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The Academy recogn izes the outstanding achi evements of Fi li pinos in science and technology in the fields of rnathem a tical and physical sciences ; the biological scie nces; the social sciences; the agricultural sciences; the health science s; and engineering scie nce and technology. The Acade my provi des meani ngful incentives to those engaged in scien ti fie and techno lo gi ca I endeavors. National Scientist

The Nationa I Scientist rank and title is the highest honor conferred by the President of the Republic of the Philippines on a Filipino scientist.

To date, 26 National Scientists have been named since the establishment of the Academy.

Medallion given to a National Scientist

-II Date of Birth : June 13, 1896 Birthplace Bantayan, Cebu Year conferred as National Scientist : 1978 Education BS (C ivil Engineering, with honors), University of the Philip­ pines, 1918 Dr. Alfredo C. Santos devoled his career in the study of chemistry MS (Physics), Yale University, USA, 1924 of natu ral products and the se�trch fo r medicinal properties of local Ph.D. (Physics), University of Pennsylvania, l,JSA, 1932 species. A professor of industrial pharmacy by vocation, he conducted Year conferred as National Scientist : 1984 significant researches on the isolation and structure elucidation of phaeanthine and phaeantharine which arc alkaloids from indigenous Fo remost Filipino physicist who earned for himself and his country medicinal plants. He hoped to find ways to lower the high prices of lasting ho nor and distinction fo r his researches on ultraviolet light of drugs by reducing the use of costly imported raw materials. His empathy different wavelengths, effect of radioactive radiatio ns on euglena, high for the poor amongst us, especially the rural fo lks who are unable to volt age electrical discharges in high vacuum, and many others, which pro cure medicines and the rei ief that medicines bring, spurred him to were all published in reputable international journals. Dr. del Rosario He was acco rded th e Presidential Award in these studies. is thus both a humanitarian and a scientist. 1965.

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Dr. Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco is a foremost Filipino scientist and acclaimed teacher in the field of biochemistry. She has done a lot of work on mutagens, antimutagens and bio-organic mechanisms. Her nu­ Dr. Julian A. Banzon is an academician, distinguished scholar, merous discoveries of environmental mutagens culminated in the des­ scientist, professor, and biophysical chemist. He has dedicated a good ignation of her laboratory at the University of the Philippines as an portion of his life to scientific endeavors, concentrating his attention international training center fo r the detection of chemical mutagens on that unique Philippine palm, the coconut. His studies have shown by the Research Planning in Biological Sciences, Wa shington, D.C., that thi s palm can very well be a renewable source of chemicals and USA in 1986 and in her appointment as a member of the International fuels. The production of ethyl esters, coming from two Philippine Advisory Committee on Antimutagens in I 989. She has published five indigenous crops, sugarcane and coconut, is one of the fi rst studies on books on organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetic toxicology and mo­ fuels. Dr. Banzon has devised some novel processes, noteworthy among lecular nutrition. Her books are used as textbooks in college chemistry these is the extraction of residual coconut oil by chemical, rather than courses in many schools throughout the country. by physical process. . . I I. I ' :!

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Date of Birth - Died Oc::tob:er I : August 7, 1913 : 16, 1994 F-- Birthplace : Bayambang, Pangasinan -i Education : BS (Zoology), University of the Philippines, 1934 MS (Zoology), University of Michigan, 1937 Ph.D. (Parasitology), University of the Philippines, 1957 Year conferred as National Scientist : 1983 Phycology

Date of Birth Died Professor Emeritus of Zoology, University of the Philippines, scien­ September 2, 1901 : July 29, 1989 Birthplace Calumpit, Bulacan tist, and scholar, she holds the distinction of being the first Ph.D. Education BS, MS (Botany), University of the Philippines, 1925, 1931 graduate in Pa rasitology of UP. Her pioneering and untiring research efforts have resulted in the publication of 4 7 basic and about MS, Ph.D. (Phycology), University of Michigan, 1937, 1939 45 Year conferred as National Scientist : 1982 scientific papers of value particularly in public health and conserva­ tion. Considered new to science are 32 species and one genus of dige­ Emeritus professor of botany in the University of the Philippines, netic trematodes in families from Philippine food fishes, 2 from 13 scientist, scholar and educator, Dr. Velasquez has taught and developed birds and 3 from mammals; species and a genus of Monogenca from 5 generations of Filipino biologists, some of whom became members of marine fishes; 9 life cycles of Digenea in 7 families and 3 of nematodes the National Academy of Science and Technology. Dr. Velasquez from freshwater and marine fishes. Capillaria philippinensis from the contributed immensely to the study of algae, devoting years of his intestine of man in I locos Sur was first to be reported in the Philippines. 30 life to it. He pioneered in the study of Philippine phycology and Her book on 'Digenetic Trematodes of Philippine Fishes,' the first in produced 4 7 basic and scientifc papers of great value, particularly Southeast Asia, provides a regional reference to fish parasitology and 77 on Philippine Myxophyceae. aquaculture management. • ary 15, 1894

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Dr. Hilario Lara is recognized for his pioneering and significant con­ Year conferred as National Scientist tributions to public health and public health education in the Philip­ : 1998 pines. Eminent scientist and researcher, he devoted over five decades Filipino plant physiologist, noted for his various researches on the of his life to the pursuit, dissemination and application of knowledge soil and plant nutrition and photoperiodism of the rice plant as early pertaining to the epidemiology and prevention as well as control of as in the 1950s, mineral nutrition of areas planted to coconut and its disease, promotion and conservation of health and sanitation of envi­ relation to the growth and performance of the coconut plant and to the ronment which led to the control of cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery, cadang cadang phenomenon, and the development and utilization of measles and diphtheria in the country. Dr. Lara is a distinguished medical coconut products. Dr. Velasco has contributed significantly to S & Tin man and public servant, recognized for organizing and developing the the country not only through his researches but also through his being Institute of Public Health, University of the Philippines, for establish­ a science educator and administrator and has demonstrated his teachings ing the first medical library in the country and fo r his pioneering work and researches as a practical farmer and community leader. on the establishment of Community Health Demonstration Centers . iano· T. po,-;M,:'D.

