Senate Recognizes Scientist for Filipino Rice Farmers for Winning the 2017 Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 — 03:05PM
Senate of the Philippines recognizes Dr. Ricardo Orge for winning the 2017 Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence through a resolution, authored by Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, as adopted in a session held last May 21, 2018.
The resolution commends Dr. Orge not only for winning the Prize but also, for his valuable contributions in the field of agriculture. Through his works with PhilRice, he was able to help Filipino farmers adapt to the adverse effects of climate change.