Background
Perlita C. was born on 13 September in 1954 in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Daughter of Frederico and Candida Belisario Costales.
Perlita C. was born on 13 September in 1954 in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Daughter of Frederico and Candida Belisario Costales.
Bachelor of Science in Home Technology with cum laude, Nueva Vizcaya State Institute of Technology, 1977. Master of Science in Food Science, University Philippines, Diliman, Quezon, 1991. Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science, University Philippines, Diliman, Quezon, 2002.
Home management technician Nueva Vizcaya State Institute of Technology, Bayombong, 1977—1978, instructor, 1978—1992, assistant professor to professor, since 1992. Center manager Department of Science & Technology-Nueva Vizcaya State University Food Processing Center, Bayombong, 2003—2007. Dean College Human Ecology, Nueva Vizcaya State University, Bayombong, since 2007.
Achievements include research in determination of shelf life of dehydrated spirulina platensis. Research in degradation of lysine in thermally processed soybean curd. Research in cream of tilapia as a functional food formulation.
Research in acceptability of silkworm pupa protein powder as fortifier in instant noodles. Development of cream of tilapia instant soup. Development of rattan fruit preserve.
Development of silkworm pupa protein powder. Development of intermediate moisture foods from Perante orange. Development of edible coatings to extend shelf life of Philippine mango.
With Bataan Center Innovative Science and Technology, Inc., Murong, Philippines, 2000. Member of Philippine Association Extension Program Implementors, Philippine Association Teacher Education, Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko ng Pilipinas, Philippine Mycological Society, Philippine Society Microbiology, Philippine Association Food Technologists, International Society Algal Biotechnology, Association Volunteer Educators Philippines, Philippine Society Dietitians and Nutritionists, Women Association Scientists Philippines.