Renowned Filipina geneticist and National Scientist Carmencita D. Padilla, a pioneering leader in genetics and genomics in the Philippines, has been elected Co-Chair for Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Governing Board, the global network’s highest...
University of the Philippines Manila (UP-Manila) chancellor Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla received the most prestigious award in science for her outstanding work in newborn screening and genomics when she was named the 43rd National Scientist of the Philippines. Photo credit to UP Manila The...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala (DOST) The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) mourned the death of National scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, recognizing the latter's contributions and research works on marine biodiversity and marine conservation. Alcala, who died last Feb. 1 at the...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid The passing of Dr. Angel Alcala, noted marine scientist saddens not only his friends, students, and colleagues but the Filipino people and the nation. He is a rarity even among the best of our best scientists. For friends and colleagues like myself who had...
ALCALA (SIlliman University FB) DUMAGUETE CITY (PNA) – National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, in a hospital in this capital city at the age of 94. Alcala, considered the “father” of marine protected areas (MPAs), was the vice chairperson of the...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba, who was behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, was laid to rest on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery) in Taguig City. (Screengrab from DOST Philippines Facebook page) The Philippine government accorded a state...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba, who was behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, is set to be accorded a state funeral on Saturday, Oct. 16. National Scientist Ramon C. Barba (NAST PHL) The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the country’s...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba (Photo from DOST) National Scientist Ramon C. Barba, the scientist behind the year-round availability of fresh mangoes, died on October 10 at the age of 82, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. Barba was known for his achievements in the field...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba has died at the age of 82. National Scientist Ramon Barba (NAST PHL website) This was confirmed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña to the Manila Bulletin on Monday, Oct. 11. Barba died on Sunday, Oct. 10....