Manila, May 30 -- Six Filipino scientists and innovators were listed among Asia Scientist Magazine's top 100 researchers for 2026.

The Asia Scientist 100 list, now on its eighth edition, was launched in 2016 to honor 100 prize-winning scientists, academicians, innovators, and business leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.

An honoree must have received a national or international prize in the preceding year for his/her research, or have made a significant scientific discovery or provided leadership in academia or industry.

The Filipino nationals recognized were Romulo Davide and Marcela Navasero of the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB), Mary Donnabelle Balela and Aurelio De Los Reyes V of UP Diliman, Garry Benico of ...