Juan Salcedcf,\- \ J ,Jr. ' Ophthalmologya·e ocam Nutrit{on q;nd'f:>\J Date of Birth September 16, 1907 Died: September 2, 1987 Date of Birth Died Birthplace Malolos, Bulacan September 29, 1904 : October 25, 1988 Birthplace Pasay, Manila Education M.D., University of the Philippines, 1932 Year conferred as National Scientist Education M.D. , University of the Philippines, 1929 : 1982 MS (Biochemistry), Columbia University, 1943 Year conferred as National Scientist : 1978 An outstanding ophthalmologist and a scholar of international renown, Dr. de Ocampo set up the first eye hospital in the Philippines An authority in nutrition and public health and a medical states­ and helped established the Philippine Eye Research Institute and the man, Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr. conducted medical research to improve the Philippine Ophthalmological Society. health and nutrition of the Filipinos. He spent much of his lifetime He was the first Filipino to design in 1956 an ophthalmological studying health factors, ranging from fatty acids to vitamins. He has instrument known as the de Ocampo corneal dissector, manufactured published more than articles on medicine, science, and technology, 200 later by a US firm . As a surgeon, he introduced corneal transplantation all of which stressed the need for proper utilization of science, hand in in the Philippines. As a civic leader, he worked for the passage and hand with technology, in the process of shaping the nation not only amendment of Republic Act . No. 343 concerning donation of eyeballs from the economic plane but also from a social perspective. for corneal transplantation. National

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Date of Birth · Birthplace JfJ j Education Fe del Mu Pediatrics Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 19 52-1953 Harvard School of Medicine, 1953, 1958 Date of Birth Oak Ridge Institute of Medicine, 19 58 Birthplace Year conferred as National Scientist : 1988 Education . . . . . ilippines, 3rd placer- rd Exam, 1933 Dr. Paul o Campos is recognized for his contribution to medical sci­ MA (Bacteriology), Boston University & Massachusetts Insti­ C. tute of Technology, 1940 ence, particularly his research work on "The Genetic Factor in Endemic Honoris Causa Goiter" which was presented in Mexico City in 196 I and merited him a Philippine Women's University, 1968 nomination by the I nternationalAtomic Energy Agency to the Nobel Prize Medical Women's College of Pennsylvania, USA, 1970 Committee in I 970. Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, 1970 He played a major role in the vigorous development of science policy Year conferred as National Scientist : 1980 and administration, specifically as chairman of the division of medical I , sciences ( 197 -1981 ) as chairman/president of the National Research A leading pediatrician and distinguished scholar, humanitarian and Council of the Philippines (1981-1984 ), and as president of the N a­ exemplary citizen, Dr. Fe del Mundo has been the moving spirit behind tiona! Academy of Science and Te chnology (I 978-1989). the establishment of various pediatric institutions in the Philippines. She He was behind the establishment of the Thyroid Clinic of the UP dedicated her life to the cause of pediatrics in the country She did not PGH Medical Center, the first Radioisotope Laboratory in the confine herself only to research in different aspects of pediatrics but she Philippines, the first Research Laboratory, UP College of Medicine. He also trained physicians, paramedics and lay health workers in child care. A spearheaded the organization ofthe Comprehensive Community H ealth medical researcher and writer, Dr. del Mundo has produced numerous Program of Bay, Laguna and the promotion of international scientific articles and treatises on various scientificsubjects, especially on pediatrics. relations and exchanges .

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, UPt. 1\J' • \ .r ... �� IZ. •! �.. Francisco �ronat,· Pedro�·6rEs·curo, M� Pti�·n. Animal Husbandry Genetics -and t=>·lant Bre ing Date of Birth August 2, 1923 �d Date of birth December 22, 1896 Died February 17, 1986 : : Birthplace Nabua, Camarines Sur Birthplace Sto. Tomas, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija Education BSA (Agronomy, magna cum laude), University of the Education BS (Agriculture), University of the Philippines, 1919 Philippines Los Banos, 1952 MS, Ph.D (Poultry Science), Cornell University, 1920, 1922 MS (Plant Breeding), Cornell University, 1954 Year conferred as National Scientist : 1983 Ph.D. (Genetics and Plant Breeding), University of Minne­ sota, 1959 Having devoted over six decades of his life to teaching, research and Doctor of Science, honoris causa, University of the Philip­ extension activities, Dr. Fronda contributed immensely to the pines, 1979 development the poultry industry not only in the Philippines but in Year conferred as National Scientist : 1994 of Asia as well. In recognition ofh is pioneering contributions, he was cited as the 'Father of Poultry Science in the Philippines,' and 'Father of the "Dr. Pe dro B. Escuro is an acclaimed plant breeder, geneticist, scholar Thai Poultry Industry;' an honor presented by her Royal Highness, the and teacher. His researches led to the development of superior rice Crown Princess of Thailand in 1 98 2. He has about 500 scientific articles varieties like the classic C4-63 which are high yielding; resistant to great value in the development of the poultry and livestock industry. many diseases and insect pests; of superior eating quality; and have of He also authored a textbook in Poultry Science Production for students become the standard for high quality rice in the Ph iii ppines as well as in agriculture and co-authored a series of books entitled 'Let us Raise in many Asian countries. By his example, he encouraged and inspired Series' for secondary and elementary pupils. his staff and students to become dedicated and hardworking scientists. j

