Famous Filipino in the Field of Science

• Famous Filipinos in the field of Science

  • Ramon Cabanos Barba
  • Josefino Cacas Comiso
  • Jose Bejar Cruz Jr.
  • Lourdes Jansuy Cuz
  • Fabian Millar Dayrit
  • Rafael Dineros Guerrero III
  • Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr.
  • Lilian Formalejo Patena
  • Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz
  • Gregory Ligot Tangonan
• Ramon Cabanos Barba


  Outstanding research on tissue culture in Philippine mangoes
• Josefino Cacas Comiso


  Observing the characteristics of Antarctica by using satellite images
• Jose Bejar Cruz Jr.


  Known internationally in the field of electrical engineering
• Lourdes Jansuy Cuz


  Research on sea snail venom
• Fabian Millar Dayrit


  Research on herbal medicine
• Rafael Dineros Guerrero III


  Research on tilapia culture
• Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr.


  Inventing the meconium drugs testing
• Lilian Formalejo Patena


  Research on plant biotechnology
• Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz


  Outstanding educator and graph theorist
• Gregory Ligot Tangonan


  Research in the field of communications technology
• Other famous Filipino scientists

  • Caesar A. Saloma
  • Edgardo Gomez
  • William Padolina
  • Angel Alcala
• Caesar A. Saloma


  Internationally renowned physicist
• Edgardo Gomez


  Famous scientist in marine science
• William Padolina


  Chemistry and president of National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) – Philippines
• Angel Alcala


  Marine science
• Recognized here and abroad for their outstanding contributions in science
• Factors that influence the development of Filipino scientists

  • Filipino Scientist
  • Science Laboratories (real-life context)
  • School Science (teachers and learning environment)
  • Individual Interests in Science
  • Family
  • Natural Environment
• However, there is still room for improvement in terms of funding and resources allocated to science education, particularly in rural areas where access to technology and equipment may be limited.
• There are also initiatives aimed at improving the quality of science education in schools, including teacher training programs and curriculum reform efforts.
• The Philippine government has been promoting science education through various programs such as the Department of Education’s Enhanced Basic Education Act, which includes science subjects from kindergarten to grade 12.
• The government has taken steps to address this issue by increasing investment in STEM education programs and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of science education in schools across the country.