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President names 4 National Scientists
Genalyn Kabiling
August 13, 2014
Photo caption: NATIONAL SCIENTIST – President Aquino confers on academician Dr. Angel C. Alcala (right), a member of the Board of Directors of the Centro Escolar University, the rank and title of National Scientist in recognition of his outstanding contributions to society, particularly his seminal and original research on the systemic, ecology, and diversity of Philippine amphibians and reptiles as well as marine biodiversity during conferment ceremonies in Malacañang yesterday. At left is DOST Secretary Mario Montejo. (Richard Viñas)
Four more Filipino academicians have joined the prestigious roster of National Scientists in the country.
President Aquino conferred the Order of National Scientist on Gavino Trono Jr., PhD (Marine Botany), Angel Alcala, PhD (Biological Sciences), Ramon Barba, PhD (Horticulture), and Edgardo Gomez PhD (Marine Biology), for their achievements in science and technology.
NATIONAL SCIENTIST – President Aquino confers on academician Dr. Angel C. Alcala (right), a member of the Board of Directors of the Centro Escolar University, the rank and title of National Scientist in recognition of his outstanding contributions to society, particularly his seminal and original research on the systemic, ecology, and diversity of Philippine amphibians and reptiles as well as marine biodiversity during conferment ceremonies in Malacañang yesterday. At left is DOST Secretary Mario Montejo. (Richard Viñas)
The new batch of National Scientists was feted in a ceremony in Malacañang on Tuesday morning. The President had earlier issued separate proclamations bestowing the rank and title of National Scientist on the four on the recommendation of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).
Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo and NAST President William Padolina were present at the conferment rites in Malacanang.
In Proclamation No. 737 signed last March, the President hailed Trono for his contributions in the field of marine science. Trono has been cited for his research studies on seaweeds that benefited residents in coastal areas. He developed degree programs in marine and biological sciences and promoted seaweed research and sound coastal resources management.
Trono obtained his bachelor’s degree in botany from the University of the Philippines, his master’s degree from Araneta University, and his post-graduate degree from the University of Hawaii.
Alcala,who was cited by President Aquino in Proclamation No. 782, is widely recognized for his works in biological sciences, particularly marine ecosystem conservation. His studies on “marine no-take zones” resulted in a national program that established marine protected areas in the country. The no-take marine zone eventually became a model of coastal resource management and conservation adopted by many other countries.
Alcala earned his bachelor’s degree in biology in Siliman University, magna cum laude. He went to Stanford University in California, USA, for his masteral studies in biological sciences and doctor of philosophy studies.
Barba, a plant scientist, was also named National Scientist by the President in Proclamation No. 783 last June. The President cited Barba’s works in the field of horticulture, particularly for his contributions in mango farming research.
Barba’s pioneering work on the induction of flowering and fruiting of mango resulted in the change from seasonal supply of fresh fruits to the year-round availability of fresh mangoes in the country. Barba developed the plant growth enhancer called flush that accelerates the growth cycle of trees and advance their flowering and fruiting stages. The mango induction technology was patented here and abroad but Barba did not collect royalty so ordinary farmers can freely use the technology.
After earning a degree at the University of the Philippines Los Banos, Barba obtained a master’s degree in science at the University of Georgia and a doctorate in horticulture at the University of Hawaii.
The President, in Proclamation No. 843, cited Gomez for his contributions in marine biology, particularly in giant clam culture and restoration, as well as coral reef assessment and conservation. Gomez conducted pioneering research studies on invertebrate zoology, coral reef science and assessment, and invertebrate aquaculture that led to worldwide conservation initiatives of coral reefs.
Gomez obtained his bachelor’s degree in education from De La Salle University, master’s degree from St. Mary’s University, Minnesota, and post-graduate degree from the University of California at San Diego.
The Order of National Scientist is the highest recognition given by the President of the Republic of the Philippines to Filipino men or women of science who have made significant contributions in science and technology. The National Scientists will be given a gratuity in such amount to be fixed by the Academy and shall be entitled to other privileges as are enjoyed by the National Artists.
