Conferring National Scientist to Emil Q. Javier

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PROCLAMATION NO. 781: Conferring National Scientist to Emil Q. Javier

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Conferring National Scientist to Emil Q. Javier

Law: Proclamation No. 781

Decision Date: Feb 7, 2005

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte confers the rank and title of National Scientist to Emil Q. Javier, Ph.D., in recognition of his significant contributions to agriculture and leadership in promoting sound agricultural policies and programs, as well as his efforts to inform the public about the potential of science to improve access to food and health.

Law Summary

Legal Foundation for the Rank and Title of National Scientist

The rank and title were established by Presidential Decree No. 1003-A in 1976.
Amended by Executive Order No. 236 in 2003 to enhance recognition mechanisms.

Purpose of Conferring the Rank and Title

To recognize outstanding Filipino contributions in science and technology.
Aimed at promoting national development through scientific advancements.

Contributions of Emil Q. Javier, Ph.D.

Leadership of the Institute of Plant Breeding which popularized high-yielding and disease-resistant crops in the Philippines and Asia.
Promotion of sound agricultural policies, environmentally friendly agricultural innovations, and improved governance benefiting farmers and fisherfolk.
Advocacy for public awareness of science's role in food security, health, and stringent safety standards in biotechnology.

Presidential Authority and Legal Procedures

The President, under constitutional and legal powers, confers the title upon recommendation by the Secretary of Science and Technology and the National Academy of Science and Technology.
Legal basis includes PD No. 1003-A, EO No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987), and EO No. 236 (Honors Code of the Philippines).

Benefits and Recognition

The title of National Scientist includes privileges and emoluments as prescribed by law.

Formal Proclamation

Officially proclaimed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on August 2, 2019, with formalities observed as per legal requirements.

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