Dr. Jaime Montoya was cited for his pioneering efforts in developing the country’s health research system by setting up the Regional Health Research Development Consortia; supporting the development of diagnostics kits for life- threatening diseases such as leptospirosis and dengue through genomic and molecular technology; and working for the creation of the Association of South East Asian Nations’ Network for Drugs, Diagnostics and Vaccines Innovation (ASEAN-NDI).

The man wears multiple hats. He plays guitar and drums in a band called Unconformity Band. He plays forward striker in his football team during the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Science Sportsfest. He swims, plays table tennis and other ball sports. And, he also teaches in UP.

FLUCTUATIONS IN PESO-dollar exchange rates pose a toll on imported inorganic fertilizers. This makes farming expensive, especially for small and medium scale crop growers.

Inorganic fertilizers enhance crop yield, but its intensive use resulted to unfavorable soil and environmental conditions. Losses and decline in soil fertility and productivity further threatens agricultural production.
 

President Benigno Aquino III conferred the order of the Golden Heart, rank of Grand Collar (Marangal na Kuwintas) posthumously to Dr. Fe Del Mundo during the necrological service held in Del Mondo’s honor at the Department of Science and technology in Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila on 11 August 2011.