NAST 2013 Annual Report

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ISSN-0119-4267 National Academy of Science and Technology, Annual Report 2013

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Table of ConTenTsPRESIDENT’ S MESSAGE iii

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iv

MISSION, VISION, MANDATE vi

RECOGNITION FUNCTION 1

National Scientist Rank and Title 2

Membership to the Academy 2 NAST Awards Outstanding Young Scientists 4 TWAS Prize for Young Scientist in the Philippines 7 NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists 8 NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine 9 OutstandingScientificPapers 9 Outstanding Book/Monograph 10

NSTW Awards The Outstanding Technology Commercialization Award (Gregorio Y. Zara Medal) 11 The Outstanding Research and Development Award 11 Eduardo A. Quisumbing Medal for basic research Julian A. Banzon Medal for applied research The Outstanding Science Administrator Award (Dioscoro L. Umali Medal) 12

Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Competition 12

Geminiano T. De Ocampo Visionary Awards for Medical Research 13

BenefitsofAcademiciansandNationalScientists 14

In Memoriam 15

Recognition/Awards received by NAST Members 16

ScientificCareerSystem 17

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ADVISORY FUNCTION 19

35thAnnualScientificMeeting 20 Roundtable Discussions 26 Strengthening the NAST Strategic Plan 31 Consultative Meetings 32 Conference 33 Focus Group Discussions 34 Speakers Bureau 35 Resolutions and Statements from NAST 37 DOST Funded Projects Evaluation & Improvement of the Research Publication and IP Productivity of the DOST R&D Institutes 39 Capability Building and Sustainable Biotechnology Information, Education and Communication for DOST and LGU Key Personnel 44

SCIENTIFIC LINKAGES FUNCTION 45

Asian Science Academies Advocate for Greener Earth 47 Attendance at International Meetings 52 Outstanding Young Scientists, Inc. 54 New Publications Released 56 NAST Specialist Library 59 Gender and Development (GAD) 59

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HERITAGE CENTER 60

NAST DIVISIONS and THE ACADEMY MEMBERS 65 Accomplishments of Academicians and National Scientists

FINANCIAL REPORT 111

NAST EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (2012-2015) 112

NAST SECRETARIAT 113

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PResIDenT’s MessaGe

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The year 2013 ushers the change of leadership in the Academy where existing programs and activities were strengthened and new initiatives were introduced to further solidify the Academy’s vision of “a progressive Philippines anchored on science.”

As the highest recognition body on science and technology, NAST continuously engages and encourages our scientists and researchers to pursue their scientific endeavors here in thePhilippines. Research productivity of DOST researchers were recognized through the International Publication Award, one of the component of the DOST-GIA funded project entitled “Evaluation and Improvement of the Research Publication and IP Productivity of the DOST R&D Institutes.” TheyearalsomarkedtheformaltransferoftheScientificCareerCouncilSecretariatfromDOSTto NAST. Further, the Academy continues to give recognition to young scientists, outstanding scientificpapers,andoutstandingbook/monograph.

The Academy held a series of roundtable discussions, scientific fora on issues likebiotechnology and biosafety, engineering education, water resource management, climate change, manufacturing, and other important concerns to the lives of our fellow Filipinos. Three position papersontimelyscientificconcerns(StatementontheSabotageoftheGoldenRiceMutilocationalTrial, Statement on Modern Biotechnology and Statement on Stem Cell Therapy) were issued by the Academy and forwarded to policymakers, media and concerned agencies for appropriate action.

The 35th ASM with the theme “Harnessing Science and Technology: Reversing the Decline of the Manufacturing Sector” was steered by the Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division, and focused on identifying technology explicit roadmaps in order to revitalize the Philippine manufacturing sector.

The International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth held on 22-24 October 2013 at the Manila Hotel was co-organized by the Academy and the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA).

Anothersignificanthighlight is the increase intheNASTBudget due to the funds from the DOST-GIA to implement the projectscriticalinfulfillingtheAcademy’smandates.

The succeeding pages of this annual report present the details of the Academy’s activities and accomplishments. As it moves to another year, the Academy fully commits itself to persevere in its efforts in sustaining the Academy’s commitment to excellence and relevance.

These achievements and accomplishments of the Academy and its individual members would not be possible without the unwavering support and enduring trust of the whole scientificcommunity. We are pleased to present these accomplishments as part of our commitment in making our country a better place through science and technology.

ACADEMICIAN WILLIAM G. PADOLINA President

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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in pursuance of its vision of “a progressive Philippines anchored on science,” presents this Annual Report for CY 2013.

TheyearwelcomedthenewsetofofficersoftheNASTExecutiveCouncilwithAcademicianWilliamG.PadolinaasPresident.Theyformallytooktheiroathofofficeon10January2013beforeDOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo.

The Academy continues its primary mandate of giving awards to Filipino scientists and scientificandtechnologicalachievementsaimedatadvancingthestateofPhilippinescienceandtechnology.For2013,exemplaryyoungscientistsandresearcherswererecognizedfortheirsignificantcontributions to Philippine science and technology through the Outstanding Young Scientist Awards, NAST-TWAS Science Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, NAST Talent Search for Young Scientist and NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine. ThefirstGeminianoT.deOcampoVisionaryAwardforMedicalResearchwasgiventoDr.NeliaCortes-Maramba, from UP Manila, for her pioneering work in medicinal plants. The award given in honor of National Scientist Geminiano de Ocampo, aims to encourage Filipino medical scientists to undertake continuing research while practicing as physicians. The Academy was also tasked to handle the annual NSTW Awards and the Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Awards of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

TheScientificCareerCouncilSecretariatwasformallytransferredtoNASTthroughDOSTAdministrative Order No. 006 with Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza as the new Executive Secretary. Twenty-one (21) scientist rankswere conferred to qualified full-time researchers andscientificpersonnelfromtheUPSystemandtheDepartmentofAgriculture.

On a sad note, the whole science community mourned the demise of the country’s two national scientists: National Scientist Onofre D. Corpuz and National Scientist Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco.

Through its advisory function, the Academy was able to intensify public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the role of science and technology in national development. Recommendations and resolutions emanating from roundtable discussions, scientific fora andconferences on various relevant and timely topics like agriculture, biotechnology and biosafety, genetic engineering, energy, climate change, competitiveness, engineering education, among others, were forwarded to concerned agencies. The Academy also released three position papers: Statement on the Sabotage of the Golden Rice Mutilocational Trial, Statement on Modern Biotechnology and Statement on Stem Cell Therapy.

The theme “Harnessing Science and Technology: Reversing the Decline of the Manufacturing Sector” of the 35th AnnualScientificMeetingaimedtosensitizethemanufacturingsectortoimproveproductivity by using the latest tools and machineries and to develop technology explicit roadmaps that will revitalize the manufacturing sector.

To strengthen NAST’s role as premier advisory body to the government and science community on matters related to science and technology, the NAST Strategic Plan was updated through the initiative of an ad hoc committee on the NAST Strategic Plan led by Acd. Jose B. Cruz.

UndertheScientificLinkages,theAcademyandtheAssociationofAcademiesandSocietiesof Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and NAST PHL jointly organized the International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth on 22-24 October 2014 at the Manila Hotel. During this occasion, AASSA and NAST PHL issued the Manila Resolutions aimed at the promotion and adoption of green technologies.

Much needed fund support from the DOST through its Grants-In-Aid was added to the NAST budget for the implementation of several projects. These were: a) DOST’s Grant to Outstanding Achievements in Science and Technology; b) Digitization of Publications and Other Media Available at the Specialist Library of the National Academy of Science and Technology; c) Evaluation and Improvement of the Research Publication and IP Productivity of the DOST R&D Institutes; d) Proactive Response to S&T Issues towards a Progressive Philippines; e) Salinlahi in Transition: Transforming the PSHC into a World Class Science Center; and f) Secretariat to the Scientific Career Council Pursuant to EO 901.

The Academy and its members acknowledge the support and trust of the scientificcommunity without which these achievements and accomplishments would not be possible.

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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines, founded in 1976,continuestostandtodaywithafirmresolvetofaithfullypursue:

Its VISION for the country:

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Its VISION for NAST:

NAST, as an academy of recognized experts, serves as principal adviser to the nation on science, technology, and innovation contributing to national development

Its MISSION:

1. To recognize scientists for their exemplary science and technology achievements,andtoidentifyandsupportemergingscientific talent. 2. To encourage Academy members to continue their own scholarly pursuits. 3. To provide independent advice on the utilization of science, technology, and innovation. 4. To promote a strong science culture in Philippine society. 5. To link with national academies of science and technology in other countries.

Its MANDATE:

1. To recognize outstanding achievements in science and technology as well as provide meaningful incentives to those engaged in scientificandtechnologicalresearches(PD103-A) 2. To advise the President and the Cabinet on matters related to science and technology (EO 818) 3. To engage in projects and programs designed to recognize outstandingachievementsinscienceandpromotescientific productivity (EO 818) 4. To embark on programs traditionally expected of an academy of science (EO 818)

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VIsIon, MIssIon and ManDaTe

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ReCoGnITIon fUnCTIon The Academy recognizes and provides incentives to Filipino scientists for outstanding achievements in scientificresearch and development. NAST PHL, through its Recognition function, has contributed significantly in promoting and fostering excellence in science and technology research in the country.

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National Scientist Rank and Title The conferment of the Order of National Scientist by the President of the Republic of the Philippines is the highest honor given to a Filipino man or woman of science. Nominees should receive 60 percent of the total votes of the full membership of the Academy before being recommended to the President of the country for the honor.

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Membership to the Academy

Academicians and Corresponding Members

Election to the Academy is by peer recognition and carries with it the title of “Academician.” Resident Filipino scientists elected as Academicians have made exemplary contributions to the advancement of scienceandtechnology.AsidefrompossessingthesamequalificationsastheAcademicians,CorrespondingMembers must have continuing connections and contributions to Philippine science. They should regularly cometothePhilippinestopracticetheirfieldofexpertise.Filipinocitizenshipandresidencyarewaivedaslongasthethreequalificationsaremet.

Honorary Membership

To recognize exceptional outstanding contributions to science and technology, the Academy established the Honorary Membership which may be conferred on recipients of internationally recognized prestigious scientific awards such as the Nobel Prize, the Food Prize and the like, who come to thePhilippines to deliver a lecture for the Academy.


NATIONAL SCIENTISTS (1978-2013)

R.V. Fabella B.F. Nebres, SJ

2011

E.O. DomingoM.B. Concepcion P.D.Santos-Ocampo

2010

T.M. Topacio Jr.

2009

L.J. Cruz

2006

R.M. Lantican

2005

O.D. Corpuz

2004

B.S. VergaraC.R. Baltazar

2001

B.O. Juliano

2000

G.T. Castillo

1999 1998

D.A. Ramirez J.R. Velasco

P.B. Escuro C.Y. Lim-Sylianco

1994

P.C. Campos

1989

A.V. Lagmay

1988

J. Encarnacion Jr. L.Oliveros-Belardo

1987 1986

D.L. Umali J.A. Banzon

1985

T.A. Agoncillo E, Alzona H.D.G. Lara F.O. Santos

1983

F.M. Fronda C.C. Velasquez

G.Y. ZaraJ.S. Salcedo A.C. Santos

1978

G.T. Velasquez

1982

G.T. de Ocampo C. del Rosario E.A. Quisumbing

1986

F. Del Mundo

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NAST AWARDS The following are the major recognition awards and activities undertaken by NAST:

The Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS) award is given to young Filipino scientists (must not be 41 yearsoldwithinJanuarytoDecemberintheyearoftheaward)whohavemadesignificantcontributionsto science and technology. For 2013, nine (9) young Filipino scientists were named recipients of the OYS Award. They were:

OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTISTS (OYS) AWARD

Kathleen B. Aviso, Ph.D. (Industrial Engineering)

Raphael A. Guerrero, Ph.D. (Physics)

Liane P. Alampay, Ph.D. (Psychology)

Alma O. Canama, M.S. (Genetics)

Alonzo A. Gabriel, Ph.D.(Food Microbiology and Hygiene)

Salvador Eugenio DC. Caoili, Ph.D. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

Edwin A. Combalicer, Ph.D. (Forest Environmental Sciences)

Michael Angelo B. Promentilla, Ph.D. (Socio-Environmental Engineering)

Rene A. Abesamis, Ph.D. (Marine Biology)


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EDWIN A. COMBALICER, Ph.D. (Forest Environmental Sciences)University of the Philippines Los Baños

Inrecognitionofhisoutstandingworksinthefieldsofhydrology,watershedmanagement,andclimate change. His researches are focused on watershed characterization, vulnerability assessment, and management,developmentofbasicearlywarningsystemonflooding,climatechangevulnerabilityandadaptation assessment, and establishment and management of fuelwood plantation. He developed a simulationmethodindeterminingwaterbalancefluxesinresponsetoclimatechangewhichcanserveasbaseline information for mitigating the effects of climate change.

MICHAEL ANGELO B. PROMENTILLA, Ph.D. (Socio-Environmental Engineering)De La Salle University

Inrecognitionofhissignificantcontributionsinthefieldsofcivilandenvironmentalengineering.He developed methodologies using X-ray microtomography and employing mathematical models, coupled with three-dimensional image analysis, to study the microstructure and transport properties of cementitious materials. His works on material characterization contributes to a better fundamental understanding of the microstructure-property relationship, which plays an important role in the evaluation and design of these civil engineering materials. He also developed methodologies employing multiple criteria decision analysis to address the inherent human subjectivity and complexity of decision structures in the evaluation of environmental and energy systems. His works on decision analysis have been applied, to evaluate contaminated site remediation options, to rank low-carbon energy technologies, and to measure climate change vulnerability, among others.

RENE A. ABESAMIS, Ph.D. (Marine Biology)Silliman University

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to coral reef studies, especially on fish larvalconnectivity in marine reserve networks in the Bohol Sea and in other areas in the Philippines, which havesignificantimpactonfoodsecurityinthefaceofmarineresourceoverexploitationthattendstobeexacerbatedbyclimatechange.Hispeer-reviewedarticlesinscientificjournalscontributedtechnicalandscientificknowledgetotwoimportant,widely-usedreferencebooksoncoralreefs,namelythe“KalayaanIslands: Our Natural Heritage” and the “Reefs at Risk in Southeast Asia.” His peer-reviewed research articlesoncoralreefsandreeffishespublishedininternationaljournalshavebeenextensivelyreferredtoandcitedbymanyauthors,indicatingtheimportanceofthesepapersincoralreefandreeffishresearchand conservation, not only in the Philippines but also in other places in the world.

SALVADOR EUGENIO DC. CAOILI, Ph.D. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)University of the Philippines Manila

For consistently demonstrating the capacity for excellence in scientific and technical creativityand innovation particularly on his research on the B-cell epitope prediction for antipeptide antibody-mediated immunity, a key bioinformatics approach for enabling translational science by facilitating and thus expediting the development of biomedical applications, notably novel vaccines and diagnostic tools, on the basis of increasingly available biomolecular data such as nucleic acid sequences and protein structures. His published works emphasize the importance of integrating knowledge from molecular to global levels, and has mainly served to further develop and clarify the theoretical foundations of


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KATHLEEN B. AVISO, Ph.D. (Industrial Engineering)De La Salle University

Inrecognitionofherimportantcontributionsinthefieldofenvironmentalsystemsengineering,focusing on the development of novel optimization models for both national and global concerns, specificallyinclimatechangemitigationandadaptationforindustry,suchasefficientwateruseineco-industrial parks and agro-industrial supply chains as well as CO2 capture and storage in the power sector.

ALMA O. CANAMA, M.S. (Genetics)University of the Philippines Los Baños

Inrecognitionofhersignificantcontributionstothefieldofcropbiotechnologyconcentratingonmolecularmapping,map-basedgenediscovery,varietalfingerprinting,linepurityandhybriditytesting,molecularconfirmationandcharacterizationoftransgeniccrops,diversityanalysis,andmarker-assistedselection in the breeding programs of several Philippines crops including corn, mungbean, banana, sugarcane, tomato, papaya, and eggplant. Her works on the molecular mapping of genes resistant to bacterial stalk rot of corn, downy mildew of corn and Cercospora leaf spot of mungbean have contributed tounderstandingthegeneticsofplantresistanceandtothedesignofefficientandeffectivestrategiesforbreeding for resistance to these diseases.

ALONZO A. GABRIEL, Ph.D. (Food Microbiology and Hygiene)University of the Philippines Diliman

Inrecognitionofhisoutstandingworksinthefieldsoffoodscienceandtechnology,particularlyinfood microbiology for quality, safety, and defense. His works on pathogen stress responses and adaptation, andinactivationhavesignificantimpactsinunderstandingmicrobialbehaviorsinfoodandfoodprocessingecologies, which is important in the control of quality and safety of traditional and non-traditional food systems. His works on Precision Food Processing deal with the determination of alternative and unique process schedules for foods based on intrinsic food properties, extrinsic food process conditions, implicit foodborne microbial characteristics, and their interactions that have been mathematically established, quantifiedandvalidatedtobevaluableinpromotingagriculturalcompetitiveness.

RAPHAEL A. GUERRERO, Ph.D. (Physics)Ateneo de Manila University

In recognition of his research on volume holographic storage and animation which provides a new holographicmethod for storingmultiplepagesofdata in anonlinear crystal, thefirstpublishedworkon elastomeric optics from research conducted in the country. His studies on the diffraction from relief gratings on a biomimetic elastomer cast from the carapace of a beetle found in Mindanao, reported a convergence of materials science, optics, and Philippine biodiversity. His consistent research outputs have proven that one can produce excellent research in Physics within the country using locally developed research facilities and manpower. He has provided expert supportinmakingpolicydecisionsthathaveasignificantimpactonthestateofphysicsinthecountryandfor contributing to the visibility of Philippine physics within the global community of scientists.

hisfield,therebyprovidingtheresearchcommunitywithmoreefficientandpowerfulcomputationalmeansfor their own efforts towards the said biomedical applications, specifically on synthetic peptide-basedvaccines to circumvent the logistical and economic challenges posed by conventional vaccines especially in tropical regions of the world such as the Philippines.


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LIANE P. ALAMPAY, Ph.D. (Psychology)Ateneo de Manila University

ForhersuperiorcontributionstothescientificdisciplineofPsychology,particularlyintheareasof child and adolescent development, parenting, and family studies. For her mentorship of future psychologists and her leadership of an active research laboratory at the Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University, as the country’s principal investigator of a cross-national and longitudinal project on parenting and child and adolescent behaviors, the only one of its kind in the country. For her involvement in the development and implementation of national and institutional policies and interventions for the protection and development of children, adolescents, and their families, such as Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 and the Child Protection Policy of the Department of Education. ForhercontributionstotheprofessionalizationofPsychologyinthecountryandthecertificationofFilipinodevelopment psychologists.

RAPHAEL A. GUERRERO, Ph.D. of the Ateneo de Manila University was declared recipient of the said award, in recognition of his important studies on volume holographic storage and animation which offers a new holographic method for storing multiple pages of data in a nonlinear crystal and his works on the diffraction from relief gratings on a biomimetic elastomer cast from the carapace of a beetle found in Mindanao, Philippines, which have contributed significantly to thevisibility of Philippine physics within the global community of scientists.

The TWAS Prize is an award given to outstanding young Filipino scientist by the Academy (NAST) andTWASinthefieldofBiology,Chemistry,Mathematics,orPhysics.Heorshemustnotbe41yearsoldin the year of the awarding during the NAST Awarding Ceremonies (July 11, 2013). For 2013, the award is inthefieldofPhysics.

TWAS PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTIST IN THE PHILIPPINES


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First Prize Winner AARON JOSEPH L. VILLARAZA, Ph.D. (Chemistry)Institute of Chemistry University of the Philippines Diliman

for his research entry entitled “Macromolecules, dendrimers, and nanomaterials in magnetic resonance imaging: The interplay between size, function, and pharmacokinetics”

Second Prize Winner MANUEL JOSEPH C. LOQUIAS, Ph.D.

(Mathematics)Institute of Mathematics

University of the Philippines Diliman

for his research entry entitled “Coincidence isometries of a shifted square lattice”

Third Prize Winner ALLAN PATRICK G. MACABEO, D.Nat.Sci (Organic Chemistry)Department of ChemistryUniversity of Santo Tomas

for his research entry entitled “Stereoselective routes to aryl substituted γ-butyrolactones and their application towards the synthesis of highly oxidized furanocembranoids”

NAST TALENT SEARCH FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS

The NAST Talent Search for Young Scientist is a project of the Academy that encourages young people (must not be more than 35 years old within January to December in the year of the award) to pursue a career in science. For 2013, three individuals were adjudged as winners, namely:


OUTSTANDING SCIENTIFIC PAPER AWARDS

The Outstanding Scientific Paper Award is given annually to recognize outstanding scientificpaperspublishedinPhilippinescientificortechnicaljournalswithinfiveyearsprecedingtheaward.Thefollowing are the winners for this award:

l Cultural practices mitigate irrigated rice insect pest losses in the Philippines James A. Litsinger, Bernard L. Canapi, and Jovito P. Bandong

ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine Journal of Science 140(2): 179-194 2009

l Dye decolorization activities of marine derived fungi isolated from Manila Bay and Calatagan Bay, Philippines Jeremy Martin O. Torres, Christine V. Cardenas, Llewelyn S. Moron, Ana Patricia A. Guzman, and Thomas Edison E. Dela Cruz ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine Journal of Science 140(2): 133-143 2011

l Anatomy of anti-body molecule: A continuing analysis based on high-resolution crystallographic structures Jo Erika T. Narciso, Iris Diana C. Uy, April B. Cabang, Jenina Faye C. Chavez, Juan Lorenzo B. Pablo, Gisela P. Concepcion, and Eduardo A. Padlan

ISSN 2094-2818 Philippine Science Letters 5(1):63-89 2012

l Agricultural commercialization in Cordillera Communities: A household perspective Lorelei C. Mendoza

ISBN 978-971-542-549-0 Cordillera in June: Essays Celebrating June Prill-Brett, Anthropologist 90-115 2007

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VICENTE Y. BELIZARIO JR., M.D. National Institutes of Health for his work on “Sentinel surveillance

of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in preschool-age and school-age children in selected local government units in the

Philippines: Follow-up assessment.”

NAST-Lino Ed. Lim Educational Development Foundation Incorporated (LELEDFI) AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH IN TROPICAL MEDICINE

The NAST-LELEDFI Award recognizes outstanding research works that contribute to the advancement of the country’s knowledge and practice in Tropical Medicine. This year’s awardee is:


OUTSTANDING BOOK/MONOGRAPH AWARDS

The Outstanding Book/Monograph Award is given annually for books and/or monographs publishedbyFilipinopublishersbasedinthePhilippineswithinfiveyearsprecedingtheaward. For 2013, the winners of the award are the following:

l Important and Underutilized Edible Fruits of the Philippines Roberto E. Coronel

Published by UPLBFI and DA-BAR 2011

l Buffalo Meat Imports and the Philippine Livestock Industry: An Impact Assessment Leonardo A. Gonzales, Romeo N. Alcasid, Mildred A. Padilla, Joyce B. Alcoreza, Didette Montano-Joco, Alphonsus A. Gonzales, Felix G. Valenzuela, Carlos B. Mendoza, Pedro O. Ocampo, Marcia B. Lanuza, and Felipe P. Reolalas

Published by STRIVE Foundation and Livestock Development Council 2009

l Beach Forests and Mangrove Associates in the Philippines Jurgenne H. Primavera and Resureccion B. Sadaba

Published by SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department and UNESCO 2012

l Philippine Sociological Review, Vol. 60 Special Issue: Sociology of Deviance Filomin Candaliza-Gutierrez, Andrea Soco, Ricardo M. Zarco, Donald J. Shoemaker, Gerardo M. Lanuza, Clarence M. Batan, Leslie V. Advincula-Lopez, Aaron Abel T. Mallari, John J. Carroll, S.J., Mary Racelis, and Louise Abigail Payuyo

Published by Philippine Sociological Society 2012

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) opened the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on July 23, Tuesday at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The NSTW celebration showcased the latest trends, innovations, interventions, and inventions of Filipino scientists, engineers and variousworksofthescientificcommunity.Thisyear’sevent,dubbedasExpoScience2013 with the theme “Science, Technology and Innovation: The Road to a Smarter Philippines”, was organized by DOST. It gave particular attention to possible science-based solutions to pressing issues of various sectors concerning agriculture, transportation, industry, services and climate change, among others.

In partnership with NAST PHL, the DOST presented the major awards during the opening ceremonies of the NSTW. Among the awards given were the following: Outstanding Technology Commercialization Award, also known as the Gregorio Y. Zara medal; Outstanding Research and Development Award for Basic Research or the Eduardo A. Quisumbing medal; and the Outstanding Science Administrator Award, otherwise known as the Dioscoro L. Umali medal. Each of the awardees received a cashprizeofP150,000.00,certificateofrecognition,andaplaquefromNAST.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS (NSTW AWARDS)

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OUTSTANDING TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION AWARD GREGORIO Y. ZARA MEDAL

This award is given in recognition of the efforts of technology generators and developers whose technologies have been commercialized. The award was named after the late National Scientist Gregorio Y. Zara, renowned Filipino engineer

For 2013, the award was given to the research team consisting of Ms. Teresita J. Ramirez as the project leader, Ms. Susan A. Sedano, Ms. Arsenia B. Sapin, Ms. Maria Teresa M. Perez, with Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, Director of the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines (UP) Los Baños. They were recognized for their successful commercialization of the patented SalmonellaDASTM,akitfortherapidanddefinitivedetection of the Salmonella microorganisms in foods and animal feeds.

OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR BASIC RESEARCH

EDUARDO A. QUISUMBING MEDAL

The award is given to individual or group who has made outstanding contributions through basic research. The award is named after National Scientist Eduardo A. Quisumbing.

This year, the award was given to Dr. Waren N. Baticados, Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) 2011 and UP Scientist 1 from UP Los Baños. He was recognized for his outstanding basic research on “Molecular researches and diagnostics of national priority protozoa and bacterial diseases of livestock and companion animals.”

The 2013 Awardees of the DOST Institutional Awards - NSTW Awards with NAST President William G. Padolina, DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo, and Senator Loren Legarda.

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Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara was an educator, an inventor, and a scientist. He invented the Earth Induction Compass, Vapor Chamber and the television-telephone, among others. He was one of the pioneers of aeronautical engineering in the country, author of a number of science textbooks and an outstanding public servant.

Dr. Eduardo A. Quisumbing was an outstanding botanist, orchidologist, administrator,

conservationist, curator, science writer, and educator. He is recognized as the

Father of Philippine Orchidology.


OUTSTANDING SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR AWARD DIOSCORO L. UMALI MEDAL

The Outstanding Science Administrator Award is given in recognition of S&T or R&D administrators who have made significant contributions to science and technology through effective management and implementation of plans and programs. The S&T or R&D administrator may come from the academe, private sector or government.

This award is named after National Scientist Dioscoro L. Umali.

This year, the award was given to Dr. Amelia W. Tejada, current Executive Director of the Food Development Center (FDC), attached agency of the National Food Authority (NFA) for her outstanding contributions to FDC and who was instrumental in the development of the Centralized Contaminants Laboratory at this agency.

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MAGSAYSAY FUTURE ENGINEERS/TECHNOLOGISTS AWARDS

Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists (MFET) is an annual award given by NAST PHL and DOST, which aims to recognize outstanding research outputs on engineering and technology at the collegiate level and encourage young Filipino students to pursue a career in science and technology. The competition is open to Bachelor of Science students enrolled in an engineeringprogramor relatedfields,where areasof study fallwithin the priority programs of DOST, specifically in the areasof (a) biotechnology, (b) machinery, (c) engineering products, (d) engineering sources, and (e) product development. Former Senator Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr. and Acd. Angel L. Lazaro III presented the award to the winners. The Board of Judges for the finaljudgingwascomposedofAcademicianAngelL.LazaroIIIaschair, Academician Jose B. Cruz, Academician Alvin B. Culaba, Academician William T. Torres, and Ms. Ruby R. Cristobal representing the Science Education Institute (SEI) of DOST.

Dr. Dioscoro L. Umali was a scientist, educator, research organizer, development administrator, and science statesman who was best known for his plant breeding work that resulted in the breeding of improved varieties of food grains, legumes, fruits and ornamental plants. He was a strong advocate of people’s participation in planning and decision-making.


The recipients of the 2013 Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Awards with Former Senator Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr. and the members of the Board of Judges.

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GEMINIANO T. DE OCAMPO VISIONARY AWARD for MEDICAL RESEARCH

The Geminiano T. de Ocampo Vvisionary Award for Medical Research (GTOVAMR) is an award given in honor of the late National Scientist Geminano T. de Ocampo who epitomizedexcellenceinthefieldofophthalmology.Theawardis made possible through an endowment fund given by the de Ocampo family in order to encourage Filipino medical scientists to advocate continuous research while being practicing physicians.

Dr. Nelia Cortes-Maramba received a gold medal, a plaque of recognition, and a cash prize of P100,000 from DOST Undersecretary for Science and Technology Services Fortunato dela Peña, NAST President William G. Padolina assisted by Academician Jaime C. Montoya, Chair of NAST Health Sciences Division and the GTOVAMR search committee.


For this year, Ken Russel Go and his team— Kristoffer Ong, Kevin Te, Michael Joshua Uy of the De La Salle University won the grand prize of PhP50,000 for their research on “Unmanned GPS-Driven and Remote Controlled Crawler for Pesticide Distribution”.

On the other hand, Ryo M. Toyoda of the University of the Philippines Los Baños was the runner up and received PhP30,000 for his research on “Optimization of Laboratory Scale Bubble-cap Distillation Column for Ethanol Production.”

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BENEFITS OF ACADEMICIANS AND NATIONAL SCIENTISTS

Asidefromtherecognitionawards,theAcademyalsoprovidesincentives,benefits,andprivilegesto Academicians and National Scientists. One of these is the research fellowship grant which is open to Academy members.

NELIA CORTES-MARAMBA, M.D. Professor EmeritusUniversity of the Philippines Manila

For her pioneering work on medicinal plants such as the lagundi (Vitex negundo L.) and sambong (Blumea balsamifera L.), which led to the commercialization of affordable herbal tablets and syrups for treatment of various diseases that spurred the growth of the local herbal medicine industry. Her practical and applicable research works on toxic substances resulted in the adoption of important medical policies such as the banning of pesticides, issuance of health advisories, and treatment algorithms for common poisoning, among others. Her outstanding researches coupled with mentoring, teaching and extension activities made her an exemplar and a visionary inherfieldofexpertise.

