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DOST’s
“star” exec gets Gawad sa Natatanging Kababaihan
Dr. Josette T. Biyo, executive director of the Department of Science and
Technology’s Philippine Science High School system, received the Gawad sa Natatanging
Kababaihan by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (Commission on Filipino Language)
on its 5th anniversary last August 24, 2012, at the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros,
Manila. Along with 12 other exemplary women, Biyo was awarded for her exemplary
support to the National Language of the Filipinos in the field of science and
technology.
On her award, Biyo said: “I feel honored to be a part of this league of women. I know a lot of other women deserve this award." In 1998, the asteroid 13241Biyo (1998 KM41) was named after her when she won the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Louisville, Kentucky. Biyo is the first Asian teacher to win the Intel Excellence in Teaching Award.
On her award, Biyo said: “I feel honored to be a part of this league of women. I know a lot of other women deserve this award." In 1998, the asteroid 13241Biyo (1998 KM41) was named after her when she won the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Louisville, Kentucky. Biyo is the first Asian teacher to win the Intel Excellence in Teaching Award.
(Text by Framelia V. Anonas, S&T Media Service. Photo by DOST-PSHS)