Dr. Castillo's publications are major and definitive works on Philippine agricultural and rural development. Her book All in a Grain of Rice is the first book written by a Filipino about the Filipino farmer's response to new technology. Another book, Beyond Manila, has been cited as in-depth and analytical study of the actual problems and needs of the rural areas in relation to countryside development. The totality of Dr. Castillo's research undertakings has given us much needed insights on our own rural development effort and our attempt to reach the farmer and the rural poor.
As an outstanding rural sociologist, Dr. Castillo is recognized internationally. For her contribution as a social scientist, she was presented the Rizal Pro Patria Award (1976), Distinguished Alumnus Award of the UP Alumni Association (1975) and the Distinguished Alumnus Award of the UP College of Agriculture (1979).
Birtdate: 3 March 1928
Died: 5 August 2017
Educational Background:
- A.B. Psychology - University of the Philippines Manila 1953
- M.S. Rural Sociology - Pennsylvania State University 1958
- Ph.D. Rural Sociology - Cornell University 1960
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1957 - Recipient - ICA-NEC Type A Training Grant to Pennsylvania State University
- 1968 - One of the Ten Outstanding Women of the Philippines - Federacion International de Damas Abogadas
- 1972 - Recipient - Research Award from Ford Foundation
- 1973 - Holder - Professional Chair in Rural Sociology
- 1975 - Recipient - Distinguished Alumnus for Professional Achievement in Rural Sociology - U.P. Alumni Association
- 1976 - Senior Research Fellow - International Development Research Center, Ottawa, Canada
- 1976 - Recipient - Jose P. Rizal Pro Patria Presidential Award for Outstanding Agricultural Scientist - Malacanan Palace
- 1977 - Resident Scholar - Rockfeller Foundation Study and Conference Center, Italy
- 1978 - Annual U.P. Research Award
- 1979 - Guevarra Centennial Award for distinguished performance - Pedro Guevarra Memorial High School
- 1979 - Distinguished Alumnus Award - U.P. College of Agriculture
- 1980 - Society for the Achievement of Research Award of Merit as Social Scientist
- 1981 - Holder, Professional Chair in Rural Society
- 1982 - PANTAS (SAGE) Award for Rural Sociology - Philippine Council for Agricultural Resources Research and Development
- 1983 - Outstanding Research Award - University of the Philippines Los Baños
- 1983 - Conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Agriculture Science (Honoris Causa) - Agricultural University, Wageningen
- 1983 - AchiÉvement Award (Social Sciences) - National Research Council of the Philippines
- 1983 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1985 - Outstanding Professional Award - International Social Science Honor Society of Pi Gamma Mu
- 1985 - Award of Distinction in Rural Sociology - College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association
- 1985 - 1984 Outstanding Researcher Award - U.P. 77th Foundation Day
- 1993 - Honorary Fellow Award - Gamma Sigma Delta - University of the Philippines Chapter
- 1999 - Proclaimed as National Scientist - President of the Republic of the Philippines
- 1996 - Sinag-Buahy Award(Ray of Light Award) - Philippine Agricultural Economics and Development Association
- 1998 - Most Outstanding Alumnus - Laguna High School Class 1948
