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Adviser: Ma’am Winesa Santander

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▪ Alfredo V. Lagmay is a noted Filipino psychologist
who was founding father of the Psychological
Association of the Philippines (PAP).
▪ Traits: Diligent, has visions, has great
determinations
▪ Major contribution
Personal Information
▪ He introduced behavioral studies in psychology
Birth Date : August 14, 1919
and published numerous researches on Died : December 15, 2005
experimental analysis of behavior modification, Birthplace : Manila, Philipppines
relaxation and related states, and hypnosis. Relative: Alfredo Mahar Lagmay
(son), UP Professor of Geology
.
▪ Dr. Onofre D. Corpuz (born on December 1, 1926 –
March 23, 2013) was a Filipino scientist noted for his
contributions to the fields of political science and
Philippine social and economic history
▪ Traits: Dr. Onofre D. Corpuz's research works were
distinguished by their fidelity to the facts and a
disdain for unsubstantiated claims. He was also
famous for possessing the courage to challenge
existing orthodoxies and familiar interpretations. The
depth and breadth of Dr. Corpuz' insights, his
grasps, and illumination of difficult abstractions and
his intimate knowledge of the original documents
make him a model social scientist.
▪ He was elected as Academician in 1999, and later
conferred as National Scientist in 2004.
▪ Birthdate: July 27, 1921
▪ Died: June 2, 2007.
▪ Paulo C. Campos was a Filipino physician and
educator noted for his promotion of wider
community health care and his achievements in
the field of nuclear medicine for which he was
dubbed as "The Father of Nuclear Medicine in the
Philippines".
▪ Traits: Dr. Campos set his sights on helping the
impoverished Filipinos, especially those who
lived in the rural areas. With this vision in mind,
he pursued graduate studies abroad. He involved
himself in researches on nuclear medicine at
Johns Hopkins and Harvard.
 ▪ Dolores Ramirez is a Filipino scientist and an expert
in plant genetics. In 1997, she was named National
Scientist of the Philippines.
▪ Contribution to Science
* Conducted intensive research on the genetics of
the Macapuno plant (Coconut Sport), sugarcane,
Personal Information mung beans and ornamental plants
Full Name : Dolores A. Ramirez * Studied the nature of lodging in rice.
Birth Date : September 30, 1931
Birthplace : Calamba, Laguna, Philippines Traits
Father : Augusto U. Ramirez (Passed away
when Dolores was in the elementary)
- She is persistent
Mother : Leonor Altoveros (high School - Goal-oriented
graduate) - Smart
* She is the eldest of eight children
▪ Alfredo Mahar Francisco Amante Lagmay (born
October 4, 1966) is a Filipino geologist. He is executive
director of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational
Assessment of Hazards) and a professor at
the National Institute of Geological Sciences of
the University of the Philippines Diliman.
▪ Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay was recognized
for his significant and pioneering research contributions
toward understanding the multi-faceted aspects of
natural hazards, including volcanic hazards, tectonics,
persistent scatter interferometry of faulted regions, and
natural hazards management, particularly as they apply
to the Philippines.
▪ With his wide range of expertise and experience in
geology and disaster science, he continues to serve the
Filipino people by conducting research in areas stricken
by disaster.

Born: November 29, 1893 , Taal,
Batangas, Captaincy General of the
Philippines
Died: February 13,
1945, Manila, Philippines
Education: University of the
Philippines, Seattle University
▪ Contributions:
▪ Orosa invented the palayok oven to enable
families without access to electricity to bake, and
developed recipes for local produce, including
cassava, bananas, and coconut. Her banana
ketchup became a favorite condiment and cooking
ingredient in the archipelago.
▪ She invented over 700 recipes during her lifetime,
including Soyalac and Darak, which saved
thousands of lives during the war. She also
invented a process for canning goods for the
guerilla warriors fighting for the liberation of the
Philippines.
▪ Traits :
▪ She is helpful, she has perseverance
▪ “Father of Philippine Rice breeding
Program”
▪ Contribution:
▪ Dr. Pedro B. Escuro was a plant breeder,
Professor, extension worker, and
consultant in agricultural projects. Among
other agricultural contributions, he led
the development, isolation, and release
of nine Seed Board rice varieties. Personal Information
▪ Traits: Has dedications, he wants to help Full Name – Pedro B. Escuro
farmers, he is curious Birth Date : August 2, 1923
Birthplace : Nabua, Camarines Sur,
Philippines
▪ National Scientist Dr. Francisco O. Santos was a firm
believer in nutrition’s crucial role in Philippine society. He
devoted his life to studying the nutritional value of
Filipino food and the connection between social class
and dietary patterns. He also initiated and led what is
now known as the Food and Nutrition Research Institute.
The progress of a country is largely dependent on the
health and well-being of its citizens. This is what human
nutritionist and agricultural chemist Dr. Francisco O.
Santos believed.
▪ He is the Founder and Director of the Food and
Nutrition Research Institute. One of Dr. Santos’ most
important discoveries was his study on sweet potatoes, Birth Date: June 3, 1892
including their shoots and leaves. He found that they Died : February 19, 1983
have properties that may combat beriberi, a potentially Birthplace: Calumpit,
life-threatening condition caused by vitamin-B Bulacan
deficiency.

Personal Information
Full Name – Francisco M. Fronda
Birth Date : December 22, 1896
Died : February 17, 1986
Birthplace : Aliaga, Nueva Ecija,
Philippines
▪ Francisco Fronda is a Filipino
scientist who is widely considered as
the “Father of Poultry Science in the
Philippines”.
▪ Contribution to Science
* Wrote several articles on poultry
science and worked extensively to
improve the breed of ‘Cantonese’
Chicken and ducks the results of
which were called ‘Fronducks’
▪ Traits: He is dedicated, he is
curious, he has passion
▪ "Father of Kappaphycus farming“
▪ Major contribution: He successfully developed
pond and open-water culture technologies and
management of stocks of economically important
seaweed species of the Philippines such as
Euchema/Kappaphycus, Gracilaria and Caulerpa
and Sargassum which benefited seaweed
farmers in coastal areas in the country.
▪ Traits: Has dedication to science, has strong
advocacy on the culture of seaweeds
Birth date : November 11, 1931
Occupation: Biologist