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    This document discusses the contributions of four Filipino scientists: - Angel Alcala, a biologist who identified 50 new species of reptiles and amphibians in the Philippines and established the first artificial reef in 1977. - Ramon Barba, an inventor and horticulturist who developed a way to induce mango flowering regardless of season, boosting the local mango industry. - Gavino Trono Jr., a marine biologist who studied seaweed biodiversity and advocated for seaweed aquaculture as a livelihood. - Alfredo Lagmay, a geologist who researched natural hazards in the Philippines and directs a nationwide disaster assessment program.

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    This document discusses the contributions of four Filipino scientists: - Angel Alcala, a biologist who identified 50 new species of reptiles and amphibians in the Philippines and established the first artificial reef in 1977. - Ramon Barba, an inventor and horticulturist who developed a way to induce mango flowering regardless of season, boosting the local mango industry. - Gavino Trono Jr., a marine biologist who studied seaweed biodiversity and advocated for seaweed aquaculture as a livelihood. - Alfredo Lagmay, a geologist who researched natural hazards in the Philippines and directs a nationwide disaster assessment program.

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    This document discusses the contributions of four Filipino scientists: - Angel Alcala, a biologist who identified 50 new species of reptiles and amphibians in the Philippines and established the first artificial reef in 1977. - Ramon Barba, an inventor and horticulturist who developed a way to induce mango flowering regardless of season, boosting the local mango industry. - Gavino Trono Jr., a marine biologist who studied seaweed biodiversity and advocated for seaweed aquaculture as a livelihood. - Alfredo Lagmay, a geologist who researched natural hazards in the Philippines and directs a nationwide disaster assessment program.

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    Filipino Scientists

    BSME 1

    that contribute in
    Science &
    Technology
    Angel
    C.
    Alcala
    - Filipino Biologist
    Contributions
     Alcala was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in
    2014 for his research into Philippine amphibians and reptiles, as
    well as the conservation of marine-protected areas.
     He also made contributions for mammals and birds. From the
    400 already known species of reptiles and amphibians, 50 more
    species were identified due to his efforts.
     In 1977 Acala set up the first artificial reef in the Philippines in
    Dumaguette in 1977 when he worked for the Philippine
    government as Secretary of Environment and National
    Resources.
     In 1994, he was given the Field Museum Founders’ Council
    Award of Merit for contributions to environmental biology. He
    is a recipient of the Magsaysay Award for Public Service. In
    2014, he was named a National Scientist of the Philippines.
    Alcala is currently Trustee of Silliman University and is also
    Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences.
    Ramo
    n C.
    Barba
    - Filipino Inventor
    and Horticulturist
    Contribution
     Barba was named s
    a National Scientist
    of the Philippines in 2014 for
    inventing a way to induce flowering in
    mango trees regardless of season,
    boosting the local mango industry.
     Ramon C. Barba is recognized for his
    significant contributions to Philippine
    Agriculture through horticulture.
    Gavino
    C.
    Trono
    Jr.
    - Filipino Marine
    Biologist
    Contribution

    s
    Trono was conferred the honor of National Scientist of the
    Philippines in 2014 for his research into tropical marine
    phycology with a focus on seaweed biodiversity.
     Trono was instrumental to the development of degree programs in
    the marine and biological sciences, mentoring graduate students,
    and in promoting seaweed research and sound coastal resources
    management. He established the largest phycological herbarium in
    the country.
     His strong advocacy on the culture of seaweeds as the most
    environmentally friendly and productive livelihood for fisherfolks,
    has earned him many awards and citations, which include the
    “Likas Yaman Award” from the Ministry of Natural Resources
    (Philippines) in 1978, UP Alumni award In 1979, and Plaque of
    Recognition for his outstanding scientific contributions to the
    advancement of the science of phycology in the Philippines by the
    Asia Pacific Society of Applied Phycology in 2006.
    Edgar
    do D.
    Gomez
    - Filipino Biologist
    Contribution

    s
    Gomez led the world’s first national-scale
    assessment of damage to coral reefs, work which
    led to him being conferred the title of National
    Scientist of the Philippines in 2014.
     Additionally, he took part in creating the
    baseline map of the Philippines and provided
    information to the Philippine government during
    talks over the territorial disputes in the Spratly
    Islands. In 2007, he pioneered the study on
    ocean acidification caused by increased levels of
    absorbed carbon dioxide in the ocean.
    Alfredo
    M.
    Lagma
    y
    - Filipino Geologist
    Contribution

    s
    Lagmay, a professor at the National Institute of
    Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines
    Diliman, received the 2015 Plinius Medal from
    the European Geosciences Union for his research
    into natural hazards and disasters in the
    Philippines, in particular volcanic hazards,
    earthquakes, typhoons, landslides and floods.
     He is also executive director of the Department of
    Science and Technology Nationwide Operational
    Assessment of Hazards (NOAH), a flagship
    program for disaster risk reduction and
    management in the Philippines.

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