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A Tribute to the Boy from Cauayan

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Dr. Angel Alcala has always been a scientist for the people. To celebrate his life and his memory, one of his closest colleagues, Dr. Rene Abesamis, pens a tribute to the boy who grew up in Cauayan.

Words by

Dr. Rene Abesamis

As told to

Patricia Villoria

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