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Jose L. Bacusmo Distinguished Alumnus
for Leadership in
Institutional Organization
and Development
for his university leadership in invigorating academic programs in
agriculture, and in providing a clear agenda for S & T research and
extension programs towards entrepreneurship that has greatly benefited the
rural community; and, for his excellence and success in resource
generation, institutional and private sector partnership, and facilities
development to support the university’s academic and research programs;
for his outstanding performance as a professor, scientist and an extentionist
at the Visayas State University.
Antonio L. Acedo Distinguished Alumnus
for Postharvest
Horticulture
for his undying passion and dedication to his mission to reduce the
enormous losses of high value fruits and vegetables; for training many
students whose research papers ranked first place in local, regional and
national competitions; for being a prodigious scientist, publishing 80
scientific papers in refereed journals; for the development of low-cost
postharvest technologies that reduced postharvest losses and increased
the income of smallholders; and for humbly earning for himself – and for his
Alma Mater – many national honors and awards.
Ruben M. Gapasin
Distinguished Alumnus
for Plant Disease
Management
for his sincere dedication to, and meritorious achievements in plant disease
control; for his demonstrated excellence in sharing his knowledge and
expertise as acknowledged by undergraduate and graduate students in
teaching performance evaluation; for identifying sweet potato and corn
varieties resistant to important diseases; for his pioneering research in the
use of Trichoderma sp. and other botanicals in the control of soil-borne
plant diseases, which won for him national and international recognition;
and for his outstanding performance in helping farmers diagnose plant
diseases and providing advice for practical, low-cost control methods.
Donato C. Cruz Distinguished Alumnus
for Entrepreneurship and
Community Service
for his highly successful establishment of a chain of fertilizer and
agricultural supplies stores in the island of Negros and investing his
valuable time and resources in conducting farmers’ classes and other
extension services in the area; thus, increasing farmers’ profitability and
income as well as gaining the trust and confidence of his clients on his
business enterprises.
Roberta D. Lauzon Distinguished Alumna for
Food Science and
Technology
for her passion in training not only college and high school students but also
elementary school kids in undertaking experiments, and writing research
papers, many of whom won 1st or 2nd place in local or regional science
competitions; for her outstanding and pioneering achievement in processing
novel and high value food products from root crops and fish resulting in 14
pending patents for novel food products; for her ever active participation in
extension programs that benefitted small farmers and rural women, and for her
unselfish sharing of expertise to private food processing companies in the
Visayas.
Edwin S. Luis Distinguished Alumnus
for Animal Nutrition
Teaching and Feed
Industry Development
for his outstanding contribution as Professor of Animal Science primarily in
teaching animal nutrition courses and advising major students, graduating
149 BSA, 48 MS and 15 PhD advisees over 44 years. His researches on
nutritional and economic evolution of major feed resources and feed
additives have greatly benefitted poultry and livestock raisers in the country.
As a practicing animal nutritionist he was instrumental in establishing
several small to medium-size feedmills as well as the first feed quality
control laboratory in Southern Luzon, the Lipa Quality Control Center. He
received the Outstanding Professional Award in the field of Agriculture given
by the Professional Regulation Commission in 2009.
Tessie M. Merestela
Distinguished Alumna in
Leadership in Higher
Education Administration
for her leadership as an academic administrator in agriculture at Benguet
State University (BSU) that has resulted to the high level accreditation of
university’s academic programs by PASUC and AACCUP; for instituting a
faculty development program for advanced degrees and trainings; for
strengthening academic programs in BSU that has led to graduates
performing satisfactorily and topping in PRC board examinations; and for
her being a productive professor and scientist in Soil Science.
Leon A. Namuco Distinguished Alumnus in
Fruit Research and
Development
for his significant contribution to the Philippine fruit industry through the
development, registration and release of two varieties of cashew, two
varieties of mangosteen, one variety of durian and one variety of lychee.
His involvement in several agricultural development programs of both
government and private groups had given him the opportunity to introduce
to farmers and presently promote the adoption of improved fruit crop
production technology needed to achieve increased farm productivity.
Vivencio L. Quiñon Distinguished Alumnus in
Science and Technology
for his outstanding scientific contributions in the control of major diseases of
pineapple, banana, and citrus in large plantations of major corporations in
Mindanao; and for his research breakthrough in finding an effective
fungicide in controlling Sigatoka, the most destructive disease of bananas,
his legacy that enable the country’s large banana growers and exporters to
control the spread of the disease for more than 30 years.
