S & T Media Service, DOST-STII
The Department of Science
and Technology - National Research Council of the Philippines
The awardees’ scientific
works were recognized as tools
promoting the welfare of the nation and
the citizenry and enriching the country’s knowledge in the twelve
scientific disciplines spanning basic, applied
sciences and social sciences.
DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo
and NRCP President Dr. Lourdes Cruz
handed out a gold medallion, plaque
of recognition, and cash reward of Php 25,000.00 to each awardee.
Sec. Montejo also
introduced to the researchers DOST’s latest umbrella program called “Smarter
Philippines” and enjoined all researchers to harmonize their efforts to the
program.
DOST-NRCP will be celebrating its 80th Foundation
Anniversary on December 8, 2013
The awardees were:
Dr. Evelina M. Vicencio (Ph.D. University of Philippines Diliman), who was honored for her unwavering leadership and service to Philippine education with her intensive
involvement in the development of peer-refereed publications and research reports that benefitted many Filipino learners.
Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo (D.Sc.
Mathematics. Sophia University, Japan), who was lauded for pioneering the development of research in
applications to algebraic coding theory in the country and for elevating the
status of Philippine mathematics through his engagements as visiting professor and researcher of many prestigious institutions.
Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad (Scientist
2 of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute)
whose pioneering studies on the bio-availability of minerals such as
iron, zinc and calcium absorption and
whose work on the use of coconut
flour, root crops and legumes as sources of dietary fibers earned praises from DOST-NRCP.
Dr. Ireneo L. Lit Jr. (Director
of University of the Philippines–Los Baños Museum of Natural History), a taxonomist
who earned recognition for his pioneering work in the field of coccidology
and for his researches on effective
management of pest insects including quarantine measures
and control of household and food
industrial pests.
Dr. Severino S. Capitan (Ph.D.
Animal Physiology, Punjab Agricultural University) whose notable researches on artificial
insemination and estrus synchronization which involves manipulation of cattle’s
reproductive processes, led to
significant genetic improvement and
population increase among carabaos in
the country.
Dr. Alvin B. Culaba (National
Academy of Science and Technology Advisory Council Member) who was
commended for his pioneering work on
life cycle assessment methodology in the Philippines and Asia, and for his
significant contributions and inspiring leadership in the formulation of
national policies and the setting of directions for the growth and development
of mission oriented scientific research
in the country .
Dr. Nimfa B. Ogena (University
of the Philippines Population Institute) ,
an outstanding researcher whose
scholarly contributions span several substantive and methodological areas. Among
the most notable were her works on women’s role in sustainable development, reproductive
health and quantitative approaches for examining female status which have contributed to national and
international policies.
Dr. Alipio T. Garcia (University
of Philippines-Baguio), honored for his pioneering works in ultra –high vacuum
–thin film growth in the country, his significant contribution in the field of
material science and semiconductors, and his unwavering support for the
development and promotion of physics education in the Philippines
Dr. Florentino P. Sumera
(Professor of Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering, UP-Diliman), for his
work on the synthesis of coconut fatty acid derivatives for biofuels and
biodegradable polymers with potential environmental and medical use.
Dr. Jose S. Buenconsejo (Department
of Musicology, UP-Diliman) conferred for his in-depth, insightful research on
the epistemology of an indigenous Filipino-Asiatic ritual as well as his
documentation of indigenous Philippine musical traditions in the context of
local cultural meanings.
Dr. Carina G. Lao (The
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) for her expertise in the field of
metrology as well as her scientific
researches on the tropical cyclone
tracks and unusual movements of typhoons,
and
Dr. Jezie A. Acorda (UPLB
College of Veterinary Medicine) who received the award for his significant contributions in the field of veterinary medicine
specifically on medical imaging techniques and complementary alternative
veterinary medicine such as acupuncture stimulation.
Established on December 8,
1933 through the passage of Act 4120 by the Ninth Philippine Legislature, the
National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) primarily aims to promote
and support basic research in the country along various scientific disciplines
including education and international policies, math, medicine, pharmacy, biology,
agriculture and forestry, engineering and industry, physics, chemistry, earth
and space sciences, veterinary, social sciences, and the humanities.