RESEARCH FELLOW DURATION TITLE OF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP STUDY Raul V. Fabella January 1 - February 28 Development Progeria Rhodora V. Azanza January 1 - August 31 Laguna Lake as a Safe Source of Potable Water: AScientificReview Reynaldo B. Vea January 1 - September 30 Philippine Curricula for Engineering Technician and Engineering Technologist Academic Degree Programs Filemon A. Uriarte Jr. January 1 - September 30 The Industry-Environment Nexus

Rafael D. Guerrero III January 1 - November 30 The Impacts of Introduced Fishes in the Philippines: A Review

Asuncion K. Raymundo January 1 - December 31 Assessment of the Microbiological Needs of the Manufacturing Industry

Academicians with Research Fellowship Grants in 2013


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IN MEMORIAMNATIONAL SCIENTIST ONOFRE D. CORPUZ

(1926-2013)

The nation’s renowned political economist, National Scientist Onofre D. Corpuz, succumbed to cardiac arrest on March 23, 2013, at the age of 86. National Scientist Corpuz authored a number of important publications, some of which include, “The Bureaucracy in the Philippines” (1957), “The Philippines” (1966), “History of one of the initiators of the Filipino Revolution” (1989), “The Roots of the Filipino Nation” (1989), “The Events of 1872” (1996), and “An Economic History of the Philippines” (1997). In 2002, UP published his book entitled, “Saga and Triumph: The Filipino Revolution against Spain.” He also wrote scores of other popular and journal articles published locally and abroad focusing on history, economics, and governance. His researches weredistinguishedbytheirfidelitytothefactsandadisdainforunsubstantiatedclaims,characteristicswhichunderscore the consistency and reliability of his work. He was elected Academician to the National Academy of Science and Technology NAST in 1999 and bestowed the rank and title of National Scientist in 2004, the highest honor that could be given by the President of the Republic of the Philippines in recognition of his remarkable contributions to science and technology. ThedepthandbreadthofNSCorpuz’insights,hisgraspandilluminationofdifficultabstractionsand his intimate knowledge of the original documents make him a social scientist’s social scientist.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST CLARA Y. LIM-SYLIANCO (1925-2013)

National Scientist Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco, a foremost Filipino biochemist and eminent expert on organic chemistry passed away on July 23, 2013 at the age of 87. Her research elucidated the mechanism of action of the B vitamins on the metabolism of tryptophan by liver and kidney tissue. She studied the effect of the structure of histidine on its metabolism. She also focused on the studies of Philippine plants ability to protect plants against mutagens. NS Sylianco with her students showedthatanticarcinogenicpropertiesofrefinedcoconutoil,morethansoybeanoil, against some chemical carcinogens found in food and the environment. Her numerous discoveries of environmental mutagens culminated in the designation of her laboratory at the University of the Philippines as an international training centerfor the detection of chemical mutagens by the Research Planning in Biological Sciences, Washington, D.C., USA in 1986 and in her appointment as a member of the International Advisory Committee on Antimutagens in 1989. Recognized as an outstanding educator, NS Sylianco introduced the teaching of organic chemistry at the molecular level at UP in the early 1960s. She founded the Organic Chemistry Teachers Association (OCTA) in 1973 and the Philippine Biochemical Society (now Philippine Society for Biochemistry and MolecularBiology)in1973.NSLim-Syliancohaspublishedmorethan50scientificarticles,seven(7)booksandfive(5)monographsonorganicchemistry,biochemistry,genetictoxicology,andmolecularnutrition. NSClaraLim-Syliancowasrecognizedforheroutstandingscientificcontributionsbyprofessionalorganizations and the Philippine government. In 1980, she was elected to the National Academy of Science and Technology as Academician. In 1994, Academician Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco was conferred the rank and title of National Scientist by then President Fidel V. Ramos.


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RECOGNITION AND AWARDS RECEIVED BY NAST MEMBERS

Among theoutstanding scientific contributionsofNSDomingoare: elucidationof thenatureof schistosome granuloma and its role in hepatosplenic disease, the pathophysiology of hepatosplemic Schistosomiasis japonica in humans, the epidemiology and control of Hepatitis B and the pathophysiology, clinical behavior and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma in Filipinos. The results of his research activities have been utilized in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs of the Department of Health and private sector on Hepatitis B immunization and routine Hepatitis B and C screening of blood for transfusion.

NS Domingo specialized in internal medicine at the Philippine General Hospital and in Gastroenterology Hepatology at the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He earned his medical degree from the University of the Philippines Manila in 1961.

Forhissignificantscientificworks,NSDomingowaselectedtotheNationalAcademyofScienceand Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) in 1992. In 2010 Academician Domingo was conferred the Order of National Scientist by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

NS Domingo continues his research and service to the nation by acting as adviser and consultant to major research projects and his advocacy of universal health care. He is a founding member of the Universal Clinical Health Care Advocacy Group conducting studies on the reforms needed to achieve universal health care for Filipinos.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is named after the late Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay established to perpetuate his example of “integrity in government, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society.” The prestigious award is often considered as Asia’s Nobel Prize established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund based in New York City with the concurrence of the Philippine government.

Dr. Ernesto O. Domingo (Philippines) receiving the Award from Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and

Mr. Juan B. Santos, RMAF Board Chairman.

NAMED 2013 RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARDEE

Joining the roster of awardees for the 2013 Ramon Magsaysay award is National Scientist Ernesto O. Domingo from the Philippines. NS Domingo was cited by RM Award Foundation (RMAF) for “his exemplary embrace of the social mission of medical science and his profession, his steadfast leadership in pursuing ‘health for all’ as a shared moral responsibility of all sectors, and his groundbreaking and successful advocacy for neonatal hepatitis vaccination, thereby saving millions of lives in the Philippines.”

NATIONAL SCIENTIST ERNESTO O. DOMINGO


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SCIENTIFIC CAREER SYSTEM

The Scientific Career System (SCS) is a system of recruitment, careerprogression, recognition and reward of scientific personnel in the public serviceasameansofdevelopingofpoolofhighlyqualifiedcareerscientists.TheSystemis jointly implemented by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and DOST. NAST PHL, being the highest recognition body on science and technology, was designated

Name Agency/Institute Scientist Rank

1. Amar, Mary Jane UP Visayas Scientist I

2. Bon, Sancho UP Los Baños Scientist I

3. Calacal, Gayvelline UP Diliman Scientist I

4. De Ungria, Ma. Corazon UP Diliman Scientist II

5. Dolores, Lolita UP Los Baños Scientist I

6. Duran, Danilda DA-PCC Scientist I

7. Duran, Peregrino DA-PCC Scientist I

8. Escamos, Senen UP Los Baños Scientist I

9. Gibe, Alexander Joel DA-PhilMech Scientist I

10. Labios, Romeo UP Los Baños Scientist I

11. Lit, Merdelyn UP Los Baños Scientist I

12. Maghirang, Rodel UP Los Baños Scientist I

13. Manigbas, Norvie L. PhilRice Scientist I

14. Marfori, Eufrocinio UP Los Baños Scientist I

15. Monsalud, Rosario UP Los Baños Scientist I

16. Navasero, Marcela UP Los Baños Scientist I

17. Navasero, Mario UP Los Baños Scientist I

18. Pascual, Cecilia UP Los Baños Scientist I

19. Pulhin, Florencia UP Los Baños Scientist II

20. Santiago, Evangeline UP Diliman Scientist I

21. Valencia, Lolita UP Los Baños Scientist I

Table 1. Newly conferred scientists in 2013 (as of November 11, 2013)

by DOST to administer the SCS. The SCC Secretariat was formally transferred to NAST effective October 2012 through the issuance of Administrative Order No. 006 by DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo. Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza was appointed by the Scientific Career Council as the new ExecutiveSecretary.

For 2013, Scientific Career Council conferred a total of 21 scientist ranks to qualified full timeresearchersandscientificpersonnelfromtheUPSystem,theDepartmentofAgriculture(DA–PhilippineCarabao Center, DA–Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization and Philippine RiceResearchInstitute.Therewereatotalof138conferredscientistsintheScientificCareerSystemsinceit was established in 1984; of these 43 are active; 10 are currently out of research and development works and detailed in administrative position; 74 are retired from the government service and 11 are deceased.

The SCC Secretariat organized an oath taking ceremony for the 20 newly conferred scientists last July 19, 2013 at the Richmonde Hotel in Libis, Quezon City. The event also included the recognition and awardingofplaqueofappreciationtofourretiredscientistsandformermemberoftheScientificCareerCouncil Acd. Emil Q. Javier and former SCC Executive Secretary Engr. Ma. Lourdes P. Orijola.


Oath taking and Recognition Ceremonies headed by CSC Secretary

Francisco T. Duque III and DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo, 19 July 2013 at

Richmonde Hotel, Libis, Quezon City


Orientation seminar conducted by the Scientific Career

Council Secretariat at some research

institutions

Through its Advisory activities, NAST PHL heightens public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the role that science and technology plays in national development. The conduct of fora and roundtable discussions has encouraged public participation in open discussions of a wide range of topics on important S&T issues, such as biotechnology and biosafety, genetic engineering, intellectual property rights, information and communications technology, ethics, water, waste management, climate change, aging, Philippine Agriculture, energy, science education, population, among others.

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35th ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING

The NAST PHL conducted its 35thAnnualScientificMeeting(ASM)onJuly10-11,2013attheManilaHotel with the theme “Harnessing Science and Technology: Reversing the Decline of the Manufacturing Sector in the Philippines”. This year’s ASM aimed to sensitize the manufacturing sector to improve productivity by using the latest tools and machineries in order to respond in a timely manner. It also aimed to identify technology explicit roadmaps to revitalize the manufacturing sector by adding value to the inputs in the manufacturing process.

The Honorable Arsenio M. Balisacan, secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and director general of National Economic and Development (NEDA) and a distinguished member of NAST PHL served as the keynote speaker. He emphasized the importance of local industries in the country’s economic expansion and the need for government to focus on rapid and inclusive growth by maintaining good governance and macroeconomic and political stability. By inclusive growth, he suggested an integrative approach to strengthening industry collaboration and the needed policies that will expand opportunities. He also pointedouttheneedtosupportnewinvestors,improveaccesstofinancing,reviewofforeigninvestmentpolicies,andrationalizationoffiscalincentivestoincreasecapacityofindustriestosupportemployment.

Science experts shared their insights and experiences in the seven plenary sessions of the meeting. In Plenary Session 1, Dr. Raul V. Fabella, National Scientist and former Dean of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman School of Economics, discussed Development Progeria: Malady and Remedy. For Plenary Session 2, Dr. Ruben L. Villareal, Academician and former Chancellor of UP Los Baños, talked about Food and Manufacturing Current Status, Issues and Recommendations. Prospects for Aquatic High Value Products Biofactories in the Philippines was discussed by Dr. Marie Antonette J. Meñez, Director of UP Diliman Marine Science Institute, in Plenary Session 3. During Plenary Session 4, Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit, Academician and Professor, Ateneo de Manila University, talked about Inclusive Growth through the Cocochemical Industry: From Coconut to High Valued Products. In Plenary Session 5, Dr. Iris Ann Martinez, Associate Professor, UP Diliman College of Engineering, shared her thoughts on the subject An Integrative Approach for Developing our Flexible and Sustainable Manufacturing Industry. Dr. Ma. Teresita S. Cucueco, Director of Occupational Safety and Health Center Philippines spoke on the topicAre our Workplaces Safe and Healthy? in Plenary Session 6. Finally, in Plenary Session 7, Dr. Eduardo L. Roberto, Director, Social Weather Stations discussed How do you Analyze the Market for Immediate New Product Success?


Three simultaneous technical sessions were conducted on the second day of the event. Technical session 1, organized by the Agricultural Sciences Division and Biological Sciences Division, featured Mr. Rainier I. Manalo of Crocodylus Porosus Philippines Inc. and UP Los Banos Associate Professor Loida E. Mojica who discussed the status of the crocodile industry in the Philippines and the raw material supply for the Philippine food manufacturing sector, respectively. For technical session 2, organized by the Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences Division (CMPSD) and Engineering and Technology Sciences Division (ESTD), Dr. Aaron Joseph L. Villaraza, Assistant Professor at UP Diliman Institute of Chemistry, shared his research results on developing lanthanide-based diagnostic medical contrast agent and Dr. Allan N. Soriano, Professor at Mapua Institute of Technology, presented the Taiwan experience on carbon dioxide capture. Technical session 3 presented the timely and controversial topic on stem-cell therapywithDr.FranciscoS.ChungJr.,ScientificOfficerofMakatiMedicalCenter,andDr.MaritaV.Tolentino-Reyes, Co-Chair of the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board, as speakers. This session was co-organized by the NAST Social Sciences and Health Sciences.

Resolutions summarizing the recommendations of this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting androundtable discussion of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) were presented to DOST Secretary Honorable Mario G. Montejo and DTI Secretary Gregory L. Domingo represented by Undersecretary Adrian S. Cristobal, Jr., Undersecretary for Industry Development and Trade Policy Group and head of the Board of Investments (BOI) by Acd. Fernando P. Siringan, co-chair of the ASM resolutions committee.

Part of the two-day activity was the annual recognition rite for the following awards: Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS), TWAS Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists,OutstandingScientificPapers,OutstandingBooksandMonographs,NAST-LELEDFIAwardforOutstandingResearchinTropicalMedicine,andBestScientificPosters.

The 35th ASM was organized by the Academy with the assistance from various donors and sponsors. More than 700 scientists and researchers from key institutions and agencies gathered at the venue to attend and participate in this important event. The 35th ASM was convened by the Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences Division chaired by Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza with NAST PHL President Acd. William G. Padolina as the chair of the 35th ASM steering committee and Acd. Aura C. Matias of the Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, as co-chair.


Some photos taken at the NAST 35th ASM

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Republic of the PhilippinesDepartment of Science and Technology

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, PHILIPPINES

HARNESSING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:REVERSING THE DECLINE OF THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR

IN THE PHILIPPINES35th AnnualScientificMeeting

10-11 July 2013, The Manila Hotel

RESOLUTIONS

Whereas, the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 boldly set for the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III with the objective of promoting rapid, sustainable economic growth and development, improving the quality of life of the Filipino, empowering the poor and marginalized and enhancing our social cohesion as a nation;

Whereas, valuable lessons were learned by NEDA, in the first three years of the Aquinoadministration with regards to the implementation of the PDP 2011-2016 that: good governance is an effective platform for implementation; macroeconomic and political stability leads to growth; economic growthisnecessarybutnotsufficientforpovertyreduction;growthstrategiesmusthavespatialandsectoral dimensions; and economic gains can be negated by both natural and human-induced disasters.

Whereas, inclusive growth and global competitiveness are the two key challenges that the Philippinesisfacingtoday.Inclusivegrowthinparticular,isdefinedas“growththatissustained,thatmassively creates jobs, and reduces poverty.”

Whereas, while the industry sector, particularly manufacturing, plays a crucial role in achieving rapid and inclusive growth, its contribution to GDP has declined from about 39 percent in 1980 to 33 percent in 2010-2012.

Whereas, harnessing science and technology is essential in reversing the decline of the manufacturing sector in the Philippines.

NOW, THEREFORE, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST Phl) on their 35th Annual Scientific Meeting recommends the following actions to be addressedaccordinglybytheappropriateofficesandagencies:

Office of the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives

a) To direct line agencies of government such as NEDA, DTI, DOLE, DENR, DA, DOE, DOST, DepEd, CHED, DILG, and DOF to coordinate and work closely together in order to reverse

the decline in the relative contribution of the manufacturing sector to GDP especially with the impending integration of ASEAN economies in 2015.


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b) To prioritize the passage of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Law and its corresponding

Implementing Rules and Regulations to ensure the rational allocation of land for the sustainable production of raw materials for the manufacturing industry.

c) To direct the DA, DILG and DENR to develop systems in protecting biodiversity and managing the use of terrestrial and marine resources as raw materials for the manufacturing industry.

d) To direct the DOF, DBM and the Bureau of Customs in developing policies and procedures tofacilitatetheprocurementofresearchmaterialsandscientificequipment.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

a)Toprovidethenecessaryfiscalandregulatoryframeworktosupportemergingindustries, such as, machine tools and equipment manufacturing, high value coconut products, marine products and crocodile skin industry.

b) To periodically review and revise existing industry roadmaps in order to make the industries more relevant and competitive in the global market.

c) To work with DOST in fostering collaboration in R&D with the private sector.

Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

a) To allocate resources and develop programs that will provide the necessary skills and make careers in agriculture and forestry more attractive to young people.

b) To offer vocational tracks in the secondary level education for developing skilled workers and craftsmen in the manufacturing industry.

Department of Agriculture (DA)

a) To ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials for the manufacturing industry, particularly in sectors such as the high value added coconut, rattan and bamboo products.

b) To offer training programs and provide technical assistance in the production of high quality raw materials for the manufacturing industry.

c) To push for massive replanting and planting of coconut adopting modern technologies, e.g., high yielding varieties, improved management practices and others.

Department of Environment of Natural Resources (DENR)

a) In collaboration with DA and DILG, develop systems for the protection and maintenance of biodiversity to support the terrestrial and marine resources needed in the manufacturing industry.


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b) To put under supervised sustainable management at least 1 million hectares of second growth forests suitable for selective logging, in public land; and, to establish at least 500,000 hectares of quality forests through plantation, both in private and public lands by 2016.

c) In collaboration with the private sector, establish at least 100,000 hectares of bamboo plantations by 2016.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

a) To aim for a gradual, sensible increase in the overall national R&D budget and thus also increasing the R&D budget for the manufacturing industry.

b) To work with DTI to foster collaboration and investments in R&D with the private sector.

c) Tosupportthedevelopmentandtestingofscientificmethodologiesandtechnological prototypes.

d) To develop tools and calibration standards for product quality testing in the manufacturing sectorincoordinationwithregulatoryofficesandotherpertinentgovernmentagencies.

Department of Health (DOH)

a) In coordination with the DA, strictly enforce the food and safety regulations as embodied in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and Executive Order 153 by improving the operations of regulatory agencies.

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

a) In coordination with DOH, strictly enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Systems as embodied in Executive Order 307.

Done on this 11th day of July 2013 at the historic Manila Hotel, City of Manila.


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OneofthehighlightsoftheASMwasthescientificpostersessionjoinedbyscientistsandresearchersfromalloverthecountry.Therewere172acceptedentries─ASD,50;BSD,56;CMPSD, 31; ESTD, 11; HSD, 11; SSD, 13.

Thewinnersofthe2013NASTBestScientificPosterAwardarelistedbelow:

Scientific Posters Session and Awards

Agricultural Sciences

“Submergence Tolerant Rice: Mitigating the Effect of Climate Change in Flash-Flood Prone Areas in the Philippines” by Loida M. Perez, Teodora E. Mananghaya, Henry T. Ticman, Josielyn Bagarra, and Nenita Desamero

Biological Sciences

“Tissue Culture Technique for Clonal Propagation of Nipa Palm (Nypa fruticans Wurmb., Arecaceae)” by Victoria C. Lapitan, Katrina Leslie C. Nicolas, and Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr.

Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

“An Electronic Nose Based on Conducting Polymers for the Differentiation of Philippine Coffee Varieties” by Aaron Ralph Kahlil C. Dayao, Rey Alfred G. Rañola, Karen S. Santiago, and Fortunato B. Sevilla III

Engineering Sciences and Technology

“Consolidated Bioprocessing of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Bagasse to Ethanol Using Rumen Fluid” by James Paul T. Madigal, Shirley C. Agrupis, and Roque A. Ulep

Health Sciences

“Development of a Panel of Protein Diagnostics Biomarkers Using Nano-LC-Orbitrap MS/MS in Urinary Tract Proteome Before Radical Prostatectomy of Patients with Prostate Cancer” by Leonora V. Autus-Geniston, Carlos P. Garcia, John Donnie Ramos, Jason Letran, David Bolong, Al Burlingame, Robert Chalkley, Alexander O. Tuazon, and Virgilio Estanislao

Social Sciences

“Potential Roles of the Academe and Religious Institutions in Sustaining the Gains of Peace in Southern Philippines” by Mark Anthony J. Torres, Juvanni A. Caballero, Jesimerl Apilan, Apple Balsamo, Alonah Bonga, Jamilah Laguindab, and Winalyn Arnilla


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Roundtable Discussions

PRE-ASM DISCUSSIONS AND CONSULTATIONS In preparation for the 35th ASM, roundtable discussions (RTDs) were conducted as early as November 2012. Results and recommendations from these activities were incorporated in the commissioned papers which were presented in the plenary sessions of the ASM.

Date: January 17, 2013; Venue: Traders HotelOrganized by the Social Sciences Division

Focal Person: National Scientist Raul V. Fabella

Roundtable Discussion on Development Progeria

Taking off from the discussion during the RTD on Some Thoughts on the Decline of the Manufacturing Industry in the Philippines last December 3, 2012, NS Fabella presented the status of the manufacturing industry in the country through his paper entitled “Development Progeria”.

Recommendations. To improve the current economic situation of the country, the following were recommended: (1) Philippines has to focus and strengthen an agro-industrial growth, or manufacturing rooted in agricultural growth and productivity; (2) There is a need to facilitate efficient tax collectionmachineryandcreatenewindustrialpoliciesforallfirmsin all industries; (3) The government must also complete its structural transformation to provide jobs for the poor; (4) The integration of the economy in regional trading agreements is also necessary to be able to participate in global supply chains.

Date: March 15, 2013; Venue: Traders HotelOrganized by the Biological Sciences DivisionFocal Persons: Academician Angel C. Alcala and Academician Rhodora V. Azanza

Roundtable Discussion on Marine/Aquatic Biofactories in the Philippines

This RTD served as venue to discuss the status, problems and potentials of leading marine/aquatic biofactories in the Philippines. It focused on the production and semi-processing of raw materials in the marine/aquatic biofactories.

Recommendations. To address the problems surrounding the coastal and marine resources in the country, the following recommendations were generated: (1) decongesting of crowded areas; (2) come up with new species, new products and new markets; (3) develop products through biotechnology; (4) increase efficiency per stageprocess from making of raw materials to marketing to increasing of value added; (5) strengthen exportation efforts of finfishes; and (6) creationof a taskforce that will recommend technologies that are economicallyviable, energy-efficient andenvironmentally safe before commercialization. Acd. Guerrero also emphasized on closing gaps between discovery and commercialization. He also stressed the importance of conducting similar events to create linkages amongst scientists and practitioners and encouraged all stakeholders to collaborate and address the mentioned concerns.


Date: April 24, 2013; Venue: Hyatt HotelOrganized by the Engineering Sciences and Technology Division

Focal Person: Academician Aura C. Matias

Roundtable Discussion on Human, Machine, and Energy Resources for Manufacturing

The RTD aimed to (1) gather information on the importance of manufacturing industry to national progress; (2) determine the significance of humancapital, machine and energy to manufacturing, their current states, concerns, problems and possible solutions; and (3) evaluate the importance of human capital, machine and energy to manufacturing development.

Recommendations. From the discussion, the following recommendations on how human-machine-energy interface addresses the manufacturing sector concerns in the country were generated: (1) The Bureau of Investment (BOI) should adopt a “One Country” integrated industry and trade strategy – One Voice (Public Consultation), OneNetwork (Trade and Industry), One Team (Inter-Agency) to address the bottlenecks on manufacturing; (2) The manufacturing sector must maintain competitiveness of industries with comparative advantage such as electronics, agriculture, food, garments, and textiles; (3) Develop and promote emerging industries, as well as new investments in upstream or core sectors; (4) Support industry development and establish common service facilities, local fabrication of machinery, and parts and engineered products.

Date: May 7, 2013; Venue: Acacia HotelOrganized by the Agricultural Sciences DivisionFocal Person: Academician Ruben L. Villareal

Roundtable Discussion on Food Manufacturing: Preparing for 2015

This is a follow up to the November 28, 2012 and December 6, 2012 discussions on processed food and wood products and agricultural machinery. The RTD aimed to discuss in detail the role of the agricultural sector in manufacturing and how manufacturing can help agricultural productivity.

Recommendations. (1) Problems must be addressed through strong alliance among food manufacturers, retailers, academe or universities, NGOs, governmental and farmers’ organization in order to raise standards for some supply chains, ensure food security and safety and to enable farmers to adopt more sustainable agricultural practices; (2) The academic community must prioritize researches that utilize the indigenous raw materials, improvement of crops through modern biotechnology and other techniques that will improve the production and resistance against emerging and re-emerging plant pathogens and insects; (3) Food safety regulation must be implemented properly by authorities such as FDA, DOH, DTI, etc.; (4) The government must strengthen its role in the food manufacturing industry such as establish a local standard comparable to the export market; liaise on behalf of the exporter with importing government; establish a database of relevant international laws, agreements; issue out pertinent documents; regular inspection of producers facilities continue search for new technology and provide technical assistance to producers; and arrange exchange programs, study trips, international meetings, formal training.

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Date: May 28, 2013; Venue: Hyatt HotelOrganized by the Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences DivisionFocal Person: Academician Fabian M. Dayrit

Roundtable Discussion on the Philippine Coconut Industry’s Cocochemical Sector: Quo Vadis?

This RTD aimed to (1) understand the socio-economic and political challenges in modernizing the Philippine coconut industry; (2) determine the state of the art of cocochemical manufacturing, especially the oleochemicals, in the country; and (3) identify opportunities for R&D to increase value added of selected cocochemicals.

Recommendations. To address issues and concerns of the Philippine coconut industry, the following were recommended: (1) Since the Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that the Coco Levy Funds are owned by the government, they should “be used only for thebenefitofallcoconutfarmersandforthe development of the coconut industry”;

Date: April 30, 2013; Venue: Hyatt HotelOrganized by the Social Sciences DivisionFocal Person: Academician Agnes C. Rola

Roundtable Discussion on Educating the Alpha Generation

The RTD aimed to formulate policy recommendations that will support types of paradigm shifts in teaching and learning to address the unique needs of the younger generation (from 6 to 16 years) called the Alpha Generation.

Recommendations. (1) Highlight the content, train the teacher, and empower the teachers to be able to teach the alpha generation; (2) Educate the parents of the alpha generation to close the gap/ understand the issues between these children and their parents; and (3) Paradigm shift on the teaching methods to easily capture the attention of the alpha generation.


(2) The social, economic, political, and historic dimensions of the coconut industry must be understood fromtheperspectiveofthecoconutfarmers,andtangiblebenefitsmustaccruetothecoconutfarmers;(3) Develop SMEs that can create products from the other parts of the coconut; (4) Phase-out of the copra process in favor of a process that makes use of all the parts of the coconut; (5) Sustainability and environmental protection should be built into the design of the coconut industry as this is an important selling point for consumers; and (6) Link R&D to the needs of the coconut industry, including both upstream and downstream processes (vertically integrated).

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Date: August 22, 2013; Venue: Traders HotelOrganized by the Engineering Sciences and Technology DivisionFocal Person: Academician Guillermo Q. Tabios III

Roundtable Discussion on Mining Issues and Concerns (Part 3)

The NAST Task Force on Mining organized a series of RTDs related to mining. The RTD series aimed to help NAST PHL craft policy recommendations to be given to the national government. The third and last RTD is on Mining Issues and Concerns.

Recommendations. (1) Review Executive Order 79; (2) Replace the use of mercury (methyl mercury) with non-poisonous ones due to its great impact on health; (3) Come up with solutions that can be implemented at the grassroots level (cross-cutting discipline); (4) Create good governance mechanism and strengthen and pay well the regulatory bodies involved in mining (EMB and MGB); and (4) Resolve the issue with small-scale mining (no control on number of operators/ miners).

Date: September 3, 2013; Venue: Hyatt HotelOrganized by the Social Sciences DivisionFocal Person: Academician Michael L. Tan

Roundtable Discussion on Gender and Politics

This RTD aimed to discuss electoral politics and women in the Philippines, specifically on empowering women in anenvironment of weak political party system and the challenge to champion gender and development agenda. This activity is in line with the Division’s continuing concern with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Recommendations. (1) Support politicization of women’s movement and various organizations in order to be more aware, informed, and better prepared in their participation in political processes; (2) Strengthen political party system, so that the country can sustain its political institutions and effectively widen the base for selecting political leaders for good governance; (3) Implement Magna Carta of women to encourage them to take top-level positions; (4) Philippine Council for Women (PWC) should push for gender balance law.


In preparation for the 36th ASM, two roundtable discussions were conducted. Results and recommendations from these activities will be incorporated in the plenary sessions of the 36th ASM on July 9 and 10 with the theme, Infrastructure, Information, and Innovation (I3) for National Development and Competitiveness.

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Date: November 21, 2013; Venue: Hyatt HotelOrganized by the Social Sciences DivisionFocal Person: National Scientist Mercedes B. Concepcion

Roundtable Discussion on Mortality Data: Gaps and Inadequacies

This RTD is in line with the Division’s continuing concern with the Millennium Development Goals, in particular as it relates to goals #5 and #6. It was organized in consideration of the challenges posted in the generation and consolidation of data on mortality.

Recommendations. Some of the recommendations for research included expanding the scope of the econometric model to cover municipalities and barangays, conduct research on congenital anomalies and on the effects of folic acid supplementation for all reproductive age women at the community level, the development of low-cost testing of HIV and a research on the economic impact of HIV-AIDS.

PRE-ASM DISCUSSIONS AND CONSULTATIONS FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING

Date: November 27, 2013; Venue: Hyatt HotelOrganized by the Engineering Sciences and Technology DivisionFocal Persons: Academician Filemon A. Uriarte Jr. and Academician Alvin B. Culaba

Roundtable Discussion on Energy for Philippine Competitiveness

The first in the series of RTDs inpreparation for the 36th ASM in July 2014, aimed to provide a venue for discussion on innovative approaches to energy infrastructure development in the Philippines.

Recommendations. (1) study the mechanisms of the EPIRA law to ensure competitive biddings and low prices; (2) consider ocean energy and waste to be converted to energy technology, review nuclear energy, and deuterium as a future energy source; and (3) tap the academe in the energy competitiveness efforts in the country.


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Date: December 6, 2013; Venue: Traders HotelOrganized by the Engineering Sciences and Technology DivisionFocal Person: Academician William T. Torres

Roundtable Discussion on the Present State of Philippine ICT Infrastructure

This RTD aimed to understand Philippine information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in terms of its current state as a system, how the system is being used,


Recommendations. (1)infrastructure-connectivityproblemsespeciallyinfar-flungareasmustbegivenattention; (2) the importance of better equipped ICT education is necessary for global competitiveness; (3) there is a need to push for better infrastructure and for interoperability; and (4) the support for eGovernment, adoption of global standards in ICT, legislation for better interoperability, investment on human capital, support for ICT-related business, and inter-cooperation of different government and private institutions for ICT is essential.

Strengthening the NAST Strategic Plan ThefirstNASTStrategic Planwasdeveloped in 2006. The StrategicPlan sets the direction and embodies the emphases of the Academy’s programs, activities and projects in pursuing its mandate of (1) providing science-based policy advice to the state, society and nation; (2) recognizing outstanding S&T achievements,and(3)linkingwithotheracademiesandscientificorganizations.

In early 2013, the Strategic Plan was revisited with the creation of an ad hoc committee with Acd. Jose B. Cruz as chair, and with Acd. Aura C. Matias, Acd. Asuncion K. Raymundo, Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, Acd. William T. Torres and Acd. Ruben L. Villareal as members. After a series of meetings, Acd. Cruz presented the new NAST Strategic Plan during the 88th

Special Academy Meeting on 05 December 2013 at Traders Hotel.

andplansonrelevantfuturedevelopments.Thestatusofinfrastructure-connectivityespeciallyinfar-flungareas was discussed, while the importance of better equipped ICT education for global competitiveness was emphasized.

