Angel Alcala
Angel Chua Alcala ONS (March 1, 1929 – February 1, 2023) was a Filipino biologist who was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014. Alcala is known for his fieldwork to build sanctuaries and to promote biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems of the Philippines. He was the Chairman of the Board of Advisers at the Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management located in Silliman University. Alcala published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and books and his biological contributions to the environment and ecosystems have made him a renowned figure of natural sciences in the Philippines.
Angel C. Alcala | |
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| Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education | |
| In office July 1, 1998 – 1999 | |
| President | Joseph Estrada |
| Succeeded by | Ester Garcia |
| In office July 1, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Gloria |
| Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources | |
| In office September 8, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Umali (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Victor O. Ramos |
| 9th President of Silliman University | |
| In office 1991–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro V. Flores |
| Succeeded by | Mervyn J. Misajon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1929 Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Died | February 1, 2023 (aged 93) Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines |
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| Profession | Marine biologist |
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