NRCP to induct 149 new Regular Members at the 2025 Membership Convention

The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) will induct 149 new Regular Members of the Council at the upcoming 92nd General Membership Assembly (GMA) on March 13, 2025 at the Philippine International Convention Center. This event also sets the stage for the 2025 Annual Scientific Conference with the theme: “Empowering a Sustainable Future: Science, Technology, Social Innovation, and Human Capital in Global Challenges,” which highlights the essential role of interdisciplinary research, innovation, and the development of human capital in tackling both national and global challenges.
The induction of these 149 new regular members reinforces DOST-NRCP’s commitment to advancing scientific research and fostering collaboration across various fields. As the Council continues to grow, the 2025 General Assembly promises to be a pivotal event, uniting professionals and experts dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for the future.
This batch, approved by the NRCP Governing Board (GB) through an ad referendum, represents the highest number of inductees in the recent years.
To date, NRCP Regular Members constitute about 27% of the total membership of more than 6900 members since NRCP’s establishment on December 8, 1933 by Act 4120. NRCP as a collegial body of the Department of Science and Technology is composed of highly-trained scientists and researchers from various parts of the country whose research works contribute to the development of body of knowledge through pursuing basic research and use of evidence-based research for informed policy decisions.
Regular Members of NRCP can apply for higher research grants or without limit to NRCP for conducting their basic research projects compared to Associate Members who are allowed only P2 million per year of project duration and receive priority under the NRCP Expert Engagement Program. Also, Regular Members have voting privileges and can be nominated to NRCP Board positions and for the prestigious NRCP Achievement Award and NRCP Member Emeritus.

Below is the list of new Regular Members per Scientific Division of NRCP.

Division I-Governmental, Educational and International Policies

1. Acanto, Ricky Baquilar
2. Alcantara, Gerly Angtiampo
3. Antonio, Ronilo Palle
4. Aquino, John Michael Del Rosario
5. Cascolan, Honelly Mae Segui
6. Gustilo, Leah Espada
7. Irene, Elmer Abayan
8. Magayon, Ma Victoria Castillo
9. Manalo, Jazztin Jairum Pactanac
10. Pocaan, Jordan Miranda
11. Regala, Gary Zamora
12. Ulanday, Ma. Leah Pacleb

Division II-Mathematical Sciences

13. Benjamin, Josephine Bernadette
14. Lutero, Destiny Sta. Maria
15. Mendoza, Renier Gaela

Division III-Medical Sciences

16. Clark, Erlidia Llamas
17. Lintao, Ryan Cristian Vergara
18. Llego, Jordan
19. Pagatpatan, Celso Jr P
20. Salvador, Jazelyn Miranda
21. Selvido, Diane Isabel Villarico
22. Tiongco, Raphael Enrique Galang
23. Tuppal, Cyruz Polero
24. Yao, Johnny Julvesano

Division IV-Pharmaceutical Sciences

25. Alcantara, Khent Primo

Division V-Biological Sciences

26. Abilgos-Ramos, Riza Guevara
27. Acebedo, Alvin Resultay

28. Bennett, Reuel Matignas
29. Briones, Jonathan Carlo Ampo
30. delos Angeles, Marjorie Dida-agun

Division V-Biological Sciences (continued…)

31. Dumandan, Nico Gonzaga
32. Fajardo, Analinda Manila
33. Gilles, Allan Santiago
34. Lucañas, Cristian Caballes
35. Maglangit, Erl Pfian T.
36. Malabrigo, Pastor Llanto
37. Medina, Milton Norman Dejadena
38. Monteclaro, Harold Modoc
39. Mopera, Lotis Escobin
40. Napaldet, Jones Tibingen
41. Orosco, Fredmoore Legaspi
42. Peralta, Hazel Monica Matias
43. Peralta, Elfritzson Martin
44. Quilang, Jonas Pelovello
45. Reyes, Vincent Pamugas
46. Tordesillas, Dino Ticar
47. Torrejos, Yokimiko David
48. Villegas, Jhonnel Pancho

Division VI-Agriculture & Forestry

49. Alviar, Karen Barandoc
50. Bato, Victorino Amoranto
51. Dida, Jan Joseph Viola
52. Doyog, Nova Deyaen
53. Duque, Sheba Mae Magbanua
54. Galvez, Leny Calano
55. Gilbero, Dennis Morgia
56. Luna, Amelita Carpio
57. Manaois, Rosaly Vallejo
58. Mustacisa-Lacaba, Marife Matic
59. Pacaldo, Renato Sabanal

