| Juanito A. Simon, the inventor of the PER’TUA group of lubricants and petrochemical products, prior to getting into this business, had immersed himself in the pursuit of activities closely allied with metallurgy, the science and technology of metals including metal fabrications, machine shop and welding technologies. more |
| Ramon Barba, a Filipino scientist, In recognition of his significant and outstanding scientific and technological contributions to Philippine Agriculture including the discovery of a very effective and practical flower induction treatment which is considered as the most significant breakthrough in mango research in the country. more |