Luciana M. Villanueva Distinguished Alumna in
Research Management and
Crop Protection Research
for her outstanding leadership of the Semi-Temperate Vegetable Research
and Development Center at Benguet State University from 2005-2012 which
has led to researches addressing relevant problems of the vegetable
industry in the Cordilleras as well as in the country. Her own pioneering
works on the use of beneficial organisms like fungal hyperparasites and
rhizo-bacterial isolates for disease management in chrysanthemums and
crucifiers have reduced pesticide use thereby protecting the environment,
increasing farmers’ income and ensuring public health safety.
Renato R. Gonzales Distinguished Alumnus for
Research and
Development Management
for his significant contribution to the improvement in the variety, quality
and safety of agricultural food products through the introduction of
innovative approaches in the quality control and processing systems of
two of the largest food manufacturing companies in the country.
Samuel T. Mancebo Distinguished Alumnus for
Agricultural Education and
Management
for his significant contributions in agricultural education through pioneering
ideas and projects such as the Supervised Experience Education Program for
agricultural schools, the ladder type Diploma-Bachelor in Agricultural
Technology curriculum and the DACUM approval in curriculum development
which have gained acceptance nationwide and in other countries in Asia and
Africa; for conceptualizing and implementing a rationalization strategy for a
national agriculture education system facilitated by a Technical Panel for
Agricultural Education which he so ably managed first as part of the Department
of Education, Culture and Sports and later under the Commission on Higher
Education.
Faustino P. Obrero Distinguished Alumnus
for Fruit Research and
Development and
Entrepreneurship
for steering the commercial fruit industry in Mindanao as leader,
administrator and scientist for multi-national companies; his efforts led to the
development of effective control measures against important diseases of
pineapple, banana and papaya that contributed to the industry’s continued
profitability, higher productivity, and sustained growth.
Arcadio J. Quimio Distinguished Alumnus
for Crop Disease Control
for publishing 75 scientific and 46 extension technical papers in crop
disease control; helping develop a pesticide-free control tactic against
mango anthracrose that allowed continuous export of fresh mango fruits;
developing a banana bunchy-top management strategy that controlled
disease spread in Mindanao plantations; developing biological pest control
strategies for tea, coffee, cotton, cacao, black pepper, and cashew;
establishing and operating a Plant Pest Clinic at UPLB; and for his
leadership as head of UPLBCA’s Department of Plant Pathology and
President of the Philippine Phytopathological Society.
Elena Bautista Sparrow
Distinguished Alumna for
Soil Microbiology and
Science Education
for her extraordinary contributions to the advancement of science education which
brought benefits to more than 1,400 science teachers and trainers from 50 countries
from around the world and for her sustained leadership in education outreach
programs of the University of Alaska Fairbanks enabling pre-college students, basic
education teachers in both urban and rural Alaskan schools (involving indigenous
people and their communities) and stimulating them to take post secondary degree
and a science career. Her outstanding research and teaching activities over the
past 50 years which have produced more than 125 publications, technical reports,
journals and published abstracts in soil microbiology & science education earned for
her many special awards and recognitions, thus bringing honor to her Alma Mater
and the Philippines in addition to serving as inspiration to alumni and students of the
UPLB College of Agriculture.
CAS
Ann Maureen
Ramirez-Rouhi Distinguished Alumna for
Research
For outstanding achievement in the field of science communication through her work as deputy-
editor-in-chief and incoming editor-in-chief of the Chemical and Engineering News, the most
widely-read science newsmagazine worldwide. Her over 300 feature articles on cutting edge
science have advanced public understanding and support of science, informed policy makers of
the science behind policy issues, and catalysed collaboration among professionals beyond
traditional boundaries. Her initiatives at C & E News have highlighted the central role of
chemists in improving the quality of life of mankind and in the preservation of the environment
at the same time that it also widened the reach of the newsmagazine. Truly the epitome of an
expatriate Filipino who still continues to serve the national interest through her professional
work, Dr. Rouhi has shared her expertise in science communication with DOST and the
Philippine-American Association for Science and Engineering (PAASE) and has worked closely
with them on the concerns of the Filipino scientific community.
Erwin P. Enriquez Distinguished Alumnus
for Research
For outstanding achievement as a researcher in physical chemistry and
material science in the cutting edge areas of energy storage devices,
nanoscience and nanotechnology, polymer chemistry and computational
chemistry, with 22 peer-reviewed publications in his areas of expertise; for
his distinguished service to the country as a science advocate and expert
who renders technical assistance to the Department of Science and
Technology through his active role as chair of the STTC Technical Panel on
Materials Science-Polymers and as member of the Technical Panels for
Nanotechnology, Plastics and Plastic Products. In recognition of his
achievements, he has been the recipient of various national awards
including the DOST Balik Scientist Award in 1995 and the NAST
Outstanding Young Scientist Award in 2004.
