Another one on his cap

The Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award is given in recognition of outstanding scientific and technological research works that contribute to environmental protection and conservation. The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) of the Philippines initiated this award four years ago in celebration of Earth Day.

This year's winner is Dr. Perry S. Ong, cited for his significant contributions in Philippine biodiversity conservation, particularly in the implementation of the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Priority-Setting program, which identifies a total of 206 integrated priority conservation areas and five strategic actions to help ensure the conservation of Philippine biodiversity. His internationally recognized publications have led to a better understanding of the diversity of Philippine wildlife and drawn the active participation of the academe, private sector, and the NGOs towards the improved management and conservation of Philippine protected areas.

Dr. Ong is also the recipient of several awards, being the Hiyas Environmentalist of the Year (2000), The Outstanding Young Scientist (2000), and one of The Outstanding Young Men (2000). He also received the Jose Rizal Award for Excellence in Science and Technology (2002), and the International Publication Award (2000) given by the University of the Philippines (UP) System.

Dr. Perry S. Ong is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the Institute of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman. He is also the current Chair of the Joint Programme Committee (JPC) of the Biodiversity Research Programme (BRP) for Development in Mindanao: Focus on Mt. Malindang and Environs.