The revised Plan more clearly articulated the Vision and Mission of the Academy as follows: Vision for the country : A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science Vision for NAST : NAST, as an academy of recognized experts, serves as principal adviser to the nation on science, technology, and innovation contributing to national development. Mission

• Torecognizescientistsfortheirexemplaryscienceandtechnology achievements,andtoidentifyandsupportemergingscientifictalent.• ToencourageAcademymemberstocontinuetheirownscholarlypursuits.• Toprovideindependentadviceontheutilizationofscience,technology and innovation.• TopromoteastrongsciencecultureinPhilippinesociety.• Tolinkwithnationalacademiesofscienceandtechnologyinothercountries.

The latest NAST Strategic Plan is a rolling six-year program. It basically affirmed the planapproved in 2006 and prepared by a committee led by the late Acd. Ledivina V. Cariño. It has four components: Continuing Mandates, Themes, Special Initiatives, and Support Mobilization for S&T and Academy Programs. These components form an integrated whole since the Academy needs all of them inordertofulfilitsresponsibilitiestoboththenationandtheinternationalscientificcommunity.

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Consultative Meetings

Date: May 23, 2013; Venue: Acacia HotelOrganized by the Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences DivisionCo-Sponsors: Food and Nutrition Research Institute and Department of Science and Technology

Consultative Meeting on Brown Rice

In partnership with FNRI, this consultative meeting was organized to discuss the optimization, promotion, and utilization of brown rice in the Philippines based on the project FNRI conducted on brown rice. Engr. Rosemarie G. Garcia presented her study on the optimization of the processing parameters for the improvement of shelf-life of brown rice. The study identified factors affectingbrown rice stabilityand determined optimum processing parameters, retention of nutrients, microbiological safety, texture and general acceptability of brown rice after processing and storage, and the shelf-life of treated brown rice. On the other hand, Ms. Aida C. Mallillin discussed another FNRIstudyonmineralavailability,dietaryfiberandfermentability characteristics of optimized brown rice. This study aimed to determine mineral availability, dietaryfiberanditsfermentabilitycharacteristicsfrommilled, brown and optimized brown rice.

Date: September 19, 2013; Venue: Traders HotelOrganized by the Engineering Sciences and Technology DivisionFocal Person: Academician Reynaldo B. Vea

Second Consultative Meeting on Engineering Technology and Engineering Technician Degree Programs

The meeting was a sequel to last year’s successful launch of the UNESCO funded project on Engineering Technologist/Technician. It aimed to address and discuss issues revolving engineering technology and engineering technicians program in the country. The consultative meeting was attended by 50 participants from different key institutions and agencies.


Recommendations. (1) The use of alternative drying techniqueslikefluidizedbeddryingandsuperheatedsteaming should be explored to develop a shorter and cost-efficient processing time in the production ofstabilized brown rice; (2) Intensive information and marketing strategy and roll-out of the technology on the production of optimized brown rice should be promoted nationwide; (3) A nutrition intervention study is necessary to validate the promising health andnutritionalbenefitsofbrownricevarietiesusedinthis study; (4) To improve head rice yield, steam-dry paddyfirst beforedehulling toproducemorewholebrown rice kernels; (5) Sell optimized brown rice side-by-side with ordinary milled rice in cooperation with a public market rice vendor.

Recommendations. (1) It is important for the Philippines to prepare the Filipino professionals, workers, learners, and industries for the 2015 ASEAN Economic Community; and (2) There is a need to provide a deeper understanding of the concepts, principles, and processes of the PQF, ASEAN Qualifications Reference Frameworkand their relationship towards recognition of qualificationswithinASEANregions.

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Conference

Date: September 26, 2013; Venue: Traders HotelOrganized by the NAST Task Force on Climate ChangeFocal Person: Academician Rodel D. LascoCo-Sponsor: OML Center Philippines

Second National Conference on Climate Change: Linking Climate Knowledge to Action

The keynote address was given by Hon. Sec. Mary Ann Lucille L. Sering, the Vice-Chairperson of the Climate Change Commission. Other distinguished experts in climate knowledge were invited to discuss crucial topics on climate change. Researchers and practitioners from all over the country attended the conference. The event was attended by 224 participants, including the resource persons, National Scientists and Academicians, general participants, media and NAST Secretariat.

The plenary sessions focused on fivetopics. These are Renewable Energy and Climate Change Mitigation, Analytical Tools for Climate Adaptation, Settlements and Housing, Food Security and Biodiversity, and Risk Insurance. Concurrent Parallel Sessions were also conducted in the afternoon. The sessions were on (1) climate science, (2) economics of mitigation and adaptation (3) social, health, and migration and water and engineering, and (4) food security, and natural ecosystem.

Scientific Posters were also acknowledged.Best posters were chosen through crowd voting. The third prize was given to “Zero Water-Waste Distillation on the Production of Fuel-Grade Hydrous Ethanol”by Mr. Roque A. Ulep; and to “The Need for Ground-based Remote Sensing of Greenhouse Gases in the Philippines” by Mr. Ronald C. Macatangay et al. The second prize was given to “The Effects of Coal-fired Power Plant Emissions on the StableCarbon and Nitrogen Signatures of C3 Plants” by Mr. Raymond J. Sucgang et al.Lastly,thefirstprizewasawarded to “Creating Climate-Disaster Resiliency on the Indigenous People, “Tagbanuas”, in Coron, Palawan” by Dr. Glenn Banaguas et al.


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Focus Group Discussions

Date: January 30, 2013; Venue: DOST Executive Lounge Organized by the Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences DivisionFocal Person: Academician William G. Padolina

Focus Group Discussion on Procurement of Laboratory Supplies and Equipment

The focus group discussion was conducted to review and understand the procurement process for research, laboratories supplies, and equipment especially for government funded projects and how to facilitate and expedite delivery. Current processes and requirements pertinent to supplies and equipment procurement were discussed.

Date: July 19, 2013; Venue: Hyatt HotelOrganized by the Engineering Sciences and Technology Division Focal Person: Academician Alvin B. CulabaCo-Sponsor: Energy Utilization and Management Bureau –Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Focus Group Discussion on Does Energy Efficiency Pay? A Closer Look at Energy Efficient Technologies

Thefocusgroupdiscussionaimedtoreviewthescienceandtechnologyaspectofenergyefficienttechnologies as well as their economics and commercial aspects and to connect the NAST resolutions on energyefficiencywiththecurrentpracticesoftheindustry.

Recommendations. (1) Review taxation processes and guidelines for purchase of chemicals and other consumable products usually used by researchers; (2) Institutionalization of general and supplier friendly processes in the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of government offices; (3)Centralization of supply and inventory system for research and development institutes; (4) Conduct of an interagency discussion to come up with policy reforms; (5) Creation of a public position that will oversee all BAC functions; and (6) Needed equipment specificationsshould be readily available to the public.

Recommendations. (1) There is a need to come up with internal energy efficientmodels; (2) Utilize all available renewable energy sources such as algae, biomass, bamboo or coconut; (3) Legislate laws to providetaxincentivesforenergyefficiencyprojects; (4) Develop reforms to improve public sector procurement rules and procedures for energy efficiency projects;(5) The government must push for coal-free power plants to avoid inevitable problems in the long run.


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Speakers Bureau

The Speakers Bureau is an activity of the NAST PHL which aims to help academic institutions or any interested organizations by providing speakers and resource persons on science-related issues.

Date: June 5, 2013 Venue: DOST Region 7 Conference HallHost: Department of Science and Technology - Region 7

SPEAKERS BUREAU IN LAHUG, CEBU CITY

In partnership with the DOST Regional Office No. 7, the NAST PHL conducted theSpeakers Bureau in Cebu City. The topics included in the program were nanotechnology, seaweeds as food and feeds, and biosafety. The invited speakers were Academician Fabian M. Dayrit, Academician Marco Nemesio E. Montaño, and Dr. Nina G. Gloriani, president of the Biotech Coalition of the Philippines. Acd. Dayrit presented concepts and principles of nanotechnology and its latest trends and innovations. He discussed the commercial benefits of nanotechnology applications andthe Philippine nanotechnology roadmap. As presented, nanotechnology can be used in water purification, detection of contaminants at themolecular level and improvement of filtrationsystems. On the other hand, Acd. Montaño discussed how to utilize seaweeds for food and feed use. He highlighted value-added processes to maximize the gains from seaweed production. The value added processes were also presented to highlight means on how to maximize the gains from seaweeds production. Lastly, Dr. Gloriani talked about the biosafety regulations in the country which assure the safety of genetically modifiedfoodsforfoodandfeed.

Date: July 30, 2013 Venue: Tuguegarao City, CagayanHost: Department of Science and Technology - Region 2

SPEAKERS BUREAU IN TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN

The NAST PHL Speakers Bureau was conducted in Tuguegaro City, Cagayan in partnership with the OfficeoftheDepartmentofScienceandTechnologyRegion1.TheidentifiedtopicsweretheEarthquakeand Earthquake Hazards and the Role of Science and Technology in Flood Forecasting in Big River Basins, which were requested by DOST Region 1 in consideration of the needs of area. The speakers were Mr. Karl Vincent Soriano, Science Research Assistant of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology-DOST (PHIVOLCS); and Engr. Leo Buñag, Chief, Cagayan River Basin Flood Forecasting and Warning Center of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration-DOST (PAGASA), respectively. Mr. Soriano provided science-based procedures to follow in case of an earthquake occurrence. Along with that, earthquake effects such as tsunamis and storm surges were also discussed. On the other hand, Engr. Buñag presented the various warning devices together with pertinent systems which can help mitigate impacts of disasters. The user face of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) was also presented. Engr. Buñag helped the participants to understand and use the Project NOAH application.


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Date: October 16, 2013 Venue: Mariano Marcos State UniversityHost: Department of Science and Technology - Region 1

SPEAKERS BUREAU IN ILOCOS NORTE

NAST PHL in partnership with the Research and Extension Office of the MarianoMarcos State University in Batac, Ilocos Norte conducted the NAST PHL Speakers Bureau last October16,2013.Theidentifiedareasofresearchand development in the region are seaweeds utilization and processing for value addition and mechanisms to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture. Acd. Marco Nemesio E. Montaño of the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines Diliman discussed seaweeds and their applications. Ms. Hannah Joy Germinal of Microensure Philippines gave a lecture on agricultural risk insurance.

Date: December 17, 2013 Venue: Casablanca Hotel, Legaspi City, Albay

Host: Department of Science and Technology - Region 5

SPEAKERS BUREAU IN LEGASPI CITY

The identified areas of concern for R & D in the Bicol region are animal welfare, safety andecotourism.Dr.RenatoAlmonte,anAnimalWelfareOfficerandChiefoftheRegulatoryDivisionoftheDepartment of Agriculture Regional Field Unit 5 discussed animal welfare and safety with focus on the handling of animals in research projects. On the other hand, Dr. Carlos Libosada, assistant professor of theAsianInstituteofTourism,UPDilimandiscussedecotourism,itsbenefitstothecommunityandtotheenvironment.

The attendees represented the research and development consortia of the region. Some are also from various research units of partner academes like Bicol University. To maximize resources, the Regional Training Workshop on Research Upgrading and Performance Evaluation was also conducted in parallel with this event. The NAST PHL Speakers Bureau was conducted in partnership with the DOST Region 5 which also helped in identifying the areas of concern in the region.

Date: August 15, 2013 Venue: The Pinnacle HotelHost: Department of Science and Technology - Region 11

SPEAKERS BUREAU IN DAVAO CITY

NAST PHL in cooperation with the DOST Region 11, conducted the NAST PHL Speakers Bureau on August 15, 2013 at the Pinnacle Hotel at Davao City. It was attended by various research and development stakeholders from various regional research consortia. Resource speakers were Dr. Erwin P. Enriquez, a faculty member of Ateneo de Manila University Chemistry Department, who talked on nanotechnology and Dr. Nina G. Gloriani, president of the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines, who discussed the biosafety regulations in the country which assure the safety of geneticallymodifiedcrops for food and feed.


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Resolutions and Statements from NAST

NAST PHILIPPINES STATEMENT ON MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY06 August 2013

Ifthescienceofchemistryprovidedmuchofthetechnologicaladvancesofgreatbenefittomankindduring the 19th century, and while physics dominated the 20th century, there is a growing world-wide consensus that the 21st century is the “Century of Biology.”

A fuller understanding of the structure and function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) which is the building block of the genes that determine inheritance in all living things has made possible the manipulationofthisgeneticmaterialinthelaboratory,anditsinsertionandbeneficialexpressionincrops,livestock and microorganisms.

The initial wave of applications of genetic engineering is now with us. Aside from insulin which has helpedmillionsofdiabetespatientsworldwide,some40geneticallymodifiedorganism(GMO)-derivedprescription drugs and products like interferons, tissue plasminogen activators (TPA), some cancer drugs, hepatitis vaccines, and diagnostic kits have been approved for use in the Philippines. In industry, enzymes producedbygeneticallymodifiedmicroorganismsareusedinanimalfeedsandinthemanufactureoflaundry detergents, textile, leather and pulp and paper, ethanol, and food products like cheese, high-fructose syrup, and fruit juices. Most soybean-based food products like soy sauce, tofu, hotdogs and about 200 other food preparations utilize ingredients from GM soybean.

Since 1996, a billion-and-a-half hectares of genetically modified corn, soybean, cotton, canolaand other crops have been harvested worldwide bringing effective control of serious insect pests and pernicious weeds, which has minimized the use of chemical pesticides. These GM crops have brought aboutgreateconomicbenefittothefarmers,loweredtheriskofexposureoffarmersand consumers to pesticides and reduced damage to the environment.

These GM products have proven to be safe as pronounced by government regulators and by respected organizations such as the British Royal Society, the US National Academy of Sciences, and theWorldHealthOrganization, becauseup tonow,not a single verified complaint of poisoning andallergy from GM crops has been reported. The biosafety regulators of the Philippines have been very strict and cautious in the implementation of our biosafety guidelines and regulations. Moreover, our biosafety regulatory system has been considered as a model system for Asia, Africa and South America.

Our own corn farmers, most of whom are small producers, planted more than 700,000 hectares of GMO corn in 2012, making the Philippines one of the leading countries in the developing world to take advantageofthenewscienceofplantbiotechnology.Thetechnologyissoeffectiveandprofitablethatourfarmers purchase Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn hybrids even without subsidy from government.

As early as 1979, our national leadership recognized the potential of modern biotechnology to advance our country’s purposes. In 1990, then President Corazon C. Aquino signed Executive Order (EO)430creatingtheNationalCommitteeonBiosafetyofthePhilippines(NCBP),probablyoneofthefirstamong developing countries. The NCBP’s mandate is to ensure that only biotechnology products safe for human food, health and the environment are introduced and researched upon in our country. The present administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III is providing substantial funds for modern biotechnology scientificresearchandtechnologydevelopmentintheDepartmentofScienceandTechnology(DOST),Department of Agriculture (DA) and in the University of the Philippines (UP) System.


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NAST PHILIPPINES STATEMENT ON THE SABOTAGE OF THE GOLDEN RICE MULTILOCATIONAL TRIAL IN PILI, CAMARINES SUR

16 September 2013

The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines deplores the disruption of the multilocational field experiment by anti-GMO elements who uprooted the month-old transplanted golden rice plants in Pili, Camarines Sur on 08 August 2013.

NAST considers this as an act of sabotage ofalawfullyandresponsibly-conductedscientificexperiment. This disruption is also an act of disrespect for the cause of scientific inquiry anddisregards the hard work that has been invested in reaching this stage of the research.

Thisfieldexperimentwouldhavebeenoneof the thirteen multilocational trials started in 2012 in different parts of the Philippines.

NAST PHILIPPINES STATEMENT ON STEM CELL THERAPY03 December 2013

The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) was created by EO 218 of 1982 as the highest advisory body to the Officeof the President on matters related to science and technology. Based on this mandate, we would like to present to you the current issues on stem cell therapy (SCT). Thousands have spent millions in hard earned pesos to use this technology for purposes where it is unproven and potentially harmful to their health. Because of severe, life-threatening or debilitating illness, they have become vulnerable prey to unscrupulous institutions that lure them with fallacious claims.

We believe it is time for strong, swift and decisive executive action to curb the uncontrolled proliferation of SCT. Pursuant to our legal mandate, may we respectfully recommend:

(1) That AO 2013-0012 from the Department of Health (DOH) be amended to cover numerous

Thus far, no adverse environmental effects have been reported on the nine completed field trials.The golden rice crop that was sabotaged was the third such planting in the same site since March 2012.

Rather than use unfounded fears in making adecision, the scientificdata from the sabotagedexperiment would have provided the third set of solidobservationsabout thefieldperformanceofgolden rice.

NAST regrets very much that the anti-GMO elements who destroyed the plants have caused the needless waste of time, effort, and materials in alawfully-conductedscientificinquiry.

loopholes that allow continued exploitation of Filipino citizens. This AO has approved the use of autologous stem cell therapy for ANY purpose, including use for unproven indications.

(2) That Circular 2013-017 from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) be amended to IMMEDIATELY require centers that perform these procedures to cease and desist until their claims have been evaluated and permits have been issued.

(3) That the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) issue administrative orders disallowing patient payments for experimental treatments (such as stem cell therapy) that they might receive in a clinical trial. This has been declared unethical by the Catholic Bishops Congress of the Philippines (CBCP), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as


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EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PERFORMANCE AND IP PRODUCTIVITY OF THE DOST R&D INSTITUTES

A number of Seminar Workshops on Research Upgrading and Performance Evaluation were conductedinpartnershipwithvariousDOSTRegionalOfficesandR&Dstakeholderinstitutions.Attheend of each seminar workshop, recommendations were formulated by the local researchers and research administrators. These recommendations generally aimed to improve the science culture and research and development in their locality.

Co-Sponsor: Department of Science and Technology - Region 7Venue: DOST Region 7 Conference Hall, Lahug Cebu CityDate: June 4 and 5, 2013

Regional Training Workshop on Research Performance Evaluation

Recommendations: (1) Establishment of a mentoring system wherein senior scientists (possibly, members of NAST) would act as mentors to younger scientists and researchers to guide them in their continuous growth in their fields of interest and expertise; (2) Continuousconduct of intensive trainings of similar theme; (3) Institutionalization of a mentoring system that will allow simple and effective technology and research practice transfer between senior scientists and young researchers in the Visayas Region.

Co-Sponsor: Department of Science and Technology - Region 11Venue: The Pinnacle Hotel, Davao CityDate: August 14 and 15, 2013

Recommendations: (1) Strengthen local networks to facilitate mentoring and knowledge transfer; (2) Advocate the provision of incentives from government institutions and industries; (3) Encourage and create more opportunities for research and development projects in the different research units; (4) Make the university administrators more aware of the long term benefits of investing in research initiatives; (5)Enhance capacity building through trainings, scholarships and grants.


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Co-Sponsor: Department of Science and Technology - Region 1Venue: Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos NorteDate: October 15 and 16, 2013

Regional Training Workshop on Research Upgrading and Performance Evaluation

Recommendations: The following courses of action were recommended: (1) Enhanced advocacy on policies for universities to increase support and incentives to their researchers; (2) Create linkages for collaboration; (3) Encourage young researchers to create propose good quality research even in their baccalaureate programs; (4) Link outputs of good research to economic development of the region.

Co-Sponsor: Department of Science and Technology - Region 5Venue: Casablanca Hotel, Legaspi City, AlbayDate: December 17 and 18, 2013

Recommendations: (1) Universities should lower the teaching loads of faculty to enable them to have time to conduct research; (2) Collaboration among universities and the research consortium members should be encouraged; (3) The linkage of NAST with local research consortia should be encouraged through regular provision of science-based information (via the NAST website and publications), science fora and the like.


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DOST International Publications Awards

ThefirstDOSTInternationalPublicationAwards(IPA)werepresentedtotheauthorsof22scientificpapers published from 2011-2013 in journals indexed by Thomson-Reuters (formerly ISI) and SCOPUS by DOST Undersecretary Fortunato dela Peña, NAST Phl Secretary Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, and National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz. The following institutes of DOST received the IPA awards: Forest Products Research and Development Institute (3); Industrial and Technology Development Institute (2); Philippine Textile Research Institute (1); Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (5); and Food and Nutrition Research Institute (11).

The award was initiated by NAST PHL under the DOST-funded project entitled Evaluation and Improvement of the Research Performance and IP Productivity of the DOST R&D Institutes, whose project leader is NS Lourdes J. Cruz. This project supports the DOST’s goal of developing and improving the quality of research and development projects in the country by encouraging its scientists and researchers to publish their research outputs in internationally recognized and peer-reviewed journals.

The DOST IPA comes with a P50,000 cash prize for the DOST researchers who co-authored the published papers. Majority of the research should have been conducted in the Philippines and the author (s) must be researchers in any of the DOST Research and Development Institutes.

Recipients of the 2013 DOST International Publication Awards were:

Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)1. “Development of Floor Tiles from Philippine

Bamboos” (by Marina A. Alipon, Edna B. Bauza, Gilberto N. Sapin). ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine

Journal of Science 140(1): 33-39 2011.2. “Physico-Mechanical Properties and Durability of

ThermallyModifiedMalapapaya[Polysciasnodosa(Blume)Seem.] Wood” (by Juanito P. Jimenez Jr., Menandro N. Acda, Ramon A. Razal, Ponciano S. Madamba). ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine Journal of Science 140(1): 13-23 2011.

3. “Parchment-Like Paper Using Water Hyacint Pulp” (by Erlinda L. Mari) ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine Journal of Science 140(1): 177-183 2012.

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)4. “Irradiation as a Potential Phytosanitary Treatment

of Mango Pulp weevil, Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Philippine Super Mango” (by Glenda B. Obra, Sotero S. Resilva, and Louella Rowena J. Lorenzana) ISSN 0031-7454 The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 96(2):172-178 2013.

5. Environmental Isotopes and Major Ions for Tracing leachatecontaminationfromamunicipallandfillinMetro Manila, Philippines” (by Soledad S. Castañeda, Raymond J. Sucjang, Rosalina V. Almoneda, Norman D.S. Mendoza, Carlos Primo C. David2) Journal of Environmental Radioactivity 110: 30-37 2012.

6. “Abaca/ polyester nonwoven fabric functionalization for metal ion adsorbent synthesis via electron bean-induced emulsion grafting” (by Jordan F. Madrid1, Yuji Uueki, Noriaki Seko) ISSN 0969-806X Radiation Physics and Chemistry 90:104-110 2013. 1PNRI 2Japan Atomic Energy Agency.

7. “Gamma radiation-induced grafting glycidyl methacrylate(GMA)ontowaterhyacinthfibers”(by Jordan F. Madrid, Guillermo M. Nuesca, Lucille V. Abad) ISSN 0969-806X Radiation Physics and Chemistry 85:182-188 2013.

8. “Receptor Modeling Studies for the Characterization of Air Particulate Lead Pollution Sources in Valenzuela Sampling Site (Philippines)” (by Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa, Flora L. Santos, Ryan P. Morco, Joseph Michael D. Racho, Angel T. Bautista VII, Camille Grace D. Bucal) ISSN 1309-1042 Atmospheric Pollution Research 2:213-218 2011.

9. “Tributylin in marine sediments and Philippine Green mussels (Perna viridis) in Manila Bay” (by Ryan U. Olivares, Shigeru Tabeta, Elvira Sombrito) ISSN 0948-4280 Journal of Marine Science and Technology 2:213-219, 2013

10. “Radiation inactivation of Paenibacillus larvae and sterilization of American Foul Brood (AFB) infested hives using Co-60 gamma rays” (by Zenaida M. de Guzman, Cleofas R. Cervancia, Kris Genelyn B. Dimasuay, Mitos M. Tolentino, Gina B. Abrera, Ma. Lucia C. Cobar, Alejandro C.


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Fajardo Jr., Noel G. Sabino, Analinda C. Manila-Fajardo, Chitho P. Feliciano) ISSN: 0969-8043 Applied Radiation and Isotopes 69(10):1374-1379, 2011

11. “NMR Analysis of fractionated irradiated k-carrageenan oligomers as plant growth promoter” (by Lucille V. Abad, Seiichi Saiki, Naotsugu Nagasawa, Hisaaki Kudo, Yosuke Katsumura, Alumanda M. Dela Rosa) ISSN: 0969-806X Radiation Physics and Chemistry 80(9):977-982, 2011

12.“Effects of Irradiation to Morphological, Physicochemical and Biocompatibility Properties of Carrageenan” (by Jhalique Jane R. Fojas, Rizalina L. De Leon, Lucille V. Abad) ISSN: 2010376X World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 77:502-505, 2013

13.“Antioxidant Activity Potential of Gamma Irradiated Carrageenan” (by Lucille V. Abad, Lorna S. Relleve, Charles Darwin T. Ricardio, Charito T. Aranilla, Alumanda M. Dela Rosa) ISSN: 0969-8043 Applied Radiation and Isotopes 79:73-79, 2013

14.“Synthesis and Characterization of carboxymethyl derivatives of kappa-carrageenan” (by Charito Tranquilan-Aranilla, Naotsugu Nagasawa, Aristea Bayquen, Alumanda M. Dela Rosa) ISSN-01448617 Carbohydrate Polymers 87(2):1810-1816, 2012

15.“Mass Rearing Technique for Mango Pulp Weevil, Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr.) (Coleoptera: Curculionadae)” (by Louella Rowena J. Lorenzana, Glenda B. Obra) ISSN 0031-7705 International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) 19(2):75-81, 2013

16.“InfluenceofAdultDietandExposuretoMethylEugenol on the Mating Performance of Bactocera philippinensis” (by Glenda B. Obra, Sotero S. Resilva) ISSN 0931-2048 Journal of Applied Entomology 137:210-216, 2013

Food Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)17.“Pilot-scalecommercializationofironfortified

rice: Effects on Anemia Status” (by Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Marcela Saijes, Mario Capanzana, Lekh R. Juneja, Noboru Sakaguchi) ISSN 0379-5721 Food and Nutrition Bulletin 32(1):3-11 2011.

18.“FortifiedJuiceDrinkImprovedIronandZincStatus of Schoolchildren” (by Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Clarita Magsadia, Mario Capanzana) ISSN1440-6047AsiaPacificJournalofClinicalNutrition 20:235-543 2011.

19.“The Effect of Nutrient Oat Drink on Iron Zinc Vitamin A and Vitamin C Status among Filipino Children” (by Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Anne C. Kurilich, Yashna Hodjani, Mario Capanzana) World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 69:1292-1300 2012.

20. “Validation of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Total Body Water Assessment Against the Deuterium Dilution Technique in Asian Children” (by Trinidad P. Trinidad, A. Liu, NM. Byrne, G. Ma, L. Nasreddine, K. Kijboonchoo, MN. Ismail, M. Kagawa, BK Poh, AP Hills) ISSN 0954-3007 European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1-7 2011.

21.“Ethnic Difference in the Relationship between Body Mass Index and Percentage Body Fat among Asian Children from different backgrounds” (by Trinidad P. Trinidad, A. Liu, NM. Byrne, G. Ma, L. Nasreddine, K. Kijboonchoo, MN. Ismail, M. Kagawa, BK Poh, AP Hills) ISSN 0007-1145 British Journal of Nutrition 1-8 2011.

22.“TheEffectofEggConsumptiononLipidProfileAmong Selected 30-60 year old Filipino Adults” (by Celeste C. Tanchoco, Liza N. Infante, Marietta P. Rodriguez, Mina Grace C. Aquino, Consuelo L. Orense) ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine Journal of Science 140:51-58 2011.

23.“Ecological Footprint of the National Capital Region Households: Bridging the Gap between Nutrition and the Environment” (by Michael E. Serafico,MarilenM.Espinoza,LeahA.Perlas,Celeste C. Tanchoco) ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine Journal of Science 141(1):67-75 2012.

24.“Effect of Flavor Enhancers on the Nutritional Status of Older Persons” (by Ernelita N. Bautista, Celeste C. Tanchoco, DrPH, Merlyn G. Tajan, Vincent J. Magtibay) ISSN 1279-7707 Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging 17(4):390-392 2013.

25.“Short term Satiety of Cooked Philippine Rices of Varying Apparent Amylose Content and Glycemic Index” (by Trinidad P. Trinidad, Angelina dR. Felix, Arvin Paul P. Tuaño, Bienvenido O. Juliano) ISSN 0031-7454 The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 96(2):179-186 2013.26.“Iron Absorption from the NaFeEDTA

fortifiedoatbeverageswithorwithoutaddedVitamin C” (by Trinidad P. Trinidad, Anne C. Kurilich, Aida C. Mallilin, Thomas Walcyzk, Rosario S. Sagum, Nadia Nur Singh, Yashna Harjani, Marco P. de Leon, Mario V. Capanzana, John Fletcher) ISSN 0963-7486 International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 1-5 2013.

27.“The Effect of Apparent Amylose Content and Dietary Fibre on the Glycemic Response of Different Varieties of Cooked Milled Brown Rice” (by Trinidad P. Trinidad, Aida C. Mallilin, Rosario R. Encabo, Rosario S. Sagum, Angelina dR. Felix, Bienvenido O. Juliano) ISSN 0963-7486 International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 64(1):89-93 2013.


28.“BurdenofMicronutrientdeficienciesbysocioeconomic strata in children aged 6 months to 5 years in the Philippines” (by Simon Wieser, Rafael Plessow, Klaus Eichler, Olivia Malek, Mario V. Capanzana1, Imelda Agdeppa1, Urs Bruegger) ISSN 1471-2458 BMC Public Health 13(1167), 2013

29.“EffectsofvitaminAdeficiencyinchildrenofperiodichigh-dosesupplementsandoffortifiedoilpromotioninadeficientareaofthePhilippines”(by John B. Mason, Maria A. Ramirez, Chona M. Fernandez, Regina Pedro, Tina Lloren, Lisa Saldanha, Megan Deitchler, T. Eisele) ISSN 0300-9831 International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research 81(5):295-30, 2011

Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI)30.“Ability of chitosan/ carageenan complex to

encapsulate bovine serum albumin (BSA) for potential use in protein delivery” (by Annabelle V. Briones, Toshinori Sato) ISSN 2278-5957 Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences 2(2):163-169 2013.

31.“InfluenceofNanoclayonthePropertiesofThermoplastic starch/ Poly (lactic) Blends” (by Marissa A. Paglicawan, Blessie A. Basilia, Ma. Teresa V. Navarro, Carlo S. Esmolaga) ISSN 1556-6560 Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 7(1):102-107 2013.

