Gelia T. Castillo

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Dr. Gelia Castillo is recognized for her significant contributions on participatory development and on Philippine agricultural and rural development. She is known for her research on rice. She also worked on studies that benefit the farmer and rural poor, farm-household connections and women in farming systems, the household and quality of life, and on social behavioural components of health transition.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • College of Liberal Arts, University of the Philippines, College, Laguna, AB Psychology (Magna Cum Laude), 1953
  • Pennsylvania State University, USA, MS Rural Sociology, 1958
  • Cornell University, USA, PhD Rural Sociology/ Minor Social Sociology, Community Development Rural Sociology/, 1960

Field of Specialization:

Rural sociology, New agricultural technology, farmers and social change, Social dimensions of rural problems, People participation in rural development, Farm-household connections and women in farming systems, The household and quality of life, Social behavioral components of health transition

 Researches:

(1987) Discussion of M. Catley-Carson's paper on Human Resources Development: Transfer of Technology
The Future Development of Maize and Wheat in the Third World,, Mexico, D.F.

Castillo, G. T., (1999) Evaluation, evaluators, and evaluation culture.
IRRI Discusion Papers series No. 35, International Rice Research Institute, Los Ba?os.

Castillo, G. T., (1999) The Philippine Social Sciences.
Life of the Nation: Selective Reflection, Foreign Relations Journal ( Publication of the Philippine Council for Foreign Relation), Centtenial Issue. Volume 13, No. (2):

Castillo G. T, (1997-1998) Cultural diversity through genetic diversity.
Corporate Report, BIODIVERSITY: Maintaining the balance, IRRI.

Castillo, G. T., (1998) The Philippine social sciences in the life of the Nation: Selective Reflection.
Philippine Social Science information, JA-JE. Volume 26, No. (1):

Castillo, G. T., (1998) Social harvest form the promise of springtime: User responsive participatoty agricultural reseacrh.
Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture: Participatory Learning and Adaptive Management in Times of Environmental Uncertainty, Cambridge University Press, U. K.

Castillo G. T., (1997) Purpose, process, product and probity.
Participatory Dimensions of Monitoring and Evaluation, User's Perspective with Agricultural Research and Development (UPWARD)

Castillo G. T., (1997) Issues, Lessons, results and dreams for sustainable development.
Agricultural Research and Extension Network (AGREN), Network Paper No. 71 Overseas development Institute, London, JA. Volume 6, No. (1-2):

Castillo G. T., (1997) Exploring opportunitiesbeyond health.
In Issues and Letters, JA-F. Volume 6, No. (1-2):

Castillo G. T., (1997) Whose ethics and which equity?
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Rome Italy.

Castillo G. T., (1997) Two faces of culture and development.
Some thought for the Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development, Noorkiende Palace, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Castillo G. T., (1995) Rice. rice and beyond : Understanding Fragile Lives in fragile lands.
Proceedings of the International Rice Research Conference. IRRI.

Castillo, G. T., (1995) Some Emerging niches for population studies.
Essays in Social Science and Development, Philippines Institute for Development Studies and International Development Research, Center.

Castillo, G. T., (1995) The search for systems, synergy and sustainability.
The Philippine Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development, Ja. Volume 8-26, No. (1-2):

Castillo G . T., (1994) A new paradigm for development research cooperation.
Development-Related Research Collaboration, (C. Schweigman and I. A. Van der Werf, eds.), Royal Tropical Institute, the Netherlands.

Castillo G. T., (1994) A bridge to our common future.
International Foundation for Science, (IFS VII General Assembly, Antananarivo Madagascar, Stockholm, Sweden, 17-21 N 1993).

Castillo G. T., (1994) Global Issues writ small.
Analysis and Policy, The Hague, JI (Published by the Development Cooperation Information Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands.)

Castillo, G.T. Head, I.L. Matos, N., (1993) IFS: A small organization with a large mission.
External Evaluation of the International Foundation for Science, Stickholm, Sweden.

