Dr. Arsenio P. Talingdan, former Assistant Professor in Political Science at UP Manila, former Administrator of the Philippine General Hospital, and founding president of the UP Alumni Association in America, Inc., passed away in his home in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA. last Friday, April 20, 2018, at the age of 88. With his passing, the University of the Philippines has lost a proud son and alumnus, and the UP Community a beloved former mentor, colleague, supporter, and friend.
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has announced that National Scientist Bienvenido O. Juliano, a known Filipino expert on organic chemistry, died on Wednesday, February 21. He was 81.
Juliano was known for his outstanding contributions to chemistry and technology of rice and rice food products, which rationalizes breeding strategies for rice grain quality all throughout the world; his extensive and primary research works on rice starch and its constituents; and for his enviable capacity to train many scientists from the national rice programs of many countries and other segments of the academe.
His important research activities in collaboration with scientists in related disciplines had produced socio-economic impact among the rice-eating countries of the world.
Spanning 32 years working as a chemist, Juliano worked for the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) from 1961 to 1993 as in charge of grain quality research, where he contributed much to the basic knowledge in differences between varieties of grain quality of rice.
He demonstrated that the amylose (a linear polymer made up of D-glucose units) content of starch determines the quality of milled rice in Asia.
In addition, he also delved into the nutritional quality of rice and formulated an innovative and improved methods for grain quality evaluation.
He was author and co-author of more than 370 scientific papers on rice chemistry and quality and technology and rice in human nutrition and compiled essential data on world rice.
He edited and contributed to several chapters of the 2nd edition of the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) monograph “Rice Chemistry and Technology” in 1985, wrote “Rice in Human Nutrition” for FAO in 1993, and “Rice Chemistry and Quality” for PhilRice in 2003.
He was an M.S. and Ph.D. theses adviser to several scholars, fellows and research assistants, a number of postdoctoral fellows and visiting scientists who did research in his laboratory.
He also produced competent IRRI laboratory trained chemists from national rice breeding programs of many countries.
Considered a world authority on rice grain quality, Juliano has been recipient of many awards and citations, including the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award in Science in 1964, the Jose P. Rizal Pro Patria Award for Rice Chemistry in 1976, the Japanese Society of Starch Science Medal of Merit in 1982, the Thomas B. Osborne Medal Award from the AACC in 1988, the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) National Researcher Award in Physical Sciences in 1993, and the ASEAN Outstanding Scientist and Technologists Award in 1998, among others.
In 2004, he was included in the Institute of Scientific Information Highly Cited Researchers. He is in the Editorial Board of Journal of Cereal Science and Food Reviews International.
Recognizing his important researches done at IRRI and in collaborative studies with scientists in related disciplines, he was elected member of NAST in 1979 and eventually National Scientist in 2000.
Juliano completed his undergraduate degree in B.S. Agriculture from the University of the Philippines Los Baños magna cum laude (1955). He finished his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the Ohio State University in 1958 and 1959, respectively. He was the youngest Ph.D. graduate of the university at the age of 22.
His research activities and collaborative initiatives with other scientists in the field provided an in depth physicochemical analysis of rice grain quality being requisite to the improvement of rice grain productivity.
The augmented grain quality led to an increase national welfare by raising the value of rice to either consumers or producers leading to expanded market, improved quality of products, and development of new rice products.
Improved quality and shelf-life of selected rice food products has also added market value particularly for export into targeted markets, thus allowing more efficient competition in the world market.
Upon retirement, he was senior consultant at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Los Baños since his voluntary retirement from IRRI in June 1993.
State necrological services will be held on February 24 at 10:00 AM in St. Therese of the Child Jesus Chapel, Los Baños, Laguna.
Written by Joven Ignacio
Dean Geronimo Manahan was an educator who taught students and colleagues the meaning of what it is to be a man for others.
He is a friend who tries to unite head with heart, offers advice on issues other than academic matters, and is honest enough to tell you what he feels the real reason is why things aren’t working out.