32.“Facile in situ thermolytic growth of ZnS quantum dots in polystyrene matrix from zinc pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate as single source precursor” (by Mar Christian O. Que, Mari Montesa, Jo Ann Sy, Blessie A. Basilla, Ian Harvey J. Arellano) ISSN 0167-577X Materials Letter 109:186-189, 2013

33.“Dielectric and thermal properties of thermoplastic elastomer gels in the presence of nanographite” (by Marissa A. Paglicawan, Jin Kuk Kim) ISSN 1618-7229 e-Polymers 11(1):657- 666, 201134.“Effects of Aqueous and Pelletized Admixture of

Piper nigrum L. on the Oviposition Behavior of Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes and its Larvicidal-Ovicidal Activity” (by Annabelle V. Briones, Alicia G. Grabo, Edmar P. Casa, Hermelina H. Bion, Nuna E. Almanzor, Severino T. Bernardo) ISSN 0001-6071 Acta Medica Philippina 46(3):55-58, 2012

Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI)35.“Photocatalytic Degradation of Aqueous C.I.

Reactive Violet 5 Using Bulk Zinc (ZnO) Slurry” (by Jeannie Lynn J. Cabansag, Julius L. Jr. Leaño) ISSN 0031-7683 Philippine Journal of Science 142(1):77-85 2013.

CAPABILITY-BUILDING AND SUSTAINABLE BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR DOST AND LGU KEY PERSONNEL The project was conceptualized in response to the request of DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo to spearhead the conduct of a series of seminars on GMOs and the biosafety regulatory process in the country for the local government units (LGUs). Then NAST PHL President, Academician Emil Q. Javier, instructed Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza to spearhead this project.

The project was approved for implementation on 18 January 2013.

In the monitoring report made by the DOST-PCIEERD on 15 November 2013, the project was commended “for having accomplished some of the preparatory targets and even exceeding some.” The following are the highlights of what the project has accomplished for the year 2013:

•MetwiththeDOSTRegionalDirectorson22January2013andcameupwiththeofficial representative of the region in the Training for Regional Lecturers.•ConductedCommunicationPlanningWorkshopattheNASTPHLConferenceRoomon 04 April 2013 with representatives from various agencies working on biotechnology. •OrganizedthepoolofCoreTrainersandmetwiththemon05April2013attheInstituteofPlantBreeding,UniversityofthePhilippinesLosBaños,Laguna.TheCoreTrainersidentified the set of Regional Lecturers (RLs) / Biotechnology Focal Persons (BFPs) from state universities and colleges (SUCs). •Identified15participantsfromSUCsand17participantsfromDOSTRegionalOffices.•ConductedtrainingfortheRLs/BFPson15-17May2013attheAcaciaHotelManila,Alabang,MuntinlupaCity.Only24oftheidentified32participantsattendedthetraining- workshop. •ProducedlecturematerialsonmodernbiotechnologyforuseinIECactivitiesandfordistributiontothedifferentDOSTofficesandthegeneralpublic.

- Lecture Syllabus (for the RLs and BFPs)- Four (4) illustrated brochures- One (1) CD on Biotech Tutorials- Three (3) standardized presentations

•ConductedIECactivitiesinthefollowingplaces:- RegionII(TuguegaraoCity,Cagayan)–29-30July2013with175- participants - RegionIII(Muñoz,NuevaEcija)–03September2013with158participants- NationalCapitalRegion(Bicutan,TaguigCity)–27September2013with175participants- RegionI(Batac,IlocosNorte)–16October2013with104participants- for the 9th National Biotechnology Week (City of Manila) - Seminar on Biotechnology (with the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines) on 26 November 2013 - Seminar on Biotechnology (with the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines) on 28 November 2013


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sCIenTIfIC lInKaGes fUnCTIon The Academy continuously explores and maintains linkages with foreign academies of science, technology, and engineering as well as with international and regional networks and local science organizations to promote close scientific cooperation.

the global network of science academies


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SCIENCE ACADEMIES AND SOCIETIES WITH BILATERAL AGREEMENT

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC LINkAGES

Since 1978, the Academy has forged international and national scientific linkages with other science, engineering, and technology academies and similar organizations. These linkages aim to: (1) promote collaborative efforts among Filipino scientists, and between Filipino and foreign scientists; (2) promote and encourage scientific cooperation through its Scientist Exchange Visit Program under the memorandum of agreement between NAST and a foreign science academy; (3) endorse participation in international conferences, meetings, fora, seminars, workshops, and similar scientific activities; and (4) publish and exchange scientific literature.

Through these scientific linkages interested scientists may seek grants for scientific and technological undertakings, including fellowships, research grants, study visits, and grants for other collaborative projects from the academies associated with the National Academy of Science and Technology.

Atpresent,theAcademymaintainstwenty-five(25)linkages,bothlocalandinternational.

• Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE)•The Royal Society of London•The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences•Turkish Academy of Science•Korean Academy of Science and Technology•US National Academy of Sciences•Korean Research Foundation

•AcademiedesSciences(FrenchAcademy of Sciences)•AustralianAcademyofScience•ChineseAcademyofSciences•GermanResearchSociety(Deutsche Forshungsgemeinschaft)•IndianNationalScienceAcademy•AcademyofSciencesMalaysia(ASM)•TheMalaysianScientificAssociation•PakistanAcademyofSciences

AFFILIATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION

•AmericanAssociationfortheAdvancement of Science (AAAS)•AssociationofAcademiesandSocietiesof Sciences in Asia (AASSA)•ASEANCouncilofAcademiesand Engineering (ASEAN-CASE)•InterAcademyPanel(IAP)•InterAcademyMedicalPanel(IAMP)•InterAcademyCouncil(IAC)•TheWorldAcademyofSciencesfor the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS)•TheWorldNetworkofScientific Organizations (TWNSO)

OTHER LINkAGES• International Peace Foundation• US Embassy • Science and Technology Policy Research and Information Center, Taiwan• KOSEF• COSTED• Australian Embassy• ASEAN-Science and Engineering Technology


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The Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and NAST PHL jointly organized the International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth in conjunction with the First AASSA Executive Board Meeting on 22-24 October 2013 at the Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines. Supported by the Global Network of Science Academies (InterAcademy Panel, IAP), the Department of Science and Technology Councils, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources from the Philippines, this symposium aimed at providing a venue for discussing recent developments on emerging technologies of the Asian countries to attain a greener earth.

Professor Won-Hoon Park, president of AASSA and concurrent chairman of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) Sharing Community of Science and Technology, led the Opening of Poster Session and Exhibits. He was joined by Prof. Namik Aras, vice president of AASSA and National Scientist Mercedes B. Concepcion, vice president of NAST PHL.

National Scientist Concepcion welcomed the participants and thanked everyone for attending the international symposium. She emphasized the importantroleofAASSAinfindingscience-basedsolutions and in creating policy agenda that will guide Asian countries on emerging technologies for a greener society.

In his keynote speech, Professor Park discussed the Role of Current and Emerging Technologies towards Green Economy and Environmental Attainment of the Republic of Korea. He emphasized that “green growth” leads to economic growth, which is essential in keeping the society in balance and the environment clean. He thanked the Philippines for being a good host of the international symposium.

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Acd. William G. Padolina, president of NAST PHL welcomed the delegates and participants of the symposium and expressed his hope that the results of this international symposium can be used by legislators and policy-makers in providing science-based decisions on emerging technologies that could serve as basis for policy recommendations for a more competitive and greener Asia.

International science experts shared their insights and experiences in the three plenary sessions of the symposium. In the first plenarysession, Professor Jinghai Li, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and member-at-large of the AASSA, talked about Emerging Mesoscience to Enable the Development of Energy Technology, while Professor Carlo A. Arcilla, director of the National Institute of Geological Sciences at the University of the Philippines Diliman discussed Green Approaches to Mineral Extraction: Philippine Perspectives. Professor Aras moderated this plenary while Dr. Allan N. Soriano of Mapua Institute of Technology served as rapporteur.

For the second plenary session, Professor Chung Bang Yun of the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea discussed Smart Structures Technologies for

Green and Safe Urban Infrastructure Systems, and Dr. Riuping Liu presented Arsenic Pollution Control in China: Technologies, Demo Engineering, and Strategies. Acd. Angel L. Lazaro III, member of NAST PHLserved as moderator assisted by Dr. Melito A. Baccay of Technological University of the Philippines as the rapporteur.

The third plenary session featured Professor Nikolay Lyakhov, director at the Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences who discussed Innovative Mechanochemical Bioactive “Green” Preparations of Soluble Silica from Rice Husk and Green Tea for Broiler Industry; Dr. Rabindra Prasad Dhakal, senior scientist at the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, talked about Novel Bioenergy Approach for Sustainable Development of Nepal; and Professor Youngsook Lee of the Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Korea presented Genetic Engineering to Remediate Environment Polluted with Heavy Metals. Professor Jennifer Graves, member-at-large of the AASSA Executive Board was the moderator and Dr. Regina C. So of Ateneo De Manila University was the rapporteur.

Professor Aras presented the resulting recommendations of the symposium summarized into resolutions.

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, the Academy’s representative to the AASSA, and Acd. Ruben L. Villareal, Secretary and member of NAST Executive Council, respectively, served as masters of ceremonies of the international symposium.


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The highlight of the three-day activity was the First Executive Board Meeting of AASSA held in the morning of October 23. Afterwards, the AASSA delegates were given a brief cultural tour of Manila at the National Art Gallery of the National Museum and the historic Intramuros in the afternoon of October23.OnOctober24,avisittotheUniversityofthePhilippinesLosBañoscampus,specificallythe Makiling Botanic Garden and Biotech Institute, and the nearby International Rice Research Institute was organized for the AASSA delegates.

The international symposium was attended by 150 participants including 25 scientists from the different science academies in Asia and local counterparts in the country. The local organizing committee was co-chaired by National Scientist Mercedes B. Concepcion and Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza.

The AASSA Delegates with the NAST members and National Scientists - 22 October 2013; The Manila Hotel

AASSA Executive Board members with NAST President William G. Padolina and NAST Secretary Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza

Group Tour at Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila with the NAST Secretariat and Acd. E.M. Tecson Mendoza

At the Makiling Botanical Garden, UP Los Baños Second Plenary Session Speakers: Prof. Chung Bang Yun and Dr. Riuping Liu with Acds. Villareal and Lazaro and Dr. Baccay


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INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR A GREENER EARTH

Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines; October 22, 2013

jointly organized by

The Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and theNational Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL)

MANILA RESOLUTIONS

Whereas, since early 1960s, the concept of Sustainable Development has been evolving from Rio UNCED (1992), Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (2000) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Rio+20 summit meeting (2012);

Whereas, green growth emphasizes economic growth which is essential for keeping the society in balance and the environment cleaner;

Whereas, for the less-developed and some developing countries, the environment hardly comes into the people’s concerns until after eradicating poverty problems;

Whereas, as manifested in the pursuit of 8 MDGs, current technologies can handle immediate tasks in the name of Appropriate Technologies;

Whereas, the only tools we have for the green future of humanity are Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) which have been also criticized to have caused today’s global environmental problems and the spirit of “Science for Humanity” should be upheld more, especially by advanced economies;

Whereas, the AASSA and the NAST PHL sponsored the International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth to present and discuss the available relevant technologies that may be used for sustainable development;

Whereas, the participants, research organizations and member academies will carry outvariouscollaborativeefforts,withguidanceandsupportfromtheAASSA,onscientificresearch, information exchange, capacity building and education, and public, media and government relationship in relation to the adoption of greener technologies;

Whereas, the participating individual researchers and research organizations and member academies will promote exchange of experiences in dealing with environmental problems in the Asian regions in order that large-scale joint projects (under the auspices of AASSA) can be launched under national and international programs by participating individual researchers or research organizations;


Therefore,toachievethesegoals,thefollowingspecificactionsarerecommended:

1. The AASSA and member academies will initiate the launching of major collaborative research projects among Asian researchers in the area of green technologies for sustainable development. These include among others, adoption of liquid and solid waste processing, waterpurification,phytoremediation,arsenicpollutioncontrol.

2. The participants, research organizations and member academies will seek funding from governments, international organizations and research foundations, to be able to promotelocationspecificresearchonbioenergy,mechanochemicaltechnologyandgreenmining.

3. The participating individuals and research organizations will further study mesoscience believed to be an emerging and enabling science for developing energy technology.

4. Participants agree that clean technology transfer should be policed in every bilateral and/or multilateral ODA activities.

5. TheAASSAwillpublishtheofficialreportsevery5yearsonsustainabledevelopmentof Asia based on the workshops and collaborative researches carried out by the support of AASSA; the member academies have an obligation to nominate their leading scientists as the editors of relevant topics and to provide the editors with the detailed research results.

6. The AASSA will develop cooperation in the field of green economy and greenenvironment as a goal of green technologies where these emerging technologies will be one of the priority directions in the development of the Asian countries.

7. The AASSA and member academies will promote the AASSA achievements with respect to promotion and adoption of green technologies among the Asian governments, public and media while developing effective mechanisms for participation of citizens, public associations and business in the AASSA projects.

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Prof. Jinghai LiChinese Academy of Sciences

AASSA President, Won-Hoon Park and Vice President Namik Aras

At the IRRI Rice Genebank, Los Baños, Laguna, 24 October

AASSA President, Won-Hoon Park giving the Keynote Address

At the IRRI Riceworld Museum, Los Baños, Laguna, 24 October

Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero III at the Poster Session, 22 October


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CARMENCITA D. PADILLA, MD, MAHPSMember, Executive Committee (CY 2013-2016)InterAcademy Medical Panel (IAMP)

Attendance at International Conferences

EDSEL MAURICE T. SALVAñA, MD (Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine)

IAMP Young Physician Leader (YPL) 2013

Academician Carmencita D. Padilla was elected member of the IAMP Executive Committee for CY 2013-2016 as endorsed by NAST PHL President, Academician William G. Padolina.

Academician Padilla has more than 20 years of leadership role in establishing and nurturing various programs at the University of the Philippines in their early stages of development: the Medical Genetics Unit at the University

IAMP, a network of the world’s medical academies and medical sections of academies of science and engineering, is committed to improving health world-wide. The goals of the IAMP are; to strengthen the capacity of academies to provide evidence based advice to governments on health and science policy; to support the creation of new academies; to support the creation of projects by member academies to strengthen research and higher education in their countries; and to issue consensus statements on matters of importance to global health. The IAMP Secretariat is hosted by TWAS, in Trieste, Italy.

Every year, NAST nominates young physician/s as recommended by Academician Padilla to attend and participate in the IAMP Young Physician Leaders Programme. This year, the nomination of Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvaña, Assistant Director and Assistant Professor for Research at the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila was accepted by IAMP. His travel to Berlin, Germany to attend the IAMP Young Physician Leaders Programme on 19 October 2013 and the World Health Summit (WHS) on 18-22 October 2013 was partially supported by IAMP and his accommodation was provided by IAMP and the WHS for the period covering the two (2) events.


IAMP YOUNG PHYSICIAN LEADER 2013

World Health Summit Berlin, Germany

18-22 October 2013

of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1990, the Institute of Human Genetics, National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1998, the Newborn Screening Reference Center, NIH in 2005 and the Philippine Genome Center in 2009. Her newest post is Interim Co-Director of the Institute of Health Innovation and Translation Medicine, Philippine California and Advanced Research Institutes.

She is responsible for integrating newborn screening in the public health delivery system through legislation, as she prepared the draft bills of the Newborn Screening Law (Republic Act 9288) and its implementing rules and regulations. She is currently preparing 2 additional bills (one for rare diseases and one for folic acid supplementation).

Academician Carmencita D. Padilla is the country representative and the NAST focal person on matters and activities being undertaken by the IAMP.

By the Royal Institute Act B.E. 2544 (2001), the Royal Institute is a department of the government directly supervised by the Prime Minister, but does not form a part of any ministry. The functions of the Royal Institute as laid down in the law are as follows:

1. To undertake and encourage research in every branch ofknowledgebeneficialtothenationandthepeople.2. To maintain relations and to exchange knowledge and information in all branches of knowledge with other learned institutes in Thailand and in other countries.3. To act as a consultant and advisory body on academic matters as requested by the Prime Minister or the Cabinet. 4. To give academic help to governmental, semi- governmental, non-governmental, educational and private organizations as well as the general public. 5. To compile dictionaries, encyclopedias, terminologies inallfieldsofknowledge,andcoinnewwords.

6. To establish criteria of Thai usage in order to preserve and promote the Thai language, a national identity. 7. Other functions as prescribed by law.


ESTER B. OGENA, PhDPresident, Philippine Normal University (PNU)

PrimaryConnections: Collaboration with Asia Workshop (Linking Science with Literacy)

25-27 March 2013; Sydney, Australia

Upon the request of the Australian Academy of Science, NAST PHL selected and endorsed the participation of Dr. Ester B. Ogena, PNU President, as Philippine representative at the PrimaryConnections: Linking Science with Literacy on 25-27 March 2013 in Sydney, Australia. This activity is an innovative approach to teaching and learning that aims to enhance primary school teachers’ confidence and competence for teaching science. TheAustralianAcademy ofScience organized this workshop in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA).

DELEGATES from THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF THAILAND visited NAST PHL on 20 June 2013; NAST Office

On 20 June, a delegation from the Royal Institute of Thailand headed by Dr. Sobha Spielman, Chairperson, Academy of Moral and Political Sciences with Prof. Chamnong Tongprasert, Assoc. Prof. Nopamas Oungphra, Ms. Saengchant Sansupa and Mr. Chaiyathom Suvanampa, Minister-Counsellor, Royal Thai Embassy have visited NAST PHL. The visit aimed to broaden their international contacts and relations, in particular, with the science academies and higher education institutes in the ASEAN countries.

NAST Secretary, Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza and NAST Director, Ms. Luningning Samarita Domingo with the

delegates from the Royal Institute of Thailand

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza welcoming the visitors at the NAST Conference Room

The OYSI is a duly registered organization of recipients of the Outstanding Young Scientists Award given by National Science and Development Board since 1980 and by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) from 1982 onwards. The Society is committed to excellence and innovation inresearchanddevelopmentforthebenefitoftheFilipinopeople.TheOYSIpromotes awareness and appreciation of science towards developing a science culture; encourages and inspires young scientists to do innovative and relevant research; serves as a pool of experts and consultants in addressing current scientific and technical issues and concerns; and promotes the professional

advancement of Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) awardees by facilitating the sourcing of funds for research, and disseminating information on opportunities for their intellectual growth and career development. In 2011, the OYSI was recognized by the NAST to constitute the Philippine Academy of Young Scientists.

OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTISTS, INC. (OYSI)Philippine Academy of Young Scientists

• 8thAnnualMeetingandScientificConvention 09 July 2013, The Manila Hotel

TheOutstandingYoungScientistsInc(OYSI)heldits8thAnnualMeetingandScientificConventionat the Manila Hotel on July 9, 2013. In support of the NAST, the theme of the Convention was “Enhancing the Food and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sectors through Science and Technology.”

This year’s convention had Dr. Nicomedes Eleazar, Director of the Bureau of Agricultural Research, Department of Agriculture, as keynote speaker. OYSI members and invited experts discussed the Philippine processed food situation, clinical trials for treatment to neglected tropical diseases in the country, gaps and challenges in drug discovery and development, and the roadmap for the herbal industry.

OYS awardees for 2013 were introduced to the general membership and took their oath of membership to the Society as well. An OYSI business meeting was conducted with reports of the OYSI President Dr. Felino P. Lansigan on the accomplishments of the organization and projects and activities for the year.


• OYSI Regional Workshops on Research Project Proposal Writing

The OYSI conducted a series of regional workshops on research proposal writing through the project “OYSI Training Workshops for Writing Proposals and Logical Frameworks towards Developing Science Culture in the Region” funded by the Department of Science and Technology. The project was envisioned as an innovative strategy to develop a science culture among researchers in the regions. It aimed at building the capacity of young and budding researchers from state colleges and universities (SCUs), and also from the regional R & D consortium in preparing good quality and highly competitive research proposals for possible funding by donors. The project involves the conduct of three (3) separate sessions of a two-day training workshop on writing research proposals, and logical frameworks in three regions:

(1) Central Mindanao University (CMU), Musuan, Bukidnon (Regions 10 & 11) September 19-20, 2013; 31 participants with 11 proposals

(2) Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Batac, Ilocos Norte (Region 1) October 17-18, 2013; 42 participants with 34 proposals

(3) Bicol University (BU), Legazpi City, Albay (Region 5) December 16-17, 2013; 44 participants with 24 proposals

The workshops were organized in collaboration with National Academy of Science and Technology, DOST-PCIEERD, Central Mindanao University, Mariano Marcos State University and Bicol University.


NEW PUBLICATIONS RELEASED

FILIPINO TRAILBLAZERS IN SCIENCE Edited by Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza Printed by Vibal Publishing House, Inc.

This volume focuses on the lives and contributions to science and technology of twenty top Filipino scientists who have been elected to NAST PHL. These scientists pioneered and built their respective disciplines in the country, mentoring the next generation of scientists, and as members of NAST PHL, have collectively served as the country’s highest advisory body to the government on matters related to science and technology.

This is NAST PHL’s way of paying tribute to the country’s National Scientists and Academicians (members of NAST). Their contributions, which have been nationally and internationally recognized, have rewarded Philippine society with the knowledge and technology needed to advance agricultural and industrial production, and to improve our health and basic services.

This book will provide present and future generations with models and examples who could serve as inspirations to pursue a career in science.

Cover Illustration: “…a cascade of blue-green

blossoms, the magnificent Jade Vine, Stronglodon macrobotrys A. Gray,

was discovered on Mount Makiling in 1854 and

is now a prized ornamental the world over….”

VASCULAR FLORA OF MOUNT MAKILING AND VICINITY (Luzon: Philippines) Part 4Authors: Juan V. Pancho and William Sm. Gruézo

NAST PHL takes pride in its involvement in the production and publication of the book VASCULAR FLORA OF MOUNT MAKILING AND VICINITY (LUZON: PHILIPPINES), Parts 2, 3 & 4. Parts 2, 3, & 4 were published by NAST PHL in 2006, 2009 and 2012, respectively.

Theentirefloristicworkwasalife-longpreoccupationofthelate Professor Juan V. Pancho, who passed away in 2000.

The improved form and substance of the Vascular Flora of Mount Makiling and Vicinity, Parts 2, 3 & 4 owe much to the unparallel perseverance and taxonomic expertise, as well as acute technical editing of Dr. William Sm. Gruézo.

This Part 4 covers 306 species, 6 subspecies, 8 varieties and 1 form, distributed in 178 genera and 21 families. With its publication, the treatment for the Spermatophytes (seed plants) of Mount Makiling and vicinity comes to a completion and among the pages of this treatise, 23 changes in taxonomic and nomenclatural status were validly and effectively accomplished (i.e., 1 in part 2; 13 in part 3; and 9 in part 4).


NAST MONOGRAPH SERIES No. 19MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

AND BEYOND Are we making progress (Volume II)

Edited by National Scientist Mercedes B. Concepcion

Through a series of roundtable discussions, the Academy examined and discussed critical issues and concerns pertaining to the eight MDGs. This publication is a compilation of papers

presented during the pre-ASM RTDs. Thorough assessment of the country’s population and economy; poverty and hunger; primary

education; early child mortality and maternal health; HIV-AIDS, malaria, and other diseases incidence; environment; and gender

equality and women were discussed in this publication.

NAST BULLETIN No. 3ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH SCIENCEFocal Person: Academician Rodel D. Lasco

Rationale:

The Philippines is projected to be one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of future climate change. At the same time, it is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, mostly due to climate-related disasters. More alarming still, climate change is expected to exacerbate extreme events such as heavy precipitation and tropical cyclones. The science community must do its share in helping the country prepare for the onslaught of a warming world.

NAST BULLETIN No. 4HOW SAFE IS THE WATER WE ARE DRINKING?

Focal Person: Academician Ernesto J. del Rosario

Rationale:

Water, the most abundant compound on earth is essential for life. Unfortunately, it is becoming more

difficulttoprovidepotablewatertotherapidlyexpandinghuman population due to depletion of water sources and

increasing population. Nevertheless, the Philippines is committed to achieve the United Nations Millennium

Development Goal No. 7 to halve by 2015 the proportion of population without sustainable access to safe drinking

water and safe sanitation. According to the National Statistics Information Center, 84.1% of the country’s

population as of 2008 or about 77 million had attained sustainable access to safe drinking water and improved

sanitation and the target is to reach 86.5% by 2015.


NAST BULLETIN No. 5RISK REDUCTION and MANAGEMENT in

ESCALATING WATER HAZARDS: HOW FARE THE POOR?

Focal Person: Academician Leonardo Q. Liongson

Rationale:

The bulletin aims to take stock of and rapidly assess the human and economic damages brought about, not only by Typhoon Yolanda, but also by the recent Bohol 7.2 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks during the periodOctober-November 2013, and comparatively, the most recent typhoons and monsoons (habagat) rainstorm andfloodeventsinthe21stcentury.Itwillalsocoverthepositivenewstepsandeffortsoftheinfrastructureand S&T arms of the national government, and the needed additional steps and tasks which must follow, for alleviating and mitigating the hazard risks of water-based natural disasters, with emphasis on helping and protecting the most exposed and vulnerable to the hazard risks, being the poor sector of the society. The article has emphasized the need for implementing structural mitigation measures in poor unprotected towns and regions in the country, especially under the challenge and threat posed by growing population and climate change. Likewise, non-structural mitigation measures (which have shorter gestation periods of months and few years only, compared to decades for major structural measures) must be provided under the imperative or necessity implied by the structural gap of existing structures to adequately reduce and effectivelymanagetheincreasingfloodandstormsurgehazardrisks,causedbygrowingpopulationandclimate change.

Book Launching Photos (10 July 2013; The Manila Hotel)


GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)NAST“OntheGo”forGAD To meet one of the GAD’s objectives of strengthening and enhancing the organization’s awareness on gender issues and women’s studies, NAST has conducted the Gender Analysis Training, GAD Planning & Budgeting and Orientation on the Magna Carta of Women on 23 December 2013 at the NAST Conference Room. The training has increased the awareness level and appreciation of the NAST staff on gender issues and concerns, as well as gained knowledge of how these can be addressed through the agency programs, activities and projects (PAPs).

The NAST Staff participated in the activities and campaigns during the Women’s Month celebration of DOST with the theme “Siyensya at Teknolohiya: Kaagapay sa Tuwid na Daan” held on 25 March 2013: (1) Forum on various DOST Flagship programs that address the needs of men and women such as Project NOAH, Brown Rice with Nutrition Counseling, Information Communication and Technology, Agriculture and Aquatic S&T on Women Entrepreneurship; (2) Health and Wellness; (3) Beauty Make Over through the program Kagandahang Ricky Reyes; and (4) Aerobics Concert.

NAST SPECIALIST LIBRARY The project “Digitization of Publications and other Media Available at the Specialist Library of the National Academy of Science and Technology” under the DOST’s grants-in-aid (GIA) with a one-year duration from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 was given a 6-month extension (April 1 to September 30, 2013) without additional funding.

During the extension, NAST PHL was able to accomplish the project’s aim of putting up an online NAST specialized library in-sync with the Philippine e-Lib and the DOST union catalogue.

All of the NAST publications were uploaded at the NAST website and are now searchable from the net.

The copies of the publications and articles of NAST members werealsodigitizedandlistedundertheprofilesoftheNASTmembersand are available upon request.

Led by Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza, NAST PHL still continues on the digitization of NAST publications and special publications of its members and will also digitize all of the important documentsofNASTincludingfinanceandadministrativepaperswillbe digitized as well.

59 NAST PHL ANNUAL REPORT 2013

PHIlIPPIne sCIenCe HeRITaGe CenTeR “Salinlahi”

The Philippine Science Heritage Center (PSHC) or Salinlahi (meaning heirloom of a generation) was established to serve as a center of significant contributions of Filipinos in the world of science. It is also a commitment of the science community to bring science and technology closer to the public and to promote a strong science culture in the country. It was inaugurated in December 1998 as the contribution of NAST to the Philippine Centennial Celebrations.


PSHC Programs and Activities

Seven Meet your Scientist activities were conducted for the year.

• StudentsfromthePhilippinesScienceHighSchoolvisitedthePSHCfortheMeetyourScientist Program last 6 February 2013. The resource speakers were: Engr. Ma. Theresa De Guzman, deputy director and Ms. Susana F. Esquivel, SRS II of SEI-DOST; Engr. Nelson P. Beniabon, chief, Emerging Technology Development Division of PCIEERD; and Ms. Cecilia J. Baquireza, supervising science research specialist of NRCP.

• IncelebrationoftheNSTWweek,NASTPHL,throughthePHSCandtheBureau of Secondary Education of the Department of Education invited selected public highschools within Metro Manila on 26 July 2013 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City.

• Atotalof132participantscomposedofthirdyearandfourthyearstudents,andfaculty members from the Malayan High School of Science, Pandacan, Manila attended the seminar last 16 September 2013. Four resource speakers were invited, namely: Dr. Raphael A. Guerrero, OYS 2013, associate professor in the Department of Physics, Ateneo De Manila University; Dr. Melito A. Bacay, OYS 2009, dean of the College of Engineering, Technological University of the Philippines; Dr. Alonzo A. Gabriel, OYS 2013, associate professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines Diliman; and Ms. Susana F. Esquivel, science research specialist II, Science Education Institute, DOST.

MEET YOUR SCIENTIST PROGRAM


• UpontherequestofProf.LisaCarascal,principaloftheUPRuralHighSchool,Bay,Laguna, the Meet your Scientist was conducted during their Foundation Day on 17 October 2013 with 125 participants. The invited resource speakers were: Mr. Jaderick P. Pabico, OYS 2008, associate professor VI, Institute of Computer Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños; Dr. Raphael A. Guerrero, OYS 2013, associate professor, Department of Physics, Ateneo de Manila University; Dr. Rio John T. Ducusin, OYS 2004, assistant-to-the-dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños; and Ms. Maria Teresa De Guzman, deputy director, Science Education Institute, DOST.

• AsrequestedbytheUPLeagueofAgriculturalBiotechnologyStudents,theMeetyourScientist was conducted on 25 November 2013 at the Drilon Hall, SEARCA, UPLB with 156 participants from Los Baños National High School. The two resource speakers were: Ms. Alma O. Canama, OYS 2013 from the Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and Dr. Christian Joseph R. Cumagun, OYS 2007, professor and associate dean, College of Agriculture, UPLB.

• Lastly,theMeetyourScientistwasconductedattheWesternBicutanNationalHighSchool with 236 paricipants on 13 December 2013. The resource speakers were : Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones OYS 2001, associate professor, Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) and Dr. Eric A. Galapon, OYS 2010, associate professor, National Institute of Physics, UPD.


• AnotherMeetyourScientistwasconductedon3October2013atSt.JudeCatholicSchool,San Miguel, Manila with 324 participants. The invited resource speakers were Dr. Fredegusto Guido P. David, OYS 2010, associate professor, Computer Science Research Center, University of the Philippines Diliman; Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos, OYS 2011, Scientist I/OIC, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture; Dr. Arvin Diesmos, OYS 2008, Scientist II, Zoology Division, National Museum of the Philippines; and Ms. Susana Esquivel, science research specialist II, Science Education Institute, DOST.

SALINLAHI SYMPOSIUM SERIES

Five Salinlahi Symposium were conducted for the year.