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Date of birth Birth place Education Dr. Encarnacion A. Alzona is an eminent historian and mentor to a generation of other eminent historians in the period of transition after the Philippine Revolution and the war against the United States to the present time. Some of her works have already become classics, particu­ larly her 'A History of Education in the Philippines, 196 5-193 0.' For her El Legado de Espana, she received the Lone Prize awarded by the II Considered as a radical historian, Professor Teodoro A. Agoncillo Congress de Hispanistas de Filipinas in 19 54. Dr. Alzona has the dis­ had been a major influence in Philippine Historiography; which reflects tinction of being the first woman Ph.D. in the Philippines. the Filipino point of view, from its beginning, when it was largely un­ Her other writings on notables of the Post-Revolutionary era have popular, to the present when it is now integral with Filipino writing of made available to our people a legacy of the past which has been illu­ history. He authored about 20 books and numerous articles on history. minated for us in a unique way because of her proximity in time to Among his books are: Ang Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas; The Revolt of the those parts of history and its participants. A much honored preceptor Masses: the Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan; Malolos, the Crisis in the tradition of the Academic Guild, Dr. Alzona has received practi­ of the Republic; Philippine History (adopted as the offi cia! textbook in cally every distinguished award the country can bestow her. Philippine History); and the History of the Filipino People.

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Alfredo V. L Experiment

Date of birth i919.' ., : AugusC14, : Birth place Manila � - '· . ..,..,._ Education ; Ph.B. (Philosop�y}$Wn 1 1947 ) MA (Philosophy) --���\ .. ... 9 51 1 -)"- UHiuPr·�•n' ,....hi;noc- ,-1 (i�<·•' ''';\ ,. Ph.D. (Experim · i � sit , 55 � � t \ ''A_:: t i Year conferred as National Scie - � �· ,I . ·-��' ' � \1 . '. . • . ·1 . � i, ' : \ -�� · •• . •· . 1 � t• � "' - :;. 'l._ • . ·� :\i Alfredo V.Lagmay, scientist and philosopher of distinction, and scholar in the humanist tradition, has been a major influence in the rise and growth of scientific psychology in the Philippines. His writings and publications, here and abroad, in experimental and clinical psychology, on Filipino values, Date of birth November 17 , 1928 Died :July 5, 1998 and on the significance of the native culture bearer in indigenous research Birthplace Manila exemplify the high standard of excellence and originality that has made Education Ph. B, MA (P hilosophy), University of the Philippines 1950, him an influential teacher for over four decades in the academe. He is 1954 founding father of the Psychological A'isociation of the Philippines, of A.M. , Ph.D. (Economics), Princeton University, 1958, 1960 which he was president three times, and was Chairman of the Philippine Year conferred as National Scientist : 1987 Social Science Council, the national federation of learned societies in the social sciences. He is President of the Division of Psychology and National Dr. Jose Encarnacion was a noted economist, a theorist with inter­ Development of the International Association of Applied Psychology. For est also in the policy area, professor and dean, School of Economics of outstanding contributions to psychology as scholar, researcher and admin­ the University of the Philippines. He was the first Filipino to publish istrator, he was conferrred the Distinguished Service Award during the in an economic journal of international standing. His contributions to 1984 convention of the American Anthropological Association. He was economic theory have appeared in major journals in England and the recipient of the Award of Distinction in Psychology from the University of United States. His work as professor and dean of the UP School of the Philippines and Gawad ng Pagkilala from the Pambansang Samahan Economics has been significant in making this institution a regional as ng Sikolohiyang Pilipino. well as a national resource, bringing recognition from abroad. _ -- c:?.- , , ' 0 : i,_ 4i ' . l . .. ' _i:',..... ·g), · -' j ' !'-(''�)' .• • . : \ }..· ' -- . ----·---·/ /]if . / ; \ ..., \ \ I !� �,:w,if· . .n !·\ / t;i -�� " ,;�fif:.:,r . iJ -� '\ r / I� __ ! �tfft�· . ' fh',' - - -\ - ,-{- ' _l' : ' '· ..,t'-:-� , ) · J ;;,:;.:;}:·,· ... "' .- • �.. 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Education Dr. Bienvenido Juliano is recognized for his significant contributions to the chemistry and technology of rice and rice food products, thus rationalizing the breeding strategies for rice grain quality all over the world. His research on rice starch and its constituents, the protein-body nature of rice protein, nutritional values of rice and rice products, and Dr. Gelia Castillo's excellent sociological research has contributed T. new and improved methods of rice quality evaluation constitute a body immensely to the acceptance and growth of empirically based social of knowledge relevant to all rice-eating countries of the world. science both in the Philippines and abroad. Outy of his over 350 publications, more than 150 articles She has the rare ability to synthesize existing works and to elucidate consistently appeared in leading journals of international repute. He difficult theories and concepts so that they become accessible to policy was the editor and major contributor to the 1 98 5 edition of Rice makers and ordinary citizens, and thus enhance the impact of social Chemistry and Te chnology and author of the 1 993 FAO publication, science contributions on the society at large. Rice in Human Nutrition. She has the enviable capacity to inspire younger scholars, teachers, He has trained scientistsfrom national rice programs of many and students, by both her devotion to her craft and calling, and her countries and inspired legion of graduate students, fellows and research ability to balance her multiple roles in academe and at home, and her staff with his expertise and dedication to the fur therance of rice science national and international commitments. and technology.

