Gregorio, Ph.D. Genetics 2004 Rio John T. Ducusin, Ph.D. Veterinary Science 2004 Cynthia P. Saloma, Ph.D. Physiology 51 2004 Wenresti G. Gallardo, Ph.D. Marine Science 2004 Jean 0. Loyola, Ph.D. Mathematics 2004 Erwin P. Enriquez, Ph.D. Physical Chemistry 2004 Raymond R. Tan, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 2004 Marie Carmela M. Lapitan, M.D. Urology 2004 Jonna OLP. Estudillo, Ph.D. Economics 2004 Ma. Joy V. 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Tlmugan 4030 Los Ba~os, Laguna Telefax· (04g) S36· I S82, 536-5577 E- mail: [email protected] Website: v.ww.pcamrd.dost.gov.ph ..,.ltf\\ 11trud,,.. R~D(ffl1fr-"' PCAMRD Manila Liaison Offlco Room 205, 2nd Floor PTRI Build Ing Cen. Santos Ave., Bicutan Tagui9 1 Metro Manila future. Telefax: (02) 837-2071 loc 2430 J university. J DE LA SALLE UN IVERSI TY-MANILA THE FUTURE BEGINS HERE. www.d lsu.edu.ph Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) As the first DOST agency to be stamped with an ISO 9001 :2000 certification for its quality management system, PCARRD is committed to providing central direction, leadership, and coordination of all scientific and technological activities in the agriculture, forestry, and natural resources (AFNR) sectors. It is focused on helping create a better quality of life by advancing the AFNR sectors to become globally competitive, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable. For particulars, write to: Dr. Patricio S. Faylon, Executive Director PCARRD, Los Baiios, Laguna, Philippines 4030 Tel. Nos. (63-049) 536-0014, 536-0015, 536-0017 to 536·0020, 536-0024, 536·5896 to 536-5899 Fax. Nos. (63·049) 536-0016, 536-7922 E·mail: [email protected] Manila Liaison Office: DOST, Bicutan, Ta gig, Metro Manila Telefax No. !021 837·1651 S E A M E 0 S€AR,CA ·n. . S. .111 . o1 ·""° •111 R...:;i a111J t:.:i1.:r r G~ I Slutl::•aru i i?.. m:h m ·"~~t..m Sr'...r\l!C."i 11 th n u r ·:ii ill:i:-. lkm:il !._.;: r.gr-..c:ll 11m o,;.-. I r Soulru. 11 Ail.i::n M1m ~l 1: r· al P-Ilumlta n Cr~:um:v...... 41 51!. \ .. 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I ma;•illfmnl i.:,~r CdUcgc 40'..'H L:.1 wsm:.1 lt'hiliw i1:K!!i Td ((i.:i-~ !i.39711113 / 5.l!>l?tl ~ L 1691 I T~ (r).3 -J~ 5.Mi7lli! \\i\\··,\.· .. l1ic.scarca.or:° I ll i c(a) a~r i u carca ec~ rg A common voice A shared vision A fulfilled dream The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) is a not-for-profit organization that delivers the benefits of new agricultural biotechnologies to the poor in developing .countries. Our strategy works not only to transfer these powerful technologies but also to establish an enabling environment for their safe and effective use. Established in 1991 , IS.AAA is co-sponsored by public and private institutions from around the world that share its vision of alleviating poverty through improved agricultural technotogies. ISAAA SEAsiaCenter c/o IRRI, DAPO Box 7777, Metro Manila, Philippines IS AAA Phone: +63-2 845 0563; Fax: +63-2 845 0606; Telefax: +63-49 536 7216 E-ma il: isaaa-seasia@ isaaa.org; URL: http://www.isaaa.o rg Program for Biosafety Systems httQ://vvvwv.ifp ri.org/th eme~Q.bs/Q Q.§. htm SEAsia A partnership program.fo1• biosafety capacity develop1nent ~ The Progam for Biosafety Systems is supported by the U.S. Agency for International \iii Development. c/o National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIO TECH). UP Los Banos. College. Laguna, Philippines . 4031 PBS Telephone (+63-49)536-1576. 536-8320 Telefax (+63-49) 536-1576 SEAsia Emails. E'bvra'rc m ~, 3flo_~ ' " ' ·· 4Ps: ,. '. . ' ••i• r. PCIERD Initiatives vis~·vis National Programs PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FO R ADVANCED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT &.vt ....