The Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PhilAAS) celebrated Filipino innovators during the 46th annual Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Basic and Applied Science Research. Named after one of the country's pioneering aeronautics engineers and inventors, the award has been given annually since 1968.
 
Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit, Professor of Chemistry and former Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, was chosen as Gregorio Y. Zara Awardee for Basic Research. 
 
The awarding ceremonies were held in Manila on September 11, 2014.

 
Group photo courtesy of Gerry Palad / Diane Bernardo, DOST-STII