His stock knowledge is legendary. He was always willing to share his knowledge and as a consequence was frequently called upon to answer the random trivia question, which is why he was often called a walking encyclopedia.
Many professors, architects, designers, planners, and developers went into their professions because of his encouragement. We would never have found the courage to persevere if our teacher had not opened our eyes and taught us how to work with others.
We admire so many mentors, successful professionals in their own respective fields, but once in a while, there is one who continues to inspire and whose guidance continues to be felt even after one has graduated, gotten jobs, transferred companies and changed zip codes. You could say his influence has transcended time and space.
Geronimo V. Manahan was a former dean of the University of the Philippines College of Architecture. He was also the 8th recipient of the United Architects of the Philippines’ Likha Awards.
National Artist, recognized “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture” and esteemed alumnus of the UP College of Fine Arts Napoleon Abueva passed away Friday morning, February 16, at the age of 88. Continue reading
By: Julius N. Leonen – @inquirerdotnet
Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Flerida Ruth P. Romero died on Friday, Dec. 8, at the age of 88, according to SC Public Information Office.
The SC PIO has yet to provide details on Romero’s wake following its announcement of the retired justice’s death on Twitter.
Romero was born in Tondo, Manila on Aug. 1, 1929.
She received her law degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law in 1952, and her Master of Laws from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 1955.
Prior to her appointment to the SC, Romero served as director and dean of the UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations from 1962 to 1963.
Romero became a special assistant of former President Corazon Aquino following the 1986 EDSA Revolution.
She served as secretary general of the 1986 Constitutional Commission.
Aquino then appointed Romero to the high court as a replacement of Associate Justice Abraham Sarmiento in 1991.
Romero retired on Aug. 1, 1999 after reaching the compulsory retirement age of 70.
Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/950824/flerida-ruth-romero-supreme-court
Professor Ruperto P. Alonzo passed away yesterday, November 7, 2017. He was 70. Continue reading
By: Pathricia Ann V. Roxas – Reporter / @PathRoxasINQ
Calling him the “Sage of our Age,” Senator Grace Poe offered her tribute to Washington SyCip who passed away on Saturday evening.
“I join the nation in mourning the passing of a great man, Mr. Washington SyCip,” Poe said in a statement on Sunday.
“He was a man who radiated intelligence and inspired respect, and while he was of slight physical stature, he towered over all of his contemporaries. He was the ‘Sage of our Age,’ and was one of the persons I greatly admired,” the senator added.
Poe said she had shared advocacies with Sycip, who gave him “guidance and compassion.”
“We shared many advocacies such as access to quality education and alleviation of poverty. I actively sought his counsel and learned from his wisdom,” said Poe.
“Mr. Wash, thank you for your guidance, your compassion and your contributions to the nation. We will cherish your memory and legacy,” she added.
Meanwhile, Senator Richard Gordon also offered his message to SyCip.
“It’s with great sorrow that I learned this morning of the death of Washington SyCip, a visionary leader who influenced many generations,” Gordon posted on Twitter.
“I recall Wash providing me w/ valuable advise in d establishment of SBMA (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority) on challenges to be addressed in developing & attracting investors,” he continued.
SyCip passed away en route to New York City. He was 96.
He is the founder of accounting firm SyCip Gorres Velayo & Company (SGV & Co.) and a known philanthropist in the areas of public education, micro finance and entrepreneurship, and public health.
Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/936442/poe-hails-sycip-as-the-sage-of-our-age
Retired UP Assistant Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents Ananias B. Aurelio passed away on August 20 after a long battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Continue reading
Former UP Diliman Chancellor Roger D. Posada passed away last August 20. He was 72. Dr. Posadas earned his BS Physics degree from UP Diliman in 1964, and his PhD in Relativity Physics from the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, U.S.A.) in 1970. Continue reading
Dr. Baltazar Aguda passed away on August 20. He was also a Research Professor in the University of the Philippines. He earned his BS Agricultural Chemistry degree from UP Los Baños and his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Alberta (Canada). Continue reading
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