This year’s Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards honor three papers in agriculture, aquatic and natural resources. The award pays tribute to Filipino scientists and researchers for their exceptional publication of R&D results, which support PCAARRD’s mission to advance the country’s national economic and food security. For the aquatic category, Drs. Ronaldo V. Pakingking Jr., Evelyn Grace de Jesus-Ayson, Ofelia Reyes and Norwell Brian Bautista of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center were awarded the outstanding published paper in the aquatic science category.

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