Isagani D. Padolina Distinguished Alumnus
for Service to Industry
For his outstanding record of successfully developing analytical methods
and validation protocols for personal care products, dietary supplements,
OTC and respiratory medications through his work experience at Wyeth
Consumer Healthcare and Pfizer Global Manufacturing in the United
States and for the herbal nutritional supplement industry in the
Philippines through his work at the Pascual Laboratories Inc. as a result
of his expertise in R and D and quality assurance especially in the areas
of separation science and oxidation chemistry. His leadership and broad
exposure to product development and quality operations have improved
productivity in the pharmaceutical companies that he served through
substantial savings and cost-avoidance.
Mark Rickard N.
Angelia Distinguished Alumnus
for Teaching
For outstanding achievement as a young member of the CAS faculty who
combines excellence in teaching biochemistry and general chemistry with a
highly productive record in research and extension, active involvement in the
administrative functions of the Institute of Chemistry as head of the
Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, and mentorship of undergraduate
chemistry and agricultural chemistry students. In recognition of his
distinguished service, he has been the recipient of various awards including
the 2011 CAS Outstanding Junior Faculty Award.
CPAF
in recognition of his dedicated service in the field of Communication and
Public Affairs. He is presently a Senior News Correspondent of the GMA
7 Network.
John Joseph E. Consulta
Distinguished Alumnus in
News and Public Affairs
Rowena DT. Baconguis Distinguished Alumna in
Teaching and Volunteerism
in recognition for her exemplary performance as an
Educator and Advocate of Volunteerism. She is currently the
director of Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPLB.
CDC
Roberto M. Ebisa
Distinguished Alumnus
for Development
Communication and
Community Media
has pioneered in building learning communities in hard- to-reach areas of the Amazon
jungles in Northern Brazil and the hinterlands of Asia. Serving a parish in Brazil that
covered 160 communities, 47 of which were practically submerged in water and almost
unreachable half-of-the-year, inspired him to tap the potentials of community rural radio
for promoting the twin goals of evangelization and human development. The magazine
programs he conceptualized enabled the communities to learn more about one another’s
history, culture, and customs, thereby fostering closeness that was otherwise made
impossible by geographical difficulties. More importantly, he trained local radio production
volunteers and innovated strategies for radio programming sustainability at local and
international levels over a span of 15 years.
Cleofe S. Torres Distinguished Alumna for
Development Communication
Education and Administration
A tireless advocate of development communication, she has been at the helm of
devcom projects on natural resource management, environment, agriculture, and
biotechnology. She likewise conducts studies on sociological interventions for
eradicating poverty in the context of different ecosystems. An inspiring role model
and leader, she has provided opportunities for CDC faculty, staff, and students to
learn and grow through the development programs she implemented when she
was Dean (2006-2012). She has also paved the way for scholarly growth in the
College through the publication of the Philippine Journal of Development
Communication, the first journal on the field in the Philippines. Under her
excellent stewardship, the College upgraded its facilities and equipment for
faculty, staff, and students’ instruction, research and extension undertakings.
Kanolrat Intaratat Distinguished Alumna for
Development Communication
and Community Outreach
A strong belief in helping the marginal groups in Thailand fueled Dr. Kamolrat
Intaratat’s practice of development communication after earning her degree in 1997.
She helped establish, and now serves as Director of, the Research Center on
Communication Development and Management based at Sukhothai Thammatharirat
Open University (STOU). The Center serves as Secretariat for the Thai TeleCentre,
which aims to reach the “unreached areas” of Thailand; has worked passionately in
promoting the use of ICT4D to help the marginalized sectors in Thailand improve their
levels of living. She has likewise been engaged in using ICT for advancing youth and
media concerns.
A sought-after resource person on promoting media literacy, her advocacy has
brought her all over Thailand, as well as other countries in Asia, Europe, and the
Americas.
CEAT
Delfin C. Suministrado Distinguished Alumnus in
Agricultural Engineering
Research and Education
For his exemplary works in Agricultural Engineering; authored more than 67
technical papers & 2 books; CEAT distinguished teacher (1985, 1986, 2012);
1997 PSAE Outstanding Agricultural Engineer; 2012 UPAA Awardee; and an
active advocate of intellectual property rights and standardization in agricultural
engineering.
Ferdinand M. Catabay Distinguished Alumnus
In Technology and
Enterprise Production
Management
For bringing prestige to the Philippines, while working in Morgan Stanley
Japan Group Co., Ltd., as its Vice-President (11 years); as a project co-
leader of The Northeast Japan Rebuilding Mission of the Tokyo Baptist
Church, helped rebuilt the lives of those who have been heavily stricken
with the great earthquake and tsunami in Northeast Japan- both physically
and spiritually.
