{"id":5896,"date":"1997-03-16T15:34:00","date_gmt":"1997-03-16T07:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5896"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T05:32:18","slug":"volume-19-1997","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5896","title":{"rendered":"VOLUME 19 (1997)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>For the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 9\u201310, 1997, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme \u201cScience for Better Health.\u201d Serving as the opening event of the Science and Technology Centennial Celebration, the meeting highlighted the role of scientific research and innovation in improving health outcomes and quality of life. It brought together stakeholders to emphasize the importance of science and technology in addressing health-related challenges and advancing national development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keynote Address<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5972\">Keynote Address<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Salvador H. Laurel<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Plenary Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5970\">A Century of Public Health in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Teodora V. Tiglao\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5968\">The Philippine Public Health in the Last 100 Years<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Manuel M. Dayrit<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5966\">Social Science and Public Health in the Philippine Context<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Elizabeth R. Ventura\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5964\">Environmental Health: Past. Present and Future<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Elma B. Torres\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5962\">An Overview on Clinical Pedriatrics in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Simona C. Alikpala\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5960\">100 Years of Internal Medicine in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Cecil Z Tady<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5958\">Medical Education in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Paulo C. Campos and Amelia Fernandez\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5956\">An Overview on Medical Education<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ramon L Sin<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5954\">An Overview on Medical Education<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Felicidad G. Cua-Lim<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technical Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5952\">lmproving Quality and Shelf Life of Vegetables and Fruits by Evaporative Cooling Storage<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Antonio L. Acedo. Jr\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5950\">Comparison Between Acupuncture Analgesia and Xylazine Ketamine Anesthesia for Exploratory Laparotomy<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Jessie A. Acorda, John P. Fragata, and Conrado A. Valdez\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5948\">Philippine Fish Water Resources: Strategies for Sustainable Development<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Rafael D. Guerrero III\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5946\">Mycorrhizae from Selected Tree Species in Mt. Pansasugan, Leyte, Philippines and their Effect on Tree Growth<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ruben M. Gapasin, Jesusito L. Lim, and Carlito V. Ranches\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5944\">Development of Plant Regeneration Systems in Avocado Persea americana Mill<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Renato A. Avenido, Liza Farah A. Tisalona, and Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5942\">Light Inhibition of Photobacterium leiognathi as Bioindicator of Heavy Metal Pollution<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Maripaz B. Ancheta, Rosemarie P. Capaque, Arnel E. Mantes, and Ma. Estellita Perez\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5940\">Molecular Methods for Early Identification of Banana (Musa spp. AAA)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Olivia P. Damasco, Ian D. Godwin, Robert J. Henry, Glen C. Graham, Steve W. Adkins, and Mike K. Smith\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5938\">Submerged Bath Fermentation of Critic Acid Production Using Aspergillus niger: Optimization and Kinetic Modelling<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Chay B. Pham, Raquel B. Marquez, and Jocelyn T. De Guzman\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5936\">Toxicological Studies on Philippine Natural Grade Carrageenan<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Quintin L Kintanar, Clara Y. Li -Sylianco, Oscar G. Gutierrez, Jr., Helen A. Molina, Ofelia M. Alba, Carlito J. Calderon, Evangeline P. Pagsanhan, J. Balboa, E. Serrame, E. Guantes, Erwina G. De Castro, Caroline Imelda B. Biares, Edgar L. Calbitaza, Yoshiaki Saitoh, and Kiyoshi lmai\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5934\">Seroepidemiology of Hepatitis A Virus Among Filipinos Living in Selected Communities in and Around Metro Manila<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Nina G. Barzaga. Ruth H. Florese, Jesusa R. Roxas. and Zoraida T. Francisco<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5932\">Prescribing Patterns of Filipino Physicians for Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Lulu C. Bravo and Jo-Anne J. Lobo<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5930\">Dyslipidaemia Among Filipino Children with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus: Prevalence and Relation to Glycemic Control<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Virginia P. Crisostomo, Carmelita F. Domingo, Lorna T. Abad, Sioksoan Cua, Sylvia Estrada, and  Joseph C. Pua<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5928\">Qualitative Characterization of Some Pathologic Corneal Diseases Using Contact Specular Microscopy<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Jose David F. Marin, Jr., Evangeline Marion A. Abendanio, Rossina Lydia Alejo-Ramirez, and Salvador R. Salceda\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5926\">Evaluation of the Health Effects of Pesticide Use Among Laguna Farmers<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Cynthia Marquez, Prahbu Pingali, Flor Palis, Vicky Rodriguez, and MGP Ramos<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5924\">Improvement of Blum&#8217;s Et. AI. Selection Algorithm<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Eliezer A. Albacea\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5921\">The Belle Detector at the Kek B-Meson Factory<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Angelina M. Bacala\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5919\">A Combinatorial Approach to Spin Models<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Jose Maria P. Balmaceda<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5917\">Assessment of Influence in Factor Analysis Regression<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Zenaida F. Mateo<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5915\">Preparation and Photoelectrochemical Characterization of a Conducting Polymer (Polyaniline) Doped with a Dye (Copper Phthaloccyanine Tetrasulfonate)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Stephen R. Cari\u00f1o, Ishmael S. Ordo\u00f1ez, and Florentino C. Sumera\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5913\">Delineation of the Subic Bay Fault Zone in Zambales, Luzon, Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Graciano P. Yumul Jr., Carla B. Dimalanta, Decibel V. Faustino, and Joel V. De Jesus<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5911\">The Effects of Language Formation Mathematical Learning and Performance: An Information-Processing Perspective<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Allan B.I. Bernardo<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5909\">Locally-Developed Psychological Tests: A Critical Review<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Susan Cipres-Ortega and Ma. Angeles Guanzon-Lape\u00f1a\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5907\">Resettlers Pampanga: Are They Finally Settled?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Gloria Luz M. Nelson, Juliet C. Mallari, and George A. Garcia<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/transactions.nast.ph\/?p=5905\">Individualism vs. Collectivism: Implications for Health Promotion<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Joy U. 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