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Filipino Scientists
Ang mga Filipino scientists ay:
Arturo Alcaraz
Arturo Alcaraz is a volcanologist specializing in geothermal energy development.
Benjamin Almeda
Benjamin Almeda designed a food-processing machine.
Julian Banzon
Julian Banzon researched methods of producing Ramon Barba
Ramon Barba invented practical flower induction treatments.
Benjamin Cabrera
Doctor Benjamin Cabrera has developed innovations in drug treatments against diseases caused by mosquitoes and agricultural soil.
Paulo Campos
Paulo Campos built the first radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines.
Magdalena Cantoria
Magdalena Cantoria is a noted Filipino botanist.
Josefino Comiso - Filipino Physicist
Filipino Physicist Josefino Comiso has been warning the world about global warming.
Lourdes Cruz
Doctor Lourdes Cruz has made scientific contributions to the biochemistry field of conotoxins.
Rolando De La Cruz - Filipino Scientist
Filipino scientist Rolando De La Cruz invented an anti cancer skin cream.
Fe Del Mundo - Filipino Doctor
Doctor Fe Del Mundo is credited with studies leading to the invention of an improved incubator and a jaundice relieving device.alternative fuels. Pedro Escuro
Filipino scientist, Pedro Escuro is best known for his isolation of nine rice varieties.
Agapito Flores - Filipino Scientist
Agapito Flores has been acclaimed by some as being the inventor of the first fluorescent lamp - is this true?
Pedro Flores
Pedro Flores was the first person to manufactured the yo-yo in the United States.
Francisco Fronda
Francisco Fronda is know as the Father of poultry science in the Philippines.
Hilario Lara
Hilario Lara helped establish the National Research Council of the Philippines.
Felix Maramba
Felix Maramba built a coconut oil-fueled power generator.
William Padolina
William Padolina has served as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology for the Philippines.
Eduardo Quisumbing
Eduardo Quisumbing was a

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