Filipino contributors to biology

• Angel C. Alcala

  • known for the conservation of marine resources and research of Philippine amphibians and reptiles.
• Edgardo Gomez

  Saved giant clams from extinction due to his research in the marine ecosystem.
• Reynaldo A. Tabada

  • made contributions to air pollution and water resources.
• Carmen Velasquez 

  • studied parasites and their hosts in the fish, or fish parasitology. 
  • She discovered two new trematode species of birds and five on mammals.
• Benjamin D. Cabrera

  developed an innovative treatment for a mosquito-borne disease like filariasis, which earned him a title on the Philippine Legion of Honor.
• Baldomero Olivera, Jr.

  • has isolated key DNA enzymes. 
  • His discovery of Conus peptides may lead to drugs for pain and nervous system disorders.
• Dr. Germiniano De Ocampo

  conducted the first corneal transplant in the country.
• Milagrosa R. Martinez

  • Pioneer in micro-agriculture
• Pedro B. Escuro

  • Developed high-yield variety of  C4 rice
• Bienvenido O. Juliano

  made rice more economical and nutritious.
• Eduardo Quisumbing

  • authority in Philippine plants. 
  • He has published numerous papers, many concerning medicinal plants. Like the Distinguished Service Star (botany) and the Diploma of Merit (Orchidology), he has received many awards.
• Asuncion Raymundo

  • She applied biotechnology and microbial genetics to the agriculture of the Philippines.
  •  She is an Academician of NAST, the National Academy of Science and Technology.
• Prescillano M. Zamora

  • done work on the xylem elements of vascular plants. 
  • His research on ferns has led to the discovery of additional species.
• William Padolina 

  He promoted natural products chemistry and biotechnology, which have led to significant growth and development in these fields in the Philippines.