Division VII-Engineering and Industrial Research

60. Adajar, Mary Ann
61. Balazon, Francis Gutierrez
62. Baun, Jonah Jahara Garcia
63. Beltran, Angelo Angco
64. Corpuz, Lyn Marie De Juan
65. Demafelis, Rex Bacaling
66. Enriquez, Mike Louie Cruz
67. Fernando, Arvin Hidalgo
68. Francisco, Kate Graellos
69. Gacu, Jerome Gabutero
70. Gallegos, Ralph Kristoffer Baraoidan
71. Gan Lim, Laurence Aldecoa
72. Grutas, Rhommel Nepomuceno
73. Guillermo, Marielet A.
74. Lobarbio, Camila Flor Yagonia
75. Lopez, Edgar Clyde Repato
76. Lunag, Marcelino Ngatiyon
77. Maaliw, Renato Racelis
78. Mabunga, Zoren Pamis
79. Macalisang, Jonel Rios
80. Maceda, Lany Laguna
81. Magomnang, Antonio-Abdu Sami Morondoz
82. Mendoza, Joseph Albert Macazar
83. Montalbo, Francis Jesmar Perez
84. Neyra, Romano Quitalig
85. Ortenero, Joseph Rempillo
86. Pacheco, Benito M.
87. Palconit, Maria Gemel Bisnar
88. Poso, Florante Dela Cruz
89. Pula, Rolando Advincula
90. Ramirez, Jennyvi Dayaon
91. Relano, R-Jay Santos
92. Rubi, Rugi Vicente C.
93. Sampedro, Gabriel Avelino Ramos
94. Sangalang, Ralph Gerard Bolina
95. Santiago Jr, Cereneo Sailog
96. Sybingco, Edwin
97. Tud, Roderick Cavinta
98. Victoriano, Jayson Marcellana

Division VIII-Social Sciences

99. Alontaga, Jasper Vincent Quilang
100. Amihan, Shielilo Reambonanza
101. Casimiro, Rosemarie Riguer
102. Cerio, Calyd Triñanes
103. Chavez, Jason Villota
104. Chua, Ethel Reyes
105. Cleofas, Jerome Visperas
106. Dayupay, Johnry Pocong
107. De leon, Josephine Manalastas
108. Falguera, Charlie Cotoner
109. Guillen Jr. , Nelson Borrega
110. Guinto, Nicanor Legarte
111. Hidalgo, Hanilyn Aguilar
112. Liwanag, Leslie Anne Laygo
113. Lobo, Joseph Toledo
114. Murcia, John Vianne Bauya
115. Mutya, Romel Cayao
116. Obenza, Brandon Nacua
117. Piamonte, Samuel Brando
118. Rivera, John Paolo
119. Sarmiento, Jon Marx Paredes
120. Sumalinog, Gino G.
121. Tria, Jose Zafe
122. Villarama, Joseph Agbuya
123. Zabala, Bernardo Asperin

Division IX-Physics

124. Baldo, Carlos Fantastico
125. Espulgar, Wilfred Villariza
126. Gabayno, Jacque Lynn F.
127. Gammag, Rayda Peregil

Division X-Chemical Sciences

128. Arreola, Sheryl Lozel Bico
129. Balitaan, Jolleen Natalie Ilagan
130. Completo, Gladys Cherisse J.
131. Ebajo, Virgilio Dizon
132. Garcia, Jonyl Lomigo
133. Lim, Karina Milagros Cui
134. Ponce, Concepcion P.
135. Tiangco, Cristina Escudero
136. Torrejos, Rey Eliseo Castillo

Division XI-Humanities

137. Bacus, Remedios Cabaral
138. Cequeña, Maria Bolante
139. De Los Reyes, Robin Atilano
140. Delos Reyes, Ryan Jayson
141. Habito, Consuelo De Luna
142. Ocampo, Darrel Merenciano
143. Prestoza, Mark-Jhon Ramos
144. San Jose, Ariel Epan

Division XII-Earth and Space Sciences

145. Espaldon, Maria Victoria O.
146. Nolos, Ronnel
147. Perez, Americus De Chavez
148. Valera, Gabriel Theophilus Vinalay

Division of Veterinary Medicine
149. Hernandez, Emmanuel Pacia