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The Academy serves as a reservoir of competent scientific and technological human resources for the country. The members are called Academicians. At present, the total membership in the Academy is limited to 50 at any given time.

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Academicians Jose N. Rodr iguez, Gr egor io Ve lasquez. T Encarnacion A/zona, Fr ancisco Fronda, Geminiano de Ocampo, Carmen C. Velasquez, Alfr edo Santos and Pr esident Paulo C. Campos. The Academy held its first Annual Scientific Meeting on May 29, 1979. Acd. P C. Campos who was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos as President of the Academy, presided .

Others who attended: Acds. Jose Encarnacion. Bienvenido Juliano, and Fe del Mundo 0. " ...Science ...is useless unless it is applied to the greatest number of men, women and children ... " Pe rla D. Santos Ocampo

The Academy has five divisions: Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, and Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences. A sixth division was made in 1999 to update the current trend in science and technology: the Engineering Science and Information Te chnology Division.

Members of the Divisions meet to discuss specific topics in their line of expertise.

The Mathematical, Ph ysical and Engmeering Sciences, 1999

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SoCial Sciences Divis1on, 1999

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Gelia T. Castillo Jose O . . · I Nuclear Chemistry Sociology I Nuclear Physics

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Gregorio Zaide F. I History +

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Ramon Abarquez, Jr. Teodulo M. Topacio,Jr. F. I Ve terinary Medicine Cardiology

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Perla D. Santos Ocampo I Pediatrics

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The Academy's recogmtwn is not limited to Filipino scientists alone. [n 1980, NAST recommended an honorary degree and also gave a special award to Lord Alexander Robertus Todd, 195 7 Nobel Prize Laureate in chemistry. Recently, NAST conferred honorary membership on Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, I 970 Nobel Prize Laureate for Peace and renowned as "Father of Green Revolution".

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- Lord Alexander Robertus To dd signing memorandum of agreement I between NAST and the Royal Society of London, 1980. Science Awards

Outstanding Young Scientists Award This is a vital project of the Academv in promoting and encouraging young scier1tists . Besides the award, the DOST program called "OYS-on-the-Go", which started in 1994, provided financial assistance to the awardees to conduct research . In 1994, more than half .! million pesos were awarded to selected OYS.

Several of the awardees have become members of the First Outstanding Yo ung Scientist Awards Acaden•y-Salcedo L. Eduardo, Rafael D. Guerrero Ill, given in 1980 by Pre sident Marcos. F. E. Lourdes J. Cruz, William G. Padolina, Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza and Filemon Uriarte, Jr. A.

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Th e Outstanding Yo ung Scientist Awardees, 1998. 1982 Science Awards Carmelo A. Alfiler, Pediatric Medicine Rodolfo P Cabangbang, Agronomy Virgilio G. Enriquez, Psychology Outstanding Young Alejandro N. Herrin, Demographic Economics Scientist Awardees Jose G. Marasigan, Mathematics William G. Padolina, Phytochemistry 1980 Percy A. Sajise, Ecology Benito L. Tanhehco, Biomedical Engineering Ernesto J. del Rosario, Chemistry Salcedo L. Eduardo, Parasitology Rafael D. Guerrero III, Fisheries Management 1983 Rufino H. Ibarra, Physics Ponciano S.M. Halos, Plant Pathology Florian M. Orejana-Ward, Fish Processing and Quality Control Remigio M. Olveda, Parasitic Diseases Ely Anthony R. Ouano, Environmental Engineering Vicente B. Paqueo, I I uman Resource Economics Ernesto M. Pernia, Economic Demography Luzvisminda U. Rivero, Chemistry Alberto Romualdez, Medicine Thelma E. Tupasi-Ramos, Infectious Diseases Victoria A. Vicente-Beckett, Chemistry 1984 William T. Chua, Cardiovascular Medicine Reynaldo E. dela Cruz, Forestry 1981 Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza, Biochemistry Romeo M. Bautista, Economics Roger R. Posadas, Physics Paciente A. Cordero, Jr ., Marine Biology Eufemio T. Rasco, Plant Breeding Lourdes J. Cruz, Biochemistry Filemon A. Uriarte, Jr ., Chen1ical Engineering Severino V Gervacio, Mathematics Esperanza A. Icasas-Cabra 1, Cardiology Ernesto P Lozada, Agricultural Engineering 1985 Manolito G. Natera, Physics William D. Dar, Agriculture Alumanda M. deJa Rosa, Radiation Chemistry Ann Inez N. Gironella, Statistics Jose A. Magpantay, Physics "Of all the resources of a nation, Corazon M. Raymundo, Population Science man is the most important. " Mediadora C. Saniel, Epidemiology Amaryllis T. To rres, Psychology Francisco 0. Santos Regalado G. Zamora, Animal Science Science Awards 1986 1988 Edwin A. Benigno, Entomology Francisco M. Basuel, Animal Science Ida F. Dalmacio, Food Microbiology Ma. Cynthia Rose B. Bautista, Sociology Outstanding Young Ma. Concepcion C. Lizada, Biochemistry Manuel M. Lantin, Plant Breeding Rolando E. Ramos, Mathematics Scientist Awardees Ernesto S. Luis, Food Chemistry Manolo G. Mena, Metallurgy Polly W. Sy, Mathenutics Glorina N. Pocsidio, Zoology Benito C. Tan , Botany Danilo M. Yanga, Physics 1989 1987 Efren C. Abaya, Electrical Engineering Ruperto P Alonzo, Economics Candida B. Adalla, Entomology Dante B. Canlas, Economics Christopher C. Bernido, Physics Rene P. Felix, Mathematics Virginia C. Cuevas, Botany Miguel D. Fortes, Marine Plant Ecology Mary An n D. Lansang, Clinical Epidemiology Ru ben M. Gapasin, Plant Pathology Alfinetta Fermina B. Zamora, Agronomy Wilfredo I. Jose, Chemical Engineering Felino P. Lansigan, Statistics 1990 Reynaldo C. Mabesa, Food Science Ambrosio Raul R. Alfiler, Entomology F. Manuel Montes, Economics Adelina A. Barrion, Insects Genetics Linda S. Posadas, Physics Manuel M. Dayrit, Epidemiology and MPH Emmanuel M. Lagare, Mathematics Rode! G. Maghirang, Vegetable Breeding Roberto N. Padua, Theoretical Statistics Lilian F. Patena, Plant Tissue Culture Manuela Fe H. Tarroja, Physics Wilfred U. Tiu, Parasitology/Immunology "I take pleasure in teaching theyou nger generation to explore the unknown, to acquire the spirit q,fres earch that cultivates self discipline and orderliness ... " Luz Oliveros-Belardo

