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Pinoy excellence: Romualdez hails return of Leyte scientist from Harvard fellowship

Published Sep 14, 2025 03:40 am

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  • House Speaker Martin Romualdez has expressed his gratitude to Harvard-trained Filipina scientist Dr. Ea Kristine Clarisse Tulin-Escueta for generously sharing her scientific knowledge and expertise with the youth of the Eastern Visayas region.
Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) extends a warm welcome to Harvard-trained mentor of Visayas State University (VSU) Dr. Ea Kristine Clarisse Tulin-Escueta (center) during her courtesy call to the Speaker's office at the House of Representatives on Sept. 8. (PPAB)
Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) extends a warm welcome to Harvard-trained mentor of Visayas State University (VSU) Dr. Ea Kristine Clarisse Tulin-Escueta (center) during her courtesy call to the Speaker's office at the House of Representatives on Sept. 8. (PPAB)


House Speaker Martin Romualdez has expressed his gratitude to Harvard-trained Filipina scientist Dr. Ea Kristine Clarisse Tulin-Escueta for generously sharing her scientific knowledge and expertise with the youth of the Eastern Visayas region.
“Dr. Tulin-Escueta's accomplishment highlights Filipino excellence on the world stage. Her choice to come home and mentor our youth is a powerful act of service to the country,” Romualdez said in a recent statement.
Dr. Tulin-Escueta is the first Visayas State University (VSU) faculty member to complete a Harvard post-doctoral fellowship, having conducted research on the development of anti-glycan monoclonal antibodies at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard Medical School.
Anti-glycan monoclonal antibodies have a wide range of useful applications in medicine, research, and biotechnology, including the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and cancer.
Last week, Dr. Tulin-Escueta paid a courtesy call to the Speaker’s Office in the House of Representatives. Romualdez personally welcomed her and her husband, Sergio Escueta.
“By mentoring students and future researchers, Dr. Tulin-Escueta uplifts not just minds but entire communities—she exemplifies servant leadership and inspires our youth to dream and excel,” said the House leader.
“Si Dr. Tulin-Escueta ay tunay na isang Bagong Pilipino—dalubhasa, naglingkod sa bayan, at nagbigay-inspirasyon sa ating kabataan na pangarapin ang agham at itaguyod ang kaunlaran ng bansa," he added.
(Dr. Tulin-Escueta is truly a New Filipino—an expert, a servant of the nation, and an inspiration to our youth to dream of science and to uphold the country’s progress.)
VSU is located in Baybay, Leyte--Romualdez's home province.
Romualdez noted that the scientist's return aligns with President Marcos' policy to boost research and development, encourage STEM education, and offer more incentives to Filipino scientists abroad to return home.
He reiterated the House’s unwavering support for the programs of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), especially those that realize the Marcos administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” vision by empowering local communities through science and technology.
“The House of Representatives stands firmly behind President Marcos’s drive to invest in innovation, support future scientists, and incorporate scientific excellence into our national progress. We will ensure that adequate resources are allocated in our national budget to achieve this vision,” he said.
Under the proposed 2026 National Expenditure Program, the DOST is allocated ₱30.4 billion to fuel scientific innovation in the country.
Key components include: Grants-in-Aid Program – P8.9 billion for national research and development (R&D) projects, P8.3 billion to support over 65,000 STEM scholars, P3.9 billion for interdisciplinary research, and P109 million in incentives under the Balik Scientist Program to attract Filipino experts back home.
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