Maximino G. Villanueva Distinguished Alumnus in
Electrical Engineering
Education
For his significant contribution in the design, institution and administration of
the BS Electrical Engineering (EE) curricular program in UP Los Baños; for
being a dedicated teacher and prolific EE writer on “Manual of Introductory
Electrical Engineering”, 13 tutorial modules in EE, “Training Manual in Farm
Electric Motors”, AENG 170 syllabus; revised AENG 70 manual, designed and
fabricated teaching aids in AENG 171 & AENG 230; and a hardworking
instrument specialist who proposed the establishment of Instrumentation
Center in UPLB.
CVM
Waren N. Baticados Distinguished Alumnus for
Veterinary Research
In recognition of his outstanding achievements as Researcher in Veterinary Parasitology:
He has discovered, with his research associates, sequence of clones of Anaplasma
marginale, Erlichia canis, Trypanosome evansi, T. brucei rhodesiense and T. congolense,
deposited in National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S.A; He has published 19
scientific papers in ISI Refereed Journals, 10 papers in Non-ISI Refereed Journals and
completed 24 researches; He is recipient of 17 International Publication Awards, UP
System; 4 Professorial Chair Lecture Awards, UPLB and the 2011-2012 Regional SEARCA
Professorial Chair Award; 4 Basic Research Grants, UPLB; and 2011 Outstanding Young
Scientist of the Philippines Award, National Academy of Science and Technology, DOST.
He is 2012 Finalist, GAWAD SAKA Outstanding Agricultural Scientist, Bureau of Agricultural
Research, Department of Agriculture. He obtained his PhD from Gifu University, Japan and
is presently UP Scientist I, UP System and Associate Professor, CVM-UPLB.
Alice Alma Cambay-
Bungay Distinguished Alumna
Award for Education
In recognition of her distinguished career in education: She is Assistant Professor, College
of Public Health, U.P. Manila and Associate Faculty, U.P. Open University. She is
Lecturer/Coordinator of many Medical Microbiology/Public Health courses for
undergraduate and graduate medical, dentistry, nursing and public health students while
serving as Chair, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, National Institute of Health,
U.P. Manila and Consultant, Bureau of Agriculture, Fisheries and Products Standards,
Department of Agriculture. She was Fulbright Senior Visiting Scholar-Lecturer on Emerging
Foodborne Diseases of Public Health Importance, College of Veterinary Medicine,
Washington State University-Pullman, U.S.A. She is recipient of many fellowships/travel
grants among the recent ones are as Guest Lecturer, Fujian Health College, China;
Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Japan; Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science Exchange Scientist, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; and
German Academic Exchange Service Study Visit for Foreign Academics, Robert Koch
Institute, Berlin, Germany.
Rubina O. Cresencio Distinguished Alumna for
Government Service
In recognition of her distinguished career in government service starting as Emergency
Veterinarian and progressing to her present position as Officer-in-Charge Director, Bureau
of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture – the first woman designated as head of the
agency. She is instrumental in establishing the Philippine Native Animal Development
Program and Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) at DA. She led the distinctive
achievement of the Philippine Carabao Center as one of few government agencies to be
ISO 9001:2004/2008 certified. She is the proponent of the Unified National Artificial
Insemination Program and is instrumental in the establishment of the UNDP-FAO Assisted
Philippine Animal Health Center. She led the implementation of several other foreign
assisted projects such as the ASSP-World Bank Vaccine Control Laboratory, the JICA
Water Buffaloes and Beef Cattle Improvement Project and the FAO-Italian Government
Environmental Animal Health Management Initiative. She was awarded the 2005
Outstanding Veterinarian in Government Service by the Philippine Veterinary Medical
Association.
Constante J. Palabrica Distinguished Alumnus for
Agribusiness
In recognition of his distinguished career in agribusiness spanning thirty-three years: He
started as Veterinarian of Quintos Farm before joining Universal Robina Corporation as
National Sales Manager of Robichem – the corporation’s agri-veterinary products
manufacturing and sales company; His sales responsibilities were expanded when
appointed as National Manager of Chick (Layer and Broiler) and Egg Sales; Presently he is
Robina Farms Director wherein he is General Manager of the Piggery Business Unit
(20,000 Sow level), the Poultry Business Unit (Layer Breeder and Commercial Production
and Broiler Breeder Production)and Mango Orchard Development; He is Founder of the
Commercial Broiler Chick Association, Chairman of the ProPork National Federation of Hog
Farmers Committee on Pork Importation, Vice President of the Philippine Swine Producers
Association and Treasurer of the VKV-VLV Alumni Foundation. He was Top 6 in the 1978
Veterinary Board Licensure Examinations.