• • 1991 1994 Victor B. Amoroso, Botany Teresita H. Borromeo, Plant Breeding Alberto T. Barrion, Entomology Cherrie L. Bunag-Pascual, Chemistry Ma. Cecilia Gastardo-Conaco, Psychology Sergio S. Cao, Mathematics Emerenciana E. Ballelos-Duran, Biophysics Elda B. Esguerra, Postharvest Horticulture Ma. Socorro H. Gochoco-Bautista, Economics Manuel L. Logrono, Plant Breeding and Genetics Joseph Anthony Y Lim, Economics Desiree I. Menancio-Hautea, Plant Genetics and Molecular Florentino C. Sumera, Chemistry Biology Violeta N. Villegas, Fruit Breeding and Genetics Cecilia P Reyes, Entomology

1992 1995 Arsenio M. Balisacan, Economics Abundio A. Balgos, Pulmonary and Internal Medicine Rhodora A. del Rosario, Health Science Jose Maria P Balmaceda, Mathematics Portia G. Lapitan, Forest Biology Allan Benedict I. Bernardo, Cognitive Psychology Luz R. Nochefranca, Mathematics Armando C. Crisostomo, Colon and Rectal Surgery Valentino C. Perdido, Crop Science Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, Plant Physiology Caesar A. Saloma, Applied Physics Zenaida N. Ganga, Plant Breeding Irene M. Villasenor, Chemistry Randy A. Hautea, Plant Breeding Ma. Helena T. Yap, Marine Biology Antonio Carlos Laurena, Agricultural Chemistry Merlyn S. Mendioro, Genetics 1993 Fidelina B Natividad-Carlos, Econon1ics Josephine U. Agravante, Postharvest Horticulture Ma. Alicia M. Agui naldo, Chemistry 1996 Porfirio Alexander M. Aliii.o, Marine Biology Antonio L. Acedo, Horticulture Angelina M. Bacala, Physics J ezie A. Acorda, Ve terinary Medicine Severino S. Capitan, Animal Physiology/Nutrition Eliezer A. Albacea, Computer Science Emmanuel S. de Dios, Economics Carmelita A. Belda-Baillie, Zoology Gerardo C. J anairo, Chemistry Jose E. Hernandez, Plant Breeding and Genetics Shirley R. Tiong-Palisoc, Physics Eduardo C. Lim, Immunology Graciano P Yumul, Jr., Geology Jose M. Oclarit, Applied Biochemistry Jossie M. Rogacion, Pediatrics, Nutrition and Gastroenterology Roland V Sarmago, Physics Te ssa T. Torres-Edejer, Clinical Economics

II- 1997 Sc�ence Awards Rhodora R. Al demita, Botany Orville L. Bondoc, Animal Breeding/Genetics Outstanding Young Leonorina G. Cada, Chemistry Antonio Miguel L. Dans, Clinical Epidemiology Scientist Awardees Ricardo T Jose, History/Area Study Rmlel D. Lasco, Forestry Damasa M. Magcale-Macandog, Botany Blcssilda P Raposa, Mathematics Cesar L. Villanoy, Physical Oceanography Edward H.M. Wa ng, Orthopedics 1998 Ve rmando M. Aquino, Plant Pathology Phi I bert S. Bonilla, Plant Physiology

