I learned so much from Dr. Miravite. He was an exemplar for his 
having accomplished monumental achievements - the founding and 
nurturing of Mindanao State University and SEAFDEC-AQD. His pioneering 
vision, courage, intelligence and unparalled persistence enabled him to 
put plans into action and succesful fruition.

He helped developed MSU in the culturally challenged region in 
the cogon hills of Marawi into what it is now - just as he initiated 
the establishment of SEAFDEC-AQD into what it is now.

Dr. Miravite as Vice-President of MSU, accepted the challenge to 
establish SEAFDEC where he and Dean Domiciano Villaluz stretched the
limits of resources of the MSU research project on prawn aquaculture 
to provide the seminal beginnings of SEAFDEC/AQD. The eventual transfer 
of SEAFDEC-AQD due to his farsighted vision to advance the frontiers of 
aquaculture in Southeast Asia, is bearing fruit.

On a personal note, I consider Dr. Miravite a special person for his
unequalled concern for his superiors and fellow workers, for his patience 
teaching others critical lessons in management and for his loyal 
adherence to the mandate of of institutions he belonged to.



Dean Rufino Ignacio
former Director for External Affairs
SEAFDEC

July 13, 2018