Dr. Belardo spent five decades of her life studying the chemistry of natural products and essential oils from Philippine plants. She has extracted 33 new Philippine essential oils and studied their chemical and physical properties. Results of her work found application in the creation of new flavors and in herbal medication.
Her consistent work on phytochemical research brought her honors and 32 awards among which are: The Lunsford-Richardson Award in Pharmacy, USA, 1956; Philippine Pharmaceutical Association Outstanding Pharmacist Award, 1963; Federation International de Abogadas Award, 1979; Waseda University Plaque of Recognition, Japan, 1981; Professional Regulation Commission Award in Pharmacy, 1983; National Research Council of the Philippines Award in Phytochemistry, 1984; Distinguished Leadership Award in Chemistry, USA, 1985; El Consejo Cultural Mundial Award, Mexico, 1988.
She counts with 7 in biographical listing. She was a member of many learned societies here and abroad
Birthdate: 3 November 1906
Died: 12 December 1999
Educational Background:
- B.S.(Pharmacy) - University of the Philippines 1929
- M.S.(Pharmaceutical Chemistry) - University of the Philippines 1933
- Ph.D.(Pharmacy) - University of Connecticut 1957
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1954-The Philippine Women’s University Citation for Twenty-five years of continuous and faithful service to the Philippine Women’s University
- 1956-Honorable Mention, Lunsford-Richardson National Pharmacy Award for the Eastern Division of the United States
- 1959-The Philippine Women's University Alumnae Association Award in Science
- 1962-The Civic Assembly of the Women of the Philippines Award-Gold Medal and Citation for Natural and Physical Sciences Research and Science Education
- 1963-The Philippine Pharmaceutical Association Outstanding Pharmacist Award for Distinguished Service to the Pharmaceutical Profession and to the Philippines
- 1965-The Philippine Women’s University Special Faculty Anniversary Citation for 35 years of continuous, meritorious and faithful service to the University
- 1965-The Philippine Women’s University Anniversary Highest Faculty Award for Scientific Research and Science Education
- 1966-Clara Aragon-Villanueva Professorial Chair in Science Research and Education The Philippine Women’s University
- 1970-Doctor of Science, Honoris causa conferred by the Philippine Women’s University
- 1974-The Philippine Associations of University Women Achievement Award in Natural Science
- 1975-The United Nations Associations of the Philippine International Women’s Year Award for Distinguished Service and Outstanding Contributions to the Educational, Social, Civic, Cultural, and economic amelioration of the Philippines
- 1976-Achievement Award for Basic Researchers in the Natural Sciences - The Philippine Women’s University
- 1976-Golden Jubilee Award - College of Pharmacy - The Philippine Women’s University
- 1978-University of the Philippines Pharmacy Alumni Association Award for outstanding Achievements in Pharmacy on the occasion of the 50th year of her graduation
- 1979-Francisca Tirona-Benitez Medal of Merit for Natural Science - The Philippine Women’s University
- 1979-Federacion International de Abogadas, Philippine Branch, FIDA Katuparan Award for Science and Technology
- 1980-Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1980-The Philippine Women’s University CAPA AWARD
- 1980-Dean Emeritus - College of Pharmacy - The Philippine Women’s University
- 1980-De La Salle University Plaque of Recognition for being the first De La Salle University Professor to be Installed as Member of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines
- 1981-The Tandang Sora Award for Science Education conferred by the Bayaning Filipino Foundation
- 1981-Gregorio Y. Zara Award in Basic Science “for meritorious contributions to the advancement of science thru her extensive researches on the chemistry of essential oils from Philippine plants” given by the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science
- 1982-The Phi Lambda Theta Award (Philippine Chapter) in recognition as Eminent Filipino Woman Educator
- 1983-Outstanding Pharmacist for the year 1983. Award given by the Professional Regulation Commission
- 1984-The National Research Council of the Philippines Achievement Award “for significant achievements and contributions in the phytochemical investigations of Philippine plants”
- 1985-American Biographical Institute Distinguished LeadershipAward for “Achievements in the Field of Chemistry”
- 1986-Award in Pharmacy Research to outstanding alumna in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of Pharmacy Research, given by the College of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Alumni Association of the University of the Philippines during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the College
- 1986-Health Sciences Educator Award, given by the Philippine Chamber of Health during the First National Convention of the Chamber
- 1987-Proclaimed as National Scientist - National Academy of Science and Technology
