29 UPLB alumni receive distinguished alumnus award

The University of the Philippines at Los Baños Alumni Association (UPLBAA) conferred last Oct. 13 the distinguished alumnus award on 29 alumni for their exemplary performance in their respective field of specialization.

The awarding ceremonies was the highlight of the traditional Loyalty Day celebration and alumni homecoming of UPLB.

Leading the awardees was Dr. Ernesto P. Lozada, director of the Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, who graduated the Master of Science in agriculture engineering in 1970.

The awardees of the various UPLB college alumni associations were the following:

College of Agriculture – Dr. Sosimo Ma. Pablico, agricultural communication; Dr. Vicente U. Quintana, credit and cooperatives; Dr. Patricio S. Faylon, management of research, development and extension programs; Leandro G. Sinco, higher education and banking; lawyer Placida L. Venegas, environmental management; Dr. Panfilo C. Tabora, international service and cooperation; Dr. Enrique C. Paller, weed science teaching and research; Nicanor T. Gutierrez Jr., public service and extension; Dr. Pedro D. Destura, university organization and development; Dr. Samuel C. Dalmacio, science and development.

College of Arts and Sciences – Prof. Teodoro P. Casiño, extension; Prof. Juan Carlos T. Gonzalez, wildlife conservation; Dr. Maxima Eusebio-Flavier, research; Dr. Eugenia Magpantay-Castillo, teaching

College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology – Dr. Ernesto P. Lozada, research and administration

College of Development Communication – Dr. Teresa Habito-Stuart, development communication education

College of Economics and Management – Dr. Dina Umali-Deininger, economics

College of Forestry and Natural Resources – Dr. Lucrecio L. Rebugio, teaching, research and administration; Dr. Rogelio C. Serrano, public service; Guillermo A. Mendoza, institutional service; Magdalena Y. Giron, research and development; Dr. Roberto B. Rapera, special achievement and private practice of the forestry profession

College of Human Ecology – Oliver Oliveros, extension; Pastor Johnny E. Dalisay, pastoral ministry

College of Veterinary Medicine – Avelino C. de Manuel, agribusiness; Dr. Jezie A. Acorda, research; Dr. Marcela R. Batungbacal, veterinary education; Dr. Carolyn Annie Canda-Benigno, community service

School of Environmental Science and Management – Dr. Jessie B. Manuta, environment science education and research.