Castillo, G. T., (1987) Some emerging trends and issues in crop-livestock systems research
Proceedings of the Crop-Livestock Systems Research Workshop

Castillo, G. T., (1999) Evaluation, evaluators, and evaluation culture.
IRRI Discussion Papers Series Number 35

Castillo, G. T., (1999) The Philippine Social Sciences.
Life of the nation: Selective Reflections, Foriegn Relations Journal , Centennial issue Volume 13, No. (2):

Castillo, G. T., (1998) Cultural diversity through genetic diversity.
1997-1998 Corporate Report, Biodiversity: Maintaining the Balance, IRRI

Castillo, G. T., (1998) The Phillippine social sciences in the life of the Nation: Selective reflections.
Philippine Social Science Information Volume 26, No. (1):

Castillo, G. T., (1997) Evaluation: Purposes, process, product and probity.
Self Assessment: participatory Dimensions of Monitring and Evaluation, (UPWARD)

Castillo G. T., (1997) Quality of life research: Exploring opportunities beyond health.
Issues and Letters Volume 6

Castillo, G. T., (1995) Rice, rice and beyond: Understanding fragile lives in fragile lands.
Proceedings of the International Rice Research Conference, IRRI

Castillo, G. T., (1995) Rural development studies: Some emerging niches for population studies.
Essays in Social Science and Development, PIDS and IDRC

Castillo, G. T., (1995) Secondary crops in primary functions: the search for systems, synergy and sustainbility.
The Philippine Journal of Agricultural Economics and Developmentt Volume 23, No. (1 & 2):

Castillo, G. T., (1988) Social Science in Farming Systems: The connections between farm and household
The Philippine Agriculturist Spcial Issue on Technology and Development

Castillo, G. T., (1987) Women in rice farming systems: Perspective plan for research
Report of the Asian Farming Systems Working Group

Castillo, G. T., (1999) Evaluation: Purposes, products abd probity.
Knowledge, Technology and Policy, Transaction Periodical Consortium, Rutgers University Volume 2, No. (4):

Castillo, G. T., (1998) Social harvest from the promise of springtime: User responsive participatory agricultural research.
Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture: Participatory Learning and Adaptive Management in Times of Environmental Uncertainty. U.K.

Castillo, G. T., (1997) Research partnership: Issues, lessons, results and dreams for sustainable development.
AGREN Network Paper No.71, London

Castillo, G. T., (1997) Whose ethics and which equity
Intenational Plant genetic Resources Institute, Rome, Italy

Castillo, G. T., (1994) Integrative interdependence: A new paradigm for development research cooperation.
Development-Related Research Collaboration, eds C. Schweigman and I.A. Van der Werf,)

Castillo, G. T., (1994) Science: A bridge to our common future
International Foundation for Science

Castillo, G. T., (1989) Finding connnections between farm and household
Transfer of Technology to Small-Scale Farms. (FFTC, Taipei

Castillo, G. T., (1989) Confronting the "Nuts and Bolts" in the food chain: A coloquium summation
Completing the Food Chain. eds. P.M. Hirschoff and N.G. Kotler, Chapter 14

Castillo, G. T., (1985) Filipino women in rice farming systems: Some empirical evidence.
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines. Volume 7

Castillo, G. T., (1985) Women, water and sanitation.
In: Women Issues in Water and sanitation, IDRC 236e 1985 Proceedings Series, 1985.

Castillo, G. T., (1983) How Participatory is participatory development: Some lessons from the Philippines.
HABITAT, Ap-Je 1983. Volume 4, No. (1):

Castillo, G. T., (1983) How participatory is participatory development: A review of the Philippine experience.
Philippine Institute for Development Studie, (Reprinted1988).

Castillo, G. T., (1983) We have to humanize technology: Yes but how?
Scintilla Filipinos. Volume 3, No. (1):

Castillo, G. T., (1982) Has bayanihan gone out of style?
Philippine O- D. Volume 65, No. ( 4):

Castillo, G. T., (1982) Beyond Manila: On transfer and adoption of technology.
NSDBUP Research Illustrated. Volume 5, No. (4):

Castillo, G. T., (1982) The other side of Masagana 99.
Philippine Budget Management, Mr-Je. Volume 6, No. (1-2):

Castillo, G. T., (1981) Beyond Manila: A closer look at Philippine rural problems.
Scientia Filipina, Science Magazine of PCARR, Maiden Issue.