• TheSalinlahiSymposiumwiththetheme“The Role of Science and Technology in Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation” in Region IV was conducted in the Municipality of Mulanay, Quezon Province with 164 participants of students and teachers from different schools in the municipality. The invited resource speakers were: Mr. Jeffrey S. Perez, supervising science research specialist in PHIVOLCS, DOST; Mr. Niño A. Relos, senior weather specialist in PAGASA, DOST; Mr. Peter Kahllil Ferrer, research associate in the Project NOAH, DOST; and Ms. Susana F. Esquivel, science research specialist II in SEI, DOST.

• AspartoftheRegionalNSTWcelebrations,a Salinlahi Symposium was conducted in Region II at Hotel Roma, Tuguegarao City on 29 July 2013 with the theme “The Role of Science and Technology in Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation”. The three resource speakers were: Mr. Karl Vincent Soriano, science research assistant in PHIVOLCS, DOST; Engr. Fredolina Baldonado, OIC, North Luzon Regional Services and Engr. Leo Buñag, chief, Cagayan River Basin in PAGASA, DOST.

• A total of 45 participants from Taguigand Pateros attended the Salinlahi Symposium conducted with DOST-NCR on 29 August 2013 at the DOST Executive Lounge, DOST Compound,

Bicutan, Taguig City. The theme of the symposium was “The Role of Science and Technology in Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation”. The speakers were: Ms. Joan Cruz Salcedo, supervising science research specialist of PHIVOLCS, DOST; Ms. Sharon Juliet Arruejo, weather specialist of PAGASA, DOST; Mr. Leo Godfrey Jao, information officer II of Project NOAH, DOST;and Ms. Ma. Daisy Demoni, supervising science research specialist of SEI, DOST.

• As requested by Ms. Perla L. Gumba,principal of the Joseph Marello Institute in San Juan, Batangas, a Salinlahi Symposium was conducted on 20 Septermber 2013 with the theme “The Role of Science and Technology in Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation”. There were 415 participants composed of teachers and students. The three resource speakers were: Dr. Winchelle Ian G. Sevilla, supervising science research specialist of the PHIVOLCS, DOST; Mr. Raymond C. Ordinario, weather specialist of the PAGASA, DOST; and Mr. Leo Godfrey T. Jao, information officerIIoftheProjectNOAH,DOST.

• Lastly, in coordination with the DOSTCAR, Salinlahi Symposium was conducted in the Municipality of Luna, Apayao on 28 November 2013 with the same theme. A total of 353 participants composed of students and teachers attended the symposium. The speakers were: Mr. Jeffrey S. Perez, supervising science research specialist of PHIVOLCS, DOST; Mr. Joseph Q. Basconcillo, weather specialist I of PAGASA, DOST; Ms. Sheena S. Salvosa, science research specialist I of Project NOAH, DOST; and Ms. Ruby S. Cristobal, chief science research specialist of SEI, DOST.


WORKSHOP ON UNDERSTANDING MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOSAFETY

Theworkshopwasdesigned toserveasavenue todiscuss the latestadvances in thefieldof thebiotechnology as well as share knowledge and expertise so that it can be applied by the teachers in teaching thestudents.Theactivitywasalsocreatedto:(a)provideteacherswithsufficientknowledgeandbackgroundtoteachbiotechnologyandbiosafety;(b)sharetheimportance,actualandpotentialbenefitsofbiotechnologywith the general public; and (c) promote the Philippine Science Heritage Center as an alternative learning institution for science.

Date: July 29-30, 2013 Venue: Hotel Roma, Tuguegarao CityCo-sponsor: Department of Science and Technology - Region 2

OTHER PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Aone-dayScienceSummerCampwasconductedon21May2013attheMulti-PurposeHallofthePhilippine Science Heritage Center. A total of 106 children of DOST and its attached agencies’ employees and DOST Day Care Center attended the camp held in collaboration with the Museo Pambata.

• ThePSHCorganizedMagicalScienceon25October2013atthePSHCMulti-PurposeHall.Atotalof 136 children of DOST and its attached agencies’ employees and DOST Day Care Center attended the event.


The event was spearheaded by Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, project leader of the NAST PHL Biotech IEC Project, in collaboration with the Philippine Science Heritage Center (PSHC) and the Department of Science and Technology Region II. Academician Tecson-Mendoza served as the

focal person together with the other resource speakers, namely: Dr. Prima Fe R. Franco, professor, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Batac, Ilocos Norte and Biotechnology Focal Person (BFP) for Region I, and Dr. Helen C. Ramos, professor, Isabela State University (ISU), Echague, Isabela and BFP for Region II.

DOST Day Care Center pupils in their “magical science” costumes

nasT DIVIsIons and the aCaDeMY MeMbeRs Since 1978, a total of 107 Academicians have been elected, 37 of whom have been conferred the National Scientists rank and title. Presently, NAST has 61 members with 12 National Scientists. They come from different fields of disciplinary specialization, a few related to each other, but their body of work is very distinctive for each member. The Academy presently has six divisions: Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Technology, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.


Accomplishment Reports of the Members

Significant positionsPhilippine General Hospital- Head Service I, Department of Medicine,Professor Emeritus, College of Medicine, UP ManilaMember, Screening Committee for the Nomination of Professor Emeritus, UP ManilaMember, Peer Review Board, Philippine Heart CenterMember, Continuing Professional Development Council, Board of Medicine, Professional Regulation CommissionChair, Continuing Medical Education Commission, Philippine Medical Association Emeritus Fellow, American College of Cardiology

Publications (Selected)Abarquez, Ramon Jr., “Irony of the ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’, Vital Signs January 1-15. 2013;13 (1): 5Abarquez, Ramon Jr., “Beside options for monitoring cardiac function” Vital Signs 2013;38(2) Feb 1-15:5Abarquez,RamonJr.,FormatProposalsfortheScientifictopics,ThePhysician,22:Feb2013:18-20Abarquez, Ramon Jr., A Rejoinder on the Holiday Heart Syndrome, Vital Signs 2013, 39(2) Feb 16-28Abarquez, Ramon Jr., Tejada Not “Cause & Effect” Issue, Philippine Daily Inquirer March 28, 2013 p A8Abarquez, Ramon Jr., Bedside Options for Monitoring Cardiac Function, 3rd series Vital Signs Vol 2 (41) March 16-31, 2013Abarquez, Ramon Jr., Bedside Options for Monitoring Cardiac Function, 4th series Vital Signs Vol 2, (420) April 1- 15, 2013; 5th series Vital Signs Vol 2, April 16-30, 2013; 6th series Vital Signs Vol 2, May 1- 15, 2013; 7th series Vital Signs Vol 2, May 16- 31, 2013-11th series Vital Signs Vol 2, July 16-31, 2013Abarquez, Ramon Jr., Cardiovascular Myths, Mists, Missed, Health and Lifestyle Vol 11 (5); May 2013:18-30Abarquez,RamonJr.,CMEandscientificsessionscirca2013thePhysician2013;22(4):11-13Abarquez, Ramon Jr., Sin Tax and RH bill Relevance-1st series Vital Signs Vol 2, Aug 1-15, 2013 p.7

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Speaker, CME Updates 2013, PMA Regional Meeting GMA, JY Campos Hall Bayanihan Complex, United Laboratories, Jan 13, 2013Speaker, CME Updates 2013, PMA Regional Meeting CLMC, Holiday Inn, Clarke, Pampanga, Jan 20, 2013Participant, Stem Cell Therapy Summit, Philippine Heart Association, Metrobank Hall, Manila Doctors Hospital, Jan 25, 2013Participant, ACS Summit, Philippine Heart Asso. Metrobank Hall, Manila Doctor’s Hospital, Jan 26, 2013 Speaker, CME Updates, Central Visayas Regional Meeting PMA, Waterfront Hotel, Cebu, March 3, 2013Participant, Pre-hypertension Cebu Medical Society, Crimson Resort Hotel, Mactan, Cebu, March 23, 2013Chair,ScientificCommittee,106thAnnualScientificMeetingandConvention,ManilaHotel, May 15-17, 2013Moderator, 2013 PASOO 19th Annual Convention, EDSA Shang-rila Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Sept 7, 2013Speaker, Lessons Learned from the Past, Real World Practice, Phil Heart Association, Natrapharm Patriot Building, Sucat, Paranaque City, Nov 23, 2013

ACADEMICIAN RAMON F. ABARQUEZ JR.

Honors and Recognition ReceivedRamon F. Abarquez, Jr. Professorial Lecture, May 31, 2013 during the 44th Annual Convention, Phil Heart Association-Phil College of Cardiology, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Pasig CityOutstanding PHI Award for Excellence in Medicine, 80th Year Anniversary Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity, College of Medicine, UP Dec 17, 2013, Manila Polo Club, Makati CityDr. Gloria T. Aragon Most Illustrious Faculty Award, UP College of Medicine at UP Medical Alumni Society Annual Celebration Dec 20 2013, Manila Hotel


Significant positionsHonorary Editor-in-Chief, Philippine Computing JournalProfessor, Institute of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, UP Los Banos

PublicationEA Albacea, On Turing Machines, Philippine Computing Journal, Volume 7, Number 1

ACADEMICIAN ELIEZER A. ALBACEA

Significant positionsMember, NAST Executive Council Chairman, Board of Judges, NAST Environmental Science Award Member, Board of Judges, NSTW Outstanding Research and Development Award Chair, NAST Biological Sciences Division Member, National Agriculture and Fisheries Education (NAFES) Board, CHED Chairman, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Technical Working Group on the Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions’ Research Journals Member, Board of Judges for the 2013 CHED Republica Awards

PublicationsBucol A. and Alcala A. 2013. Tokay gecko, Gekko gecko (Sauria: Gekkonidae) predation on juvenile house rats. Herpetology Notes 6:307-308. Brown R.M., Siler C.D., Oliveros C.H., Esselstyn, J.A. Diesmos A.C., Hosner P.A., Linkem C.W., Barley A.J., Oaks J.R., Sanguila M.B., Welton L.J., Blackburn D.C., Moyle R.G., Townsend P.A. andAlcalaA.C.2013.EvolutionaryProcessesofDiversificationinaModelIslandArchipelago. Annu. Rev. Ecol. Evol. Syst. 2013. 44:24.1- 24.25. Elfes C.T, Livingstone S.R., Lane A., Vimoksalehi L. , Sanders K.L., Courtney A.J., Gatus J.L., Guinea M., Lobo A.S., Milton D., Rasmussen A.R., Read M., White M-D., Sanciangco J., Alcala A., Heatwole H., Karns D.R., Seminoff J.A., Voris H.K., Carpenter K.E.and Murphy J.C. 2013. Fascinating and forgotten: The conservation status of marine elapid snakes. Herpetological ConservationandBiology8(1):37–52.

Ongoing ResearchesLarval Dispersal and Connectivity of Marine Reserves in the Bohol Sea Assessment of the land vertebrate fauna of Ilog River Estuary The ichthyofauna of Ilog River estuary Fish kills in the Ilog River Estuary Catchperuniteffort(CPUE)ofexploitedfinfishesandcrustaceansEstimatingreproductivepotentialoftargetedcoralreeffishesinsideno-takemarinereservesAssessmentofLambisfisheryinSiquijorDocumentingthecollapseofabalonefisheryinSiquijorSeasnake assessment in the Bohol Sea

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Participated in several Round Table Discussions involving the Biological Sciences DivisionMarch 5, 2013 Convocation Speaker, Visayas State University Academic Awards Convocation, Visca, Baybay,Leyte March 8, 2013. Speaker: “Coastal Marine Ecosystem Environmental Perspective” during the Seminar-Workshop on Geohazards, Environment and Earth’s Resources: Facing Challenges, Managing Risks. Sponsored by the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Geology-421 Graduating Class and NORSU. Negros Oriental Convention Center, Dumaguete City. September 30, 2013. Plenary Speaker: “Research Directions in 2015 and Beyond.” Cebu Normal University 2013 Annual Research Congress with the theme: Philippine Higher Education Research

ACADEMICIAN ANGEL C. ALCALA


Focus for ASEAN 2015: Mobility, Portability, Quality and ASEAN Research Clusters. Cebu Normal University, Cebu City.November 14, 2013. as Resource Speaker, “Should our Country Consider a Development Approach Based on the Blue Economy?” Workshop on the Philippines and the Blue Economy: Towards the Future We Want, sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the International Oceans Institute, AIM Conference Center, Makati.

Honors and Recognition ReceivedAwarded for Outstanding Contribution to Research and Practice on Sustainable Development especially on Marine and Vertebrate Diversity. Philippine Society for Educational Research and Evaluation (PSERE) 21st Annual Conference, Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila, May 16, 2013 Outstanding Negrense Award(Environmental Management), 115th Cinco de Noviembre Negros Day Province of Negros Occidental November 5, 2013 Elected National Scientist, National Academy of Science & Technology, Manila, December 2013

Significant positionsChairman, Environmental Science (CHED)Expert, National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (DOST)Consultant on “Blue Economy”, APEC Hosting by the Philippines (DFA)Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (UP)Director,OfficeofInternationalLinkages(UP)

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Phytoplankton and bacterial communities in South Harbour, Manila Bay, Philippines”. The ASEAN- India Cooperation Project entitled “Extent of transfer of alien invasive organisms in South/Southeast Asia region by shipping” 26 to 29 November 2013, Chiang Mai, Thailand

PublicationsAzanza,R.V.andG.A.Benico.2013.ToxicAlexandriumbloomsinfishfarmingsitesinBolinao, Pangasinan. Journal of Environmental Science and Management (Special Issue) 1: 44-49.Azanza RV, Vargas VM, Fukami K, Shashank K, Onda DF and MP Azanza. 2013. Culturable algalytic bacteria isolated from seaweeds in the Philippines and Japan. Journal of Environmental Science and Management (Special Issue) 1: 1-10.MansetKJ,AzanzaRVandDFOnda.2013.AlgicidalbacteriafromfishcultureareasinBolinao, Pangasinan, Northern Philippines. Journal of Environmental Science and Management (Special Issue) 1: 11-20.Orizar IS, Rivera PP, San Diego-McGlone ML and RV Azanza. 2013. Harmful algal bloom (HAB) mitigation using ball clay: Effect on non-target organisms. Journal of Environmental Science and Management (Special Issue) 1: 36-43.Mendoza CO, Rabanes AC, Jimenez EC, Azanza RV, Cortez-Akhunzadah J and LJ Cruz. 2013. Detection ofciguaterafishpoisoninginthePhilippines.JournalofEnvironmentalScienceandManagement (Special Issue) 1: 50-55.Escobar MT, Sotto LP, Jacinto GS, Benico GA, San Diego-McGlone ML and RV Azanza. 2013. Eutrophicconditionsduringthe2010fishkillinBolinaoandAnda,Pangasinan,Philippines.Journal of Environmental Science and Management (Special Issue) 1: 28-35.CayetanoAC,YñiguezAT,VillanoyCL,DavidLT,DeaunaJD,PeñaflorEL,PalermoJD,BenicoGA and RV Azanza. 2013. Improving the validity and robustness of a harmful algal bloom model through genetic algorithm-based optimization. Journal of Environmental Science and Management (Special Issue) 1: 21-28.Marquez, GP, Reichardt, WT, Azanza, RV, Klocke M and MN Montaño. 2013. Thalassic biogas production from sea wrack biomass using different microbial seeds: cow manure, marine sediment andseawrack-associatedmicroflora.BioresourceTechnology133:612-617.

ACADEMICIAN RHODORA V. AZANZA



Significant positionsDean, College of Science, UP Diliman

Chair, CHED Technical Committee for MathematicsMember, CHED Technical Panel for Science and MathematicsAssociate Editor, Bulletin of the Southeast Asian Mathematical Society, Science Diliman, Philippine Science LettersProject Leader for UP Diliman, National Science Consortium-ASTHRDP (DOST-SEI)Project Head, “State of the Discipline: a Nationwide Technical Assessment of Mathematics Programs in HEIs”, implemented by the Technical Committee for Mathematics, CHEDMember, 2013 Board of Judges for the NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists Member,BoardofJudges,NASTScientificPostersAward

Ongoing and Completed Researches Completed

Bilinear form from Leonard systems (with A.R. Paningbatan)Higher Mathematics in the Philippines, Commission on Developing Countries-International Mathematical Union project

OngoingParallel transport on spheres (with J.G.P. Pelias)

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc. Presentations in Technical Conferences

1. Leonard Triples and the Lie Algebra sl2, 2013 Asian Mathematical Conference, Busan, S. Korea, 30June–4July,2013.2.FromInfiniteSumstoInfiniteProducts:theGeniusofLeonhardEuler,8th Annual Convention of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines Regions 10-12-ARMM, Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 24-25 October 2013.3. Association Schemes and Finite Groups, The Diliman Mathematics International Research Workshop (in celebration of the 60th birthday of Dr. Polly Wee Sy), Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman, 14-16 October 20134. Parallel Transport on the Sphere (with J.G. Pelias), 2013 Annual Convention of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines, Legend Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 17-18 May 2013.

Honors and Recognition ReceivedUPDiliman,CentennialProfessorialChairAward,July2012–June2013.UP System International Publication Award, 2012.

ACADEMICIAN JOSE MARIA P. BALMACEDA

Canini,ND,Metillo,E.andRVAzanza.2013.Monsoon-influencedphytoplanktoncommunitystructure in a Philippine mangrove estuary. Tropical Ecology 54(3): 329-341.Watanabe, S., J. Aoyama, S. Hagihara, B., R. V. Azanza and K. Tsukamoto. 2013. Anguilla huangi Teng, Lin and Tzeng, 2009, is a junior synonym of Anguilla luzonensis Watanabe, Aoyama and Tsukamoto, 2009. Fish Sci. (2013) 79:375-383.

Honors and Recognition ReceivedBestScientificPosterAward”,InternationalSymposiumonEmergingTechnologiesforaGreener Earth, Association of Academies and Societies of Science in Asia, National Academy of Science and Technology, 22 October 2013UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chair, 1 January 2013-31 December 2013.2013 UPAA Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award, June 22, 2013.


Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.NAST 35thAnnualScientificMeetingJuly10-11,2013,ManilaHotel,ManilaPhil Fruit Association 21st National Fruit Symposium, Oct 21-25, 2013, University of Southeastern Phils, Davao City, Resource Speaker and Co-Author, Poster Paper

Poster Papers PresentedRejuvenation in Calamansi (X Citrofortunella microcarpa Bunge) using Tissue Culture. Lilian F. Pateña, Claudette N. Dacumos, Maria Dyan Isabelle I. Sandoval, Julita G. Dimaculangan, Alice B. Formaran and Ramon C. Barba, National Fruit Symposium. University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City October 21-25, 2013A Simple and Reliable Technique for Virus Elimination in Banana. Lilian F. Pateña, Claire S. Ramos, Leila S. Caymo, , Alice B. Formaran, Julita G. Dimaculangan and Ramon C. Barba. National Fruit Symposium. University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City October 21-25, 2013

Honors and Recognition ReceivedThird (3rd) place, Best Poster Paper, Rejuvenation in Calamansi (X Citrofortunella microcarpa Bunge.) Using Tissue Culture, LF Pateña, CN Dacumos, MDII Sandoval, JG Dimaculangan, AB Formaran and RC Barba, Philippine Fruit Association (PFA), Oct 24, 2013, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao CityInternational Publication Award Diversity Analysis of Philippine Bananas Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers, Phil J Crop Sci. 36(1):1-10, April 2011, Dacumos, CN, AG Lalusin, LO Namuco, LF Pateña and RC Barba, UP System, Nov 27, 2013, UP Diliman, Quezon City

ACADEMICIAN RAMON C. BARBA

Significant positionsPresident-Elect, Asian Association of Social PsychologySenior Adviser, ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological SocietiesAssociate Editor, Asian Journal of Social Psychology (Wiley)EditorEmeritus,TheAsia-PacificEducationResearcher(Springer)

PublicationsArticles in ISI/SCOPUS journals

Bernardo,A.B.I.(2013).Hopegroundedinbelief:Directandindirectinfluenceofsocialaxiomson dispositional hope. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 54, 522-528. Bernardo, A.B.I., Lising, R.H., & Shulruf, B. (2013). Validity of two language versions of the Auckland Individualism and Collectivism Scale with Filipino-English bilinguals. Psychological Studies, 58, 33-37. Bernardo, A. B. I., Rosenthal, L., & Levy, S. R. (2013). Polyculturalism and attitudes towards people from other countries. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 37, 335-344.Dela Rosa, E. D., & Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013). Are two achievement goals better than one? Filipino students’ achievement goals, learning strategies and affect. Learning and Individual Differences, 27, 97-101. Ganotice, F.A., Bernardo, A.B.I., & King, R. B. (2013). Adapting the Facilitating Conditions Questionnaire (FCQ) for bilingual Filipino adolescents: Validating English and Filipino versions. Child Indicators Research, 6, 237-256. Kintanar, N.S.M., & Bernardo, A.B.I. (2013). Hope and internal work models of the self and others: A correlational study on Filipino adolescents. Psychological Studies, 58, 48-53. Villavicencio, F.T., & Bernardo, A.B.I. (2013). Negative emotions moderate the relationship between self-efficacyandachievementofFilipinostudents.PsychologicalStudies,58,225-232.Villavicencio, F.T., & Bernardo, A.B.I. (2013). Positive academic emotions moderate the relationship between self-regulation and achievement. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 83, 329-340.

ACADEMICIAN ALLAN BENEDICT I. BERNARDO


Zell, E., Su, R., Li, H., ... Bernardo, A., Garcia, F., Brechan, I., Maio, G., & Albarracin, D. (2013). Cultural differences in attitudes towards action and inaction: The role of dialecticism. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 4, 521-528.

Articles in refereed journals

Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013). Exploring social cognitive dimensions of sexual prejudice in Filipinos. Philippine Journal of Psychology, 46, 19-48.Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013). Social dominance orientation and attitudes towards the poor: Contrasting lower and higher socioeconomic groups in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Psychology, 46, 39-69. Dela Rosa, E.D., & Bernardo, A.B.I. (2013). Testing multiple goals theory in an Asian context: Filipino students’ motivation and academic achievement. International Journal of School and Educational Psychology, 1, 47-57.Macugay, E.B., & Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013). Science coursework and pedagogical beliefs of science teachers: The case of science teachers in the Philippines. Science Education International. 24(1), 31-45.

Book Chapters

Bernardo, A. B. I., & Liem, G. A. D. (2013). Mapping the spaces of cross-cultural educational psychology. In G.A.D. Liem, & A.B.I. Bernardo (Eds.), Advancing cross-cultural perspectives on educational psychology: A Festschrift for Dennis M. McInerney (pp. 345-357). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publications.Bernardo, A. B. I., & Ouano, J. A. (2013). Social goals, sense of community and disconnectedness in school: An exploratory study of three ethnoreligious groups in the Philippines. In G.A.D. Liem, & A.B.I. Bernardo (Eds.), Advancing cross-cultural perspectives on educational psychology: A Festschrift for Dennis M. McInerney (pp. 231-251). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publications. Gaerlan, M. J. M., & Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013). Inquiring about educational reform from a stakeholder perspective:InsightsfromAsia-Pacificresearch.InA.B.I.Bernardo,&M.J.M.Gaerlan(Eds.), EducationalreformandinnovationintheAsia-Pacific:Advancesinresearch(pp.1-13).Manila: De La Salle University Publishing.Liem, G. A. D., & Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013). Advancement of cross-cultural perspectives on educational psychology: Continuing the legacy of Dennis M. McInerney. In G.A.D. Liem, & A.B.I. Bernardo (Eds.), Advancing cross-cultural perspectives on educational psychology: A Festschrift for Dennis M. McInerney (pp. 3-18). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publications.Mante-Estacio, M. J., & Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013). Re-viewing English language education research in the Asia-Pacificusinganinteractionalco-constructionistlens.InA.B.I.Bernardo&M.J.Mante-Estacio (Eds.),Language,literacy,andeducationintheAsia-Pacific:Contemporaryperspectives(pp.1-13). Manila: De La Salle University Publishing.

Edited BooksBernardo, A. B. I., & Gaerlan, M. J. M. (Eds.) (2013). Educational reform and innovation in the Asia-Pacific:Advancesinresearch.Manila:DeLaSalleUniversityPublishing.Bernardo, A. B. I., & Mante-Estacio, M. J. (Eds.) (2013). Language, literacy, and education in the Asia-Pacific:Contemporaryperspectives.Manila:DeLaSalleUniversityPublishing.Liem, G.A.D., & Bernardo, A.B.I. (Eds.) (2013). Advancing cross-cultural perspectives on educational psychology: A Festschrift for Dennis M. McInerney. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publication


“Do Social Beliefs Predict Hope in Filipino Students?” De La Salle University, University Research CoordinatingOffice,ResearchFacultyGrant,2012-2013.

Ongoing“The Nomological Network of Locus of Hope: Data from Cross-cultural and Special Populations” UniversityofMacau,ResearchandDevelopmentAdministrationOffice,Start-upResearchGrant,2013-present.


Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc. Plenaryaddressinscientificconferences

1. Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013, October). Seeing a better future and working to get there: Psychological approaches to understanding hope. Plenary address, Conference of the ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies, Miriam College, Philippines.2. Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013, October). Mentoring graduate students and young scholars in psychology: Reflectionswithaformermenteeandacurrentmentor.PlenaryLearningSession,Conferenceofthe ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies, Miriam College, Philippines. 3.Bernardo,A.B.I.(2013,August).Re(de)finingWhatis“Cultural”inCross-CulturalEducational Psychology. Invited Plenary Address, Conference of the Asian Association of Social Psychology, Yogyakarata, Indonesia.

Presentationsinscientificconferences1. Li, Y., & Bernardo, A.B.I. (2013, October). Born to be happy or born to be stressed: Academic emotions, achievement, and birth order. Paper presented during the Conference of the ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies, Miriam College, Philippines. 2. Lucas, R.I.G., Laurilla, M.R. & Bernardo, A.B.I. (2013, October). Exploring predictors of amotivation in ESL learners in the Philippines. Paper presented during the Conference of the ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies, Miriam College, Philippines. 3. Tao, X., Pang, K., & Leong, P., & Bernardo, A. B. I. (2013, October). Values as predictors of Chinese young adults’ intentions to participants in internet group purchase. Paper presented during the Conference of the ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies, Miriam College, Philippines.

Significant positionsEditorial Board Member of:

•CommunicationsonStochasticAnalysis(http://www.math.lsu.edu/cosa;publishedby Serials Publication). •PhilippineScienceLetters(http://philsciletters.org).

Reviewer for: Mathematical Reviews (American Mathematical Society).Member of Advisory Board:

•ThePhilippineScientist(UniversityofSanCarlosPress)ISSN0079-146 (www.philjol.info/index.php/PSCI)•PhilippineEducationResearchJournal(www.perj.org).

ACADEMICIAN CHRISTOPHER C. BERNIDO

Significant positionsEmeritus, International Rice Research InstituteSenior Adviser, FOOD START Project, International Potato Center (Regional Project)Board Member:

CARD INC. Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (NGO) CMDI-CARDMicrofinanceDevelopmentInstitute Philippine Rice Research Institute Human Development Network Executive Committee

PublicationsRUMEPP discovers “roots of value-chain” in micro-enterprise in Rural Micro-Enterprise Promotion Programme, Department of Trade and Industry (2013), More than Cash: Improving Lives Through Micro-EnterpriseDevelopment,DTI-RUMEPPandInternationalPotatoCenter–FoodSecurity ThroughAsianRootsandTubers(CIP-FOODSTART),MakatiCity–MetroManila,75pages

NATIONAL SCIENTIST GELIA T. CASTILLO


Significant positionsVice President, Executive Council, NASTChairperson, Inter-Agency Working Group on Population Projections, NSO, 2012 to dateChairperson, Inter-Agency Technical Committee on Population and Housing Statistics, NSCB, 2012-2013 Chairperson, Programme Committee, Philippine Center for Population and Development, 2012-2013Member, Hugh Greenwood Environment Prize Committee, 2012 and 2013Member, Poster Board of Judges, NAST ASM, July 2012 and 2013Chairperson, PCPD Interfaith Committee, 2012 to date

NATIONAL SCIENTIST MERCEDES B. CONCEPCION

Member, Review Team of the GRiSP Gender Strategy, International Rice Research Institute, March 15, 2013, Contribution to the GRiSP (Global Rice Science Partnership) Gender Strategy: “From Women in Rice Farming Systems” to GRiSP Gender Strategy: After 30 Years” Papers written about CURE (Consortium for Unfavorable Rice Environments) shared with IRRI Project Leaders and Management

- “Rice in the Uplands” and a String of Social Innovations- The Dynamics of Testing Released SUB1 varieties and Finding Promising Lines from Each Country

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Resource Person: Facilitating Value Chain Development in the Cordillera Highlands, Pasay City, Nov. 13-15, 2013. Paper presented: “Value-Chain” in the Cordilleras RTD on Development Progeria in Relation to the Millennium Development Goals, January 17, 2013 DTI Rural Micro-Enterprise Promotion Programme, January 28-30, 2013Facilitating Value-Chain Development in the Cordillera Highlands, November 13-15, 2013RTD on Education, April 30, 2013SocialScienceSeminaratIRRI,Micro-financecooperativenetworktoimplementmechanization schemes within the rice value-chain, June 10, 2013 Human Development Network meeting, July 29, 2013 Women in Rice Farming Day, August 8, 2013 GRiSP Conference, October 14-18, 2013 International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth, October 22, 2013 Seminar on Mortality Data Gaps and Inadequacies, November 21, 2013 Workshop on Cordillera Value-Chains, December 4, 2013 Workshop on CURE, December 9, 2013 Heirloom Rice Meeting, December 17, 2013 Attended all the Thursday Seminars at IRRI and all the Social Science Division Seminars

Significant positionsVice President for Academic Affairs, University of the Philippines System Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman Program Coordinator for Biodiversity Research, Philippine Genome Center, University of the Philippines System Coordinator, Biophysicochemical Techno Incubation Core Facility, National Science Complex Member, Bioethics Advisory Board, Stem Cell Treatment, Department of Health Contributor, Administrative Order No. 2013-012 Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Health Facilities Engaging in Human Stem Cell and Cell-Based or Cellular Therapies in the Philippines Member, Steering Committee, 33rd Annual PAASE Meeting and SymposiumEditor, Star Science Editor, Philippine Science Letters

ACADEMICIAN GISELA P. CONCEPCION


Ongoing ResearchesProgram Leader, Associate Program 4 of Philippine Mollusk Symbiont Program, International Cooperative Biodiversity Group (ICBG), funded by the US National Institutes of Health, Fogarty International, US National Science Foundation and US Department of Energy. Project Leader, Malunggay-derived Anti-tumor Agents: Isolation, Characterization, Bioactivity and Molecular Targets, funded by Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, DOST Project Leader, Conus/Turrid Project, funded by the research funds from Dr. Baldomero Olivera, University of Utah Project Leader, Synergistic Studies Combining Cytotoxic Compounds from Marine Invertebrates and Standard Chemotherapeutic Drugs, In-house grant, funded by the UP Marine Science Institute

Publications Journal Articles

Elshahawi SI, Trindade-Silva AE, Hanora A, Han AW, Flores MS, Vizzoni V, Schrago CG, Soares CA, Concepcion GP, Distel DL, Schmidt EW, Haygood MG. Boronated tartrolon antibiotic produced by symbiotic cellulose-degrading bacteria in shipworm gills. Proc Natl Acad Sci. 2013; 110 (4): 295-304.Lin Z, Torres JP, Ammon MA, Marett L, Teichert RW, Reilly CA, Kwan JC, Hughen RW, Flores M, Tianero MD, Peraud O, Cox JE, Light AR, Villaraza AJ, Haygood MG, Concepcion GP, Olivera BM, Schmidt EW. A bacterial source for mollusk pyrone polyketides. Chem Biol. 2013; 20 (1):73-81.Ranches GD, Rudy A, Vollmar A, Tun JO, Concepcion GP. Heptylprodigiosin induces apoptosis in Jurkat leukemia T cells via CD95 death receptor and evades antiapoptotic Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL proteins. Philippine Science Letters. 2013; 6 (2): 153-167.Lin Z, Marett L, Hughen RW, Flores M, Forteza I, Ammon MA, Concepcion GP, Espino S, Olivera BM, Rosenberg G, Haygood MG, Light AR, Schmidt EW. Neuroactive diol and acyloin metabolites from cone snail-associated bacteria. Bioorgan Med Chem. 2013; 23 (17): 4867-4869.

