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Academy News 1982 No.4 .~ NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY National Science and Technology Authority National Scientists: Juan S. Salcedo, Jr., M.D. Alfredo C. Santos, Dr. phil. Gregorio Y. Zara*, Dr. Sc1 Fe del Mundo, M.D. Eduardo A. Quisumbing, Ph.D. Geminiano T. de Ocampo, M.D. Casimiro del Rosario*, Ph.D. Gregorio Velasquez, Ph.D. Executive Council Paulo C. Campos, M.D. President Melecio S. Magno, Ph.D. Vice-Presiden~ Tito A. Mij'U'es, Ph.D. Secretary Jose Encarnacion, Jr., Ph.D. Member Raymundo A. Favila. Ph.D. Member Francisco 0. Santos, Ph.D. Member Carmen C. VP.lasquez, Ph.D. Member Academicians: Teodoro A. Agoncillo, Litt. D. (honoris causa) Encarnacion Alzona, Ph.D. Clare R. Baltazar, Ph.D. Juiian Ba.nzon, Ph.D. Luz 0. Belardo, Ph.D. Benjamin D. Cabrera, M.D. Paulo C. Campos, M.D. Magdalena C. Cantoria, Ph.D. Amando M. Dalisay, Ph.D. Conrado S. Dayrit, Ph.D. Jose Encarnacion, Jr., Ph.D. Pedro B. Escuro, Ph.D. Raymundo A. Favila, Ph.D. Francisco M. Fronda, Ph.D. Emerita V. de Guzman*, Ph.D. Emil Q. Javier, Ph.D. Bienvenido 0. Juliano, Ph.D. Alfredo V. Lagmay, Ph.D. Cecilio F. Lopez*, Dr. phil. Melecio S. Magno, Ph.D. Fe del Mundo, M.D. Tito A. Mijares, Ph.D. Geminiano T. de Ocampo, M.D. Eduardo A. Quisumbing, Ph.D. Jose N. Rodriguez*, M.D. Casimiro del Rosario*, Ph.D. JuanS. Salcedo, Jr., M.D. Alfredo C. Santoll, Dr. phil. Francisco 0. Santos, Ph.D. Joventino D. Soriano, Ph.D. Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, Ph.D. Dioscoro L. Umali, Ph.D. Carmen C. Velasquez, Ph.D. Gregorio T. Velasquez, Ph.D. Gregorio Y. Zara*, Ph.D. * deceased Vol. 4 No. 4, Dec. 1982 NAST PICKS OUT '82 Outstanding Young Scientists The Outstanding Young Scientist Awards for 1982 was carried on Rules for '83 Awardees Out under the auspices of the National Academy of Science and Technology. The selection send by actual vote coming from the officers and members of The glow of the '82 Awardees the Academy, the following made it to this year's reputable award. was still warm and a new set of guidelines for the 1983 outstanding They are, from left: Carmela A. A/filer, M.D., Pediatric Medicine; young scientists is already out. Rodo/fo P. Cabangbang, Ph.D., Plant Breeding; Virgilio G.. Enriquez, Ph.D., Awards shall be given to young Sikolohiyang Pilipino, NSTA Director General Emil 0. Javier, Academician; scientists who have made signifi· Presiiient Marcos; Jose A. Marasigan, Ph.D., Mathematics; William G. cant contributions in science and Padolina, Ph.D., Phyto-chemistry; Percy E. Sajise, Ph.D., Ecology; technology, most specsally in the Benito L. Tanheco, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering; and Alejandro N. Herrin, fields of medicine, social sciences, Ph.D., Demographic Economics. (To page 14) ACADEMY NEWS Page 3 Bacnotan, La Union National Scientist Gives Inspirational Talk to Science Club Members Like what we stated in the Dedication and patience-m the words of Dr. Gregorio Velasquez, last issue of the Academy News national scientist-shoul(f be the Dr. Velasquez's knowledge and foremost virtues a scientist should dedicated service in many ways possess to be a successful one. brought growth and development in the country's biological research. These words were reflected in Not only that, many Filipino the inspirational talk he gave before Ph.D.'s who had been under him science-inclined youth. said they were drawn to his exten­ sive research studies. Foremost, his Occasion: The 1982 Nationai work· on Algology and Phycology, Science Club Month activities. It was held at the Ortega Memorial Before he was elected Acade· Hall at the Don Mariano Marcos mician and most recently his being State University in La Union, proclaimed national scientist we September 4th. can readily read the kind of pro­ fessionalism he imparted -whether e Science Club Month is held he was in the classroom, the labo­ every September of every year. It ratories and they can be gleaned brings together science club mem­ from his published works and we bers from schools all over the coun­ can read it even from among his try. This year for example, they peers. Among them the Plaque of aim to make members participate Merit from the NRCP in 1977 actively in the national govern­ ment's thrust for better livelihood "for his unselfish and dedicated of the country in the future. service to the growth and develop- 1ment tn the country, 1966 to 1973. ADr. Gregorio Velasquez, national scientist, had at one point, served as first president of the Philippine Science High School. He was invited by organizers of the National Science Club Month, observance of which was led by the Science Promotion Institute ( Photo at left shows him as he enthusiastically hands over his talks before members of the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs and the