Mark J. Encarnacion, Te chnical Mathematics New members of OYS, Inc. be1ng inducted by Mario R. Festin, Obstetrics and Gynecology Pres. Santos Ocmpo. 2000 P. Ma. Emma Concepcion D. Liwag, Psychology Ronald R. Matias, Zoology 2000 Jaime C. Montoya, Microbiology Rafael C. Bundoc, Orthopedics Felix P Muga II, Mathematics Arnel N. del Barrio, Ruminant Nutrition Edilberto D. Redona, Genetics Ireneo L. Lit, Jr. , Entomology Ma. Jamela R. Revilleza, Biochemistry Pablito M. Magdalita, Plant Breeding Francisco A. Magno, Political Science 1999 Roberto M. Malaluan, Chemical Engineering Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., Tropical Medicine/Hygiene Perry S. Ong, Behavioral Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Merdelyn Caasi-Lit, Plant Science/Entomology T Ishmael D. Ordonez, Chemistry Sergio R. Canoy, Jr. , Mathematics Ricardo Jose D.L.T Quintos II, Va scular Surgery Cesar G. Demayo, Entomology/Genetics Jose Ramon T Villarin, S.J., Atmospheric Physics Danilo B. Largo, Aquatic Environmental Science Bernadette D.L. Libranda-Ramirez, Immunology Eric R. Punzalan, Chemistry Leocadio S. Sebastian, Plant Breeding UBe the heroes we never were ... Dioscoro L. Um ali Science Awards

ASEAN Outstanding Scientist ASEAN Young Scientist and and Tec hnologist Award Technologist Award

The Academy coor dinated the first award in the Philippines in 1988. receiving the award in 1998 Joseph Dobouzet was nominated and represented the country in the regional contest It was a thr ee-way tie for fir st place by Dobouzet (extreme right) and candidates fr om Malaysia and Indonesia. This science prize is given to outstanding young Filipino scientists by the Academy and the Third World Acade of Science Awards Sciences (TWAS) . The award consists of US$2000 and a plaque. NAST·TWAS Science Prize NAST-TWAS Science Prize Awardees 2000 in Mathematics Eliezer A. Albacea 1999 in Chemistry Lemwrina G. Cada 1998 in Biology Rh odora R. Aldemita The NAST-TWA S Science Prize awardee, Rhodora R. A/demita (middle), 1997 in Physics Ceasar A. Saloma Or 1998. I 996 in Mathematics Jose Maria P Balmaceda 1995 in Chemistry An ton io C. Laurena 1994 in Biology Maria Helena Yap T. I 993 in Physics Christopher C. Bernido 1992 in Mathematics Po lly W. Sy I 990 in Biology Wilfredo U. Tiu

NatiOnal Scientist Dolores Ramirez, A Dr: Leonorina G. Cada, (NAS T- TWAS awardee). and Pres. Conrado S. Dayrit during th e awarding ceremonies, 1999 Science Awards Philippine The search for Yo ung Scientists is a project of the Academy to encourage young people to pursue a career in science. Ta lent Search During the annual scientific meeting a trophy and cash prize for Young are given to the three best scientific papers presented during Scientists the Science Congress.

The Philippine Talent Search for Yo ung Scientists winners. 1998 These awards are given annually for such books and/or Science Awards monographs published in the Philippines or elsewhere by 1998 An Economic History of the Philippines Filipino authors or co-authors within five years preceding the Technoguides for Ag ricultural Production award . The awards for outstanding scientific or technical and Livelihood Projects Awards for journal is given to nationally published journals, also within Pe rspectives in Physical Therapy Outstanding five years preceding the award. Papers are judged for their quality and originality of content, clarity of presentation, Scientific thoroughness of documentation. Plaques of recognition are 1997 Publications also given. Poverty, Growth and the Fiscal Crisis Pesticides, Rice Productivity, and Fanner's Health (An Economic Assessment) Outstanding books/monographs 1996 Landlords and Capitalists: Class, Family 2000 and State in the Philippine Pagkatao at Teknolohiya: Mga lsyu ng Etika sa Manufacturing Makabagong Medisina Cavite Before the Revolution ( 157 1-1896) Cognitive Consequences of Literacy: Studies on Riceland Spiders of South and Southeast Thinking in Five Filipino Communities Asia Agricultural Biotechnology: Priorities and Basic Otolaryngology Policies in the Philippine Setting Primary Care Surgery for Family Philippine Textbook of Medical Parasitology Physicians PG.H. Handbook on Medical Research

1995 1999 A. Bautista, C. A/filer; and E. Nicolas, authors of Poverty, Urbani�:ation and Development V. M. P E Forging Community-Managed Primary Health Care the book "Forging Community-Managed Primary Health Policy: A Ph ilippine Pe rspective The Kris in the Philippine History: A Study of Care", received the award from National Scientist From victims to Survivors Psych asocial Dolores A. Ramirez and Pres. Conrado S. Oayrit, 1999 the Impact of Moro Anti-Colonial Intervention in Disaster Management Resistance, 15 71-1896 Rehab: Psychological Re habilitation for Social Tr ansformation (Some Programs and 1994 Concepts) In the Shadow of the Lingering M t. The Philippine Sen ate Pinatubo Disaster Biodiversity of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Fishers, Traders, Farmers Wives: The Life Resources in the Philippines Stories of Ten Women in a Fishing A Century of Public Health in the Philippines Village Science Awards

As part of the centennial celebration of the Philippine Centennial Award for independence, the Centennial Awards for Science and Science and Technology Technology were given to National Scientists Fe del Mundo and Oisocoro L. Umali.