Castillo, G. T., (1981) A closer loot at Philippine rural problems.
Scientia Filipina, Science magazine of PCARR, Maiden Isue.

Castillo, G. T., (1981) From Research priorities to research realities: Building educational research and development capacity in the Third World.
PSSC Social Science Information, O-D. Volume 9, No. (3):

Castillo, G. T., (1980) The Filipino Woman: Wife mother and citizen.
NSDB-UP Research Illustrated, Ja -Mr. Volume 4, No. (4):

Castillo, G. T., (1979) Beyond Manila: Philippine rural problems in perspective.
International Development Research centre, Ottawa, Canada, IDRC, 116E.

Castillo, G. T., (1977) The charging role of women in rural socities: A summary of trends and issues.
Seminar ReportNo. 12 Agricultural Council, New York, F 1997

Castillo, G. T., (1977) The farmer revisited: Toward a return to the food problem:
Procedings of the World Food Conference in 1976,27 Je-01 JI, Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, USA.

Castillo, G.T., (1976) Research and rural development policy in the Philippines.
Development Digest. Volume 14l, No. (2):

Castillo, G. T., (1975) All in a grain of rice: A review of Philippine studies on the social and economic implications of the new rice technology.
Southest Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) College, Laguna.

Castillo, G. T., (1975) Diversity in unity: The social component of changes in rice farming in Asian villages.
In Changes in Rice Farming in Selected Areas of Asia, International Rice Research Institute, College, Laguna, Philippines.

Castillo, G. T., (1975) Introduction and summary of policies.
Integrated Approach to Local Rural Development , Report of an Interdisciplinary Seminar, Makati, Philippines, International Development Research Centre-051E.

Castillo, G. T., (1975) Is the family essential to the Filipino.
CERES FAO Review Delopment. Volume 8, No. (2):

Castillo, G. T., (1975) The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: Patterns of Internal migration in the Philippines.
Southest Asian Spectrum, O 1975. Volume 4, No. (4):

Castillo, G. T., (1974) Communication and adoption of family planning and rice production innovations in selected Korean Villages.
Population and Family Planning in the Republic of Korea, The ministry of Health and Social Affairs, VOL. II, 1974.

Castillo, G. T., (1974) The dialogue between social science researh, policy and action.
PSSC Social Science Information, Ag 1974, Quezon City, Phillippes. Volume 2, No. (11):

Castillo, G. T., (1974) The Filipino social scientist and rural development.
Agricultura of Los Ba?os, O 1974. Volume 3, No. (4):

Castillo, G. T., (1972) The Search for development and the discovery of Asia by Asians.
Asian Studies, D 1972. Volume 9, No. (3):

Castillo, G. T., (1974) Social science research and rural development: The Philippine Experience.
The Social Science and Development, IBRD, 1974.

Castillo, G. T., (1974) Some characteristics of the Phililppines educational system and the case for nonformal education.
SE Asian Spectrum, O 1974. Volume 3, No. (1):

Castillo, G. T., (1973) Agricultural innovation and population change: A Search for interaction.
Proceedings of the R. M. Award Foundation Seminar on Effects on Agricultural Innovation and Population Trends in Asia, 1973.

Castillo, G. T., (1973) The green revolution at the villge level: A Philippine case study.
In Technical Change in Asian Agriculture, R. T. Shand ed., Australian National University Press, Canberra.

Castillo, G. T., (1973) Perspective on rural out-of school-youth: The Undiscovered majority.
Proceedings of the Workshop on Manpower and Human Resources. NEDA and the Institute of Economic Development and Research.

Castillo, G. T., (1968) Dimensions of American research efforts in developing countries: A view form Southest Asia.
A Special report by the Asia Society, New YOrk, on Social Science Research in Southeast Asia.

