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Altamera, Greggy V.
Catacutan
Cruz, Aramy C.
Gabriel, Mirasol C.
Herrera, Jenalyn S.
Pascual, Ana Lee P.
Pascual, Charlaine G.
Talampas, Marilou S.
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PO1 Gerald
Dr. Gelia came from humble beginnings and she considered education
as a way out of poverty. She devoted herself in teaching students.
Dr. Castillo is a pioneer in rural sociology. His research works focused
on farmers and their adaptation on the new technology, gender issues and
many more. In 1999, he was given the title of National Scientist by the
president. In 2004, he was awarded as an outstanding Filipino, not only for
her pioneering works in research that aimed in improving human
development. In 2007, she received an award for the Most Distinguished
Alumna award from the University of the Philippines Alumni Association. She
was appointed to several board and committees of National and
International research facilities that focus on agriculture, social health and
socio-economic development. Her famous books are: All in a Grain of Rice,
Beyond Manila and How Participatory is Participatory Development?
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a degree of Magna
Cum Laude in the University Of Wogenegen Agricultural University in the
Netherlands and from the Ateneo De Manila University.
As of now, she is currently working as a consultant at the International
Rice Institute (IRRI) and a senior research consultant in a network of Asian
researchers engaged in participatory research.