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The citation:

A leading pediatrician and distinguished scholm; humanitarian and exemplmy citizen, noted fo r her contributions to medical education as a pioneer in community pediatrics and communitymedicine, and as a teacher who by lecture and exa mple inspires mediwl students and young physicians to se111e the underpriPileged among us; fo r being a role model of physicians as she wres fo r and hcals children and mothers; andfo rbeing the moving spirit behind the establishment of various pediatric institutions in the From left to right: Acd. R. VT!Iareal, Secretary W Padolina, National Ph ilipp ines. Scientist Fe del Mundo, Acd. Santos Ocampo, and Acd. C. Oayrit P Dioscoro L. Umali, Ph. D. (Genetics and Plant Breeding)­ Posthumous Nov. 29, 1917- 1992

The citation:

Geneticist and plant breeder, development administrator and science statesman, noted fo r his works in the breeding of improved varieties of fo odgra ins, legu mes, fruits, and ornamental plants, his research output and writings paved the wayfo r launching programs of rainfe d and upland agriculture, social fo restry, environmental conservation, and rural poverty alleviation; and fo r being a strong advocate of people 's participation in planning and decision making and of the

adoption of technology and development models Mrs. Zenaida Umali receives the award. With her are consistent with a country's geography, Secretary WG. Padolina and Acd. C. S. Oayrit traditions, and social history.

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SpecialAwards

The Academy and the Department of Science and Technology recognized the important role of Or. Frank Co Tu i as pioneer and advocate of Philippine Science and Technology.

Ms. Rosario Ta nda. niece of Dr Fr ank Co Tu i, receives the plaque from Pre s. Fidel Ramos. Looking on are Sec. W II. Padolina (extreme left) and Pre s. C. Dayrit.

"This nation, in order to be prosperous, must learn to appreciate its scientists. They are its most precious talents. Do not allow them, by your indifference and lack offa ith to be lost to countries with greater appreciation of their skill and training". Frank Co Tu i, May 196 7 Philippine Science Heritage Center (Salinlahi) The Salinlahi was built to honor Filipino scientists and their scientific contributions to the world of science. It is envisioned to be a lasting and fitting tribute to the numerous Filipino scientists and technologists who have endured and have devoted their studies and lives unselfishly for the betterment of the country.

The Salinlahi, located at the DOST compound in Bicutan, was inaugurated on December 4, 1998 by the Honorable William G. Padolina, Secretary of the Department of Science and Te chnology.

In the 2000, Salinlahi received more than I 00 ,000 visitors.

Mrs. Yo shida, one of the Sponsors of the Alibat a display Alibata is the Filipino ancient scnpt, 1999 Filipino contributions to the World

Nata de Coco is a century-old Filipino product first Carabao mango - The summer mangoes are now discovered in Laguna. It is produced by a available whole year round. This was made possible microorganism growing on top of pina extract. Coconut by the research of Dr. Ramon Barba. Mangoes have water was later used as a growing medium. become a major export item. Tiki-tiki - a Filipino product that has saved the I ives of many children, is an outstanding contribution to the children of the world.

Abaca - Three hundred years before the western world discovered the vital applications of abaca, the Filipinos had already mastered the art of using it. It is the strongest natural fiber. Abaca is biodegradable and is a renewable resource. It has many uses including the manufacture of Manila paper, Manila envelope, and paper money. Filipino contributions to the World

llosone - This wonder drug is a broad-spectrum antibiotic discovered from a soil in Iloilo, Philippines

Alibata, the ancient Filipino script is a popular display at Salinlahi funded by IBM Philippines, Shouich i Yo sh ida Memorial Fund, Ayala Foundation, and Quink - (Quisumbing's Ink) - In Acd. Mercedes Concepcion. 1923, Or. Francisco Qu isumbing, a Filipino chemist, fo rmulated an ink that does not dry easily and does not run out of the pen. This fa mous ink is still in use at present.

- Pili is an endemic plant in the Bicol reg ion. The nuts are made into sweets while the pulp can be boiled and eaten. Manila elemi is the re sin from the tree exudate.

Filipino ingenuity made yoyo a popular toy all over the world. The diffe rence in our yoyo is the way we tie the string, making the yoyo "sleep".

Waling-waling is one of the most beautiful orchids in the world, discovered in Mindanao in 1880. Most commercial Ya nda The Academy is especially grateful to the Friends of hybrids contain genes fro m Wal ing-waling Salinlahi for their monetary contributions that enabled the (Vtmdn smzderimw). center to put up additional displays and start the museum store. MAND� S E

Advisory Function

Annual Scientific Meeting

The NAST Annual Scientific Meeting is a leading forum for the presentation of the latest developments in S&T The number of papers, posters, and attendance has greatly increased. The first annual scientific meeting was in 1979 and attendance has grown to more than 650 in the last two years.

Distint,ruished personalities have graced the plenary sessions:

Sen. LetiCia Ramos Shahan/, keynote speaker in 1993 Advisory Function

Annual Scientific Meeting

In 1991, the meetings had specific themes with invited speakers for the plenary sessions. The themes vary from 'Coping with natural disasters', 'Science for better health', 'Food, population and environment', 'Ethics and politics of public service' to 'Science in the 21st Century'.

Meetings are held in Manila except for the meeting in Davao in 1996

The annual sc1entif1c meeting IS usually held during the sc1ence week 1n July The Academy and the Academicians participate 1n tre annual science fair: Shown above are the DOST officials visiting the Academy's display in 1993.

