Tag: national scientist
Dr. Juan Salcedo, Jr.: A visionary who transformed Filipino nutrition and public health
Photo: Official Gazette (X) Dr. Juan Salcedo, Jr. is celebrated for his pioneering work in nutrition and public health. Born on…
Dr. Dioscoro Umali: the father of plant breeding in the Philippines
Photo: National Academy of Science and Technology via Presidential Museum and Library (Flickr) As a country whose roots run deep…
Dr. Emil Q. Javier: A pioneer in plant breeding and genetics
Photo: DA Biotech Program (Facebook) A leading expert in plant genetics, agronomy, seed production, and the management of tropical grasses…
Dr. Paulo Campos: The Father of Nuclear Medicine in the Philippines
Photo: National Academy of Science and Technology via Presidential Museum and Library (Flickr) Recognized as the “Father of Nuclear Medicine…
Pioneering plant pathologist becomes 44th National Scientist of the Philippines
The Philippines’ 44th National Scientist, Dr. Romulo G. Davide. Photo: NAST PHL Facebook page TAGUIG CITY — President Ferdinand “Bongbong”…
Ask Theory Podcast Ep. 116: How Did These Filipina Scientists Impact Society?
Episode 116: How Did These Filipina Scientists Impact Society? Celebrating how far women have come plays a crucial role in fueling…
Dr. Raul Fabella: A tenacious economist, policy advocate, and National Scientist
If someone were to ask you about what makes a good economist, what’s the first thing that would come to…
History from our perspective: The legacy of historian Teodoro Agoncillo
For some history buffs and enthusiasts, nothing is more frustrating than putting history in a box. To where should history…
The 10 most popular FlipScience stories of 2019
The last 12 months of the 2010s proved to be yet another spectacular year for science. Indeed, so many amazing…
Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion: The Filipina dubbed as the ‘Mother of Asian Demography’
•Born on June 10, 1928, National Scientist Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion is widely regarded as the “Mother of Asian Demography.”…