Book ChaptersOlivera BM, Imperial JS, Concepcion GP. “Snail Peptides”. Handbook of Biologically Active Peptides. Ed. Abba Kastin. San Diego: Academic Press, 2013. 437-450Concepcion GP. 2013. Science Philippines: Essays on Science by Filipinos Volume 2. Published by the University of the Philippines Press, Diliman, Quezon City.

Honors and Recognition Received2013 Philippine Federation of Chemical Societies Awards for Chemical Research 2013NASTOutstandingScientificPaperAwardsNarcisoJET,UyIDC,CabangAB,ChavezJFC, Pablo JLB, Concepcion GP, Padlan EA. Anatomy of the antibody molecule: a continuing analysis based on high resolution crystallographic structures. Phil Sci Letters. 2012; 5 (1): 63-89. 2013 University of the Philippines Centennial Faculty Grant Award

Significant positionsProfessor Emeritus, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA, 1987-presentProfessor Emeritus, University of California, Irvine, USA, 1992-presentProfessor Emeritus, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA, 2010-presentMember, IEEE Life Members Committee, and Vice Chair 2013Member, IEEE Education Society William E. Sayle Award for Achievement in Education Award Committee, 2012, 2013 Member, American Society for Engineering Education, Lifetime Achievement Award Committee, 2011, 2012, 2013-2014 (Chair) Associate Editor, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications ABET Program Evaluator for Kuwait University Computer Engineering ProgramSenior Adviser for International Accreditation, Philippine Computer Society (PCS) Information and Computing Accreditation Board (PICAB)Chair, NAST Ad Hoc Committee on Strategic Plan

ACADEMICIAN JOSE B. CRUZ JR.


Significant positionsExecutive Vice President for External Relations and Internationalization, De La Salle UniversityUniversity Fellow and Full Professor 10, Mechanical Engineering Department, De La Salle UniversityMember, Presidential Coordinating Council for Research and Development (PCCRD)Member, Energy & Environment Expert Panel, Congressional Commission on Science and Technology and Engineering (COMSTE)Immediate Past President and Advisory Board Member, National Research Council of the PhilippinesFocal Person on Energy, National Academy of Science and Technology MemberoftheEditorialBoard,ScientificWordJournal,2012–presentMember, Board of Directors, Asia Professional Education Network (APEN), 2012-presentExternal Assessor, University of Malaya, 2011- presentEditorial Advisor, Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environment, 2009-presentTrustee, St. Paul University (St. Paul University System), Manila, 2012-2017Trustee, Columbia Technologies, Incorporated (CTI) Foundation, 2012-2015Trustee, Philippine Sinter Corporation (PSC) Foundation, 2012-2013External Assessor of Mechanical & Environmental Systems, Engineering and Management, LCA Cleaner Production and Clean Technology, and Renewable Energy Systems, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, 2011 to present

Ongoing ResearchesEnergyMarketStudyonEnergyEfficiencyandSolarRoofTopTechnology.Funding:University of New South Wales Universities and Councils Network on Innovation for Inclusive Development in Southeast Asia. Funding: International Development Research Centre, Canada A Macro-Micro Analysis of the Technological Innovation and Its Processes to Enhance Philippine Competitiveness. Funding: National Research Council of the Philippines Development of an integrated community-based micro-hydro power system for socio-economic sustainability and inclusive development in Apayao Province. Funding: SN Aboitiz Power-Magat An Ab Initio Investigation of Extracting Water from Nannochloropsis sp.: A First Step in the Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Novel Catalytic Materials in Microalgae Drying for Biofuel Production. Funding: Commission on Higher Education Local Government Capacity and Cooperation in Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management. Funding: Commission on Higher Education Design and Development of Underwater Robot System Funding: DLSU Science FoundationDevelopment of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) Approaches to the Design and Operation of Low-Carbon Energy Systems. Funding: Commission on Higher Education

ACADEMICIAN ALVIN B. CULABA

Significant positionsPresident, Philippine Society of General Internal Medicine, 2011- present.Professor 12, University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, UP College of Medicine (June 2000 to present)Part-TimeProfessor,CollegeofMedicine,McMasterUniversity(2011–present)Head, Medical Research Unit, Department of Medicine, ƒUP College of Medicine (June 2000-present)Director,Asia-PacificCenterforEvidence-BasedMedicine(2001topresent)Associate Editor, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, New York, USA (2002 to present)Member, Evidence-based Medicine Working Group (International), 1995-present.Member,PhiKappaPhiInternationalHonorSociety,UniversityofthePhilippinesChapter,1979–presentMember, Philippine Medical Association, 1984-present.Diplomate, Philippine College of PhysiciansMember, International Clinical Epidemiology Network, 1992 to present.Member, Philippine Clinical Epidemiology Network, 1996.Member, Southeast Asian Clinical Epidemiology Network, 1994 to present.

ACADEMICIAN ANTONIO MIGUEL L. DANS


Significant positionProgram and/or Project Leader of Farmers RD&E Training Program (FSTP)

Ongoing ResearchesProgram Leader. Farmers-Scientists Research, Development & Extension (RD&E) Training Program (FSTP)–anationalprogrambyExecutiveOrderNo.710Project Leader. Sea water and farm resources management (SEAFARM) to increase corn and peanut productivity (DA-BAR funded)ProjectLeader.Suitabilityofmechanizationtechnologyonoperationalefficiency,costandlabor productivity of FSTP corn-based farms (DA-BAR funded)

S&T Policy and Program Implementation including Conference/Semionars, etc.AsProgramLeader–Implementationandexpansionofthecorn-basedFarmer-ScientistsResearch, Development and Extension (RDE) Training Program (FSTP) in certain municipalities of Bukidnon, Davao Oriental, North and South Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, Surigao del Sur, Ilocos Norte, Quezon Province, Romblon, Marinduque and Masbate, Bicol Region, Zamboanga del Norte, Bohol and Iloilo for the period Jan-Dec 2013, graduating 260 farmer-scientists from 79 barangays for Phase 1; 103 farmer-scientists for Phase 2; and 220 farmer-scientists for Phase 3.Keynote Speaker. 23rd Convention of the Philippine Association of Research Managers (PhilARM) at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City on April 16-18, 2013.Guest Speaker. UP Cebu Commencement Exercises, UP Cebu Cultural Center, Lahug, Cebu City, 24 April 2013Resource Speaker during the General Assembly Meeting of the league of Municipalities of the Philippines, Cebu Chapter at the Casino Español de Cebu, Cebu City on 27 September 2013Plenary speaker during the “National Conference on Development Initiatives in the Philippines Marginal Uplands” at the Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, 22-24 October 2013Guest Speaker. SEARCA “Symposium on Innovation and Excellence in Food, Agriculture and Entrepreneurship,” UPLB Campus, Laguna, 18 November 2013

Honors and Recognition ReceivedCertificateofCommendationgivenbytheNationalAcademyofScienceandTechnology(NAST)as one of NAST’s members who have been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Pasay City, September 6, 2013PPS- G.O. Ocfemia Hall of Fame Award given by the Philippine Phytopathological Society (PPS) during its 50th Anniversary Grand Fellowship and Awards Night, Los Baños, Laguna, October 9, 2013G.O. Ocfemia Award for Excellence in Technology Development given by the Philippine Phytopathological Society (PPS) during its 50th Anniversary Grand Fellowship and Awards Night, Los Baños, Laguna, October 9, 2013PPS Service Award given by the Philippine Phytopathological Society (PPS) during its 50th Anniversary Grand Fellowship and Awards Night, Los Baños, Laguna, October 9, 2013

ACADEMICIAN ROMULO G. DAVIDE

Significant positionsDirector, Ateneo Innovation CenterMember,CivilServiceCommission-ScientificCareerSystemChair, National Science Consortium (NSC), Accelerated S&T Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRD)Chair, Steering Committee, Science Education Graduate Scholarships (SEGS), Commission on Higher Education (CHED)Chair, Technical Panel for Nanotechnology (PCIEERD-DOST)

ACADEMICIAN FABIAN M. DAYRIT


Member, Board of Trustees, Philippine Institute for Alternative Health Care (PITAHC), Department of HealthMember, Editorial Board, Philippine Journal of SciencePresident, Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP)Board Member, Philippine Federation of Chemical SocietiesBoard Member, Natural Products Society of the Philippines

Publications“Coconut Oil: From Diet to Therapy”, Conrado S. Dayrit and Fabian M. Dayrit, Anvil Publishing. Launched August 2013. A science book written for the general public.

Ongoing ResearchesProjectLeader:“DevelopmentofTechnologyforEfficientMicroalgaeProduction:Photobioreactor Design, Feed and High-value Metabolites”, project funded by Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR-DA). Year 1 of 3Volume editor: ”Encyclopedia of Common Medicinal Plants of the Philippines,” volume 1. Project funded by the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care.Projectleader:“StandardizationandChemicalProfilingofMedicinalPlants.”Projectfundedby Philippine Council for Health Research & Development (PCHRD-DOST)

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Fabian M. Dayrit, Teresita R. Perez, Nathaniel C. Libatique, Leland dela Cruz, Matthew A. Cua, and Gregory L. Tangonan, “Innovations in Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring in Lake Palakpakin, San Pablo City.” RIHN-LakeHEAD Community Forum 2013. BP International Makiling, Los Baños, Nov 7-8, 2013. Fabian M. Dayrit, “Can we build a culture of science through nanotechnology?” Keynote talk delivered at the 15th Samahang Pisika sa Visayas at Mindanao (SPVM) Conference, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, October 24, 2013.Fabian M. Dayrit, “Science and Mathematics Education: Building the Foundation for our Future.” Keynote talk delivered at the 1st National Research Conference in Science & Mathematics Education, Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, Iloilo City, October 18, 2013. Fabian M. Dayrit, “Inclusive Growth through the Coco Chemical Industry: From Coconuts to High-Value Products”, plenary paper delivered at the 35thAnnualScientificMeetingofthe National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel, July 10, 2013. Lolita G. Lagurin, Maria Cristina A. Dancel, and Fabian M. Dayrit, “ESI-Positive and Negative Mode of Hydrolysis and Imine Products from the Reaction of Agnuside with Aniline and Benzylamine.” Oral presentation at the 28th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, April 10-13, 2013.

Significant positionProfessor Emeritus, Institute of Chemistry, UP Los Baños

PublicationsJhaliqueFojasandErnestoJ.delRosario“OptimizationofPretreatmentandEnzymaticSaccharification of Cogon Grass Prior to Ethanol Production”, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 77: 643-646 (2013)Adonis A. Yanos, Marianne N. Bautista, Mark Rickard N. Angelia and Ernesto J. del Rosario “Digital Photometric Determination of Protein using Biuret, Bradford and Bicinchoninic Acid Reagents”, Philippine Science Letters 6: 168-175 (2013)Korina Vida G. Sinad and Ernesto J. del Rosario “ Comparison of Spectrophotometric and Digital Photometric Methods of Determining Total Phenolics in Sargassum sp. and Gelidiela acerosa Acta Manilana 61:239-246 (2013).

ACADEMICIAN ERNESTO J. DEL ROSARIO


Ongoing ResearchesApplications of digital photometry in chemical analysis and rice grain quality evaluationChemical and biotechnological studies on ethanol production from lignocellulose Molecular modeling: in silico studies on ligand binding by chitinase from corn borer

Technical papers presented in conferences as co-author42nd Annual KKP-ST Convention, SEARCA, UPLB Campus, College, Laguna, 29-30 October 2013:

•“ComparisonofSpectrophotometricandDigitalPhotometricMethodsforDetermining Chemical Oxygen Demand” (co-authored with R. DC. Mallari and J. R. L. Micor)•“DigitalPhotometricDeterminationoftheDegreeofMaturityandRipenessofSomePapaya Hybrids Resistant to Papaya Ringspot Virus” (co-authored with J. M. O. Cue, P. M. Magdalita and E.P. Serrano)•“DigitalPhotometry:AnAlternativeColorimetricAnalysisforIron,Boron,Chromium, Manganese and Phosphorus” (co-authored with J. DR. Vedad, C. E. Carino, B. Martinez, M. Donato and J. L. Solivas)

Significant positionsCurator (Parasitic Helminths), UPLB Museum of Natural HistoryMember, UP System Emerging in Interdisciplinary Research (EIDR) Project Monitoring and Evaluation Committee.Member, UPLB Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grant Selection CommitteeMember, Invitation Committee, 32nd NAST ASMMember, Editorial Board: Journal of Veterinary ScienceMember, Editorial Board: Philippine Agricultural ScientistMember, Editorial Board: Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

PublicationsJournal Articles

EDUARDO, S.L. 2013. New records of four digenean (Platyhelminthes) species parasitic in sea turtles (Reptilia: Chelonia) in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 50(2):112-115.EDUARDO, S.L. 2013. On three species of chewing lice (Mallophaga: Ischnocera) from the common emerald-dove and the spotted imperial-pigeon (Aves: Columbiformes) in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 50(1); 42-46.


BARBOZA, R.S. AND EDUARDO, S.L. Some Species of the Genera Rallicola Johnston & Harrison, 1911 1911 and Laemobothrion Nitzsch, 1818 (Mallophaga: Ischnocera, Amblycera) from Philippine Rallidae (Aves: Gruiformes) with Description of a New Species, 2011

OngoingEDUARDO, S.L. Flukes from the Air Sac (Cyclocoelum) and Oviduct or Bursa of Fabricius (Prosthogonimus) (Trematoda) of Philippine Birds.EDUARDO, S.L. Comparative Features of the Muscular Organs of Some Species of the Genus Fischoederius Stiles and Goldberger, 1910 (Trematoda: Paramphistomoidea: Gastrothylacidae) as Seen in Median Sagittal Section, with Remarks on the Geographical Distribution of Its Species

S&T Policy and Program Implementation including Conference/Semionars, etc.Facilitator,FAO-EAHM/UPCVMWorkshoponWritingScientificArticleforPublication.

Honors and Recognition ReceivedProfessor Emeritus, UP

ACADEMICIAN SALCEDO L. EDUARDO


Significant positionsMember, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, NAST Member, National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)Member, DLSU College of Engineering - Board of AdvisersMember - Committee on Science & Technology, UNESCO National Commission of the PhilippinesMember, Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA)Member,TechnicalAdvisoryCouncil–CongressionalCommissiononScience&Technology and Engineering (COMSTE)Member, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME)Member, Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers (PSAE)Volunteer Consultant, Export Development Council (EDC)Chairman Emeritus, Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST)Founding President and Chairman, Philippine Technology Development Ventures, Inc. (PTDVI)Founding Chairman & Director, Philippine Quality & Productivity Movement (PQPM)

Honors and Recognition ReceivedPhilippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Emeritus Award

ACADEMICIAN CEFERINO L. FOLLOSCO

Significant positionsRegional Advisory Board Member of the Coral Triangle Center, Bali, IndonesiaMember, The Philippine National Committee for Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) and DIVERSITAS

ACADEMICIAN EDGARDO D. GOMEZ

Significant positionsMember, Technical Review Team, Department of Agriculture Biotechnology ProgramProfessorial Lecturer V, University of the Philippines Los Banos-School of Environmental Science and ManagementMember-at-Large, Governing Board, National Research Council of the PhilippinesTreasurer, Philippine Fisheries AssociationChairman, Committee on Fisheries R & D, Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Fisheries, Inc.Entrepreneur Volunteer, Entre Pinoy Volunteers FoundationColumnist, Agriculture Monthly Magazine (Manila Bulletin)Columnist, MARID Agribusiness Digest

PublicationsGuerrero,R.D.III.2013.PangasiusfarminginthePhilippines.AQUACultureAsiaPacificMagazine, 9(4):38-39.Guerrero, R.D.III and L.A. Guerrero. The production of vermicompost and “African night crawler” (Eudrilus eugeniae) for organic Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) culture in freshwater ponds. Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture (In Press)

Ongoing and Completed Researches Completed/Awaiting publication

The Impacts of Introduced Freshwater Fishes in the Philippines (1905-2013): A Review and Recommendations

OngoingThe breeding and culture of the black-chinned tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) in freshwater ponds

ACADEMICIAN RAFAEL D. GUERRERO III


Papers presentedGuerrero, R.D.III. Update on tilapia farming. PowerPoint presented at AQUATECH 2013, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines (May 30, 2013)Guerrero, R.D.III and L.A. Guerrero. 2013. On-farm production of vermicompost and earthworm biomass (Eudrilus eugeniae) for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) culture in freshwater ponds. Poster presentedatthe35thAnnualScientificMeetingoftheNationalAcademyofScienceand Technology, Manila, Philippines (July 10-11, 2013)Guerrero, R.D.III. The use of food waste for vermicomposting. PowerPoint presented at the WHO Regional Center, Manila (June 5, 2013)Guerrero,R.D.III.ThehistoryoffishcultureinLakeTaal.PowerPointpresentedattheTaalLake Aquacuture Forum, Talisay, Batangas (October 4, 2013)Guerrero, R.D.III. The Philippine tilapia industry: where we are now and where we should go. PowerPoint presented at the 4th Tilapia Congress 2013, Clark, Pampanga (October 18, 3013)Guerrero, R.D.III and L.A. Guerrero. The production and use of vermicompost and the “African night crawler” (Eudrilus eugeniae) for organic Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) culture. PowerPoint presented at the 3rd International Symposium on Vermitechnologies, Vermecology Society of the Philippines, Lipa City, Batangas (November 7, 2013)Guerrero, R.D.III. Vermitechnologies for a greener Philippines. Poster presented at the International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth, Manila, Philippines (October 22, 2013)Guerrero,R.D.III.TheimpactsofinvasiveandalienfishesinLagunadeBay,Philippines.Paper presented at the 3rd International Fisheries Symposium, Pattaya, Thailand (November 28-30, 2013)

Significant positionsSenior Expert, Philippine Rice Research Institute Los Baños. 1993-Chair, Election Committee, NAST Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Cereal Science 1987- and Food Reviews International 1985-.Reviewed2scientificpapersonricefortheJournalofCerealScience

PublicationsJuliano BO, APP Tuaño, DN Monteroso, N Aoki, C Mestres, JBA Duldulao, KB Bergonio. 2012. Replacement of acetate with ammonium buffer to determine apparent amylose content of milled rice. Cereal Foods World 57:14-19.Trinidad TP, AC Mallillin, RR Encabo, RS Sagun, AdR Felix, BO Juliano. 2012. The effect of apparent amylosecontentanddietaryfibreontheglycemicresponseofdifferentvarietiesofcookedmilled and brown rice. Intern J Food Sci Nutr (published online July 4, 2012, DOI:10.3109/09637486.2012. 700922, ISSN 0963-7486 print/ISSN 1465-3478 online@Informa UK, Ltd)Juliano BO. 2012. Changing preferences of Filipinos for eating quality of rice. In SR Francisco and PC Sta Cruz, eds. Changing Landscape in the Rice Farming Sector (in press).

Completed ResearchesTrinidad TP, AC Mallillin, RR Encabo, RS Sagun, AdR Felix, BO Juliano. 2013. The effect of apparent amylosecontentanddietaryfibreontheglycemicresponseofdifferentvarietiesofcookedmilled and brown rice. Intern J Food Sci Nutr 64:89-93.Felix AdR, TP Trinidad, APP Tuaño, BO Juliano. 2012. Short-term satiety of cooked Philippine rices of varying apparent amylose content and glycemic index. Philipp Agric Scientist 96:46-53.Juliano BO. 2013. Commentary: Rice in health and nutrition. PhilRice Magazine 26(1):16-17.

S&T Policy and Program Implementation including Conference/Semionars, etc.NAST 35th AnnualScientificMeeting,ManilaHotel,Manila,July10,2013.26th National Rice R&D Conference, PhilRice Central Expt Station, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Sept 4, 2013

NATIONAL SCIENTIST BIENVENIDO O. JULIANO


Significant positionsMember, Medical Division, NRCPMember, Pesticide Policy and Technical Committee, Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority, Department of AgricultureChair, Board of Judges DOST Outstanding Science Administrator AwardChair,ScientificTechnicalCommittee–HealthSciences,ScientificCareerSystemConsultant, Tri-Mix ClinicAdviser, FDA Alumni Society

S&T Policy and Program Implementation including Conference/Semionars, etc.Attended HSD and Academy meetings and some roundtable discussions and workshops of NAST

Honors and Recognition ReceivedGawad Generics Awards, September 30, 2013 by the Department of Health

ACADEMICIAN QUINTIN L. KINTANAR

Significant positionScientificDirector,OMLCenter,Ortigas,MetroManilaCountry Coordinator, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Philippines

Research Climate change mitigation and adaptation in natural resource sector

PublicationsPatra, P. K., Canadell, J. G., Houghton, R. A., Piao, S. L., Oh, N.-H., Ciais, P., Manjunath, K. R., Chhabra, A., Wang, T., Bhattacharya, T., Bousquet, P., Hartman, J., Ito, A., Mayorga, E., Niwa, Y., Raymond, P. A., Sarma, V. V. S. S., and Lasco, R.: The carbon budget of South Asia,Biogeosciences, 10, 513-527, doi:10.5194/bg-10-513-2013, 2013.Cremaschi,DanielGaitán.RodelD.Lasco,andRafaelaJaneP.Delfino.2013.PaymentsforWatershed Protection Services: Emerging Lessons from the Philippines. J of Sustainable Development 6:90-103.Calderon, MM., KPA Anit, LKM Palao,RD Lasco. 2013. Households’ Willingness to Pay for Improved Watershed Services of the Layawan Watershed in Oroquieta City, Philippines.J of Sustainable Development 6:1-18.Lasco,RD.,RJDelfiino,MCRangasaandFBPulhin.2013.Theroleoflocalgovernmentunitsin mainstreaming climate-change adaptation: The case of Albay, Philippines. In Local Climate Change and Society. Edited by M. A. Mohamed Salih. Routledge: London and New York. pp 45-73.

ACADEMICIAN RODEL D. LASCO

Significant positionsChair, Board of Judges Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologist Award 2012 to presentChair, Membership Committee, The Members of NAST Membership 2012 to presentChair, Membership & Discipline Committee 36thAnnualScientificMeeting2012topresentMember, NSTW Board of Judges for Outstanding research & Development Award 2012 to presentMember, Board of Judges Nast-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Sciences AwardMember, of the 36th ASM Resolutions CommitteeMember. 36thAnnualScientificMeetingFinanceandExhibitCommittee,NASTMember,BestScientificPostersCommitteeandBoardofJudges36th,AnnualScientificMeeting,NASTChair, Board of Judges Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologist Award 2012 to presentChair, Membership Committee, The Members of NAST Membership 2012 to presentChair, Membership & Discipline Committee 36thAnnualScientificMeeting2012topresentMember, NSTW Board of Judges for Outstanding research & Development Award 2012 to presentMember, Board of Judges Nast-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Sciences AwardMember, of the 36th ASM Resolutions Committee

ACADEMICIAN ANGEL L. LAZARO III


Member. 36thAnnualScientificMeetingFinanceandExhibitCommittee,NASTMember, Board of Judges of the BestScientificPosters36th,AnnualScientificMeeting,NAST

S&T Policy and Program Implementation including Conference/Semionars, etc.Attended the following activities:

Meeting of the NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environment Science Award Board of Judges, DOST Exec. Lounge, February 28, 2013.86th Academy Meeting, DOST Bicutan, February 28, 2013.Meeting of the NSTW Board of Judges for Outstanding Research & Development Award, Traders Hotel, March 15, 2013.87th Academy Meeting, DOST Exec. Lounge, May 30 ,201335th NAST ASM Meeting, Manila Hotel, July 10, 2013NAST Membership Committee Meeting, DOST, Aug. 7, 201336th ASM Plans & Programs, Via Mare EDSA Shangrila, September 13, 2013.NAST Membership Meeting, Cravings, EDSA Shangrila, October 3, 201336th Annual ASM Meeting, Via Mare, EDSA Shangrila, October 21, 2013.Moderator, NAST International Symposium on Engineering, Manila Hotel, October 22, 2013.NAST Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologist Award (MFET), Via Mare EDSA Shangrila, November 20, 2013.NAST 88th Special Academy Meeting, Traders Hotel, December 5, 2013.Attended, NAST Magsaysay Awarding Ceremonies, Traders Hotel, December 12, 2013

Significant positionsMember, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, NASTNational Representative, UNESCO International Hydrological ProgrammeOrganizer, Philippine Water Partnership’s Forum on National Water Legislation and Implementation, 19 December 2013 at Sequoia Hotel, Quezon CityProfessorial Lecturer, UP ICECorporate Secretary, UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc.

PublicationLiongson L. Q, (2013). Risk reduction and management in escalating water hazards: How fare the poor? - NAST Bulletin No. 5, Star Science, The Philippine Star, 12 December 2013.

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.As national representative to the 21st Regional Steering Committee Meeting of the UNESCO InternationalHydrologicalProgrammeforSoutheastAsiaandPacific(UNESCO-IHPSEAP), presented the national report, and a technical paper in the 2nd Nakdong River International Water Week/International Water Forum 2013 (Na-Ri IWW/IWF 2013) - “Water Cooperation and 7th World Water Forum”, 30 September - 4 October 2013. Gyeongju, Republic of KoreaPaper presenter, Flood management for adaptation to climate change and population growth: The lessonofrecentmajorfloodsinthePhilippines,Proceedingsofthe2ndNakdongRiverInternationalWater Week / International Water Forum 2013 (Na-Ri IWW/IWF 2013), 30 September - 4 October 2013. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea.Philippine Water Partnership (PWP) Organizer. Water Sector Stakeholders Consultation on the UNESCO-IHP VIII survey forms, 30 January 2013, Philippine Water Partnership, MWSS Building, Balara, Quezon City, Metro Manila, concerning interest and commitments to the IHP VIII (2013-2021) priority themes and focal sub-areas.PWP-invited Participant, ADB Water Week 2013; Securing Water For All, 11-15 March 2013, ADB Headquarters, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.UP-ICE Participant, The DREAM Program, LiDAR Applications: Progress, Prospects & Challenges, March 15, 2013, Cocoon Hotel, Scout Rallos Quezon City, Philippines.UP-ICE Participant, The DREAM Program

ACADEMICIAN LEONARDO Q. LIONGSON


Significant positionsDean, College of EngineeringExecutive Director, National Engineering Center, U.P. Diliman Member, Energy Engineering Program, U.P. College of Engineering Member, Intl Editorial Board, International Journal of Human Factors in Manufacturing and Service Industries, John Wiley Publications, U.S.A. RegionalEditor,InternationalJournalofIndustrialEngineeringandManagementSystemsAsiaPacific Industrial Engineering and Management Society (APIEMS)Country Representative (Philippines), Association of Engineering Educators in Southeast Asia andPacific(AEESEAP)Vice President for External Affairs, Board of Trustees, Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC)Vice-President for Operations, U.P. Engineering Research & Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI)Judge, E3 Awards, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Boardroom Commerce and Industry Plaza, October 1, 2013.Chairman, Search Committee, 2013 TOWNS Awards, The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) Foundation, Inc. November 2013.

PublicationsMatias,A.,Baraquel,K.,Barrios,M.,Millare,L.andOcampo,C.,Chapter35:PerceptionsofTraffic EnforcersonRoadTrafficNoiseandItsPotentialNon-AuditoryEffects.AdvancesinErgonomics in Manufacturing (Trzcielinski, Stefan & Karwowski, Waldemar, Editors), CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 328-335, 2013. Matias, A., Macaranday, R., Mangubat, J., Reyes, R. and Tan, J., Chapter 55: A Study on Shoe Sizing Systems: Foot Anthropometry of Filipino Children aged 7-12. Advances in Ergonomics in Manufacturing (Trzcielinski, Stefan & Karwowski, Waldemar, Editors), CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 500-507, 2013.

Completed ResearchWorldBankBeneficiaryAssessmentSurveyfortheGPOBAImprovedAccesstoWaterServices ProjectintheEastZoneofMetroManila:August30,2013–November30,2013

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended, etc.Conference Organizer

Member, International Advisory Committee, SB13 Manila, November 25-27, 2013 APIEMS Conference & 9th ERDT Conference, Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City, December 4-6, 2013

Guest Speaker2ndNationalSymposiumonWorkplaceCooperationforQualityandProfitability,“ThePQCJourney of the National Engineering Center”, Institute of Small Scale Industries (ISSI) Audiovisual Room, February 22, 201310th Philippine Semiconductor & Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE 2013), “ERDT: Models of Collaboration and Resource Sharing in S&T”, Semiconductor & Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc. (SEIPIE), SMX Convention Center, June 7, 20132nd Risk Management Summit, “ Risks related to Occupational Health and Safety”, MMLDC Antipolo, October 8, 2013

Honors and Recognition ReceivedASEAN Engineer (AE 0502), ASEAN Engineers Register, ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO) Governing Board, 10 November 2013.CertifiedProfessionalIndustrialEngineer(PIE),PhilippineInstituteofIndustrialEngineering/IndustrialEngineeringCertificationBoard(PIIE-IECB),SinceMarch6,2008-February2011. RenewedMarch2011–February2014.Class of 1956 Professorial Chair in EngineeringU.P. Engineering Research & Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI)2013 Outstanding Institution Award, U.P. College of Engineering, National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), February 13, 2013.

ACADEMICIAN AURA C. MATIAS


Significant positionsVisitingScientist,MaxPlanckInstituteofBiochemistry(Oct2011–present)Consultant, “Future Emerging Technologies” Research Program of EU FP7Adjunct Professor, Department of Computer Science and Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman (2005 - present)

PublicationsYap JM, Zhu X, Mauleon R, Mendoza ER, Adorna H. WCQ: Algorithm for Robust Detection of QTL Effects in a Small Mapping Population Cayetano AC, Roa FG, Mendoza ER, Naval PC Jr. Finding the Optimal Dosimetry for Psoriasis UVR Phototherapy through a 3-Dimensional Agend-Based Model of Epidermal Skin Tissue.