A plane full of scientists for the meet1ng in Davao Advisory Function

The science academy is the body that the government turns to for objective advice on science and technology. The academy, through its advisory activities, addresses national issues and concerns on S&T. The academy formulated official statements on issues such as nuclear education, information and power, biosafety, collection of biological materials, ...

Science Information Fora/Science Legislative Fora

Science information and science legislative fora were started in 1989. That year, there were 28 fora held on various topics from food to climate change to biotechnology. The fora involved concerned sectors of the society, as well as Academicians, National Scientists and Outstanding Yo ung Scientist awardees. To date, more than 60 topics have been covered.

The Academy also played an active role in the nat ional S&T master plan.

An important actiVIty was the consultations on the implementation of biosafety guidelines in the Philippines leading to the creation of the National Biosafety Committee.

A national public consultation was made for setting the guidelines on the collection of biological specimens in our count ry.

Science infor mation for um for science repor ter s. Advisory Function

Roundtable Discussions {RTD) on T Assessments S&

The Academy initiated Roundtable Discussions (RTD) on science and technology in 1979. The Outstanding Yo ung Scientists, Inc. subsequently took over in organizing the RTD .

Secretary of Education Andre w Gonzalez gives his reactions and fin al statement on different science and mathematics education issues, 1998. Some of the topics discussed were:

Health concerns of children in the Philippines- several discussions were conducted on primary TB, pneumonia, amoebiasis, neonatal infe ctions, reaching unserved children, promoting children survival, etc.

Rice- rice self-sufficiency, rice action plan, consultative meetings

National Botanical Garden

Code of ethics for researchers

Mega-issues- science information management, science education, venture capital, transportation , housing, flood control, water supply, water management.

Assesment on chemical sciences, physical sciences, ornamental horticulture, mathematical science.

Biosafety Medrn!lla magn ifica

Knowledge economy

The reports of the RTDs are used by the Planning and Evaluation Services of the Department of Science and Te chnology. The reports are submitted to NEDA ..

Guidelines on Ethics for Research ers was drafted by Academicians, subjected to a series of roundtable discussions and published by NAST in 1995.

The NAST Secretariat accepts suggestions on issues and concerns for roundtable discussions. Advisory Function

NAST Ri ce Ta sk Force made significant recommendations in the continuing effort to help the rice farmers and consumers.

For science literacy and awareness, the Academy regularly conducts science literacy fora for science writers of the media.

Several bills on S&T have been evaluated by NAST and Academicians have appeared before house and senate hearings. Since l 990, the Academy has reviewed 53 House and Senate Bills, including executive orders.

Magsaysay discussing with DOST Secretary Uriarte R. F the Senate Bill on the establishment of the PSHC.

Sc1ence legislative forum with Senator Nikki Coseteng, 1987.

Congressional hearing of the House Bill es tablishing the PS HC. Congressman Ennque Garcia, Pres. Perla Santos Ocampo and Congressman Salacnib Batenna Advisory Functi on

Speakers Bureau

The Academy offered the services of Academicians and awardees as speakers or lecturers.

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Th e "Role Heroes of Science" was conducted thrice of by different AcademiCians and Awardees. Guest Speaker Sec. 'lngara m 1998 E. Advisory Function

The Academicians have been most active in advisory capacity ... rightly so, for they have vast experience in their field of specialization.

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Acds. Benito S. Vergara, Evelyn Mae Nalional Scienlisl Do/oms Ramimz, A"/ T A Mendoza and Lourdes Cruz discussing Carol Yo robe and Dr. Patricia L. Zara during J. M : plans with Filemon Uriarte, DOST the review of NA ST Accomplishments and 01: A J1: , 1999 1 Secretary Plans for year 2000. 1999. Scientific Linkages

As early as 1978, NAST started forging national and international scientific linkages with other science, technology, and engineering academies and similar organizations.

Several international meetings in the Philippines have either been hosted or jointly sponsored by the Academy Visits of scientists and their lectures have provided state of the art information on different aspects of science.

The linkages aim primarily to promote and encourage scientific cooperation through exchange visits and joint collaborative projects .

'In the developing countries, science is not merely helpful, it is essential ifth� Jl are to achieve anything like the standard of living of the more developed countries. ' Sir George Po rter, 1967 Nobel Prize Wi nner in Chem ist�v.

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Sir George Porter giving a lecture at the University of the Philippines, Oiliman.

1985 International Scientific Linkages

Royal Society of London-I 980 Indian National Science Academy- 198 I German Research Society (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)- 1 983 Federation of As ian Scientific Academies and Societies-1 984. NAST is a fo unding member. Chinese Academy of Sciences-! 986 Third World Network of Scientific Organ izations-1988 Third Wo rld Academy of Sciences- 1988 American Association for the Advancement of Science- 1990 Academy of Sciences Malaysia- 1997 Malaysian Scientific Association-1997 Ph ilippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering- ! 980 ASEAN Council of Academies of Science and Engineering

Australian Academy of Science- 1 999 Acd. Lourdes Cruz, head of the Center for J Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia-2000 BioMolecular Science Foundation, Inc , and NA ST President C. S Oayrit signing a memorandum of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences-200 I agreement for scien tific collaboration

etas traditional disciplinary barriers are fa lling, scientists from all over the world can work together in sustainable worldwide partnership " Perla D. Santos Ocampo

The Science and Te chnology Congress sponsored by the Academy and PA ASE. 1998