SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )Second Regular Session )

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SENATE \P.S. Resolution No. 4 7 9 RECLIVl^ c .-------

Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV

RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE AWARDEES OF THE 2017 DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DOST - NAST)

AWARDS FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY AND OUTSTANDING WORK IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATION, AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to give priority to research and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization; and to science and technology education, training and services;

WHEREAS, science and technology is embedded in every branch o f modern life, driving progress and innovation. Hence, it is in the best interest of the country and its people to cultivate our local talents in the field o f science and technology to drive development in the Philippines and improve the lives of millions of Filipinos;

WHEREAS, the Department o f Science and Technology (DOST) and the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) institutionalized the annual DOST-NAST Awards to recognize outstanding Filipino inventors and scientists for their work in the fields o f basic research, technological application and in science administration;

WHEREAS, Dr. Cesar L. Villanoy was conferred w ith the rank and title o f Academician o f the National Academy of Science and Technology in recognition of his significant research contributions in the field of physical oceanography that have contributed to an understanding o f ocean circulation and variability of the seas around and w ithin the Philippines;

WHEREAS, Dr. Raymond Girard R. Tan was conferred with the rank and title of Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology for his significant research contributions in process systems engineering and process integration, particularly the development o f novel methodologies for computer-aided planning o f sustainable industrial systems, as well as the application of these tools to contemporary national, regional and global sustainability issues;

WHEREAS, Dr. Carlito B. Lebrilla was awarded w ith the rank and title of Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Science and Technology in recognition of his pioneering

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work in the field of chemistry on the development of highly-sensitive, rapid throughput glycomic tool for early diagnosis of diseases and for generously sharing his analytical expertise in capacity building of the students and young scientists in the Philippines;

WHEREAS, the following were also recognized as recipients o f the 2017 Outstanding Young Scientist Awards for excellence and significant contributions in the ir respective field of expertise:

1. Phillip A. Alviola of University of the Philippines Los Banos for his significant research contributions in the field o f w ildlife studies particularly on mammalian ecology and taxonomy, cave biology, conservation biology, and bat virology;

2. Dr. Aletta Concepcion T. Yniguez o f the University of the Philippines Diliman for her scientific innovation and dedication in the field of marine biology and fisheries particularly in understanding the dynamics of ocean ecosystem, especially the primary producers that support the base o f the food web;

3. Dr. Lanndon A. Ocampo of the University o f San Carlos in recognition o f his significant contributions to both theory and practice of manufacturing sustainability and risk analysis in view of climate change;

4. Dr. Mario Antonio L. Jiz II o f the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine for his valuable contributions to the understanding of immunity to schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection affecting millions o f Filipinos, and the development of vaccines for this disease;

5. Dr. Nathaniel P. Hermosa II of the University of the Philippines Diliman in recognition of his significant contributions to the understanding of fundamental properties of light and light-matter interactions and the development of novel techniques based on light that significantly advanced the state of knowledge of this field in the country;

6. Jeffrey S. Perez of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in recognition of his significant research contributions in the field of geology, particularly on active tectonics and paleoseismic studies along the Philippine fault;

7. Dr. Jayeel S. Cornelio of Ateneo de Manila University for his pioneering studies that utilize cutting-edge analysis to produce fresh and original perspectives for understanding Philippine society and culture, particularly in the fields of contemporary religion, youth, urbanization and disaster; and

8. Dr. Krista Danielle S. Yu of De La Salle University in recognition o f her significant contributions in the field of disaster risk analysis, particularly, the development and application o f economic modelling frameworks to assess direct and indirect socioeconomic impacts o f disruptive natural events.

WHEREAS, it is high time we recognize and support our Filipino scientists, researchers and science and technology practitioners to inspire them further in their endeavor and so that in return, we can harness the benefits of science and technology to further our national agenda;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved by the Senate of the Philippines to commend and congratulate the 2017 Department of Science and Technology -

National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST - NAST) Awardees for the ir exemplary

and outstanding work in scientific research, technological application and science administration.

Adopted,