Filipino Scientists and Inventors

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Who was conferred the rank of National Scientist of the Philippines for contributions to the study of tropical marine phycology, focusing on seaweed biodiversity?

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Gavino Trono

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Who discovered LUNASIN, a peptide found in seeds of common crops that prevents cancer?

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Benito Lumen

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First Filipino scientist to engage in comprehensive studies concerning Philippine reptiles and amphibians.

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Angel Alcala

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Father of Nuclear Medicine in the Philippines

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Paulo Campos

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Who was the first to report the occurrence of "ice-ice" disease in seaweed farms?

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Gavino Trono

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He created the first radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines.

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Paulo Campos

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He was known by many as the "Bill Gates of the Philippines."

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Diosdado Banatao

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Who is known for exceptional research knowledge and skills in mitigating natural hazards involving volcanoes and earthquakes, and helped save thousands of lives during the explosive eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1992?

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Raymundo Punongbayan

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Who pursued relentlessly on his advocacy for and dedication to agricultural development, particularly organic agriculture in the Congress?

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Proceso Alcala

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Who investigated the use of banana flour as a wheat flour extender in pandesal and doughnut?

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Maria Ligaya Braganza