CEM
Bessie M. Burgos Outstanding Alumna in
Technology Management
In recognition of her exemplary leadership in technology
formulation, transfer and commercialization programs for the
agriculture, forestry and natural resources sectors, thereby
strengthening rural-based enterprise development in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Armando Sy L. Erguiza Outstanding Alumnus in
Entrepreneurship
In recognition of his outstanding performance as co-owner of
Bugong Roast Chicken brand in Laguna and Metro Manila
which yielded for the company citations for its environment
friendly practices from the municipality of Los Baños and
outstanding business performance from the Department of
Trade and Industry.
Calixto M. Mangilin Outstanding Alumnus in
Economic Development
For his technical guidance and inputs in the development
and promotion of multilateral assistance and public
investment programs for the Philippines in his capacity as
Chief Development Specialist of the National Economic
Development Authority (NEDA); for promoting public-private
investment partnerships in the transportation and water
resources sectors crucial to economic development of the
Philippines.
Isabelita M. Pabuayon Outstanding Alumna in
Agricultural Policy
For her excellent contribution in promoting agricultural growth
and development as Agricultural Economist in various
instruction, research and extension initiatives; for her
outstanding efforts in identifying policy issues and entry points
for the advancement of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries
sectors; and for her continuing leadership in the development of
cooperatives and bio-enterprises in the Philippines.
CFNR
Rusty G. Abanto Outstanding Institutional
Service Award
(Education Sector)
for his significant achievements in initiating innovations that gave rise to Camarines
Norte State College’s(CNSC’s)strengthened development oriented program directed
to achieving its four fold functions- instruction, research, extension and production;
for his efforts in the institutionalization of BS Environmental Management curriculum
as an undergraduate offering for CNSC’s Labo Campus; for putting in place fund
generation activities that substantially augmented CNSC’s fund for accelerating
infrastructure development; for his distinctive accomplishments as project developer
and implementor, extension worker and researcher that have benefitted the local
government and community; and for having founded the “Bantay-Sagip Kagubatan
ng Labo Movement Incorporated” that have helped safeguard forestlands as well as
rehabilitate and develop denuded forest lands.
Allan V. Barcena
Outstanding Institutional
Service Award
for his noteworthy achievements as director of the Land Management Bureau and
transforming it into effective service-oriented institution; for his initiatives and
demonstrated leadership in spearheading the computerization of land records that
facilitated land related transactions and minimized land disputes; for reviving the
nationwide cadastral survey programs that expedited titling of public lands and
delineation of political boundaries of local government units; for facilitating the titling
programs of government institutions like the University of the Philippines through special
patents; and more importantly, for his major role in the formulation and passage of
Republic Act 10023 or the Residential Free Patent Act of 2010 that made land patent free
for residential areas and provided a simplified client-friendly procedure in the titling of
residential lands.
Catalino A. Blanche Outstanding Public
Service Award
for his outstanding achievements as formulator, office implementer,
administrator and coordinator of Research and Development division in the
United States; for his unrelenting efforts in re-aligning of forestry research by
National Forestry schools and colleges to address national research issues:
the climate change and sustainable bio-energy; for his initiatives and
demonstrated leadership in effectively and efficiently implementing various
research grants to all land grant institutions in the entire country and in re-
directing research aimed at addressing relevant and critical issues of national
and international significance; for his numerous Merit for Excellence in
Performance and Superior Performance awards as National Program Leader
worthy to be emulated by every Filipino here and abroad.
Arsenio B. Ella Most Outstanding
Alumnus Award
(MANCONO)
for his exemplary performance that earned him honors and awards as a
respected Scientist in the field of forest products utilization research; for
having authored books and numerous scientific articles on wood anatomy,
wood identification and utilization of non-wood forest products; and for his
distinctive accomplishment in generation, commercialization and transfer of
technologies on scientific tapping of trees exudates that greatly contributed to
poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihood development particularly for
indigenous communities and other forest-based communities in the
Philippines.
Corazon B. Galinato Outstanding Public
Service Award
(Government Service)
for her remarkable achievements as dedicated public servant, committed
administrator and active civic leader that earned her numerous honors and
awards; for having contributed significantly to public welfare through her initiatives
in planning and implementing regional programs and projects; for demonstrated
leadership in strictly implementing policies, laws, rules and regulations that
considerably achieved in effective development, management, protection and
conservation of forests and other natural resources in the region; and for serving
as a role model to women and the general public to work harder for a healthy
environment to sustain the economy, community and people’s way of life.
