The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) led by Science Secretary Estrella Alabastro pay tribute to the expertise of the following scientists:

• Chief science research specialist
• Coastal resource management specialist
• Industrial engineering and operations-research expert
• Nuclear technology chemistry research specialist
• Plant breeding and biotechnology specialist
• Computer science specialist

After the electric jeepney, here comes the 1st Filipino engineered and assembled electric tricycle (E-trike).

It was designed and modified from a regular motorcycle with the sidecar of a regular tricycle by Antonio Aguilar, a former overseas Filipino worker and his son Allan, a municipal councilor of Marilao, Bulacan.

E-trike is powered by four 12 volts rechargeable batteries that can last for 8 hrs. and can run for 80 to 100 kms. Charging of batteries can be done on slower pace or 6-8 hrs. and the faster pace is 1-2 hrs.

A Filipino inventor, from Bangar, La Union, is now considered as most awarded for the countless commendations he has received for his inventions.

Narciso Mosuela, 76, has received citations from different categories such as for excellence, entrepreneurship and invention. Filipino Inventor Society Inc.’s national award in 1984, top seller in the Ramot ti Aminanan (Root from the North) Exposition in 2003, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Outstanding MSME (micro, small and medium enterprise) in 2008, and Globe’s top Masigasig Award in 2008 are only some of the awards he has received for his many years of innovating things that could help his people.

But from the many awards he has, he is best known for his invention, superkalan. Superkalan is a stove made of concrete and flattened aluminum using wood instead of petroleum. It has been a fixture in many Filipino homes during the past 20 years.

Alfredo M. Anos Sr. is recognized as the godfather of Filipino inventors. He has made greater than 44 inventions and innovations that received multi-level recognition. Some inventions of him are Anos Fire Boat, Anos Fire Rescue, Portable Fire Pump, Boring Device, Life-Saving Blood, Plasma Sheller, Anti-Storm, Moderator, and the Variable Color Monolight.

No one can ever forget the existence of General Antonio Luna. He is known to be brilliant, brave soldier and tactician of the second phase of the Revolution and the proverbial hothead.

Over the years, story told about General Antonio Luna's life as a hero but with the researches made by Ambeth Ocampo, historian and chair of the National Historical Institute, General Luna can also be remembered as an excellent scientist.

Four young Filipino students bag awards at 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Among these students are: Angeli Joyce Yap-Dy, 14, of Capiz National High School; Jovani Tomale, 16, of Davao City National High School; and the team of Kevin Jer David, 16, and Orven Jules Dumaoang, 16, of the Philippine Science High School Diliman Campus.

The said students were selected from a field of 1,563 young scientists from 56 countries for exhibiting a true commitment to science and technology innovation.

Filipino scientists have been reaping honors and awards for their inventions and discoveries locally and even internationally.

Some of these inventions are made up of technologically advanced gadgets and innovations which can effectively fight global warming.

And to give value with these inventors, here are some of them who continuously give fame for the country.