Castillo, G. T. Singh, T. P., (1969) The effect of aspirational level on adoption of recommended practices in rice cultivation.
Allahad Farmers. Volume 42, No. (5):

Castillo, G. T., (1968) Propensity to invest in agriculture: Observation from a developing country, the Philippines.
International Journal of Agrarian Affairs, Oxford University, JI 1968. Volume 5, No. (4):

Castillo, G. T., (1968) Technology and social change: The case of miracle rice.
Solidarity. Volume 3, No. (12):

Castillo, G. T., (1967) Graduate training and the facts of life.
The Education Quarterly. Volume 14, No. (4):

Castillo, G. T., (1967) Miracle rice as produced by the press.
Paper presented at the International Seminar on communication Media and National Development, Institute of mass communication, U. P., 13 N-02.

Castillo, G. T., (1968) A new look at old concepts in development.
Solidarity, My 1968.,3(5) : 1-19. Volume 9, No. ( 5):

Castillo, G. T., (1967) A scale to measure family level of living in four barrios of Los Ba?os, Laguna.
Philippine Sociological Review JI-0 1967. Volume 15, No. (3-4):

Castillo G. T., (1967) Toward understanding the Filipino farmers.
Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Journal, Ap 1967. Volume 2 (4)

Castillo, G. T., (1966) Coordination Anyone?
Social Work, Ja-F Volume 11, No. (1-2):

Castillo, G. T., (1966) Discussion paper - First conference on population.
Proceedings of the Conference sponsored by the Population Institute, U. P. Press. Quezon City.

Castillo, G. T. Guerrero, S. H., (1966) A preliminary study on alienation.
Philippine Sociological Review, Ap 1966. Volume 14, No. (2):

Castillo, G. T., (1966) Toward understanding the Filipino farmer.
In: Selected Readings to Accompany Getting Agriculture Moving, Vol. 1, (R, Borton, ed) Agricultural Development Council, Inc. Volume 1

Castillo, G. T., (1965) Implications of occupational research on the role of the councelor in high schools.
Philippine Sociological Review Volume 13, No. (3):

Castillo, G. T., ( 1965) The problems of a developing world: A challenge to the sociologist.
Philippine Sociological Review, O 1965. Volume 22, No. (4):

Castillo, G. T., (1965) The U. P. Agriculture graduate looks at his job.
Philippine Agriculturist, N-D 1965. Volume 49(6-7)

Castillo, G. T. Dimaano, C. M. Calleja, J. A., (1964) A development program in action: A progress report on a Philippine Case.
Asian Studies,1964. Volume 2, No. ( 1):

Castillo, G. T., (1964) Man with many faces: The researcher in a program of planned change.
A/ D/ C Paper No. 1 Agricultural Development Council, Inc., N.Y.

Castillo, G. T., (1964) The role and function of rural sociology in Asia.
Sociologia Ruralis-Journal of the European Society of Rural Sociology, Volume 4, No. (3-4):

Castillo, G. T., (1964) Sociological factors in savings and capital accumulation in Philippine Agriculture.
Philippine Economic Journal, 2nd Semester, no. 6. Volume 3, No. (2):

Castillo, G. T., (1964) Some insights on the human factors in overcoming barriers to adequate food supply.
Philippine Journal of Nutrition, Volume 17, No. (2):

Castillo, G. T., (1963) Filipino leadership patterns and community development technique.
Elements of Rural Development, (B. M. Villanueva, ed. ) UP College of Agriculture. Volume 2

Castillo, G. T. P. S. Cordero,, (1963) Leader and Leadership patterns for four barrios of Los Ba?os, Laguna.
Philippine Sociological Review. Volume 2, No. (1-2):

Castillo, G. T. Smith, N. J. Ramsey, C. R., (1963) Parental authority and job choices: Sex differences in three cultures.
American Journal of Sociology. Volume 69, No. (2):

Castillo, G. T. Pua, J. F., (1963) Research notes on the contemporary Filipino family: Findings in a Tagalog area.
Philippine Journal of Home Economics Volume 14, No. (3):

Castillo, G. T. Mamaril, A. P., (1963) Role expectation, role performance and job satisfaction among teachers and administrators of agricultural schools.
Social Research Division, UP. College of Agriculture.