Source: www.mb.com.ph/president-names-4-national-scientists/
Genalyn Kabiling
August 13, 2014
Photo caption: NATIONAL SCIENTIST – President Aquino confers on academician Dr. Angel C. Alcala (right), a member of the Board of Directors of the Centro Escolar University, the rank and title of National Scientist in recognition of his outstanding contributions to society, particularly his seminal and original research on the systemic, ecology, and diversity of Philippine amphibians and reptiles as well as marine biodiversity during conferment ceremonies in Malacañang yesterday. At left is DOST Secretary Mario Montejo. (Richard Viñas)
Four more Filipino academicians have joined the prestigious roster of National Scientists in the country.
President Aquino conferred the Order of National Scientist on Gavino Trono Jr., PhD (Marine Botany), Angel Alcala, PhD (Biological Sciences), Ramon Barba, PhD (Horticulture), and Edgardo Gomez PhD (Marine Biology), for their achievements in science and technology.
NATIONAL SCIENTIST – President Aquino confers on academician Dr. Angel C. Alcala (right), a member of the Board of Directors of the Centro Escolar University, the rank and title of National Scientist in recognition of his outstanding contributions to society, particularly his seminal and original research on the systemic, ecology, and diversity of Philippine amphibians and reptiles as well as marine biodiversity during conferment ceremonies in Malacañang yesterday. At left is DOST Secretary Mario Montejo. (Richard Viñas)
The new batch of National Scientists was feted in a ceremony in Malacañang on Tuesday morning. The President had earlier issued separate proclamations bestowing the rank and title of National Scientist on the four on the recommendation of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).
Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo and NAST President William Padolina were present at the conferment rites in Malacanang.
In Proclamation No. 737 signed last March, the President hailed Trono for his contributions in the field of marine science. Trono has been cited for his research studies on seaweeds that benefited residents in coastal areas. He developed degree programs in marine and biological sciences and promoted seaweed research and sound coastal resources management.
Trono obtained his bachelor’s degree in botany from the University of the Philippines, his master’s degree from Araneta University, and his post-graduate degree from the University of Hawaii.
Alcala,who was cited by President Aquino in Proclamation No. 782, is widely recognized for his works in biological sciences, particularly marine ecosystem conservation. His studies on “marine no-take zones” resulted in a national program that established marine protected areas in the country. The no-take marine zone eventually became a model of coastal resource management and conservation adopted by many other countries.
Alcala earned his bachelor’s degree in biology in Siliman University, magna cum laude. He went to Stanford University in California, USA, for his masteral studies in biological sciences and doctor of philosophy studies.
Barba, a plant scientist, was also named National Scientist by the President in Proclamation No. 783 last June. The President cited Barba’s works in the field of horticulture, particularly for his contributions in mango farming research.
Barba’s pioneering work on the induction of flowering and fruiting of mango resulted in the change from seasonal supply of fresh fruits to the year-round availability of fresh mangoes in the country. Barba developed the plant growth enhancer called flush that accelerates the growth cycle of trees and advance their flowering and fruiting stages. The mango induction technology was patented here and abroad but Barba did not collect royalty so ordinary farmers can freely use the technology.
After earning a degree at the University of the Philippines Los Banos, Barba obtained a master’s degree in science at the University of Georgia and a doctorate in horticulture at the University of Hawaii.
The President, in Proclamation No. 843, cited Gomez for his contributions in marine biology, particularly in giant clam culture and restoration, as well as coral reef assessment and conservation. Gomez conducted pioneering research studies on invertebrate zoology, coral reef science and assessment, and invertebrate aquaculture that led to worldwide conservation initiatives of coral reefs.
Gomez obtained his bachelor’s degree in education from De La Salle University, master’s degree from St. Mary’s University, Minnesota, and post-graduate degree from the University of California at San Diego.
The Order of National Scientist is the highest recognition given by the President of the Republic of the Philippines to Filipino men or women of science who have made significant contributions in science and technology. The National Scientists will be given a gratuity in such amount to be fixed by the Academy and shall be entitled to other privileges as are enjoyed by the National Artists.
Source: www.mb.com.ph/president-names-4-national-scientists/