To God, praise, glory and honor for the life of Dr. Angel Chua Alcala.
Dr. Alcala, a Filipino scientist, par excellence, spent his life to serve the Philippines and the world by sharing his passion for the environment. His contribution to ecology and biodiversity are beyond measurable terms. Dr. Alcala’s knowledge of the environment was recognized when he was appointed Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources by then President Ramos and subsequently bestowed the Order of National Scientists of the Philippines in 2014 by President Benigno Aquino. He also was a Magsaysay awardee for pioneering leadership in restoring and protecting coral reefs in the Philippines.
In the field of education, Dr. Alcala dedicated himself to teaching and mentoring students. Dr. Alcala is an icon in
Silliman University as a teacher, administrator (President) and a policy advocate. In 1999, Dr. Alcala was appointed Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education and remained as a consultant up to the end of his life.
Close to home, Dr. Alcala represented Silliman University in the Board of SUMCFI. He was chairman of the Human Resource Committee. We, members of the SUMCFI Board of Trustees are very proud to be colleagues of this admirable, unassuming figure of great eminence and will surely miss him.
To Dr. Alcala’s family, Mrs. Noemi Alcala, children and grandchildren, we are deeply saddened of his passage to eternal rest, but we are certain that God welcomes him to His eternal kingdom.
Juanita Dy-Amatong
Director, SU Medical Center Foundation Inc.
