Filipino Scientists:
1. Fe del Mundo (1911-2011): A pediatrician known for her groundbreaking work on "bamboo incubator," a low-cost alternative for premature babies. She was also the first Asian woman to be admitted to Harvard University's Medical School.
2. Angel Alcala (born 1933): A marine biologist and environmentalist. He is recognized for his work on coral reef conservation and his contributions to understanding Philippine biodiversity. He has discovered numerous new species and is a leading advocate for sustainable fishing practices.
3. Ramon Cabanos Barba (born 1939): A plant physiologist credited with developing the "mango flowering induction technology." His research has significantly boosted the mango industry in the Philippines. He is also a National Scientist of the Philippines.
Foreign Scientists:
4. Marie Curie (1867-1934): A Polish physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.
5. Albert Einstein (1879-1955): A German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science.
This list is just a small sample of the many incredible scientists from both the Philippines and around the world.