3 Filipino Scientist and their Contributions

Angel Alcala (Marine Biodiversity) – a Filipino biologist who was recognized to his
contributions to building sanctuaries and promote biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems in the
Philippines. His passion in marine life especially those in the tropical waters of his country’s
ecosystem have made him a renowned hero for natural science. He spent 30 years studying
marine biology, conservation biology, and terrestrial ecology and is behind the invention of
artificial coral reefs for fisheries in Southeast Asia.

Paulo C. Santos (Nuclear Medicine) – a Physician and educator who is known for his
promotion of wider community health care and his achievements in the field of nuclear medicine
for which he was named as the Father of Nuclear medicine in the Philippines.

Julian Banzon (Alternative Fuel) – Biochemist and a National scientist of the Philippines.
Banzon is credited for his research in alternative fuel. He researched the production of ethyl ester
fuels from sugarcane and coconuts and devised a method of extracting coconut oil through
chemical means.