Crystal Mae A.

Domingo
BAPR 1-3D

Activity 08 - National Scientists

A. Choose five (5) National Scientists from different fields/specialization and accomplish
a table like the one below. (15 points)
National Scientist Field/ Major works/Invention Impact to
Specialization present day
Juan S. Salcedo, Jr., Nutrition and He developed "Enriched
M.D. Public Health Rice," a rice type fortified His discovery
with vitamin B1 to help in helped in the
the prevention of reduction of
beriberi. beriberi cases
in the
Philippines and
other countries.
The experiment
recognized as a
world classic in
the field of
public health
nutrition, and it
was used as a
model for rice
enrichment
programs in
other nations.

Hilario D. G. Lara, Public Contributed various His exhaustive

M.D., Dr. Health research to prevent the research on the
spread of cholera, epidemiology of
typhoid fever, dysentery, cholera,
measles, and diphtheria typhoid,
in the country. dysentery,
measles, and
Establish most important diphtheria
Public Health Institutions resulted to the
in the Philippine. control
The UP-Manila’s School reduction of
of Sanitation and Public these diseases
Health in the
Philippines.
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BAPR 1-3D

Alfredo V. Lagmay, Experimental Dr. Lagmay had a His researches

Ph.D. Psychology significant effect on the were greatly
development of scientific appreciated in
psychology in the today’s world.
Philippines. He The two test he
pioneered behavioral made were
studies in psychology widely used in
and produced the field of
researches on behavior psychology,
modification, relaxation, anthropology,
and related states, as sociology and
well as hypnosis. education in the
country.
He also constructed two
projective psychological
tests (“Philippine
Thematic Apperception
Test” and the “Philippine
Children’s Apperception
Test”.)
Teodoro A. Agoncillo, Philippine He is known for his In present day,
Litt.D. History contribution to the his works
Philippine historiography. considered as
an important
His notable works are reading of
The History of the Philippine
Filipino People; Malolos: history, and
The Crisis of the made it to the
Republic; The Writings realm of classic
and Trials of Bonifacio; literature.
and Revolt of the
Masses.
Perla D. Santos Pediatrics Her work on the twin The
Ocampo scourges of diarrheal government's
diseases helped to public health
understand etiologic policy was
factors and plan control greatly
approaches that influenced by
supported international her research on
recommendations in oral diarrhea-related
rehydration and diseases and
nutritional treatment. malnutrition.
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BAPR 1-3D

How can we make scientific knowledge and advancement more accessible to

laypeople?
- The lack of opportunity to learn science is very evident in our country. In rural
areas, access to internet, education and science equipment are sometimes
denied and deprived. Building up an organization that will provide all the science
materials in all schools provided free with the aid of the government and other
private sector would be great start. Since lack of laboratories and equipment is
damaging the quality of science education that restricts teachers to lectures and
reporting activities for students instead of laboratory experiments that show how
concepts work in real life. From this action, we could improve science education,
particularly in schools in the provinces or far from cities so science education will
expand.