Castillo, G. T. Mamaril, A. P., (1963) Teachers and administrators of agricultural school administration.
UP Research Digest, O. Volume 2(4)

Castillo, G. T., (D 1962) Group identification, participation, satisfaction and motavations among extension homemakers' club members.
Philippine Journal of Home Economics Volume 13(14)

Castillo, G. T., (JI-O 1962) Occupational evaluation in the Philippines.
Philippine Sociological Review Volume 10(3-4)

Castillo, G. T. Villanueva, B. M., (1962) The party struggle and the people's mandate.
Comment: The Filipino Journal of Ideas, Discussion and Arts.

Castillo, G. T. Saguiguit, G. F. Ables, H. A., (1962) Scholastic performance of Freshmen in the University of the Philippines, College of Agriculture during the Academic.
Education Quarterly, Je. Volume 10, No. (1):

Castillo, G. T., (1961) Occupation sex roles perceive by Filipino adolescents.
Philippine Sociological Review Volume 9, No. (1-2):

Castillo, G. T., (1959) Factors Associated with differential degrees of identification with extension homemaker's clubs.
Review of Extension Research, USDA Extension Service, Circular 521

Castillo, G. T., (1973) The University extension programs and their impact: The case of The University of the Philippines, College of agriculture. Ji-Woong Cheong,
Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development, Ji 1973. Volume 3, No. (3):

Castillo, G. T., (1972) Who is the Filipino livestock farmer.
Better Poultry and Livestock. Volume 13, No. (9):

Castillo, G. T., (1972) Research and the action Program.
Papers on Survey Researh Methodology, The Agricultural Development Council, Singapore and Newyork. D 1972.

Castillo, G. T., (1972) The new rice technolgy and patterns of rural life in the Philippines.
Rice Science and Man, IRRI, Los Ba?os, Philippines.

Castillo, G. T., (1971) Edunation for Agriculture.
Malayan Economic Review, O 1971. , No. (2):

Castillo, G. T., (1971) How to modernize the rural areas.
Solidarity, JI 1971. Volume 6, No. (7):

Castillo, G. T., (1971) Mirror, mirror on the wall: Analysis of changing social images in a developing Society.
Asian Studies, Ap 1971. Volume 9, No. (9):

Castillo, G. T., (1971) Who is the Filipino farmer.
Proceeding of the symposium in Search of Breakthrough in Agricultural Development, University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os, D 1971.

Castillo, G.T., (1971) The women of Ceylon: Some vital statistics.
Journal of Asia Society, New York, Winter 1971/1972. Volume 67-100

Castillo, G.T., (1970) The dynamics of coordination and team approach in a rural development project.
Solidarity Volume 7, No. (5):

Castillo, G.T., (1970) Impact of agricultural innovation on patterns of rural life (Focus on the Philippines)
Agricultural Revolution in Southeast Asia Volume 2

Castillo, G.T., (1970) Reflections: Pages from the diary of a US trained Asian.
Participant Journal Volume 1, No. (2):

Castillo, G.T., (1970) Social science and the new constitution.
Proceedings on Conference of Science and the New Constitution (Paulina F. Bautista, ed.), NSDB-CDRC, Diliman, Quezon City.

Castillo, G. T., (1970) Some sociological considerations in promoting family planning programs.
Solidarity, Mr. 1970. Volume 5(3)

Castillo, G. T., (1970) Structural features of agricultural development.
Philippine Agriculturist, Ja-F 1970. Volume 53(8-9)

Castillo, G. T., (1970) A Structural view of the protein gap.
Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Journal, D 1970. Volume 5, No. (12):

Castillo G. T., (1969) A critical view of a subculture of peasant.
In : Subsistence Agriculture and Economic Development (C. R Wharton Jr., ed), Aldine Publishing Co, 1969.