Reinero S. Medrano Outstanding Public
Service Award
(Community Service)
for his outstanding achievements in community development specifically by making integrated
social forestry (ISF) as a geothermal management strategy that paved the way for Energy
Development Corporation’s (EDC’s) current full-scale Community Social Responsibility
program; for being principal initiator of the EDC’s biggest greening project called BINHI
focusing on conservation of rare, indigenous and endemic premium timber species; for his
creativity and innovativeness in developing groundbreaking bio-engineering technologies like
the “cogon-matting technology” for stabilization of slopes and the “vertical discharge diffuser”
for the mitigation of impact of geothermal sprays on surrounding foliage that are currently used
in EDC’s geothermal and environmental operations; for his relentless effort in empowering
people and community; for his unswerving help to local farmers in venturing value-adding
undertakings; and for his passion for creating opportunities for a better way of life that gave
birth to pioneering initiatives most specifically the College Admission Review and Readiness
(CAREERS) project that bridges top performing rural students to quality education.
Ruperto P. Somera Most Outstanding
Alumnus Award
(MANCONO)
for his outstanding achievements in various fields of internal
revenue taxation, accountancy and audit particularly in relation
to forest and timber industries; for having published more than
50 articles related to taxation, the most prominent of which is
the National Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines which
contributed to efficient taxation in the Philippines; for his
commendable contributions as committed administrator,
passionate educator and active civic leader.
Benjamin Tumaliuan Outstanding Public
Service Award
(Government Service)
for his meritorious achievements as key administrator of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); for his exemplary leadership
in planning, implementation and supervision of various regional programs
and projects that contributed significantly to the conservation of natural
resources and environmental protection in the region; for his strong
advocacy for “green architecture” that inspired him to design the DENR
Regional Office building with rain water harvesting; and for his exceptional
abilities in encouraging the staff to construct the building through
“bayanihan spirit”, which contributed to huge government savings.
CHE
Marianna Alfa
Fernando-Pacua Distinguished Alumna for
Volunteerism and Advocacy
She was instrumental in developing employee volunteerism
and incentives program of Coca-Cola Philippines and the
Ayala group. In 2007, she was part of the Up with People
Education and Advance Team where she helped designed and
facilitated educational workshops and activities for a highly
diverse group of 68 students from 19 countries. She
continually volunteers as a DSWD licensed Foster Family
since 1995.
Bea Andrea A. Torres Distinguished Alumna for
Children’s Literacy and
Development She has conceptualized and developed award-winning projects of
National Book Store Foundation Inc. such as the Buklat Aklat Leave
Behind Library, Buklat Aklat Library Cart, Project Aral and Project Aklat.
These projects aims to provide greater access to students from
marginalized families to quality education and learning. She has been
an active alumni supporter of the college as she spearheaded the
establishment of the Child Development and Learning Resource
Library (CDLRL) in 2011. she has also initiated the fund drive
“100Bucks for 100 Minds” that aims to establish a learning source
center for the children, teachers, parents and other host communities
of UPLB’s Day Care Resource Center (CDRC) facility.
Rhoda Joy Ramos-
Buenviaje Distinguished Alumna for
Health and Wellness
She has managed the “Makulay ang Buhay ng Batang Pinoy” Uniliver
Corporate Social Value program which aims to help eradicate malnutrition
in the Philippines through supplemental feeding program to children below
five years old. She was also instrumental in developing the “Siglakas”
fortified snack, which is being provided to children as part of the MBBP
supplementary feeding program. She has received numerous awards from
the Philippine Association of Nutrition as Outstanding Nutritionist in
Industry; ACHIEVE awardee in 2004 and 2005 from Fonterra Brands
Philippines, Best in Innovation for Nutrition Material Developed in 2004.
Socorro L. Patindol Distinguished Alumna for
Environmental
Management Her involvement in environmental program and policies include
review of the Philippines country safeguard system, ADB’s
environmental Program, and in crafting the Philippines EIA System
Procedural Manual and Environmental Audit Policy. She has also
reviewed environmental safeguards compliance of wastewater and
water supply project in China; also served as a leader and
technical team member in environmental assessment and planning
of various projects and sites-mine sites, hydropower and
geothermal sites, natural gas pipeline, waste to energy power
plant, hotels, oils and gas depots, among others.
SESAM
In due recognition as an outstanding alumna for her distinct and
distinguished contributions as an active member of the academe,
researcher and extensionist in the field of wildlife biology and biodiversity
conservation. Dr. Afuang is a professor at the Animal Biology Division,
Institute of Biological Sciences, while also serving as the Director of UPLB’s
Office of the Student Affairs. Dr. Afuang has provided leadership in
implementing research programs and projects that highlights human-
environment interactions and has shown the importance of complementing
it with extension works for conservation advocacy. Recently she was
awarded as the UPLB’s Most Outstanding Extensionist.
