March 29, 1936: Quirino Navarro was born in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro

On March 29, 1936, Quirino Navarro, a distinguished Filipino scientist and pioneer in nuclear chemistry, was born in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. His life's work would leave an indelible mark on Philippine science, blending academic rigor with a passion for advancing knowledge in a field that was then in its infancy in the country.