~lld~ ~d~lld ...d Department of Science and Techno logy Sii& As a sectorol councO of the Department o( Science and Ttchnology Rritiizllg Ml ..., (DOST). we are dedlaited to developing the adVanced scleoce and technology sector In the country. T~~nh*PNpl Our PRIORITY AllEAS are Information and communications technology, biotechnology, ele<:tronlcs, materials science, photonlcs technology and space technology applications. ~~..,,...... ~b!W*n~s.crr Our PROGRAMS are geared toward s building and enhancing the country's competence In the priority areas of advanced science and technology. Speclfically, we offor scholarships for MS and PhO, granu for R&O projects, visiting professorship, research fellowship. laboratory and library upgrading, seminars and workshops. and support for technology transfer and commerclallzation. Priority Sectors: If you want to know more about our programi • nd MrVices, visit our site at hrtp://www.pc.asrrd.dost.gov.ph. • Food and Fttd • Entrgy. Dltatttr Ml111gtmtm ' Mttals &Englnelflng. Tiit You can also contact us through the following: Tel. nos. (02) 837-7S16/837-7S22 / 837-2071 locals 2100 to 2109 fax (02) 837-3168 •Envirol\mint •Mining &M ine111i •Construction • TrantpodallOn • Pllaltl Ema.ii pcasrrdfMost.gov.ph PCASTRD is foaled •I Rm 100. DOST Bldg. Gen.Sanros Ave. Bic111an, Taguig, Merro Mani/a. www.pcastrd.dost.gov.ph PHILIPPINES Unit SE MAPFRE Condominium Center, Acacia Avenue, Madrigal Business Park, Alabang, Muntinlupa City 1780 Telefax. (+632) 772-3992 I (+632) 772-3993 /Cell No. (+63917) 824-3992 / (+63917) 885-3992 email address ea_ croplife@pldtdsl net I Ad_crop!1fP@pldtdsl net VISION - "A responsible and progressive association of the plant science industry contributing significantly to a sustainable and globally competitive Philippine agriculture'' MISION "We provide collective leadership in the plant science industry through the advocacy of clear-cut policies and effective programs that contribute to a sustainable and globally competitive Philippine agriculture. We pursue this in active partnership with government and alliance with other stakeholders." Members : Aldiz Inc.,Bayer CropScience, Inc., BASF Phils.Inc., Dow Agrosciences B.V. Phils., DuPontFar East Inc.- Phils., FMC Chemical Int'l. A.G, Jardine Davies, Inc., Monsanto Phils.,SDS Biotech K.K., Syngenta (Phils.) Inc. H I P R A P H I L I P P I N E S I N C. EXPERTS IN ANIMAL HEALTH 1208 G/F JJACCIS Bldg. Madrlga~ Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntlnlupa City 1781 PHILIPPINES Tel. (632) 809 9595 Fax. (632)850 0824 www.hlpra.com This yt>M. the v.s. P,uenc and ·1r.1d('mark Office ,tv.:1rckxl ics 7 milJiomh p.1t<:Hl10 DuP011t~Ovc!" . I I .i1. :cir~,\\.tt.1 .•••. tn~tJc1 ,- ' cuswmcr5. 'll'' ·iity cfrli,~ringinno,-ations ro chc I :\:trt.('t1•':1l.1.-.i ,1c.:C JS0 2. 111(' produets of OUI' IC'C('IU 1 n:Ht tit' rnn ;::l ' gam111fro!ll i:Om h"~'ridsth:u . '- - - - '. inlJ,.•o'' bio-fud 'ltfX' uccion to a new liaieof11omt' wr:1p 1h!1I' improvt, 1. 'lC"ro'dlt\ir.ncy. ·::.,::::::·~ -::- :_:_..!-~--==---==- -=-==:---- ...... -..___ .-_ ACKNOWLEDGMENT The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines would like to thank the following for their valuable support and assistance: Patrons : * Monsanto Philippines, Inc. * International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) Sponsors: * Centro Escolar University (CEU) * Department of Agriculture-Biotech Program * EURO-MED Laboratories Phil., Inc. Donors : * Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) * De La Salle University (DLSU) * Du Pont Far East, Inc. (Philippines) * Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD-DOST) * Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD-DOST) * Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology (PCASTRD-DOST) Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) * Southeast Asia Program for Biosaf ety Systems * Syngenta Philippines, Inc. * Uni lab Laboratories Inc. Exhibitors I Advertisers: * Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) * Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines (BCP) * Crop Life Philippines * Omnibus Bio-Medical Systems * Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD-DOST) * Emilio Aguinaldo College * Arnichem Corporation * Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD-DOST) * Santeh Feeds Corporation * SE ARCA - Biotechnology Information Center * Mapua Institute of Technology * Altermed Corporation * HIPRA Philippines, Inc.