Ongoing ResearchesCoordinator, PhilSHIFT Research Group (focus: chronobiology-based shift work research, http://philshift.upm.edu.ph/ )Co-author, “Systems biology of halophilic archaea” (Springer Monographs in Microbiology)Co-advisor of 4 PhD students and 4 MS students (Math or Computer Science at UPD, UPLB) on various topics of Computational and Systems Biology

CORRESPONDING MEMBER EDUARDO R. MENDOZA

Significant positionsPhilippine Focal Person for the ASEAN Sub-Committee on Biotechnology, 2006 to current Philippine Focal Person for Health for the ASEAN Flagship Program on Health, 2010-current National Focal Person for Health for the EU-SEA Research Program, 2010 to current Editor, Diseases for Control Priorities 3 (DCP3) of the InterAcademy Panel, 2013 - 2015 Coordinator, ASEAN Network for Drugs, Diagnostics, Traditional Medicine and Vaccines Innovation, 2009 to current Chair, Health Sciences Division, NAST, 2013-2015 Member, Board of Directors, Philippine Institute for Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC), 2005 to current Member,BoardofDirectors,PhilippineCollegeofPharmaceuticalMedicine(PCPM),2010–currentMember, Governing Council of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, 2005 to current Member of the Board, Philippine Health Research Ethics Board, 2006 to current Member, Advisory Board of the National Institutes of Health, 2006 to current

Completed and Ongoing ResearchesCompleted

Molecular Epidemiologic Analysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among Prison Inmates in Selected Prisons in the Philippines, Montoya JC1,2, Borja M3, Ang CF1, Murase Y4, (completed and unpublished)

OngoingA molecular epidemiologic analysis of the evolution of M. tuberculosis among Filipino patients in different populations and settings in the Philippines

ACADEMICIAN JAIME C. MONTOYA


PublicationsMontoya, JC. Water resources: Health and Safety Issues. Trans Nat Acad Sci & Tech July 2012;34(2): 229-238. Montoya JC, Murase Y, Ang CF, Solon J, Ohkado A. A Molecular Epidemiologic Analysis of Mycobacteriun tuberculosis among Filipino patients in a suburban community in the Philippines. Kekkaku 2013;88(6):543-552.Montoya JC, Solon JA, Cunanan SRC, Acosta L, Bollaerts A, Moris P, Janssens et al. A randomized, controlleddosefindingPhaseIIstudyoftheM72/AS01candidatetuberculosisvaccineinhealthy PPD-Positive adults. Journal of Clinical Immunology. DOI 10.1007/s10875-013-9949-3Montoya JC. Perceptions on undue inducement for participation in clinical trials in the Philippines. Asian Bioethics Review. March 2014; 6(1): 8-22.Montoya JC, Rebulanan CL, Parungao NA, Ramirez B. A look at the ASEAN-NDI: Building a regional health R and D innovation network. Infectious Diseases of Poverty 2014;3:15. DOI: 10.1186/2049- 9957-3-15

Honors and Recognition ReceivedEarned the degree- PhD in Medicine from the Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan in February, 2014 through the Ronpaku Fellowship Program, JSPS and scholarship assistance provided by the DOST Earnedthedegree–MasterofScienceinBioethicsfromtheUPCollegeofMedicineinJune,2013RecipientofCertificateofAchievementasDOSTscholarforsuccessfullycompletingtheMScin Bioethics, a joint masteral program of the University of the Philippines College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Diliman and the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila awarded by the Science Education Institute , Department of Science and Technology during the 2012 In Touch with Excellence on July 12, 2012 at the Hyatt Hotel, Manila Recipientofthe2012PresidentialLingkodBayanAwardfromtheOfficeofthePresidentandthe Civil Service Commission for exemplary government service awarded by President Benigno S. Aquino III on September 19, 2012 at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall, Malacanan Palace, ManilaRecipient of the Dr. Daniel Ledesma Sr. Memorial Award and speaker for the Dr. Daniel Ledesma Memorial Lecure with the topic: The Physician: Steward of the Environment during the 86th Foundation Anniversary of the Iloilo Medical Society held on December 12, 2012 at the IMS Building , La Paz, Iloilo CityFeatured in the book: Far from the Ordinary as a tribute of being one of the 2012 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awardees published by the Civil Service CommissionFeatured in the Maiden Issue of In Touch as one of the Outstanding Alumni of the Imus Institute in celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the Imus Institute published by the Imus InstituteRecipient of the Service Award given by the National Research Council of the Philippines during the Annual General Assembly of the NRCP held at the Manila Hotel on March 10, 2013Recipient of the Academic Advancement Award given by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development during the recognition rites for employees at the Blue Coral Resort, Laiya, Batangas on March 21, 2013Recipient of a Presidential Award for the ISO Quality Accreditation of the PCHRD held in May, 2013 at the Malacanan Palace, ManilaRecipient of the Dr. Jose Rizal Medal of Honor given by the Philippine Medical Association for being a member of the Board of Judges of the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Awards during the 106th Annual Convention of the Philippine Medical Association at the Manila Hotel on May 17, 2013Finalist of the Gawad CESO Awards for government executives for 2013To honor Academician Jaime C. Montoya, an endemic inland forest Philippine plant was named after him- Bikkia montoyae (Rubiaceae) which is critically endangered found in low to high elevations onultramaficsoilsofParaguaandMtRedondo,DinagatIsland,SurigaodelNorteandMt. Hamiguitan, Davao Oriental.


Significant positionEditor in Chief, Science Diliman, 2011 to present

Ongoing ResearchesDOST-Seaweed Project C1: Improvement of Seaweed Post-harvest and Carrageenan Extraction TechnologyDOST-Seaweed Project C3: Characterization and Development of New Poly- and Oligo-saccharides for Various ApplicationsDA-BAR Project: Bench-scale Production of Fucoidan from Philippine Brown Seaweeds for use in Mariculture and Medicinal Applications Y3

PublicationMarquez, GPB, Reichardt, WT, Azanza, RV, Klocke, M, and Montaño MNE. 2013.Thalassic biogas production from sea wrack biomass using different microbial seeds: cow manure, marine sediment andseawrack-associatedmicroflora.BioresourceTechnology.133:612–617.

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Speaker, Regional Training Workshop on Research Upgrading and Performance Evaluation, NAST, Philippines, DOST, Legaspi City, Albay, 18 December 2013Speaker: “Seaweeds as Food and Feeds.”Regional Training Workshop on Research Upgrading and Performance Evaluation, NAST, Philippines, DOST, Mariano Marcos State University, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, 16 October 2013Speaker, 62nd Annual Convention of the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science, PearlManilaHotel,Manila,Philippines,12–13September2013Speaker, Regional Training Workshop on Research Performance Evaluation, NAST, Philippines, DOST, ThePinnacleHotel,DavaoCity,14–15August2013Speaker: “Ethics in Research and Development,” Regional Training Workshop on Research PerformanceEvaluation,NAST,Philippines,DOSTRegion7,CebuCity,4–5June2013Speaker: “Elemental Analysis of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Schmitz from Batangas and Zamboanga, Philippines Using X-ray Fluorescence,” 21st International Seaweed Symposium (ISS), Bali, Indonesia,21–26April2013Resource Speaker, ASEAN-INDIA Workshop on Marine Biotechnology, CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India, 9-22 March 2013

Honors and Recognition ReceivedUPScientist2,UniversityofthePhilippines,Diliman,QuezonCity,September2013–2015PANTAS AWARDEE FOR MOST OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER/SCIENTIST, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology, October 2013

Newspaper ArticlesE.A.Padlan “Trying to design better vaccines” The Philippine STAR (Science & Technology, STAR SCIENCE), Part 1, January 10, 2013; Part 2, January 17, 2013. E.A.Padlan “Caveats” The Philippine STAR (Science & Technology, STAR SCIENCE), January 30, 2013. E.A.Padlan “Should you be an MD or a PhD if you want to do biomedical research?” The Philippine STAR (Science & Technology, STAR SCIENCE), March 28, 2013.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER EDUARDO A. PADLAN

ACADEMICIAN MARCO NEMESIO E. MONTAñO


E.A.Padlan “Our young scientists should learn to say ‘E mano ngayon!’” The Philippine STAR (Science & Technology, STAR SCIENCE), August 29, 2013. E.A.Padlan “Coming full circle” The Philippine STAR (Science & Technology, STAR SCIENCE), September 12, 2013. E.A.Padlan“Proteins-friends,butsometimesfiends”ThePhilippineSTAR(Science&Technology, STAR SCIENCE), November 7, 2013. E.A.Padlan “The power that we all have” The Philippine STAR (Science & Technology, STAR SCIENCE), November 14, 2013. E.A.Padlan “Control” The Philippine STAR (Science & Technology, STAR SCIENCE), November 28, 2013.

Oral Presentations Talk on “Advice from an old student of science”, UPNIMBB, July 9 Lecture on “Wastefulness vs. Parsimony in Nature”, UPIB, June 29 Lecture on “Therapeutic Antibodies”, UPIC, July 2 Lecture on “Vaccine Design”, UPIC. July 9 Video lecture on “Wastefulness and Parsimony”, UPD/DILC

Ongoing ResearchesCoordinator, PhilSHIFT Research Group (focus: chronobiology-based shift work research, http://philshift.upm.edu.ph/)Co-author, “Systems biology of halophilic archaea” (Springer Monographs in Microbiology)Co-advisor of 4 PhD students and 4 MS students (Math or Computer Science at UPD, UPLB) on various topics of Computational and Systems Biology

PatentsS.V.S.Kashmiri, J.Schlom and E.A.Padlan. US8535890 (Granted September 17, 2013)Methods to determine immunogenicity of humanized anti-tag 72 CC49 antibodies

ConsultanciesSynthetic Biologics, Inc.

Editorship (continuing)Co-Editor, Philippine Science Letters

Significant positionsDirector(July1,2006–present),NewbornScreeningReferenceCenter,NationalInstitutes of Health University of the Philippines ManilaExecutiveDirector(March2011–present),PhilippineGenomeCenter,Universityof the Philippines System

Ongoing and Completed ResearchesPadilla CD, Dela Paz-Cutiongco EM, Silao C, Ngelangel C. Evaluation of Genetic Polymorphisms as Biomarkers of Cancer Risk among Filipinos (This was funded by DOST. Data collection has been completed in 2011. At least 5 papers are being written up) Murray J, Daack-Hirsch S, Padilla C, E de la Paz. Subphenotyping and Genetics of Orofacial Cleft Families in the Philippines (This study is funded by US NIH and is being conducted in collaboration with University of Iowa)

ACADEMICIAN CARMENCITA D. PADILLA


Padilla CD, Estrada SC, Navarro J, General health, neurodevelopment, and psychosocial outcomes of children diagnosed to have congenital adrenal hyperplasia, congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria and galactesomia detected through Newborn Screening (This was funded by UP NIH and partly by IHG. Data collection has been completed in early 2011. One of 4 possible papers ACTA Oct-Dec 2011 issue. We are writing up the other papers) Padilla CD, de la Paz, B Cavan, C Abarquez, A Sur, L Orbillo, J Basilio Birth Defects Surveillance Project (This is funded by March of Dimes Foundation USA, IHG and DOH. It is an ongoing project in 81 sites of the country. The establishment of the surveillance was published in Oct-Dec 2011 ACTA issue. The project is ongoing)Padilla CD et al Microarray-Based Researches on Genetic Susceptibility to Disease, Gene ExpressionProfilingandPopulationVariationAmongFilipinos:(This is funded by DOST. The program consists of 4 projects:

Collaborative Study on Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Candidate Gene Association Study with Responsiveness to Therapy/Identification of Disease Susceptible Genes in Filipino SSPE patients (Dr C Silao is primary investigator High-throughput Screening of Waterborne Parasitosis Using Microarray Technology (Dr R Destura is primary investigator)Pan-Asian Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Initiative (Dr Padilla is primary investigator. This is an ongoing study of the 35 Negrito groups in the Philippines)The Prevalence of CYP2D6 Gene Polymorphisms Among Filipinos and their Use as Biomarkers for Lung Cancer Risk (Dr E Cutiongco-de la Paz is primary investigator)

Significant positionsExecutive Director V (Project Manager), CHED Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes (PCARI) ProjectMember of Advisory Body, USAID Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE)Member, PIDS Board of TrusteesMember, DA Biotech Steering CommitteeMember,ScientificCareerCouncilSenior Advisor, IRRISenior Fellow, SEARCAMember, SEARCA Publications BoardMember, Editorial Board, Philippine Journal of SciencePresident, National Academy of Science and Technology

S&T policy and program implementation including conference/seminars, etc.Presentations/Conferences

PCARI Workshop, Sulo Hotel, 14-15 March 2013Malayan High School of Science Commencement Exercise, Key note Speaker, 3 April 2013SEARCA Workshop, 1 October 2013Regional Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals: Priorities and Solutions, Kuala Lumpur, 7–8November2013CHED PCARI Press Conference, 3 October 2013

ACADEMICIAN WILLIAM G. PADOLINA


Significant positionsExecutive Director, PhilRiceMember, National Committee on Biosafety of the PhilippinesExecutive Editor, Banwa, University of the Philippines MindanaoMember, Board of Judges, Ten Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines, Philippine Jaycees

PublicationsCyroseSuzieC.Silvosa,EufemioT.RascoJr.,andMaryAnnD.Maquilan•2013.Agricultural waste materials as component of organic potting media for the endangered Nepenthes truncata Macf. (Philippine pitcher plant). Carnivorous Plant Newsletter Volume 42 June 2013Ma. Abegail Fusilero, Jhoanavi Mangubat, Richie Eve Ragas, Nestor Baguinon, Hanna Taya, Eufemio Rasco Jr., Weed management systems and other factors affecting the earthworm populationinabananaplantation,EuropeanJournalofSoilBiology,Volume56,May–June2013, pages 89-94, ISSN 1164-5563, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejsobi.2013.03.002

S&T policy and program implementation including conference/seminars, etc.DA- IRRI Workshop on Collaborative Projects, IRRI, January 16, 2013Meeting with Bill Gates Foundation on Golden Rice, Seattle, Washington, February 11-12, 2013Plenary Speaker, Pest Management Council of the Philippines Annual Meeting, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, March 7, 2013Speaker, National Hybrid Rice Congress, PhilRice, Nueva Ecija, April 3-5, 2013Participant, Consortium on Unfavorable Rice Environment Annual Meeting, Lomboc, Indonesia, April 23-25, 2013Speaker, Syngenta Strategic Planning, Jakarta, Indonesia, September 19-20, 3013Speaker, Breakout session on Golden Rice, World Food Prize Awarding Ceremonies, Des Moines, Iowa, October 16-18, 2013

ACADEMICIAN EUFEMIO T. RASCO JR.

Plenary Session: “Current State of Research in the Philippines: Challenges and Opportunities, ”1stCALABARZONResearchSummit,20–22November2013The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in National Development, Presentation in Bicol University, Legaspi City, 23 November 2013International Research Conference for Innovation in Engineering, Science, and Technology (IRCIEST), BatangasStateUniversity,27–29November20132nd Senior Executive Course on National Security (SECNS), National Defense College of the Philippines, 2 December 20136th CAS Student Faculty Research Conference, 13 December 2013

MeetingsGoldenRiceBriefing(IRRI),31May2013Meeting with Dr. Blakemore, Neuroscientist from UK, 4 September 2013UMALI Award Meeting, 2 October 2013STRIDEPlanningWorkshop,8–9October2013

OthersNutrition Month Forum, Member, Panel, 4 July 2013Member, 2013 TOWNS Awards Final Judging Panel, 20 September 2013Chair of National Awards Board, 2013 REPUBLICA Awards, 9 December 2013


Ongoing ResearchesWater Security Under Climate Risks: An Adaptation Strategy for the Philippine Agriculture Sector (Project Director)Water Governance for Development:A Multi-Case Analysis-(Program Leader)Policy Support to Organic Agriculture-(Project Leader)Collaborative Research,Development and Extension for Food Security: The Case of Regions 4A, 4B and 5,Philippines-(Program Leader)Food Security and Environment Interactions under Climate Change:The Case of Sta. Cruz Watershed,Laguna (Coordinating Project Leader)

PublicationsRola, Agnes C., Asa Jose U. Sajise, Dieldre S. Harder and Joe Marvin P. Alpuerto. 2013. Agricultural Productivity Growth and Environmental Externalities in the Philippines. SEARCA, DA-BAR and Philrice, Philippines. Pabuayon, Isabelita, M., Salvador P. Catelo, Agnes C. Rola and Tirso B. Paris, Jr. 2013. Agriculture Policy: Perspective from the Philippines and Other Developing Countries, UP Press, Diliman, Quezon City.Gordoncillo, Normahitta P. ,Corazon VC. Barba, Wilma A. Hurtada, Agnes C. Rola, Marites G. Yee and Prudenciano U. Gordoncillo. 2013.Determinants of Self-care Diet Management in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Glycemic Control. 2013. Philippine Journal of Nutrition, Volume 60. No.1 January-June, 2013. pp.15-23. Pintor,LynleiL.,JosefinaT.Dizon,AgnesC.Rola,MariaAnaT.QuimboandQuyen Dinh Ha. 2013.Allocation and Usage of Water for Irrigation Water Governance in Sta. Cruz River Watershed, Laguna, Philippines, International Journal of Ecology and Conservation Vol 7. No.1, pp 70-87. Print ISSN 2244-1573.Online ISSN 2244-1581. DinhHa,Quyen,JosefinaT.Dizon,MariaAnaT.Quimbo,AgnesC.RolaandLynleiL.Pintor.2013. Climate Change Adaptation and Social Capital: The Case of Red River Delta Biological Reserve, Vietnam, International Journal of Ecology and Conservation Vol 7. No.1, pp 56-69. Print ISSN 2244- 1573. Online ISSN 2244-1581

Honor and Recognition Received2013 UPLB Most Outstanding Senior Faculty Researcher (Social Science) given at the SMX, MOA, Pasay City, on March 6, 2014.

ACADEMICIAN AGNES C. ROLA

Significant positionsProfessor Emeritus, UP Los BañosChair, NAST Task Force on Hazardous WasteChair, Bioremediation Research TeamMember, IRRI Institutional Biosafety Committee Co-chair, Round table discussion on Mining and BioremediationMember, NAST Ad Hoc Committee on NAST Advisory functionsCo-chair UPLB K-12 committee

Ongoing ResearchUseofMicrobialBiofilmsfortheRehabilitationofHeavyMetalContaminatedwastewater

PublicationsLLAMADO, A.L., A K. RAYMUNDO, N S. AGGANGAN, N. M. PAMPOLINA and N. M. CADIZ. 2013. Enhanced Rhizosphere Bacterial Population in an Abandoned Copper Mined-out Area Planted with Jatropha Interspersed with Selected Indigenous Tree Species. Journal of Environmental Science and Management 16(2):45-55

ACADEMICIAN ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO


Significant positionsChancellor, UP Diliman (2 March 2011 - 1 March 2014) Editor-in-Chief, Philippine Journal of Science Member, International Advisory Board, Optical Review (Optical Society of Japan) Member,EditorialBoard,NaturalScience(ScientificResearchPublishing)Professor, National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

PublicationsEnd-of-TermReport(OfficeoftheChancellor,April2014)Co-author of four (4) papers in Proceedings of the 31st SPP Physics Congress (23-25 October 2013, Cebu City)

ACADEMICIAN CAESAR A. SALOMA

Significant positionsProfessor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman

PublicationsSiringan, F.P., Sta. Maria, M.Y.Y., Samson, M.I., Licuanan, W.R.Y., Rollon, R. 2013. Chapter 5: Coastal Integrity Vulnerability Assessment Tool. In: MERF. 2013. Vulnerability Assessment Tools for Coastal Ecosystems: A Guidebook. Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc.: Quezon City, Philippines.Gong,S.Y.,Wu,T.R.,Siringan,F.P.,Lin,K.,&Shen,C.C.,2013.Anabruptbackreefinfillingina Holocene reef, Paraoir, Northwestern Luzon, Philippines. Coral reefs, 32(1), 293-303.Hong, G. H., Kim, C. J., Yeemin, T., Siringan, F. P., Zhang, J., Lee, H. M., Ryu, J. H., 2013. Potential ReleaseofPCBsfromPlasticScientificGeartoFringingCoralReefSedimentsintheGulfof Thailand. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography.Liu, G, Keitaro Kojima, K., Yoshimura, K., Okai,T., Suzuki, A., Oki, T., Siringan, F.P., Yoneda, M., and Kawahata,H.,2013.Amodel‐basedtestofaccuracyofseawateroxygenisotoperatiorecord derived from a coral dual proxy method at southeastern Luzon Island, the Philippines. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences 118, no. 2 (2013): 853-859.Zhang, J., John Morrison, R., Yeemin, T., & Siringan, F. P., 2013. Coral Reefs under the Climate and Anthropogenic Perturbations (CorReCAP): An IOC/WESTPAC Approach. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography.

ACADEMICIAN FERNANDO P. SIRINGAN

Significant positionsDirector, National Hydraulic Research Center, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City (2012-2014)Board Member, National Water Resources Board, Republic of the Philippines.


Study Leader: G Q Tabios III -Appraisal of Methodology in Estimating Irrigable Areas and Processesof Evaluating Feasibility of NIA Irrigation Projects, Contract with Philippine Institute of Development Studies (PIDS) of NEDA, Makati. Project period: August-December 2013.

ACADEMICIAN GUILLERMO Q. TABIOS III


OngoingProject Leader: G Q Tabios III - Development of Analysis and Modeling Tools as part of Decision- Support System for Managing the Environmental Quality of Manila Bay/Laguna Lake Watershed System, MOA between Dept of Environmental and Natural Resources and Univ of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Project period: July 2013 to June 2015.Project Leader: G Q Tabios III - Flood Risk Management in Pampanga River Basin of Bulacan and Pampanga Provinces, MOA between Dept of Public Highways- World Bank and the Univ of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Project period: October 2013 to December 2014.

PublicationsTabios, G. Q. III, 2013, Urban Flood Management Issues and Challenges: Case of Pasig-Marikina River Basin in Metro Manila, Philippines, Chapter 6 in “Flood Risk: The Holistic Perspective, Moving Beyond Integrated Urban Flood Management”” by Zoran Vojinovic & Jingmin Huang, IWA Publishing, Netherlands, December (ISBN: 9781780405322). Tabios, G. Q. III, 2013, Modeling and Simulation-Optimization Studies as Science-Based, Decision Support Tool for Water Resources Management, Outstanding Young Scientist, Annual Meeting andScientificConference,ManilaHotel,July10.Tabios, G. Q. III, 2013, Multiple Reservoir System Optimization and Reliability Analysis, Angel Alejandrino Professorial Chair Lecture, Presented at Maynilad Room, Melchor Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, July 11.

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Served as expert witness for the Philippine Government on the investment treaty arbitration involving the Pasig River Rehabilitation Project and the Laguna Lake Rehabilitation Contract filedbyBaggerwerkenDecloedtenZoonN.V.againsttheRepublicofthePhilippinesbefore the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Started in June 2012 with preparationandwritingsofdispositionsandseriesofmeetingswithOfficeoftheSolicitorGeneral (OSG) the rest of 2012, further writings of dispositions and rebuttals as well as series of meetings withOSGandWhite&CaseLawFirmofWashington,D.C.andfinallythehearingsheldatthe ICSID, World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C. during the period March 1-15, 2014.

Significant positionsProfessor Emeritus, University of the Philippines Los BañosChair, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division, National Academy of Science and Technology, NAST, 2003 to dateSecretary, National Academy of Science and Technology, PhilippinesExecutiveSecretary,ScientificCareerCouncilChair, Institutional Capacity Enhancement Committee, DA Biotech PIUMember, Biotechnology RDE Team tasked to review and prepare DA Biotech RoadmapCo-chair, Local Organizing Committee, International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth, 22-24 October 2013, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines. Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and NAST.

ResearchesProject Leader: Capability-Building and Sustainable Biotechnology Information, Education and Communication for DoST and LGU Key Personnel; funded by DOST GIA

ACADEMICIAN EVELYN MAE TECSON MENDOZA


Project Leader: Field Testing of Transgenic Papaya with Delayed Ripening Trait and Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) Resistance Towards Commercialization ; funded by DA BiotechProject Leader: Genetic Diversity Analysis and Fingerprinting of Philippine Musa balbisiana Genotypes; funded by DA BiotechStudy Leader, Development of DNA Markers for Genetic Diversity Analysis, Fingerprinting and Sex Determination of Pili (Canarium ovatum); funded by: DA Biotech

PublicationsDela Cruz, R.Y., Laude, R.P., Diaz, M.G.Q., Laurena A.C., Mendioro, M.S., and Mendoza, E.M.T. 2013. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based cloning of partial cDNAs of selected genes in normal and mutant ‘makapuno’ endosperms of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Philipp. Agric. Scientist 96: 7-17.Cabanos CS, Sajise AG, Garcia RN, Siar SV, and Tecson-Mendoza EM (2013) Compositional analysis of transgenic papaya with delayed ripening trait. Philipp. Agric. Scientist 96: 331-339.

Selected Conference/Seminars AttendedTecson-Mendoza EM. Biotechnology Opportunities for Philippine Development. Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health and Better Environment; House of Representatives, January 21, 2013. Tecson-Mendoza EM. Biotechnology and Philippine Development. UP Agricultural Society, UPLB; Crop Biotechnology: How far did it go in Philippine Agriculture? February 4, 2013, CA, UPLB. Tecson-Mendoza EM. Building a Culture of Research and Publication at PhilRice: Challenges. PhilRiceWritingScientificPapersWorkshop,February11-12,2013.Tecson-MendozaEM.EssentialsofWritingScientificPapers.PhilRiceWritingScientificPapers Workshop, February 11-12, 2013. Tecson-MendozaEM.EthicsinResearchandPublication.PhilRiceWritingScientificPapers Workshop, February 11-12, 2013. Tecson-MendozaEM.ScientificWriting:ProjectProposalsandReports.BIOTA—EnhancingBiology Teaching Workshop February 16, 2013, UPLB.Tecson-Mendoza EM. Ethics in Research and Publication. 2nd National DOST-SEI ASTHRD-NSC Scholars’ConferenceTradersHotel,RoxasBlvd.,ManilaFebruary21–22,2013Tecson-MendozaEM.IncreasingScientificProductivity—TowardsaWorldClassResearchUniversity. Consultation Meeting on Strategic Initiatives Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) ConferenceCenterTagaytayCity28February–02March2013.Tecson-Mendoza EM. Strengthening UP’s Culture of Research and Publication. Celebrating UP’s Great Minds. July 26, 2013. Abelardo Samonte Hall, UPLB.Tecson-MendozaEM.IncreasingScientificProductivity&TechnologyTransfer;thePhilippine ScientificCareerSystem.UPLBREPSConference,August20,2013,CFNRNicolasLansigan Auditorium, UPLB.Tecson-Mendoza EM. Functional Foods of the Philippines. The Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science 62nd Annual Convention September 12, 2013 Pearl Hotel Manila.Tecson-MendozaEM.REPS―aForceandPartnerofUPTowardsAttainingWorldClassResearch University Status. UP System REPS Conference, November 12, 2013, BIOTECH, UPLB.Tecson-Mendoza EM. Modern Biotechnology: Technological and Social Issues and Concerns; Regulation. National Biotechnology Week. Universidad de Manila. Manila. November 26, 2013.


Significant positionsProject Leader, “Mitigating Production Losses in Seaweed Farms due to Epiphytes and Diseases.” Project Leader, “Development of New Areas into Seaweed Farms” Project Leader, Culture of the Red Alga Halymenia durvillei Bory de Saint-Vincent Using Spores

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Santiañes, W.J.E, Trono, Jr. G.C., Poster presenter, “Taxonomy of the Genus Sargassum (Sargassaceae, Phaeophyta) from Camotes Island, Cebu,” NAST 35th ASM, July 10-11, 2013, Manila Hotel, ManilaSuan, H.J. and Trono, Jr. G.C., Poster presenter, “Carpospores settlement and germination of Halymenia durvillaei Bory de Saint-Vincent (Cryptonemiales, Rhodophyceae) on selected substrates in Bolinao, Pangasinan,” 5th NationalPhycologicalSymposiumandScientificMeeting(PPSI), 16-Apr. 2013/Tigbauan, IloiloSantiañes, W.J.E, Trono, Jr. G.C., Lagan, E.J.C. and Polistico, M.R., Poster presenter, “Neosiphonia (Ceramiales, Rhodophyceae) epiphytes of Kappaphycus striatum var. sacol in Calatagan, Batangas,” 5th NationalPhycologicalSymposiumandScientificMeeting(PPSI),16-Apr.2013,Tigbauan,IloiloSantiañes, W.J.E, Trono, Jr. G.C. and Suan, H.J., Poster presenter, “Epiphytism by Neosiphonia apiculata (Ceramiales, Rhodophyceae) on tank-cultured Halymenia durvillei (Cryptonemiales, Rhodophyceae),” 12th Philippine Association of Marine Science Symposium, 24-26 Oct. 2013, Tacloban City, LeyteRula, N.A.M., Lagan, E.J.C., Santiañes, W.J.E and Trono, Jr. G.C., Poster Presenter, “Incidence of ice-ice diseased and degree of epiphytism in eucheumoids farmed in Calatagan, Batangas,” 12th Philippine Association of Marine Science Symposium, 24-26 Oct. 2013, Tacloban City, LeyteSuan, H.J. and Trono, Jr. G.C., Poster Presenter, “Reproductive periodicity of Halymenia durvillei Bory de Saint Vincent (Cryptonemiales, Rhodophyceae) in Bolinao-Anda Reef Complex, Pangasinan,” 12th Philippine Association of Marine Science Symposium, 24-26 Oct. 2013, Tacloban City, LeyteLagan, E.J.C. and Trono, Jr. G.C., Oral presenter,” Notes on the Recently Collected Ceramium Roth and Gayliella (Dawson) Cho, McIvor et Boo (Rhodophyta, Ceramiaceae) in 5 sites in the Philippines,” 12th Philippine Association of Marine Science Symposium, 24-26 Oct. 2013/ Tacloban City, LeyteSantiañes, W.J.E. and Trono, Jr. G.C., Oral Presenter, “The Sargassum (Fucales, Phaeophyceae) resources of the Philippines: Diversity, Phytogeography, and Management,” 12th Philippine Association of Marine Science Symposium, 24-26 Oct. 2013, Tacloban City, Leyte

ACADEMICIAN GAVINO C. TRONO JR.

Significant positionsProfessor Emeritus, UPProfessorial Lecturer, AY 2013-2014Chairman, National Advisory Committee for Animal Disease Control and Emergency (NAC ADCE), Department of Agriculture

S&T policy and program implementation including conference/seminars, etc.Conducted IEC lectures on rabies prevention to elementary schools in UP DIliman CampusConducted rabies control program in UP Diliman campus where 3200 dogs were vaccinated against rabiesLobbied for the bill “An act strengthening the animal industry and veterinary services of the Philippines.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST TEODULO M. TOPACIO JR.


