Did you know: National Scientist Alfredo Santos

The late National Scientist and pharmacist Alfredo Santos was born 113 years ago Thursday, August 15. Known as the “Father of Natural Products Research in the Philippines,” he was recognized for his significant studies on the isolation of alkaloids from Philippine medicinal plants. An educator, he served at the University of the Philippines for over 45 years. Schatzi Quodala, Inquirer Research