FILIPINO SCIENTIST

TASK 2
HERSHEYKRIS G. PIMENTEL
Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science

• 1. RAMON CABANOS BARBA

• An inventor and horticulturist best known for inventing a way to induce more
flowers in mango trees using ethrel and potassium nitrate. Barba was
proclaimed a National Scientist of the Philippines in June 2014.

• The story of Dr. Ramon Barba's discovery of the chemical that helped
launched Philippine mangoes in the international market is one for the books.
This very same chemical also launched his career in plant physiology, and
ultimately, helped pave the way for him to be called a National Scientist.
Famous Filipino in the field of Science

• 2. JOSEFINO CACAS COMISO

• his research led to new insights into many important processes in the polar
regions including: (a) deep ocean convection and the influence of polynyas
and Odden on bottom water formation; (b) phytoplankton blooms and
relationships with the sea ice cover and (c) climate change signals as
revealed by the changing sea ice cover and accelerated warming in the
Arctic region.
Famous Filipino in the Field of Science

• 2. JOSEFINO CACAS COMISO

• Led a NASA over flight as the PI over a nuclear submarine in the Arctic.
Results from the experiment provided the basis for the ability to measure
thickness of sea ice using a laser altimeter from space.

• Was a participant of the first winter cruise over sea ice in the Antarctic Was the
chief scientist of a NASA over flight program in the Arctic/Sea of Okhotsk in
2003 .Was the chief scientist of NASA over flight programs in the Antarctic in
2003 and 2004.
Famous Filipino in the Field of Science

• 3. JOSE BEJAR CRUZ Jr.

• In appreciation of his scientific and technological contributions to electrical

engineering through the progress of several methods for the understanding study
of dynamic systems with respect to parameters variations; founding of the idea
comparison sensitivity matrix that captures the result of feedback on shifting the
influence of parameter distinction on system output errors in multi-variable
feedback system; and the preservation of system optimality for a range
parameter standards even when the feedback control structure is set
Famous Filipino in the Field of Science

• 3. JOSE BEJAR CRUZ Jr.

• He implement the Master of Engineering programs in several association of

engineering schools he helped to expand; the appointment of many ESEP
scholars in PhD. sandwich programs in the US and the agreement for short stay
and observations to the US by officials and scholars from the engineering faculty
of different universities in the Philippines. With all that, Dr. Jose Cruz has
enormously contributed to the development of the quality of engineering
education in the Philippines.
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• 4. LOURDES JANSUY CRUZ

• Dr. Lourdes Cruz researches led in part to the biochemical classification of more than 50 biologically
dynamic peptides from Conus venom, and the improvement of conotoxins as biochemical probes
for testing the behavior of the brain.Dr. Cruz has done important contributions to the biochemistry of
toxic peptides from the venom of Fish-Hunting Conus Marine Snails.

• She is the receiver of the NAST Outstanding Young Scientist Award in 1981, the NRCP
Achievement Award in Chemistry in 1982 and the Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service
Award (Biochemistry) in1986 because her accomplishment in science.
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• 5. FABIAN MILLAR DAYRIT

• Dr. Dayrit’s work on these medicinal plants helps the growth of phytochemistry in the Philippines.
Aside from finding treatments for illnesses, Dr. Dayrit attempts to prevent diseases by working in the
field of environmental science.

• Dr. Fabian “Toby” Dayrit is the son of Conrado Dayrit, a physician and pharmacologist, and Milagros
Millar. Early on, Dr. Dayrit knew he was going to pursue science studies for college. While his other
siblings took business –related courses, he took Chemistry at the Ateneo de Manila University.
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• 6. RAFAEL DINEROS GUERRERO III

• Dr. Rafael Guerrero was born on August 7, 1944. He was recognized because of his scientific and
technical contributions to the growth of Sex Reversal and Hatchery Techniques that help the
commercial fabrication of high yielding market-size tilapia in the Philippines and other nations.

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• 7. ENRIQUE MAPUA OSTREA Jr.

• Dr. Ostrea, a neonatologist, was elected as a corresponding member - given to those who live abroad
but have significantly impacted science and technology in the Philippines - for his contributions to the
field of pediatrics, neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and neonatal drug addiction, including his pioneering
work on the detection of fetal exposure to drugs, tobacco, alcohol and environmental toxicants by
analysis of meconium, anewborn's first stools.

• He was not able to include the possibility of the accumulation in intestines and stomach. He nearly
forgot to include these parts in his experiment yet he accidentally found the opium in the intestine.
Better he was able to remember the statement: If the data does not agree with the hypothesis, then the
hypothesis is false.

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• 8. LILIAN FORMALEJO PATENA

• She is known for discovering the seedless breed of lime and pomelo. She is also the
recepient of the Women of Distinction for Science and Technology in1995.Also well
knowned for doing research on biotechnology.
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9. MARI-JO PANGANIBAN RUIZ

• Mari-Jo’s administrative career began with an appointment as department chair of the Mathematics Department in
the 1980s. She has also served as chair of the Management Engineering Program, of which she was one of the
pioneers. 

• With graph theory as her chosen area of research, Mari-Jo is a published author both locally and internationally.
She has been published in various international academic journals and has served in the editorial boards of a
number of them. A veteran of international conferences, Mari-Jo continuously encourages younger colleagues to
attend these and organize them as well, as this is a wonderful way to interact and work with colleagues from
different countries.
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• 10.GREGORY LIGOT TANGONAN

• Known for his research in the field of communications technology. Has pioneered
integrated waveguide detectors, Bragg modulators in LiTaO3 and LiNbO3, and glass-
based couplers for wavelength multiplexing and coupling. He has been instrumental in
developing applications of optoelectronics in radar, optical networking, and analog
systems.