University of the Philippines alumni and researchers had been recognized for his or her distinctive achievements in the sphere of science and know-how in this yr’s National Science, Technology and Innovation Week.
Dr. Joseph Basconcillo, a senior climate specialist on the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, obtained the Eduardo A. Quisimbing Medal, conferred because the 2025 Outstanding Research and Development Award for Basic Research. Basconcillo was awarded for his examine titled, “Influence of Multiyear Variability on the Observed Regime Shifts in the Philippine Climatology.” He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Geography and Master of Science in Meteorology from UP Diliman.
Meanwhile Dr. Andrew Montecillo of UP Los Baños was given the Julian A. Banzon Medal, conferred because the 2025 Outstanding Research and Development Award for Applied Research, for his examine, “LAMPPOST: Livestock and Avian Molecular Pathogenomics for Precision Outbreak Surveillance and Tracking.” Montecillo completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology; Master of Science in Microbiology, minor in Computer Science; and Ph.D. by Research in Microbiology, minor in Information Technology in UP Los Baños, the place he’s additionally assistant professor.
UPLB analysis groups had been additionally recognized with the Gregorio Y. Zara Medal, conferred because the 2025 Outstanding Technology Commercialization Award.
“A Papaya Revolution: The ‘Sinta’ Variety’s Commercial Triumph,” was led by Dr. Violeta Villegas, with contributions from researchers Pablito Magdalita, Reynold Pimentel, Enrique Barile, and Fernando Aurigue. Villegas is former director of the Institute of Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB. Villegas earned her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Horticulture) and Master of Science in Horticulture (Plant Breeding and Genetics) from UPLB.
Meanwhile, the examine, “The Bio-N Technology,” was led by the late Dr. Mercedes Umali-Garcia, together with researchers Julieta Anarna, Domingo Holongbayan, Cesinande Dela Rosa, Edison Abrigo, Fernando Cagayat, Jomar Hon, Ricky Altamira, Marwin Sinajon, Noel Garcia, Allan Barachina, and Leo Manipol. Umali-Garcia obtained her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Master of Science in Forestry from UPLB, the place she continued to function professor emeritus after retirement.
Dr. Eva Maria Cutiongco-De La Paz additionally obtained the Discoro L. Umali Medal, conferred because the 2025 Outstanding Science Administrator Award, for her excellent management as govt director of the UP Manila National Institutes of Health. Cutiongco-De La Paz earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from UP Diliman and completed Doctor of Medicine in UP Manila.
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