Malacañan Palace 12 August 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the Order of National Scientist to the following academicians — Angel Alcala, PhD; Gavino Trono, PhD; Ramon Barba, PhD; and Edgardo Gomez, PhD — for their contribution in the advancement of science and technology in the country. Angel Alcala, PhD was honored in recognition continue reading : Conferment of the Order of National Scientists