President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conferred Thursday the Order of National Scientist on Dr. Carmencita Padilla and the Presidential Medal
During the conferment rites, Mr. Marcos thanked Padilla and Gepty for their outstanding service to the country and to the Filipino people.
Awarded by virtue of Presidential Decree 1003-A, the Order of National Scientist is the highest title conferred by the Philippine president on a Filipino with outstanding achievements in science and technology. Padilla’s notable studies on national programs for newborn screening provided the basis for the enactment of Republic Act 9288 or the Newborn Screening Act of 2004.
Gepty currently serves under the Department of Trade and Investment’s Industry Development and Trade Policy Group, which is responsible for investment promotion in activities critical to the agency’s trade and industry development program.
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