Significant positionsElected Vice Chairman, TEST Consultants, Inc., an engineering and technology company. Appointed member of the De La Salle University Board of Advisers.

Ongoing ResearchesProject Leader, NRCP Research Project No. A-93A - A Macro-Micro Analysis of the Technological Innovations and its Processes to Enhance Philippine Competitiveness, 16 March 2012 - 15 March 2013.Researcher, NAST Research Project: The Industry-Environment Nexus, 1 Oct 2012 - 30 September 2013.

Publication Uriarte, F. (2013). Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility. Singapore: ASEAN CSR Network, DLSU Philippines, and NAST PHL.

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Main speaker on “Innovation and competitiveness in the Philippines” during a FGD of the National Research Council of the Philippines held at Traders Hotel, Manila, 12 February 2013. Main speaker on “Promoting Innovation” during the Innovation Congress organized by the ICON, BGC Tent, Taguig City, 6 April 2013. Commencement speaker, Centro Escolar University, Manila Hotel, 11 April 2013. Commencement speaker, FEATI University, PICC, Manila, 24 April 2013. Keynote Speaker on “Knowledge to Market, Engineering to Enterprise”, during the ERDT Conference, PICC, 14 June 2013. Lectures on “Role of universities in a knowledge economy” for around 60 presidents of state universities, Development Academy of the Philippines, 14 November 2013. Keynote Speaker on “The Water-Food-Energy Nexus” for around 100 technical staff of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. Annual Safety Conference, U.P. Institute of Physics, Quezon City, 11 December 2013.

ACADEMICIAN FILEMON A. URIARTE JR.

ACADEMICIAN MICHAEL L. TANSignificant position

Re-appointed Dean of UP Diliman’s College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, August 2013.

Publication“Medecine et croyances populaires” (Medicine and popular beliefs). In: William Gueraiche (ed), Philippines Contemporaines, pp. 497-510. Bangkok: IRASEC (Institut de Recherche Sur l’Asie du Sud-Est Contemporaine) and Paris: Les Indes Savantes.

Ongoing ResearchCo-coordinator for the Philippines social science component, “Escaping the Middle Income Trap”. Joint project of Eramus University and the University of the Philippines’ School of Economics and College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.“The Filipino Family in the 21st Century”, Plenary Lecture (Perla Santos Ocampo Memorial), Philippine Pediatric Society Annual Convention, Philippine International Convention Center (April 17, 2013)“Challenges to Filipino Nephrologists”, Keynote Address. Philippine Nephrology Society 33rd Annual Convention, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel (April 18, 2013)


“Rizal, Anthropology and Medicine”. 49th Jose P. Rizal Memorial Lecture, 106th Philippine Medical Association 10th Annual Convention, Manila Hotel, May 17, 2013.“HIV in Asia: Some Priorities for the Third Decade”. Plenary Paper, 6th Australasian HIV/STI Conference, Darwin, Australia. (Delivered paper by teleconference., October 21, 2013.

Honors and Recognition ReceivedUniversity of the Philippines Centennial Faculty Grant.

ACADEMICIAN REYNALDO B. VEASignificant positions

Chairman of the Engineering Sciences and Technology Division (ESTD), NAST. May 2012 to present. Chairman, Science and Technology Committee, UNESCO National Commission, August 2011 to present. Member, Task Force on Quality Assurance (TFQA), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), March 2011 to present Member,PresidentialCoordinatingCouncilonResearchandDevelopment(PCCRD),Officeof the President of the Republic of the Philippines, January 2011 to present.

Completed and Ongoing ResearchesIndustry-Academe Collaboration for R&D, Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) Philippine Curricula for Engineering Technician and Engineering Technologist Academic Degree Programs, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

Selected Conference/Seminars Attended as Speaker, etc.Plenary Speaker, The Globalization of Engineering Education and Practice, 2nd PSME Mechanical Engineering Educators’ Congress, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Mechanical Engineering Educators Responding to Global Challenges, Manila, June 2013.Speaker, The Globalization of Engineering Education and Practice, CHED Forum on Internationalization and Cross-Border Education (Focus on Engineering), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Quezon City, May 2013.Keynote Speaker, A Time of Reform in the Philippine Education System, 41st Annual National Conference, Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB), A New Paradigm for a Business Degree, Cebu City, Philippines, April 2013.Keynote Speaker, A Time of Reform in the Philippine Education System, 48th Annual Convention andScientificSessionsoftheBiologyTeachersAssociationofthePhilippines,Inc.(BIOTA), Enriching Biology Education: Transformative Learning in the K to 12 Curriculum, Manila, Philippines, April 2013.Keynote Speaker, Preparing the Transportation Infrastructure for a Resurgent and Smarter Philippines, 21st Annual Conferences, Transportation Science Society of the Philippines (TSSP), Cebu City, Philippines, August 2013.Keynote Speaker, Preparing the Transportation Infrastructure for a Resurgent and Smarter Philippines, 21st Annual Conferences, Transportation Science Society of the Philippines (TSSP), Cebu City, Philippines, August 2013.Speaker, Enhancing Competencies for the Professions, Conference on: Educational Leadership for Global Competitiveness and Sustainability: Responding to the Challenges of ASEAN 2015, Fund for the Assistance to Private education (FAPE), Pasay City, December 2013.Plenary Speaker, Quality, Curriculum, and Assessment in the Context of the K-12 Reform, Forum on: Continuing the Education Revolution: K12 to 2016 and Beyond, Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), Makati City, October 2013.


Significant positionsChair of the Asia Rice Foundation.Member of the National Museum Board.Project Leader, Gabby Ghas Project, Asia Rice FoundationEditor, NATURE NOTES. A weekly column at the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Started June 25, 2013Judge/reviewer–NationalBookDevelopmentBoard,Financialaidforpublication.Member,NASTScientificPostersCommitteeMember, NAST Membership Committee


Centennial History of the Church Among the Palms (will come out on June 2014)

OngoingFive year research project on Evaluation of new fruit cultivars from different countries with PCARRD, DA-BAR, Mama Sita Foundaion, Sen. Magsaysay.

PublicationsMama Sita Foundation ProjectTi Plants in the Philippines Benito S. Vergara, Diosdado B. Cervantes Fernando B. Auarigue 2013, 40ppProject leader: Gabby Ghas translations in Visayan, Tagalog, Ilokano, Bicol

S&T policy and program implementation including conference/seminars, etc.Conducted Gabby Ghas reading in diferrent shools in the Laguna area.

Honors and Recognition ReceivedMember, National Museum Board, Executive CommitteeChair, Asia Rice FoundationChair, Los Baños Physical, Medical, Rehabilitation Center

NATIONAL SCIENTIST BENITO S. VERGARA

Significant positionsAdjunct Professor of Plant breeding and International Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USARetired Principal Scientist, Wheat Program, CIMMYT, MexicoConsultant on Rice and Wheat Breeding in Asia, Mexico and Middle East.

Ongoing ResearchContinuingsupportworkonNAST’sCommitteeProjecton“Improvingtheproficiencyofmathematics in elementary education in the Philippines” headed by Acd. Ruben L. Villareal and NS Dolores A. Ramirez

CORRESPONDING MEMBER REYNALDO L. VILLAREAL


ACADEMICIAN RUBEN L. VILLAREALSignificant positions

Chair, Agricultural Sciences Division, NAST Member, Task Force on NAST Strategic Plan Focal person, RTD: Food Manufacturing: Preparing for 2015, NAST)Member, 34thAnnualScientificMeeting(ASM)ResolutionsCommitteeChair,SpecialTechnicalCommittee,ScientificCareerSystem,DOSTMember, Local Organizing Committee and Resolutions Committee, International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth organized by NAST and AASSA, 22-24 October 2013Consultant, Crop Science Cluster, UPLB, College of AgricultureMember, Board of Judges, Outstanding R&D Award (Eduardo Quisumbing Medal for Basic Research and Julian Banson Medal for Applied Research NAST Focal person, Building a Science Culture in Laguna with emphasis on MathematicsMember, Board of Judges, 5th Dioscoro L. Umali Achievement Award in Agricultural Development Member, Asia Rice Foundation, Inc.Auditor, UPSILON Sigma Phi Foundation, Inc. Member, PARRFI Board of Trustees Member, Selection Committee of the UPLB College of Agriculture 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards Member, UPLB-College of Agriculture Alumni Association Board Member, UPLB Alumni Association Board Member, Dioscoro L. Umali Foundation, Inc.Chair, Resource Generation Committee, Gawad Kalinga Los Baños Ville

Ongoing ResearchesBuilding a science culture in Laguna with Los Baños as pilot through improved Math and Science education (with NS D. L. Ramirez and CM R. L. Villareal)Embryo culture and irradiation studies on native Phaelenopsis and Sphatoglottis (with P.M. Magdalita)Bamboo germplasm collection, characterization, conservation, and sterilization for vegetable bamboo shoot production in the Philippines (with Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit)Kits Farm Bamboo Shoot Production Project: Year round production of bamboo shoots using six bamboo species under drip irrigation system for research and entrepreneurial venture (with Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit)

S&T policy and program implementation including conference/seminars, etc. . (including involvement in the NAST activities) (Selected)

Focal Person and Moderator, RTD on Food Manufacturing: Preparing for 2015. Acacia Hotel, Alabang City, 7 May 2013.Inspirational Message, Training Workshops on Regional Lectures (Biotechnology Training). Acacia Hotel, Alabang City, 16 May 2013.Speaker,TheScientificCareerSystemattheBureauofSoilsandWaterManagement:BSWMTowards Personnel Development, Department of Agriculture, Quezon City, 3 June 2013.Guest, DZRB Radyo ng Bayan with host Ms Mely Tenorio on Topic: PA 2020 and GMO. Quezon City, 27 June 2013.GuestTV4withhostMr.RobertTanonTopic:GeneticallyModifiedCropsinthePhilippinesforhigh yields and clean environment. Quezon City, 28 June 2013.Participant, Forum on “The truth about biotechnology/GMO.” US Embassy, Manila, 1 July 2013.Participant, The DTI Philippine Business for the Environment Forum on Biotechnology and GMOs. Department of Trade and Industry, Makati City, 1 July, 2013.

Selected photos of some NAST

members


Plenary speaker, Food and Wood Manufacturing: Current Status, Issues and Recommendations. 34thNASTAnnualScientificMeeting,ManilaHotel,10July2013.Resource Speaker and Introduction of Newly Conferred Scientists, Oath Taking of Newly Conferred Scientists and Recognition of Related Career Scientists and SCC Member. Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, 19 July 2013.Facilitator, Distributions of Math Student Workbooks to pupils of Paciano Rizal Elementary Schools, Los Baños and Bay Central Elementary School, 29 July 2013.ResourceSpeaker,OrientationonScientificCareerSystem.RegionalTrainingWorkshoponResearch Upgrading and Performance Evaluation. Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte, 15 October 2013.Master of Ceremonies and Member Resolutions Committee, International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth. Manila Hotel, 23 October 2013.ResourceSpeaker,“DealingwiththeMedia:PerspectivefortheScientificCommunity,Biotechnology and Biosafety for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture: A Regional Workshop for Media Practitioners. Novotel Bogor Golf Resort and Convention Center, Bogor, Indonesia, 13 November 2013.

Honors and Recognition ReceivedLuminary Award for outstanding icons and inspirations in UPLB Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, 27 September 2013, UPLB, College, Laguna2013 Outstanding Community Service Award, Foundation for St. Therese-Los Baños, Inc., 7 December 2013, Los Baños, Laguna2013 Gawad Galing Marikenyo, Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Marikina. Marikina City, 8 December, 2013.

NAST DIVISIONS

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DIVISION (ASD)

NATIONAL SCIENTIST DOLORES A. RAMIREZserves as treasurer, NAST-Philippine Science Heritage Foundation, Inc. and chair, Board of Judges, NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists. She is a member of the Committee for the TWAS Award for Agricultural Sciences. She chaired the UPLB Committee on two-year pre-baccalaureate program and is a member of the UPLB Committee on the UPLB Professorial Chair. She is also the biological scientist member of the DOST Biosafety Committee.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST RICARDO M. LANTICAN is professor emeritus at UP Los Baños and co-chairs the NAST Science Publications Committee. The Committee is in charge of soliciting and reviewing science articles for publication in newspapers.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST TEODULO M. TOPACIO JR. is professor emeritus at the University of the Philippines (UP) and a professorial lecturer for AY 2013-2014. He chairs the National Advisory Committee for Animal Disease Control and Emergency (recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health, OIE) to the DA Secretary. He is actively participating in the rabies vaccination programs of dogs and cats at UP Diliman.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST BENITO S. VERGARA current chair of the Asia Rice Foundation and serves as a member of the National Museum Board. He is also the project leader of the Gabby Ghas Project under the Asia Rice Foundation and the research project on evaluation of new fruit cultivars from different countries.

ACADEMICIAN RAMON C. BARBA He continues to advise projects on fruit production, particularly mango, tissue culture of horticulture crops and serves as a consultant in an agricultural and environmentalconsultancyfirm.

ACADEMICIAN RUBEN L. VILLAREAL

division chair, is an active member of various committees and boards. He continues the NAST advocacy on improving science and math education by promoting relevant activities all over the country.


ACADEMICIAN ROMULO G. DAVIDE istheprogramleaderoftheFarmer–ScientistRDETrainingProgram,which

was adopted nationwide by the government under Executive Order 710.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER LIWAYWAY M. ENGLE is a consultant for the Sugarcane Breeding Program, PHILSURIN and the

project leader for the project “Application of Breeding Techniques in Sugarcane Improvement: The Use of Wild Species in the Improvement of Sugarcane.”

ACADEMICIAN RAFAEL D. GUERRERO III serves as secretary of the Philippine Fisheries Association, Inc . and is a columnist of

the Agriculture Magazine of the Manila Bulletin and MARID Agribusiness Digest. He is also a member of the Technical Committee of the Biotechnology Program under

the Department of Agriculture, evaluator for aquaculture technology dissemination proposals of PCARRD-DOST, Member-at-Large, Governing Board of the National

Research Council of the Philippines, among others.

ACADEMICIAN RODEL D. LASCO is the Philippine Program Coordinator of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)andtheScientificDirectorattheOscarM.LopezCenter.Hehas

an on-going research on climate change mitigation and adaptation in natural resource sector.

ACADEMICIAN EUFEMIO T. RASCO JR. is the executive director of the Philippine Rice Research Institute

(PhilRice) under the Department of Agriculture.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER REYNALDO L. VILLAREAL is an adjunct professor of plant breeding and international agriculture,

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University. He also continuessupportingtheNASTprojecton“Improvingtheproficiencyof

mathematics in elementary education in the Philippines” headed by Acd. Ruben L. Villareal.

ACADEMICIAN LIBERTADO C. CRUZ is the current executive director of the Philippine Carabao Center under

the Department of Agriculture.


BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DIVISION (BSD)

NATIONAL SCIENTIST CLARE R. BALTAZAR serves as an honorary adviser to the Philippine Agricultural Scientist Journal.

ACADEMICIAN ANGEL C. ALCALA

chair of the division, is a member of the National Climate Change Commission and chairs the CHED National Biodiversity and Database Program and the CHED- Technical Working Group on the Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions’ Research Journals. He also serves in various capacities as biodiversity expert in local and international initiatives on biodiversity and environment.

ACADEMICIAN RHODORA V. AZANZA serves as expert in various S&T advisory and review activities at the National Academy of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR).

ACADEMICIAN FILOMENA F. CAMPOS continues her advocacy on gender issues. She is also an active member oftheThirdWorldNetworkofScientificOrganizations(TWNSO).

ACADEMICIAN VERONICA F. CHAN is professor emeritus of the UP Manila College of Public Health and professor at the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC), College of Medicine where she is associate dean, college secretary and chair of the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. She is a professorial lecturer at the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School.

ACADEMICIAN GISELA P. CONCEPCION is the vice president for Academic Affairs in UP. She is a professor at the Marine Science Institute, UP DIliman. She is co-editor of Philippine Science Letters, an online free access journal, which is ISI listed and incharge of Star Science, a science column at the Philippine Star.


ACADEMICIAN SALCEDO L. EDUARDO a professor emeritus of UP Los Baños. Acd. Eduardo continues his research on parasites of domestic and wild animals. He has been involved in the activities

of the NAST and NRCP and in other academic, extension and administrative activities at the University of the Philippines.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER MANUEL M. GARCIA is an international consultant and trainor on Microbiology, Rapid Test, Food

Safety Programs and Agri-Food Research and Development.

ACADEMICIAN EDGARDO D. GOMEZ serves as Regional Advisory Board Member of the Coral Triangle Center, Bali, Indonesia and a member of the Philippine National Committee for Long-Term

Ecological Research (LTER) and DIVERSITAS.

ACADEMICIAN ASUNCION K. RAYMUNDO chairs the NAST Task Force on Toxic and Hazardous Wastes and also heads

the Bioremediation Research Team. A professor emeritus at UP Los Baños, she continues to do research on microbial genetics, biotechnology and biodiversity.

ACADEMICIAN GAVINO C. TRONO JR. is professor emeritus of the Marine Science Institute of UP Diliman and

continue his research and advocacy on the development and conservation of theseaweedfloraandresourcesofthecountry.

ACADEMICIAN EMIL Q. JAVIER chairstheAsiaRiceFoundationandisseniorscientificadviserto

the Department of Agriculture Secretary and the Biotech Coalition of the Philippines.


CHEMICAL, MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES DIVISION (CMPSD)

ACADEMICIAN EVELYN MAE TECSON MENDOZA

division chair and secretary of NAST’s Executive Council and professor emeritus of UP Los Baños. In 2013, she co-chaired the local organizing committee for the International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth held on 22-24 October 2013 at the Manila Hotel. She also serves asExecutiveSecretaryfortheScientificCareerCouncil.Shecontinuesheradvocacy in providing science-based information on biotechnology, promoting the culture of research and publication among researchers and teachers throughout the country.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST LOURDES J. CRUZ is professor emeritus at the Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman and president of the National Research Council of the Philippines. She leads the project “Evaluation and Improvement of the Research Publication and IP Productivity of the DOST R&D Institutes” which aims to support the initiative of DOST to institute measures to improve the performance of R&D institutions and the monitoring/evaluation of their R&D results.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST BIENVENIDO O. JULIANO is a senior consultant of the Philippine Rice Research Institute where he continues his research on rice grain quality. He is a member of Editorial Boards of international journals.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST BIENVENIDO F. NEBRES, SJcontinues to teach mathematics and to work with Synergia Foundation and Ateneo Center for Educational Development and with the Commission on Higher Education in a continuing quest for a better educational system for Filipinos, especially in public elementary and high schools.

ACADEMICIAN JOSE MARIA P. BALMACEDA is professor and dean of the College of Science, UP Diliman. As chair of the CHED Technical Committee for Mathematics and project head, he completed a nationwide technical assessment of the mathematics programs (undergraduate and graduate) in higher education institutions in the country with close to 100 institutions

CORRESPONDING MEMBER ALFONSO M. ALBANOis Marion Reilly professor emeritus and a research professor at Bryn Mawr College. He received the US Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring in 1996. He continues to mentor studentsinthefieldofnonlineardynamicsandtimeseriesinthecountry.


ACADEMICIAN JOSE O. JULIANOis president, Calamba Medical Center, Vice Chair, Board of Directors and

consultant of Interphil Laboratories and board member of several companies.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER EDUARDO R. MENDOZA is senior research scientist at Ludwig Maximilian University and Adjunct

Professor at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Manila, and Los Baños campuses.

ACADEMICIAN MARCO NEMESIO E. MONTAÑOis the recipient of the Pantas Award for Most Outstanding Researcher/

Scientist from the Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development

(DOST-PCAARRD) on 8 November 2013.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER AMADOR C. MURIEL is visiting scholar at the Columbia University, Department of Electrical

Engineering from 2011 to present and one of our Balik Scientists.

ACADEMICIAN ERNESTO J. DEL ROSARIO is professor emeritus of Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

His more recent researches are on the applications of digital photometry in chemical analysis and post-harvest evaluation of fruit maturity and on chemical and

biotechnological studies on ethanol production from lignocellulose and seaweeds.

ACADEMICIAN FABIAN M. DAYRITresumed his research projects in 2013 after ending his 11-year stint as Dean of the School of Science & Engineering. He also wrote a book “Coconut Oil:

From Diet to Therapy,” which is an important contribution to the promotion and development of the coconut industry.

ACADEMICIAN CHRISTOPHER C. BERNIDO is president and founding director, Research Center for Theoretical

Physics of the Central Visayan Institute Foundation in Jagna, Bohol. He isactivelyinvolvedindifferentscientificjournalsaseditor,revieweror

member of the Editorial and Advisory Boards.


CORRESPONDING MEMBER BALDOMERO M. OLIVERAis distinguished professor, Department of Biology, University of Utah. He specializes in biochemistry, neurobiology, conopeptides, key signalling molecules in the central nervous system, ion channels and receptors.

ACADEMICIAN WILLIAM G. PADOLINAis president of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL). He is the executive director of CHED’s Philippine-California ResearchInstitutes(PCARI)Projectandservesindifferentscientificbodiesin various capacities.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER EDUARDO A. PADLAN is a retired scientist of the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, USA, serves as visiting professor at UP Diliman, UP Los Baños, University of Santo Tomas, tirelessly giving lectures on protein structure and engineering and inspiring young students.

ACADEMICIAN CAESAR A. SALOMA is chancellor at UP Diliman and professor, National Institute of Physics (NIP), College of Science. He has served as editor-in-chief of the Philippine Journal of Science since January 2011.

ACADEMICIAN FERNANDO P. SIRINGAN is professor at the Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman. He specialises in marine/coastal geology, sedimentology and seismic stratigraphy.

CORRESPONDING MEMBER KELVIN S. RODOLFOis professor emeritus at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA and adjunct professor at the National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman.

ACADEMICIAN APOLINARIO D. NAZAREAas retired UP Diliman professor, continues his research on vaccine design and the use of bioinformatics.


ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (ESTD)

ACADEMICIAN REYNALDO B. VEA

chair of the ESTD, member of the NAST’s Executive Council and president, Mapua Institute of Technology. In June 2013, his initiative on

engineering education succeeded when the Philippine Technological Council was granted probationary status in the Washington Accord.

ACADEMICIAN JOSE B. CRUZ JR. is professor emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,

University of California Irvine and Ohio State University Columbus. He was appointed vice chair of the IEEE Life Members Committee. IEEE is the

largest technological society in the world with more that 450,000 members worldwide. He actively helps local and international universities in the

engineering education accreditation worldwide.

ACADEMICIAN ALVIN B. CULABA is currently the executive vice president for External Relations and

Internationalization, De La Salle University. He also serves as special adviser to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to renewable energy, biofuels

and energy conservation.

ACADEMICIAN ELIEZER A. ALBACEAis professor, Institute of Computer Science, University of the

Philippines Los Baños.

ACADEMICIAN CEFERINO L. FOLLOSCO is an engineer, technocrat, former DOST secretary and president of Alpha Machinery and continues his advocacy on productivity,

technology and clustering all over the Philippines.


ACADEMICIAN LEONARDO Q. LIONGSONis professor of Civil Engineering and director, National Hydraulic Research Center, under the College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman. He is also the UNESCO-IHP National Representative to the 21st Regional Steering Committee Meeting of the UNESCO International HydrologicalProgrammeforSoutheastAsiaandPacific.

ACADEMICIAN WILLIAM T. TORRESis professor, School of Information of Technology, Mapua Institute of Technology and board member of a number of educational and professional organizations (AIJC, MFI, CTU, PETEF). His activities as ICT consultant this year includes strategic planning for a sales and distribution company, a hospital, and providing professional advice to several other organizations.

ACADEMICIAN FILEMON A. URIARTE JR.is the chairman of LAUDS Technologies, Inc. and vice chairman of TEST Consultants, Inc.

ACADEMICIAN GUILLERMO Q. TABIOS IIIis professor and director of the National Hydraulic Research Center at UP Diliman. He also serves as group head for the Water Resources Engineering Group and his research interests includes stochastic and computational hydrology and hydraulics and water resources systems engineering.

ACADEMICIAN AURA C. MATIASserves as dean, College of Engineering and professor of Industrial Engineering at UP Diliman and as executive director at the National Engineering Center. She successfully earned the ASEAN Engineer title in the ASEAN Engineer Registry of the ASEAN Federation of Professional Organizations (AFEO).

ACADEMICIAN ANGEL L. LAZARO IIIis managing partner and CEO of Angel Lazaro and Associates Consulting Architects and Engineers and member, Association of Accredited Consultant CE of the Philippines (AACCEP).


HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION (HSD)

ACADEMICIAN JAIME C. MONTOYA

is the chair of the Health Sciences Division, the project leader of the Philippine Science Heritage Center and is the executive director,

DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development.

ACADEMICIAN QUINTIN L. KINTANARserves as member of the Pesticide Policy and Technical Committee of the

Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority under the Department of Agriculture. He also serves in a number of NAST committees. He received the Gawad Generics

Awards last September 30, 2013 from the Department of Health.

ACADEMICIAN CARMENCITA D. PADILLA is currently director, Newborn Screening Reference Center, National

Institutes of Health University of the Philippines Manila; chair, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines Manila; and executive director, Philippine Genome Center,

University of the Philippines System

NATIONAL SCIENTIST ERNESTO O. DOMINGOvice president and trustee of the Philippine Cancer Society, he has been deeply involvedincancercontrol,specificallycancerepidemiology,educationandpaincontrol. As senior adviser to the Health Policy Development Program of the UP

School of Economics and US AID, he is involved in a wide-ranging review of the various program of the Department of Health. He is also actively pursuing his

advocacy on Universal Health Care.

ACADEMICIAN ANTONIO MIGUEL L. DANS is the deputy chief for research, section of Adult Medicine, College of Medicine,

UP Manila and practices internal medicine at the Philippine General Hospital. His research and publications have ranged from clinical trials on novel drugs for primary and secondary prevention, to epidemiologic studies on burden of illness

and causes of cardiovascular disease in the Philippines.

ACADEMICIAN RAMON F. ABARQUEZ JR.a leading cardiologist in the country, delivers technical papers in many

fora here and abroad on atherosclerosis, hypertension management and related topics.

ACADEMICIAN THELMA E. TUPASIis the leading expert on infectious diseases in the Philippines and the

founder of the Tropical Disease Foundation.


SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION (SSD)

NATIONAL SCIENTIST MERCEDES B. CONCEPCION

chair, Social Sciences Division and of the following: NSCB Steering Committee on Population and Housing Statistics; Inter-Agency Working Group on Population Projections, NSO; and Advisory Group, 2013 National Demographic and Health Survey.

ACADEMICIAN ARSENIO M. BALISACAN serves as secretary of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), chairman of the Boards of the Philippine Statistics Authority, Philippine Institute for Development Studies, Philippine Center for Economic Development, and Public-Private Partnership Center. He is also the incumbent president of the Asian Society of Agricultural Economists, serving a two-year term from 2011-2013.

ACADEMICIAN ALLAN B.I. BERNARDO professor of Psychology at the University of Macau, has continued an active cross-cultural research program on social psychology of intergroup relations, cultural dimensions of learning and motivation in schools, locus-of-hope theory and well-being in collectivist societies.

ACADEMICIAN AGNES C. ROLA is professor and dean of the College of Public Affairs at UP Los Baños. She is conducting a number of researches on water security and governance, food security and organic agriculture.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST RAUL V. FABELLA former dean, UP School of Economics, continues to be active in studying and leading discussions on issues related to the socio-economic status and development of the country.

NATIONAL SCIENTIST GELIA T. CASTILLOis consultant at International Rice Research Institute and actively participates in IRRI’s CURE projects. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of CARD MRI.

ACADEMICIAN MICHAEL L. TAN serves as dean, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, UP Diliman. He is a medical anthropologist, academic and columnist of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.


CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETas of 31 December 2013 in PhP

A S S E T SCurrent Assets Cash 2,309,494.96 Receivables 9,265,761.87 Inventories 221,257.81 Prepaid Insurance 81,078.80 11,877,593.44 ---------------------Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment 2,309,494.96 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 4,562,600.75 5,281,179.80 ----------------------Other Assets 2,227,659.28 ------------------- TOTAL ASSETS 19,386,432.52 ============ LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities 20,051.487.78

Equity Government Equity (665,055.26) ----------------------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 19,386,432.52 ============


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NAST EXECUTIVE COUNCIL(2012-2015)

PRESIDENTWilliam G. Padolina

Academician VICE PRESIDENTMercedes B. Concepcion

National Scientist SECRETARYEvelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza

Academician

Jaime C. MontoyaAcademician

Reynaldo B. VeaAcademician

M E M B E R S

Ruben L. Villareal Academician


Angel C. Alcala Academician

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION (TSD)

GUADA B. RAMOS-DIMAYAInformation Officer V

ROWENA V. BRIONESInformation Officer III

CHARYL C. APUYANInformation Officer II

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (FAD)

ROSEMARIE S. ESPINOChief Administrative Officer

ZENAIDA T. MAPUA CHONA S. SANTOS Accountant III Administrative Officer V

DENNIS M. VISTAAdministrative Aide I

NAST SECRETARIAT

LUNINGNING SAMARITA-DOMINGODirector IV

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REIHVELLE A. PEREZ Planning Officer III

VIRGINIA FRANCIA O. GAVICA Administrative Aide VI

ROBERTO L. ARATAdministrative Aide IV


VIII. Finance and Administrative Staff

ROCHELLE A. CALDERON MAY ANN E. OBLENA ROBERTO T. COLOGNA Clerk II Clerk I Driver II

PROJECT STAFFI. Proactive Response to S&T Issues Towards a Progressive Philippines

EUFEMIA MAE B. PALICPICScience Research Specialist II

II. DOST’s Grant to Outstanding Achievements in S&T

DARVIN S. ROSAScience Research Specialist I

III. Evaluation and Improvement of the Research Publication and IP Productivity of the DOST R&D Institutes

ERIKA SHIELA S. CALAYAG Science Research Specialist II

IV. Capabillity-Building and Sustainable Biotechology Information, Education, and Communication for DOST & LGU Key Personnel

DEXTER LORMA A. BAUTISTA Science Research Specialist II

SAUL M. ROJAS RODEL P. CADION Science Research Specialist I Clerk II

V. Salinlahi in Transition: Transforming the PSHC into a World Class Science Center

NIñO M. RODIL Science Research Specialist I

FERDINAND C. GUTLAY andLIEZL R. PETALIO

Clerk II

VI. Digitization of Publications and other Media available at the Specialist Library of NAST

JEREME E. ESPARDIñEZLibrarian

JANAPHREL A. BORJA JR.Computer Operator I

ERIKA FLOR G. GUTIERREZ and KRISTINE N. INOCENCIO

Scanner Operators

VII. Secretariat to the Scientific Career Council Pursuant to Section 8 of E.O. 901

MARY CHARLOTTE O. FRESCOSr. Science Research Specialist

ANGELITO A. PAGUIO JR.

Science Research Specialist I

The secretariat


Documents

NAST 2013 Annual Report