S & T Awardees

LIST OF S&T AWARDEES
(By Category)

The DOST-VIII accorded special recognition to individuals who have made a remarkable contribution to the Science and Technology sector of Eastern Visayas during the fifty years of its operation in the area. These individuals were either serving as public officials or private individuals during the performance of their respective S & T contributions.

1. Dr. Antonio E. Lim, Dean of College, St. Scholastica’s School of Health sciences, Tacloban City
2. Dr. Henry D. Gadaingan,Publisher, Eastern Visayas PROBE
3. Ms. Amelita E. Aresgado,Head Teacher, United Church Family Life Programs Pre-Elementary School (UCFLP)
4. Hon. Raul A. Daza, Congressman, 1^st District, N. Samar
5. Atty. Lutgardo B. Barbo, President, Philippine Normal University,
6. Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, President, Visayas State University
7. Hon. Remendios L. Petilla, Vice Chairman, PAGCOR
8. Hon. Jose Tan Ramirez, Congressman, Lone District Eastern Samar
9. Hon. Rosette Y. Lerias, Chair, Lalawigan, Kinabuhi Mo Foundation
10. Dr. Paciente A. Cordero, Jr. Director, National Research Council of the Philippines
11. Hon. Carlos Jericho L. Petilla, Governor, Province of Leyte
12. Engr. Rene Burt N. Llanto, Regional Director, DOST-7
13. Dr. Enrigue M. Avila, Dean of College, UP Cebu
14. Dr. Marita S. Pamor, Retired (Senior SRS)
15. Engr. Joel L. Voces, Contractor
    

Citations were also given to the institutions who were co-implementors of the 2008 RSTW.
They are:

1. Leyte Science and technology Foundation, Incorporated (LSTFI)
2. Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI)
3. Science Education Institute (SEI)

Three beneficiaries of the DOST SET-UP program who excelled among the others in terms of their contribution to socio-economic and science and technology utilization and innovation, and its performance as a beneficiary of the said program. These same adoptors were the region's representative to the national search for Outstanding Technology Adoptor. They are:

1. Ms. Teresita A. Policarpio, Proprietor,TAPS Handmade Products
2. Engr. Manuel A. Chua, Proprietor, Ormoc MAC Mercury Hardware & Allied Services, Inc
3. Mr. Jesus F Doyon, Proprietor, Biliran Essential Oil Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.

Outstanding Technology Implementor award was also given to the top three performing schools as far as implementation of the DOST-Academe Technology Based Enterprise Development program (DATBED) is concerned. The awardees are:

1. Eastern Visayas State Univesity (EVSU Carigara Campus, Carigara, Leyte)
2. Visayas State University (VSU, Baybay, Leyte)
3. Cabucgayan National School of Arts & Trade (CNSAT, Cabucgayan, Biliran)

Another special recognition was given to the three LGU's, through their Local Chief Executives, who are the major sponsors of the 2008 RSTW. They are:

1. HON. AFRED S. RUMUALDEZ, Mayor, LGU-Tacloban City
2. HON. CARLOS JERICHO “ICOT” L. PETILLA, Governor,LGU-Province of Leyte
3. HON. FERDINAND MARTIN G. RONUALDEZ, Congressman, First District, Leyte

Meanwhile, INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS, was given to 49 Institutions who were major partners in the S & T development of the Eastern Visayas science community. These include:

R&D Consortia and Support Bodies:

1. Visayas Consortium for Agriculture Resources Program (VICARP)
2. Eastern Visayas Consortium for Industry & Energy Research & Development
3. Regional Health Research & Development Committee (RHRDC)

State Colleges and University (SCUs) and School

4. Eastern Visayas University (EVSU)
5. Leyte Normal university (LNU)
6. Visayas State University (VSU)
7. Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT)
8. Naval Institute of Technology (NIT)
9. Southern Leyte State University (SLSU)
10. Samar State University (SSU)
11. Tiburcio Tancinco Memorial Institute of Science & Technology
12. Samar State College of Agriculture & Fishery (SSCAF)
13. Eastern Samar State University (ESSU)
14. University of eastern Philippines (UEP)
15. Philippines Science High School- Eastern Visayas Campus (PSHS-EVC)

National Government Agencies (NGAs), and GOCCs

16. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Regional Office VIII
17. Commission on Audit - Regional Office VIII
18. Department of Tourism - Regional Office VIII
19. Technical Educational Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) - Regional Office VIII
20. Philippines Information Agency- Regional Office VIII
21. Department of Health- Regional Office VIII
22. Department of Education (DepEd) - Regional Office VIII
23. National Economics Development Authority (NEDA) - Regional Office VIII
24. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) - Regional Office VIII
25. Department of Agriculture (DA) - Regional Office VIII
26. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) - Regional Office VIII
27. Civil Service Commission (CSC) - Regional Office VIII
28. Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) - Regional Office VIII
29. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - Regional Office VIII
30. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) - Regional Office VIII
31. Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) - Regional Office VIII
32. Energy Development Company-Philippine national Oil Corporation (EDC-PNOC) - Regional Office VIII

Non-Government Organization (NGOs) – (3)

33. Leyte Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
34. Rotary Club of Tacloban
35. An Waray Part List

Local Government Units (LGUs)

Provincial Local Government Units (PLGUs)

36. LGU – Northern Samar Province
37. LGU – Biliran Province
38. LGU – Eastern Samar Province
39. LGU – Southern Leyte Province
40. LGU – Leyte Province ( Award already given being also a 2008 RSTW Co-Implementor)

Municipal Local Government Units (ML-LGUs)

41. LGU – Ormoc City
42. LGU – Tacloban City (Award already given being also a 2-08 RSTW Co-Implementor)
43. LGU – Calbayog City
44. LGU – San Isidro, Leyte
45. LGU – Burauen, Leyte
46. LGU – Oras, Eastern Samar
47. LGU – Hermani, Eastern Samar
48. LGU – Guiuan, Eastern Samar
49. Brgy. Omagahan, Tabango, Leyte

Congressional/Legislative District Office

50. Office of Congressman, 1^st District, Leyte