Leticia E. Afuang Outstanding Alumni in
Research and Development
In due recognition as an outstanding alumna for her distinct and
distinguished contributions in the field of research and development on
environmental and natural resources management particularly in coastal
and marine ecosystems. Dr. Casal has provided high leadership capabilities
having continued to serve as researcher at the FishBase Information and
Research Group (FIN) based at the International Rice Research Institute
(IRRI) in Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines. Dr. Casal’s research interest on
the nomenclature and genetics has made her instrumental in serving as the
Philippine representative in a number of Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD) discussions and meetings particularly on the introduction of invasive
fish species in Southeast Asia.
Christine Marie V. Casal Outstanding Alumni in
Research and Development
Emmanuel M. Lleva Outstanding Alumni in
Linking Environment in
The Academe-Business-
Civic Sectors
In due recognition as an outstanding alumnus for his distinct and
distinguished contributions in interfacing environmental initiatives in the
academe, civic organizations and business. As the former Vice
President and Dean of the College of Forestry of Ifugao State University,
he institutionalized environmental science and management in the
academic programs. As the Most Outstanding President of the Rotary
Club of Calamba City in 2011-12, he ensured that environmental
protection was a major agenda. As an active environmental consultant
and President of Ecogreen Foundation and Ecoterra, Inc., he dedicates
his time and efforts in promoting sustainable development.
ALUMNI
Silvestre C. Andales Outstanding Alumnus for
Rice Post Harvest
Research & Development
For exemplary leadership in and contribution to the development of the
Philippine rice industry particularly in the field of rice postharvest research
and engineering design of farm machines and equipment; the effective
dissemination of rice postharvest technologies catering to the small farmers’
mechanization needs thus contributing to the provision of better quality,
cheaper and available rice for Filipinos; effectively shepherding the Bureau
of Postharvest Research and Extension ( BPRE) in its initial years and
setting up the organizational structure and the groundwork for its long-term
plans and programs; for being a prolific writer of technical and popular
papers on rice post harvest technologies; and for being a recipient of many
awards in recognition of his being an educator, researcher, disseminator,
and administrator. In all of these, he has brought honor to his Alma Mater.
Jose L. Bacusmo Outstanding Alumnus for
Science & Technology
University Management
For his impeccable record as a professor, scientist, extension worker,
Research and Development Manager, and Science and Technology
University leader; for the unprecedented achievements of Visayas State
University’s instruction program; for his great achievements in R and D,
including putting in place management systems, increased
funding/resource generation, development of better facilities, and strong
international linkages for a Science and Technology University that all
redound to the benefit of smallholder-farmers and reduce incidence of
poverty and hunger.
Jose DJ. Cruz Outstanding Alumnus for
Enterprise Development &
Corporate Governance
His significant contribution to Philippine Agriculture with his
active involvement and leadership in various trade and
professional organizations; the promotion of safe and judicious
use and handling of crop protection products through the Crop
Protection Association of the Philippines; the institutional
strengthening of the Pest Management Council of the
Philippines; and his entrepreneural spirit and corporate
leadership in the handling of an agrochemical business.
Arsenio B. Ella Outstanding Alumnus for
Natural Resource
Technology Development
His contribution to the development and transfer of
technologies including but not limited to resin and bark
harvesting has benefited and touched the lives of indigenous
people in the upland communities of the country; for putting
into action his personal and professional advocacy for
community-based forest management (CBFM) including
livelihood projects for different people’s organizations in
designated CBFM and Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) areas.
Her significant contribution to integrated pest management
through technology development in cotton and other crops; a
multi-awarded scientist, prolific writer, and well-respected
member of the agricultural scientific community, whose various
works have earned for her numerous awards including the 1995
Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS), the 1999
GAWAD Sentenaryo/Makasaysayang Kababaihan sa Larangan
ng Agham at Tecnolohiya, and other institutional, regional and
national awards.
Aida D. Solsoloy Outstanding Alumna for
Technology Development
in Pest Management
Elena Bautista Sparrow Outstanding Alumna for
International Advancement
Of Science Education
For her extraordinary contributions to the global advancement of science education
through human resource development of more than 1,400 science teachers and
trainers from 50 countries around the world. Her sustained leadership in education
outreach programs of the University of Alaska Fairbanks enabled pre-college
students, basic education teachers in both urban and rural Alaskan schools
(involving indigenous people and their communities) and stimulated them to take
post secondary degree and a science career. Her efforts have given these local
marginalized groups access to higher education and opportunities for advancement.
Also an outstanding and prolific researcher, she has produced more than 125
publications, technical reports, journals and published abstracts in soil microbiology
& science education for which she has been awarded and recognized - thus bringing
honor to her Alma Mater and the Philippines.
