Top 10 filipino scientists and their inventions

MANILA, Philippines – Whether it’s tinkering with laser beams to “slow down” the speed of light, or studying mammals and researching on bat viruses for public health, Filipino scientists are relentlessly working to find ways to answer the world’s most pressing questions and problems.

Their efforts have been recognized in the Philippines and have sparked the interest of the world. (READ: 5 things to make PH a better place for scientists)

In fact, Singapore-based magazine Asian Scientist included 8 of the Philippines’ leading scientific researchers in its annual Asian Scientist 100, a list of the top 100 scientists from the region known for their contributions in their respective fields.

Senator Leila de Lima has filed a resolution to commend the 8 Filipinos.

“Recognizing them will also instill in them the best interests of the country in cultivating science and technology to aid in the improvement of the lives of millions of Filipinos,” De Lima said.

Juliana Chan, Asian Scientist editor-in-chief, told Rappler in an email: “I

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