First Filipino: Edwin L. Aguirre

12.15.2007

Edwin L. Aguirre

Edwin L. Aguirre

Edwin L. Aguirre and his wife Imelda Joson were the 1st Filipinos to have an asteroid named after them. Asteroid 6282 was named asteroid Edwelda by the International Astronomical Union (IAU, 1995)
Edwin Aguirre and Imelda Joson were the 1st Filipino and 1st Filipina authors of an astronomy book, the 335-page reference book on Halley’s Comet published by the National Research Council of the Philippines (1985)

QUOTE
"Our role is to inspire people to excel in their fields. Making a difference in one’s life is the biggest reward of all."

USEFUL LINKS

Filipino couple find stardom in astronomy
ALP Special Meeting Report
ALP Special Meeting Activity Images

Did you know...

...that President Noynoy Aquino was the first Filipino bachelor to become President of the Republic of the Philippines?
...that Astronomer Armando Lee was the first Filipino Master of Science (MS) degree holder in Astronomy in the Philippines?
...that race driver Marlon Stockinger was the first Filipino-Swiss race winner in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship?
...that Joy Rojas was the first Filipina to run across 3,107 miles across the United States?
...that boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was the first Filipino sports billionaire?
...that José Rizal was given the label 'First Filipino' by Leon Ma. Guerrero, the first Filipino Ambassador to Germany?

Know more [click here]

FILIPINOS