Castillo, G. T. Guerrero, S. H,, (1969) The Filipino Woman: A study in multiple roles.
Journal of Asian and African Studies, Ja 1969.

Castillo, G. T. J. V. Abueva R. P. de Guzman, eds., (1969) Local leaders: Status attitudes and behavior.
In: Foundations and Dynamics of Filipino Government and Policies .

Castillo, G. T., (1969) Toward harnessing science and technology for agricultural productivity and community development.
Paper contributed to the Agenda for National Development prepared by a panel of U. P. Professors for the President of the Philippines.

Castillo, G. T. Weisblat, A. M. Villareal, F. R., (1968) The concepts of nuclear and extended family: An exploration of emprical referents.
International Journal of Comparative Sociology. Volume 9, No. (1):

Castillo, G.T., (2001) Science in the eloquence of everyday life.
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 84, No. (4):

Castillo, G.T,, (2002) Revisiting capacity development in agricultural R & D.
Learning Brief, Council on Health Research for Development, Geneva, Switzerland

Castillo, G.T., (2002) Root crops buy rice: Rootcrops as lielihood, as access to rice and as social safety net in UPWARD 2002. Secondary farmers of secondary crops?
Women and Rootcrops' Livelihood in the Philippines. FAQ_RAP Project, CIP-Upward, Los Ba?os, Laguna

Castillo, G.T., (2002) The challenge program on water and food
An Evaluation Report

Castillo, G.T., (2003) The eloquence of seed.
COGITO ERGOSUM na dOther Musings on SCience

Awards:

  • National Scientist, Malacañang, Manila, Oct 11 1999
  • Doctor of Sciences (Honoris causa),, Ateneo de Manila University, 1994
  • National Social Scientist (Sociology), Philippine Social Science Council, 1993
  • University Professor, (One of the 6 Professors first appointed to the highest rank), University of the Philippines, 1988-1993
  • Outstanding Professional Award in Social Sciences, International Social Science Honor Society of Pi gamma Mu, Apr 11 1985
  • Outstanding Researcher Award, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Jun 18 1985
  • Award of Distinction In Rural Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, Alumni Association, Jun 15 1985
  • Outstanding Researcher Award, College of Agriculture, UPLB, Mar 3 1983
  • Honorary Degree of Doctor of Agricultural Sciences (Honoris causa), Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, Mar 9 1983
  • Achievement Award (Social Sciences), National research Council of the Philippines, Mar 19 1983
  • Elected Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology, Jul 9 1983
  • Recipient, PANTAS (SAGE) Award for Rural Sociology, PCARRD, Nov 8 1982
  • Holder, Professorial Chair in Rural sociology, UPLB, 1981-1983
  • Award of Merit as Social Scientist, Society for the Advancement of Research, Sep 10 1980
  • Recipient, Distinguished Alumnus Award for 1979, College of Agriculture, UPLB, Oct 10 1979Guevarra Centennial Award for distinguished professional performance, Pedro Guevarra Memorial High School, 1979
  • Recipient, 1978 Annual UP Research Award "Beyond Manila: Phil. Rural Problems in Perspective", UP, 1978
  • Resident Scholar,, Rockefeller Foundation and Conference Center, Bellagio, Italy, 1977
  • Senior Research Fellow, IDRC, Ottawa, Canada, 1976
  • Recipient, Jose P. Rizal Pro Patria Presidential Award for Outstanding Agri Scientist, Dept. o Agriculture, 1976
  • Recipient, Distinguished Alumnus for Professional Achievement in Rural Sociology UP Alumni Assn, UP Alumni Association, 1975
  • Holder, Professorial Chair in Rural Sociology, University of the Philippines, 1973
  • One of the Ten Outstanding Women of the Philippines for 1968, Federacion International de Damas Abogadastion, 1968
  • Training Grant ICA-NEC to Pennsylvania State University, ICA-NEC, 1957
  • Recipient, Ugat Award for an Individual, Leyte State University, 2002