Carmencita Padilla's work was the basis of the Republic Act No. 9288 or the Newborn Screening Act of 2004
MANILA, Philippines – Pioneer clinical geneticist Carmencita Padilla became the latest member of the illustrious Order of National Scientists after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conferred on her the award Thursday, August 31, in a ceremony at the Malacañang Palace.
The Order of National Scientist is the highest recognition given to persons of science conferred by the Philippine president in accordance to The law set up the country’s newborn screening services, which are administered after 24 hours of life. The screening helps detect health risks in newborns that may lead, if untreated, to mental retardation or even death.
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