Editorial Board – Transactions NASTPHL

Board of Editors (2024)

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding and Institute of Crop Science
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

MEMBERS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University	Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

ADVISORY BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Acd. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist IV DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, NAST PHL

Acd. Jaime C. Montoya President and Chair, Health Sciences Division Professor University of the Philippines Manila	Acd. Alvin B. Culaba Vice President nd Chair, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division Professor Dela Salle University
Acd. Jose Maria P. Balmaceda Secretary Professor University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Windell R. Rivera Chair, Biological Sciences Division University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. Chair, Agricultural Sciences Division Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Mindanao	National Scientist Raul V. Fabella Chair, Social Sciences Division Professor Emeritus, School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Arnel A. Salvador Member Professor University of the Philippines Diliman

Board of Editors (2023)

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding and Institute of Crop Science
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

MEMBERS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University	Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

ADVISORY BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Acd. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist IV DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, NAST PHL

Acd. Jaime C. Montoya President and Chair, Health Sciences Division Professor University of the Philippines Manila	Acd. Alvin B. Culaba Vice President nd Chair, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division Professor Dela Salle University
Acd. Jose Maria P. Balmaceda Secretary Professor University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Windell R. Rivera Chair, Biological Sciences Division University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. Chair, Agricultural Sciences Division Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Mindanao	National Scientist Raul V. Fabella Chair, Social Sciences Division Professor Emeritus, School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Arnel A. Salvador Member Professor University of the Philippines Diliman

Board of Editors (2022)

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

MEMBERS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

ADVISORY BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Acd. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist IV DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, NAST PHL

Acd. Rhodora V. Azanza President Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Fabian M. Dayrit Vice President Professor Emeritus Ateneo de Manila University
Acd. Jaime C. Montoya Secretary Professor University of the Philippines Manila	Acd. Reynaldo B. Vea Member Professor and President Mapua Institute of Technology
Acd. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. Member Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Mindanao	National Scientist Raul V. Fabella Member Professor Emeritus, School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Aura G. Matias Member Professor Universityof the Philippines Diliman

Board of Editors (2021)

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

EDITORS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist II DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, NAST PHL

Acd. Rhodora V. Azanza President Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Fabian M. Dayrit Vice President Professor Emeritus Ateneo de Manila University
Acd. Jaime C. Montoya Secretary Professor University of the Philippines Manila	Acd. Reynaldo B. Vea Member Professor and President Mapua Institute of Technology
Acd. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. Member Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Mindanao	National Scientist Raul V. Fabella Member Professor Emeritus, School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Aura G. Matias Member Professor Universityof the Philippines Diliman

Editorial Board (2015)

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

EDITORS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist II DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, NAST PHL

Acd. Rhodora V. Azanza President Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Fabian M. Dayrit Vice President Professor Emeritus Ateneo de Manila University
Acd. Jaime C. Montoya Secretary Professor University of the Philippines Manila	Acd. Reynaldo B. Vea Member Professor and President Mapua Institute of Technology
Acd. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. Member Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Mindanao	National Scientist Raul V. Fabella Member Professor Emeritus, School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Aura G. Matias Member Professor Universityof the Philippines Diliman

Editorial Board (2014)

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

EDITORS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist II DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, NAST PHL

Acd. William G. Padolina President	National Scientist Mercedes B. Concepcion Vice President Chair, Social Sciences Division
Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza Secretary Chair, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division	Acd. Angel C. Alcala Member Chair, Biological Sciences Division
Acd. Reynaldo B. Vea Member Chair, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division	Acd. Ruben L. Villareal Member Chair, Agricultural Sciences Division

Editorial Board (2013)

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

EDITORS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist II DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

Editorial Board (2012)

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

EDITORS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist II DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

Editorial Board (2011)

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

EDITORS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist II DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

Editorial Board (2010)

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

EDITORS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist II DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

Board of Editors

Editor-in-Chief

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding & Institute of Crop Science
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Members

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman	Ms. Luningning E. Samarita-Domingo Director IV National Academy of Science and Technology PHL

ASM Program Steering Committee (2019)

PROGRAM/STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE NAST PHL 41^ST ASM

CHAIR

Acd. Fabian M. Dayrit
Professor Emeritus
Ateneo de Manila University

MEMBERS

National Scientist (NS) Lourdes J. Cruz Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Diliman	NS Bienvenido F. Nebres Professor Emeritus Ateneo de Manila University
Acd. William G. Padolina Former President, NAST PHL Ret. Professor & former Secretary Department of Science and Technology	Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Los Baños
Acd. Ernesto J. del Rosario Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Los Baños	Acd. Jose O. Juliano President/CEO Calamba Medical Center and Calamba Eye Center Board
Acd. Apolinario D. Nazarea Ret. Professor University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Christopher C. Bernido President, Central Visayan Institute Foundation Research Center for Theoretical Physics	Acd. Jose Maria P. Balmaceda Professor University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Marco Nemesio E. Montaño Professor University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Fortunato B. Sevilla Professor Emeritus University of Santo Tomas
Acd. Arnel A. Salvador Professor University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Fernando P. Siringan Professor University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Cesar K. Villanoy Professor University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Alfredo Mahar A. Lagmay Professor University of the Philippines Diliman