THREE GENERATION
AWARDEES
Agudo-Arejola Family
Emma M. Agudo-Liongson
BS Agriculture ’58 MS ‘86 Theresita M. Agudo-Abella
BS Agriculture ’72 MS ‘89
Thaddeus A. Arejola
DVM ‘94
Mary Eileen dela Cruz-
Arejola
DVM ‘93
Eugenio A. Agudo
BS Agriculture ‘32
Alicia A. Arejola
BS Agriculture ‘62
Paolo Antonio A. Arejola
BSAE ‘90
Tibo A. Arejola
BSA ‘93
Maria Teresa de Vera-Arejola
AB Hum ’82 MA ‘89
Arturo S. Alejar
BS Agriculture 1958
Arcelia Alfonso-Alejar
BS Agriculture (Ag. Chem.)
1958
Arthur A. Alejar
BS Agriculture (Ag. Econ.)
1985
Amie Babasa-Alejar
BS Veterinary Medicine 1991
Maria Isabella B. Alejar
BA Sociology 2010
Alejar Family
Alonte-Orillo Family
Luis Family Victor U. Luis
BSA ‘39
Edwin S. Luis
BSA ’65 MS ‘71
Vicky Luis-Galarosa
BSA ‘39 Ana Marie Luis-Juliano
BSA ’94 MS ‘98
Vivien Luis-Ticson
BSFT ‘95 Nelwina L. Arambulo
BS Zoo ‘89
Jose Elmer Arambulo
DVM ‘94
Benedict A. Juliano
BSAg.Econ ‘92
Victor S. Ticson
BSBio ’94 MS ‘02
Mauricio Family
Dr. Florencio P. Mauricio
BSF ’55 PhD ‘82
Eluterio S. Mauricio
BSF ’84 MS ‘93
Charmaine Rae Mauricio-Veluz
BSA ‘08 Corrine Mira M. Veluz
BSA ‘07
Pollisco Family
Mr. Filiberto S. Pollisco
Rgr ’52 BSF ‘56
Marry Ann A. Pollisco-Botengan
AB Socio ’79 MS ‘83
Dr. Filiberto A. Pollisco Jr.
BSF ’81 MS ’86 PhD 2000 Roy Roberto Pollisco
BSF ‘83
Marifil Pollisco
BSHE ‘85
Ryan Filiberto Botengan
BSF ‘02
Jan Paolo Pollisco
BSF’06
Wilbert Newton Pollisco
BSA ‘11
Rosell Family
Dominador Z. Rosell
BS Agriculture 1928
Rosario Alma Rosell - Arca
BS Home Economics 1957
Reena Angeli Arca - Alejar
BS Human Ecology 1984
Rosario Arcelia A. Alejar
BS Agriculture 2010
Vergara Family
Prof. Napoleon T. Vergara
CF ’52 BSF ‘54
Mr. Renato S. Vergara
BSABM ’81 MS ‘97
Ms. Paula B. Vergara
BS Econ ‘09
UPLBAA PRESIDENTIAL
Mimosa C. Ocampo UPLBAA Presidential
Citation
In grateful acknowledgement of her more than two decades of faithful and
dedicated service to the alumni affairs which transcends the walls of the UPLB Alumni
Center, as proven by her global reach among fellow alumni. Dr. Ocampo, or Mimi to
friends, is one of the formidable forces in the promotion of the ideals of alumni
service, as attested, by peers, sis, brods, and more so by past and present UPLB
Chancellors and UPLBAA Board members, through the years.
Her inspiring presence and active involvements in alumni activities have
greatly contributed in the successful implementation of various UPLBAA programs
and projects. Through her commitment, she has helped define the significant role of
the alumni office in terms of strengthening UPLB and UPLBAA linkages, specifically
for the university’s welfare, and for nation-building, in general.
If an artist would be tasked to draw the face of a UPLB alumna, other than that of
Ms. Gonzalez, the artist’s canvas would be warmly colored and bear the ever-
smiling, energetic and beaming face of the one and only Mimi Ocampo.
UPLBAA PRESIDENTIAL
Romulo G. Davide UPLBAA Special
Presidential Award
His exemplary devotion to the upliftment of the lives of
marginalized Filipino farmers and his “steadfast passion in
placing the power and discipline of science in their hands to
create productive farming communities” (Ramon Magsaysay
Foundation, 2012), which among others recently won for him the
2012 Ramon Magsaysay Award. He continues to touch the lives
of thousands of these marginalized farmers through his advocacy
and untiring leadership in the implementation of the Farmer-
Scientists Training Program for Sustainable Agricultural
Development.
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