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Dr. Luz Oliveros-Belardo spent five decades of her life studying the chemistry of natural products and essential oils from Philippine plants. She has extracted 33 new Philippine essential oils and studied their chemical and physical properties. Results of her work found application in the creation of new flavors and in herbal medication. Her consistent work on phytochemical research brought her honors and 32 awards among which are: The Lunsford-Richardson Award in Pharmacy, USA, 1956; Philippine Pharmaceutical Association Outstanding Pharmacist Award, 1963; Federation International de Abogadas Award, 1979; Waseda University Plaque of Recognition, Japan, 1981; Professional Regulation Commission Award in Pharmacy, 1983; National Research Council of the Philippines Award in Phytochemistry, 1984; Distinguished Leadership Award in Chemistry, USA, 1985; El Consejo Cultural Mundial Award, Mexico, 1988. She counts with 7 in biographical listing. She was a member of many learned societies here and abroad.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • Stanford University, California,USA, Visiting Scientist, 1966
  • University of Manchester, England, England, Visiting Scientist, 1965
  • The University of Connecticut, USA, Ph.D. in Pharmacy, 1957
  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, M.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 1933
  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, B.S. Pharmacy, 1929
  • Philippine Women's University, Manila, Doctor of Science, (honoris causa), 1970
  • Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas,USA, Chemistry, 1967-1969
  • University of Rochester, N.Y.USA, Visiting Resarch Professor in Chemistry

Field of Specialization

Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemistry of Natural Products

Dr. Edsel L. Beja, Jr. is recognized in the areas of development, macroeconomics, and political economy. He is also a specialist on Asian economics. Recent works have focused on capital, trade, and labor flows, national accounts, and balance of payments. Edsel holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, 2005 My
  • University of of Massachusetts,Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, M.A. in Economics, 2004 D
  • University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, Master of Philosophy in Geography, 1999 N
  • Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Master of Arts, Major in Economics, 1996 O
  • Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics, 1992 My

Field of Specialization

Economics, Political Economy

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Ph. D. in Chemistry, 1995
  • University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila, M.S. Chemistry, 1982
  • University of Santo Tomas, EspaƱa, Manila, B.S. Chemistry, 1972

Field of Specialization:

Chemistry, Combinatorial Synthesis

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, M.S. (Agronomy), 1958
  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, B.S.A. (Agronomy), 1942

Field of Specialization

Agronomy

Sex: Female

Education:

  • Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Zambales, Master in Shipping Business and Mangement, 2002
  • Manila Central University, Manila, PhD. in Educational Management (High Distinction), 1999
  • Far Eastern University, Manila, B.S. Chemistry (Cum laude)
  • Far Eastern University, Manila, MBA and EdD

Field of Specialization:

Governmental, Educational and International Policies