Tag: national scientist
Dr. Francisco O. Santos: The man who dreamed of a nation of healthy Filipinos
•Born on June 3, 1892, National Scientist Dr. Francisco O. Santos was a firm believer in nutrition’s crucial role in…
Dr. Teodulo M. Topacio Jr.: An animal-loving academician and Pinoy veterinary science pioneer
•Born on November 30, 1924, Dr. Teodulo M. Topacio significantly contributed to the improvement of animal production and animal health…
Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz: The Pinay biochemist who studied a deadly snail
•Born on May 19, 1942, Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz is lauded for her research on Conus geographus, a marine snail…
Dr. Julian A. Banzon: A Pinoy pioneer in alternative fuel research
•Born on March 25, 1908, National Scientist Dr. Julian A. Banzon made significant contributions to food science in the Philippines.…
Dr. Alfredo C. Santos: A true master of Philippine medicinal plants
•Born on August 15, 1900, Dr. Alfredo C. Santos was a Pinoy pioneer in phytochemistry and plant-based medicine. •He studied…
Fr. Bienvenido Nebres: A transformative science and math educator
•Born on March 15, 1940, Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S.J. paved the way towards transforming science and math education in the Philippines.…
Dr. Encarnacion Alzona: Scholar, feminist, Filipina
•Born on March 23, 1895, Dr. Encarnacion Alzona was a pioneering educator and suffragist. •Dr. Alzona was also the first…
Dr. Angel C. Alcala: A Pinoy pioneer in marine biodiversity and reef conservation
•Born on March 1, 1929, Dr. Angel C. Alcala has worked tirelessly on studying marine species and promoting reef conservation.…
Dr. Gelia T. Castillo: The science-driven soul of Philippine sociology
•Born on March 3, 1928, Dr. Gelia T. Castillo was a pioneer in agriculture and sociology. •Dr. Castillo conducted valuable…
Dr. Jose R. Velasco: A rice researcher and coconut champion
•Born on February 4, 1916, Dr. Jose R. Velasco was a pioneer in rice and coconut research in the Philippines.…
