Filipino Scientists and Their Contributions

Contributions of Notable Filipino Scientists

• Ramon Cabanos Barba

  • Recognized for pioneering research in tissue culture specific to Philippine mangoes.

• Josefino Cacas Comiso

  • Conducted significant studies on Antarctic characteristics utilizing satellite imagery.

• Jose Bejar Cruz Jr.

  • Made substantial advancements in the field of automatic control theory and practice.

• Lourdes Jansuy Cruz

  • Noteworthy for her investigations on the venom of sea snails, contributing to biochemical research.

• Fablan Millar Dayrit

  • Researched herbal medicine, particularly the health benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil.

• Rafael D. Guerrero III

  • Known as the Father of Tilapia Sex-Reversal, enhancing aquaculture practices.

• Enrique M. Ostrea Jr.

  • Developed meconium drug testing; a Filipino-American neonatologist and prominent researcher.

• Lilian F. Patena

  • Focused on plant biotechnology, particularly for developing tissue culture methods in garlic production.

• Mari-Jo P Ruiz

  • Distinguished educator and expert in graph theory, impacting mathematical education.

• Gregory L. Tangonan

  • Invented analog antennas and advanced the use of fiber optics and digitalization for communication.

• Caesar A. Saloma

  • Significant contributions to photonics and signal processing, working at the National Institute of Physics.

• Edgardo Gomez

  • Renowned marine scientist notable for initiating giant clam breeding programs.

• William Padolina

  • Under his leadership, IRRI coordinated the golden rice network, promoting rice varieties rich in beta-carotene.

• Angel Alcala

  • First to create an artificial coral reef project in 1977, contributing to marine conservation.

• Dr. Abelardo Aguilar

  • Developed the drug erythromycin, known by proprietary names Ilotycin and Ilosone, in 1952.

• Magdalena C. Cantoria

  • Botanist focusing on the morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of medicinal plants.

• Ramon Ilejay Castillo

  • Innovated electrical devices including power-delay mechanisms and various lamp technologies.

• Fe Del Mundo

  • Conducted extensive studies on child diseases; invented a bamboo incubator for neonatal care.

• Casimiro Del Rosario

  • Made contributions across multiple scientific disciplines: physics, meteorology, and astronomy.