Local Scientist

• Arturo Alcaraz is the father of geothermal

  energy. He pioneered the utilization of geothermal

  energy of the country.
• Gavino Trono was recognized for his

  extensive studies on the culture of seaweeds

  species.
• Angel Alcala was known for his research

  on ecology and biogeography of Philippine

  amphibians and reptiles.
• Ramon Barba was

  recognized in his work in the field of

  horticulture, especially his

  contribution in mango farming

  research.
• Edgardo Gomez was recognized for his

  outstanding research achievement on the

  marine ecosystem.
• Dr. Alfredo Santos contributed much of what we know about

  herbal medicine.
• Dr. Julian Banzon has done a great deal of

  work in local materials especially coconut

  as the renewable source of chemicals and

  fuel.
• Agapito Flores was acclaimed by some as

  the inventor of the first fluorescent

  lamp.
• Fe Del Mundo was credited with studies

  leading to the invention of an improved

  incubator