Science Club Advisers Association of the Philippines. Page 4 ACADEMY NEWS EO 818 Amends PO Creating the NAST (Editor's Note - The formal establishment of the administered by an Executive Council of seven NAST last July, 1978 following the signing of • members, named by the President from among at PD 1003-A has developed a whale of a yam. While its least 10 members nominated by the Academy. creation also gives testimony to the continuing It has 31 members at present, although said PD concern of the government to cromote a wider provides for 50 members at any one time. appreciation in science and among the general public. However, the Academy, in order to function This likewise indicates the opportunities offered to more .efficiently and give them more mobility both in S & T manpower - which well affect all aspects administration and operations, sought some revisions of work from cultural and education, recreational and in said PD. This initial effort is reflected in the to the ttnvironmental and daily life. recently signed Executive Order818, amending PD- Among others, the Academy seeks to provide 1003-A, creating the NAST and for related a reservoir of competent scientific and technological purposes). manpower for the country. Its affairs are The full text: Malacanang the Constitution and the authority SEC 4. To carry out the pur­ Manila vested in me by Presidential Decree poses of this Executive Order, the By the President of the Philippines No. 1416 as amended, do hereby Office of Budget and Management Executive Order No. 818 order and direct: is hereby authorized to provide such amounts as may be necessary Amending Presidential Decree SECTION 1. Section 1 of Pres­ from available or applicable funds No. 1003-A, creating the Na­ idential Decree 1003-A is hereby of the government. tional Academy of Science amended to read as follows" SEC. 5. All other provisions of and Technology and for "SECTION 1. There is here­ Presidential Decree No. 1003-A related purposes by created the National Aca· not otherwise affected by this demy of Science and Techno­ Executive Order shall remain WHEREAS, it is desirable to logy, hereinafter referred to as in force and all laws, decrees, make more efficient the adminis­ the Academy, which shall be orders, proclamation, rules, regu­ trative functions and operations composed of outstanding lations, or parts thereof, which are of the National Academy of scientists to serve as a reservoir inconsistent with any of the pro­ Science and Technology; of competent scientific and visions of this Executive Order are WHEREAS, it is necessary for technological manpower for hereby repealed or amended the Academy to embark on prog­ the country, The Academy accordingly. rams traditionally and interna­ shall be attached to the Na­ SEC. 6. Any portion or provi­ tionally expected of a national tional Science and Techno­ sion of this Executive Order that academy of science; logy Authority (NST A) for may be declared unconstitutional general coordination. The WHEREAS, the Constitutional shall not have the effect of nullify. Academy shall have its own mandate that the "State shall pro­ ing the other provisions thereof, Secretariat/Administrative mote scientific research and inven­ provided that such remaining Staff." tions" and that "the advancement portions can still stand and be SEC. 2. The second paragraph of science shall have priority in the given effect in their entirety to of Section 9 of the same Decree national development", requires accomplish the objectives of this is hereby amended to read as that the Academy be made explicit· Executive Order. follows: ly closer as advisers on science and SEC. 7. This Executive Order technology to the President and "Initially, each member of shall take effect immedi<~tely. his ministers; the Academy shall receive a DONE in the City of Manila, WHEREAS, under Presidentia I gratuity of Six Thousand Pesos this 16th day of July iA the year Decree No. 1416, as amended, the (P6,000,00) per annum. The of our Lord, nineteen hundred President is empowered to under­ Academy may determine stipends, and e1ghty-two. take such organizational and related incentives and/or recommend improvements as may be appro­ adjustment of gratuity to/or priate in the light of changing of its member subject to the circumstances and new develop­ approval of the National Science ~R~S ments; and Technology Authority," President of the Philippines NOW, THEREFORE, I, SEC. 3. The Academy may FERDINAND E. MARCOS, Presi­ engage in projects or programs By the President dent of the Philippines, by virtue designed to recognize outstanding of the powers vested in me by achievements in science to promote (Sgct) JUAN C. TUVERA scientific productivity. Presidential Executive Assistant ACADEMY NEWS Page 5 Thai's Kasetsart U Confers Honorary D. Sc.
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