ROMULO Gelbolingo Davide, known as the country’s “Father of Plant Nematology,” is now the 44th National Scientist. In his Proclamation No. 643 dated 2 August 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos bestowed Davide with the rank and title of national scientist for his works in the field of nematodes and plant pathology.
In his Proclamation No. 643 dated 2 August 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos bestowed Davide with the rank and title of national scientist for his works in the field of nematodes and plant pathology.The 90-year old Davide got his title as a leading expert in nematology for his discovery of nematode-trapping fungi .
His research resulted in the development of the nematicide, BIOCON, which is used by Filipino farmers to kill nematodes which attack vegetables, banana, potato, citrus, pineapple, rice and other crops. For his contribution to science, Davide won several accolades including the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2012, and was named most “Outstanding Agricultural Scientist” by the Department of Agriculture in 1994.
According to the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation website, Davide also established the Corn-based Farmers Scientist Training Program.In a related development, Marcos also issued Proclamation No. 642, which declared Carmencita David Padilla as a national scientist for medical genetics and pediatrics.DOST Secretary Renato R. Solidum, Jr. said the proclamation for Padilla was issued belatedly since they were not aware it was necessary last year.
“After our request for a proclamation as a National Scientist for Dr. Davide, it was deemed that a proclamation for NS Padilla was also needed. Malacañang has issued one dated August 2, 2024,” Solidum said in a viber message to reporters.Samuel Raphael P. Medenilla graduated with a journalism degree at the University of Santo Tomas in 2009. He started working in BusinessMirror in 2018 and is currently covering the Palace, labor, election, and church beat.
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