Dr. Orillo's researches in plant pathology helped pave the way to minimizing losses suffered by crop producers attributable to plant diseases. Noteworthy of his scientific publications are on coffee rust, blight affecting kenaf and leaf spot of maize caused by Helminthosporium maydis.
Birthdate: 16 February 1921
Died: 13 December 2006
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. Mycology - Harvard University 1950
- M.A Mycology - Harvard University 1948
- B.S.A Plant Pathology - University of the Philippines 1944
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1959 - Certificate of Merit - Department of Science and Technology
- 1970 - Award of Merit for meritorious services - Rotary Club of Calamba
- 1971 - Award of Recognition - Philippine Phytopathological Society
- 1972 - Distinguished Alumnus Award - Los Baños Elementary Alumni Association
- 1973 - Presidential Service Award - U.P. College of Agriculture Alumni Association
- 1974 - Distinguished Alumnus Award - U.P. College of Agriculture Alumni Association
- 1979 - Outstanding Alumnus Award in Agricultural Institution Administration and Crop Protection Research - U.P. Rural High School Alumni Association
- 1983 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
