Dr. Raymundo Favila was elected as Academician in 1979. He is one of those who initiate mathematics in the Philippines. He contributed extensively to the progression of mathematics and the mathematics learning in the country.

Dr. Amado Muriel was recognized because of his important works and marvelous contributions to the field of theoretical physics, in particular, his advancement of theoretical apparatus to clarify turbulence. His new kinetic equation is valuable for discovering essential problems of non-equilibrium statistical procedure.