ASM Program Steering Committee (2018)

PROGRAM/STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE NAST PHL 40^TH ASM

CHAIR

Acd. Rhodora V. Azanza
Professor Emeritus, Marine Science Institute
University of the Philippines Diliman

MEMBERS

National Scientist (NS) Angel C. Alcala Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	NS Edgardo D. Gomez University Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Diliman
NS Emil Q. Javier Former President, NAST PHL & University of the Philippines Former Minister, Science and Technology Philippines	NS Clare R. Baltazar University Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Los Baños
Acd. Asuncion K. Raymundo Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Los Baños	NS Gavino C. Trono Jr. Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Virginia C. Cuevas Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Los Baños	Acd. Jurgenne H. Primavera Scientist Emeritus Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center
Acd. Porfirio Alexander M. Aliño Professor University of the Philippines	Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Filomena F. Campos Ret. Professor Central Luzon State University	Acd. Salcedo L. Eduardo Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Los Baños
Acd. Veronica F. Chan Ret. Professor University of the Philippines Manila

ASM Program Steering Committee (2017)

PROGRAM/STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE NAST PHL 39^THASM

CHAIR

Acd. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr.
Professor Emeritus
University of the Philippines Mindanao

MEMBERS

National Scientist (NS) Ramon C. Barba
Ret. Professor
University of the Philippines Los Baños

NS Ricardo M. Lantican
Professor Emeritus
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Acd. Ruben L. Villareal
Ret. Professor
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Acd. Romulo G. Davide
Professor Emeritus
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Acd. Rodel D. Lasco
Executive Director
Oscar M. Lopez Center

Corresponding Member (CM) Liwayway M. Engle
Former Scientist
AVRDC, Taiwan

NS Dolores A. Ramirrez
University Professor Emeritus
University of the Philippines Los Baños

NS Teodulo M. Topacio Jr.
Professor Emeritus
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Acd. Libertado C. Cruz
Former Director
Philippine Carabao Center

Acd. Rafael D. Guerrero III
Former Executive Director
PCMRD

Acd. Ceferino F. Maala
Professor Emeritus
University of the Philippines Los Baños

CM Reynaldo L. Villareal
Former Scientist
CIMMYT, Mexico

ASM Program Steering Committee (2016)

PROGRAM/STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE NAST PHL 38^THASM

CHAIR

Acd. Rhodora V. Azanza
Professor Emeritus, Marine Science Institute
University of the Philippines Diliman

MEMBERS

National Scientist Gelia T. Castillo University Professor Emeritus College of Agriculture and Food Science University of the Philippines Los Baños	National Scientist Mercedes B. Concepcion University Professor Emeritus UP Population Institute College of Social Sciences and Philosophy University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Arsenio M. Balisacan Professor School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor and University Fellow Head, Psychology of Hope and Well-being Lab De La Salle University
Acd. Agnes C. Rola Professor Emeritus College of Public Affairs and Development University of the Philippines Los Baños	Acd. Michael L. Tan Professor Emeritus College of Social Sciences and Philosophy University of the Philippines Diliman

Board of Editors (2021)

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Acd. Evelyn Mae Tecson Mendoza
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture and Food Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños

EDITORS

Acd. Gisela P. Concepcion Professor Emeritus Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Allan Benedict I. Bernardo Distinguished University Professor & University Fellow De La Salle University
Acd. Raymond Girard R. Tan Professor & University Fellow Department of Chemical Engineering De La Salle University
Acd. Caesar A. Saloma Professor National Institute of Physics College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman

BOARD OF EDITORS

Acd. Benito M. Pacheco Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering College of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman	CM Francis L. de los Reyes III, Ph.D. Professor University Faculty Scholar Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University North Carolina, USA
Dr. Claro B. Mingala Scientist IV Philippine Carabao Center Nueva Ecija, Philippines	Acd. Arvin P. Diesmos Director, Biodiversity Information Management Unit ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Los Baños, Laguna
CM Joel L. Cuello, PhD Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering University of Arizona Arizona, USA	Acd. Christopher P. Monterola Professor Head, Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Asian Institute of Management
CM Annabelle P. Villalobos Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Biopharmaceuticals, USA Balik Scientist, Department of Science and Technology	Maria Corazon A. De Ungria Scientist II DNA Analysis Laboratory Natural Science Research Institute University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Queena N. Lee-Chua Professor Department of Mathematics Ateneo de Manila University	Acd. Victor B. Amoroso Professor Emeritus Central Mindanao University Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, NAST PHL

Acd. Rhodora V. Azanza President Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Diliman	Acd. Fabian M. Dayrit Vice President Professor Emeritus Ateneo de Manila University
Acd. Jaime C. Montoya Secretary Professor University of the Philippines Manila	Acd. Reynaldo B. Vea Member Professor and President Mapua Institute of Technology
Acd. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. Member Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Mindanao	National Scientist Raul V. Fabella Member Professor Emeritus, School of Economics University of the Philippines Diliman
Acd. Aura G. Matias Member Professor Universityof the Philippines Diliman

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