UPAE PROFESSIONAL DEGREE AWARD
FOR METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Philippines 1981
Doctor of Engineering, Tohoku University 1997
For his 30 years of significant contribution to the field of Extractive Metallurgy through his leadership of the country’s only copper smelter and refinery and for his advanced research activities, publications and technical presentations, particularly on copper production and flash smelting technology, in pursuit of a more industrialized Philippines.