Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, the students will be able to:
• Be familiar with the different Filipino Scientists and their
contribution to Science and Technology in the country
Topics for this Chapter:
1. The Top 10 Famous Filipino Scientists and
their specific contributions to Science and
Technology
Did you know that because of Dr.
Barba’s invention in the field of
agriculture, we can enjoy fresh
abundant supply of mangoes all
year round? He developed a
technology called Flush that uses
potassium nitrate to accelerate
the growth cycle of trees and
advance their flowering and
fruiting stages.
DR. JOSEFINO CACAS COMISO
q Filipino physicist working at the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA)
q He studied many polar processes and was among
the first researchers to report dramatic changes in
the Arctic sea ice cover and accelerated warming
at high latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere
q He is a recipient of the NASA Exceptional
Achievement in Science Medal (most of the most
prestigious award given to a NASA scientist) and
many other awards
DR. JOSE BEJAR CRUZ, JR.
q Known internationally in the field of
engineering and for outstanding
contributions to the field of automatic
control in research, teaching, and service
q Dr. Lourdes Cruz is a Filipino biochemist
whose research has contributed to the
understanding of the biochemistry of toxic
peptides from the venom of fish-hunting
Conus marine snails (Conus Geographus), a
marine snail found in the Philippines
q Working alongside fellow experts, she
studied the properties of the snail’s venom
which were largely unknown at that time
q Their research paved way towards finding
practical uses for conotoxins, leading to
breakthroughs in neuroscience and
medicine
DR. FABIAN M. DAYRIT
q Dr. Fabian Dayrit is known for his
phytochemical work for the development of
lagundi as part of the National Integrated
Research Program on Medicinal Plants
q He has worked on other important natural
products, including medicinal plants, coconut oil,
and carrageenan. He is currently focused on the
development of standardization and profiling
methods for medicinal plants
DR. RAFAEL D. GUERRERO, III
q Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero, III was recognized
because of his scientific and technical
contributions to the growth of Sex Reversal and
Hatchery Techniques that help the
commercial fabrication of high yielding
market size tilapia in the Philippines and other
nation
DR. ENRIQUE MAPUA OSTREA, JR.
q Dr. Enrique Mapua Ostrea, Jr. pioneered the
use of meconium in the testing the mother’s
abuse of drugs during the course of
pregnancy
q A Filipino doctor known for his
researches in pediatrics
DR. LILIAN FORMALEJO
PATEÑA
q Dr. Lilian F. Pateña
developed tissue culture for
garlic production
q She discovered a breed of
calamansi and seedless
pomelo and discovered
micropropagation which
established the banana
industry in the Philippines
DR. MARI-JO RUIZ
q Dr. Mari-jo Ruiz is a Filipino
mathematician known locally and
internationally as an expert in graph
theory and operations research, and
her expertise is valued not only in the
academe but in different industries
and sectors as well
DR. GREGORY TANGONAN
q SPECIALTIES:
Ø Innovation and Technology
Ø Intellectual Property Strategies for
Innovators
Ø International Engineering projects in
smart energy solutions and
sustainable environment and
environmental monitoring
Ø High technology competitiveness
analysis and Leap-Frog Strategies for
developing countries
DR. CAESAR SALOMA
q Dr. Caesar Saloma received the Galileo
Galilei Award from the International
Commission for Optics in recognition of his
significant contributions in the field of
optics
q He is the first scientist from an ASEAN
member country to receive the Galileo
Galilei Award
DR. EDGARDO GOMEZ
q Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez is known for
his pioneering works and invaluable
contributions to marine biology
q Gomez led the world’s first national-
scale assessment of damage to coral
reefs works which led to him being
conferred the National Scientist of
the Philippines in 2014
DR. WILLIAM PADOLINA
q Dr. William Padolina, professor and
academician is the president of the
National Academy for Science and
Technology (NAST)
q William G. Padolina is recognized for his
significant contributions in the field
of natural products chemistry, coconut
chemistry, biotechnology, and in
management of research and
development.
DR. ANGEL C. ALCALA
q Dr. Angel Alcala is world-renowned Filipino ecologist and
biologist with more than 30 years of contributions to the
field of conservation biology
q He was the first scientist to comprehensively study
the reptiles and amphibians of the Philippines, and
his research led to the identification of more than 50
new species
q He was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014
for his research into Philippine amphibians and reptiles, as
well as the conservation of marine protected areas
