In recognition of his outstanding researches on parasites of livestock population with emphasis on the basic aspects of helminthology. His works significantly contributed in the undertaking of sound control measures in conservation, agriculture management and public health.
Birthdate: 11 September 1947
Educational Background:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - University of London 1981
- Post Graduate Research in Parasitology - Institute for Parasitology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany 1974
- Master of Science (M.S.) - University of the Philippines 1973
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) (Magna cum laude) - Araneta University Foundation 1968.
Honors and Awards Received:
- 2011 - International Publication Awards - University of the Philippines
- 2010 - Achievement Award in Veterinary Medicine - National Research Council of the Philippines
- 2010 - International Publication Awards - University of the Philippines
- 2009 - International Publication Awards - University of the Philippines
- 2009 - Distinguished Achievement Award, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Diamond Jubilee Celebration
- 2008 - International Publication Awards - University of the Philippines
- 2007 - International Publication Awards - University of the Philippines
- 2007 - Science Productivity Awards with conferment of the title UP Scientist I - University of the Philippines
- 2006 - International Publication Awards - University of the Philippines
- 2004 - Outstanding Veterinarian in the Academe, Veterinary Practitioners’ Association of the Philippines (VPAP)
- 2003 - Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Basic Research, Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PhilAAS)
- 2000 - Distinguished Parasitologist, Philippine Society for Parasitology (PSP).
- 1997 - Distinguished Researcher, Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society of Agriculture (UPLB Chapter).
- 1995 - Outstanding Teacher, College of Veterinary Medicine, UPLB.
- 1993 - Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines
- 1992 - Most Outstanding Professional in Veterinary Medicine, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Philippine Association of Board of Examiners (PABE) and Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA).
- 1992 - Distinguished Professional Service Award, Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA).
- 1991 - Outstanding Veterinarian in Education, Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA).
- 1989 - Rhone Poulenc Distinguished Teacher in Animal Science, Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS).
- 1988 - Outstanding Researcher, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).
- 1987 - Roche Philippines Distinguished Animal Scientist, Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS).
- 1985 - Most Outstanding Veterinarian in Research, Veterinary Practitioners' Association of the Philippines (VPAP).
- 1981 - Don Andres Soriano Animal Science Research Award, Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS).
- 1980 - Outstanding Young Scientist of the Philippines, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).
- 1968 - Magna cum laude, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- 1969 - Second Place, Veterinary Medicine Board Examination
