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There are urban legends in the Philippines purporting supposed inventions by Filipinos. These assertions are presented as facts in some academic textbooks in history and science used by Filipino students, as well as social media, to promote Filipino exceptionalism. [61] Fluorescent lamp, said to be invented by a certain Agapito Flores.
Before Ressa's win, Filipinos speculated multiple times when and who will be the first to win from their country. [4] According to OPCW member Franz Ontal, winning the Nobel Prize is the last thing a Filipino could think of. [5] Hence, the lack of Nobel laureates from the country. [4]
Angel Chua Alcala ONS (March 1, 1929 – February 1, 2023) was a Filipino biologist who was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014. Alcala is known for his fieldwork to build sanctuaries and to promote biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems of the Philippines.
Dolores A. Ramirez (born September 20, 1931) is a Filipino geneticist. She specializes in plant breeding and plant cytogenetics . She was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in 1998.
Also: Philippines: People: By occupation: Scientists Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large.
Saloma became the first Filipino Optica Fellow in January 2025 in recognition of his pioneering research and development efforts in optics and photonics in the Philippines, including the training of young Filipino scientists. He was elevated to Senior Member status by the Board of Directors of the Optical Society of America in October 2010.
Ramon Cabanos Barba ONS (August 31, 1939 – October 10, 2021) was a Filipino inventor and horticulturist [1] [2] best known for inventing a way to induce more flowers in mango trees using ethrel and potassium nitrate. [3] Barba was proclaimed a National Scientist of the Philippines in June 2014. [4] [5]
The recipients of the Order of National Social Scientists are recommended annually by the National Academy of Science and Technology. [1] It is the task of the Academy, which is composed of Filipino scientists, to recommend not more than ten (10) individuals who shall be accorded by the President the rank and title of National Social Scientist.