Background
Bernardo, Fernando Apelo was born on June 10, 1932 in Cabagan, Isabela, Philippines. Son of Francisco Ramos Senior and Paz (Apelo) Bernardo.
educator research institute administrator
Bernardo, Fernando Apelo was born on June 10, 1932 in Cabagan, Isabela, Philippines. Son of Francisco Ramos Senior and Paz (Apelo) Bernardo.
Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, University Philippines, Laguna, 1955. Master of Science, University Philippines, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, North Carolina State University, 1962.
Associate professor, U. Philippines, Laguna, 1969-1972; professor, dean College Agriculture, U. Philippines, Laguna, 1972-1974; president, Visayas State College Agriculture, Leyte, Philippines, 1974-1984; director, S.E. Asian Regional Center Graduate Training and Research in Agriculture, Laguna, 1984-1987; deputy director general international programs, International Rice Research Institute, Laguna, since 1987. Consultant Education Development Projects Implementing Task Force, Philippines, 1972-1974, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council, 1981-1982. Chemn. board Leyte (Philippines) Sabah Basin Development Authority, 1978-1984.
Deputy minister education, culture and sports, Manila, Philippines, 1984-1986. Board directors Philippine Coconut Research and Development Foundation, Manila, 1977-1985. Chairman board 8 colleges, universities, Philippines, 1984-1986.
Member Philippine Association Research Managers, Association Colleges of Agriculture Philippines (president 1973-1974, 80-81), Philippine Association State Colleges and Universities (president 1981-1982), Asian Association Agricultural Colleges and Universities, (organizer, executive secretary 1972-1982, president 1982-1984), Upsilon Sigma Phi (press 1991-1994), Gamma Sigma Delta (president 1971-1974).
Married Emiliana Novero, July 14, 1962. Children: Dan, Rex, Ray, Amy.