FAMOUS FILIPINO SCIENTISTS AND INVENTORS

Jose Cruz
Jose Cruz was born on September 17, 1932. He was elected as Academician (Corresponding
Member) in 2003. He finished B.S. Electrical Engineering at the University of the Philippines in
1953, M.S. Electrical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1956 and Ph. D.
Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1959. In appreciation of his scientific and
technological contributions to electrical engineering through the progress of several methods for
the understanding study of dynamic systems with respect to parameters variations; founding of
the idea comparison sensitivity matrix that captures the result of feedback on shifting the
influence of parameter distinction on system output errors in multi-variable feedback system; and
the preservation of system optimality for a range parameter standards even when the feedback
control structure is set.

Emerita de Guzman
Dr. Emerita de Guzman elected as Academician in 1980 gave an excellent contribution in her
series of job on the enlargement and progress in vitro of the makapuno coconut embryo. As an
outcome of this, she has transformed the old ratio of the makapuno-bearing nuts in the tropics.
Dr. de Guzman produced 100 percent all makapuno-bearing in the raceme on which before
produce only 3-5 makapuno nuts in every raceme bearing 14-19 nuts.

Ceferino Follosco
Academician Ceferino L. Follosco was born on February 3, 1931. He was known as Ph. D.
(honoris causa) Mechanical, Electrical and Agricultural Engineering. Follosco was known for his
excellent works and undertakings in the field of engineering (agricultural mechanization and
automotive), technology modernization, public sector domination embracing a wild field of
creative approaches in re engineering and bureaucracy, formulating and implementing laws and
programs for small and medium enterprises and S&T administration, with technology transfer,
R&D, Engineering and Science Education, Institutional Building.

Francisco Fronda
Dr. Francisco Fronda committed more than 6 decades of his life to teaching, research and
additional services elected as Academician in 1979. He contributed hugely to the expansion of
poultry industry not only in the Philippines but in Asia region as well. In recognition of his
original contributions, the Philippine Associationof Animal Science in 1980; cited him as the
Father of Poultry Science in the Philippines and Father of Thai Poultry Industry honor presented
by Her Royal Highness, the Crown Princess of Thailand in 1982.

Angel L. Lazaro III

Dr. Angel L. Lazaro III is a registered Civil Engineer and Environmental Planner born on August
23, 1943. He is the receiver of Certificates of Recognition as Structural Engineer and Civil
Engineering Educator from the Board of Civil Engineering. He was also acknowledged as the
Most Outstanding Civil Engineer Award from the Professional Regulation Commission in 1994,
and the Professional Award in Engineering from the UP Alumni Engineering Association in
1989. Dr. Lazaro has more than 35 years practice in different civil engineering projects including
buildings, highways, bridges, water systems, port works and industrial estates.

Juan Salcedo, Jr
Dr. Juan Salcedo contributed immeasurably to the areas of biochemistry, nutrition, and
physiology as a scientist. He has published 265 works and studies in the Philippine and foreign
science journals. And as science administrator, he helps execute science policy improvement,
science endorsement and scientific manpower improvement.

Gregorio Velasquez
Dr. Velasquez is a pioneer in Philippine physiology. He was elected as Academician on 1978 and
conferred as National Scientist on 1982. He made the original intensive study of the local
Myxophyceae or the blue green algae and dedicates at least 30 years of fruitful work in the study
of Philippine algae from which he acknowledged local and international credit.

Benito Vergara
Born on June 23, 1934, National Scientist Vergara obtained his bachelor's degree from the
University of the Philippines, his master's degree from