Franz Gamboa Ontal (born 27 April 1964) is a Filipino anti-nuclear activist known for his role as head of inspector training at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).[1][2][3][4]
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| Born | Franz Gamboa Ontal 27 April 1964 Victorias, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Known for | Anti-nuclear activism |
| Awards | Nobel Peace Prize (2013) |
Biography
editOntal studied at La Salle High School in Bacolod, Negros Occidental and completed undergraduate degree in biology premed studies at the University of St. La Salle.[5] He immigrated with to the United States, becoming a paramedic and emergency medical technician instructor with the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation.[1][2]
In 2008, Ontal left for The Hague, Netherlands to start his work in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as a medic for the chemical weapons inspector and disposal teams. He would later become head of inspector training, a position he held when the organization won the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Rod Cantiveros. "Filipinos shine as a Nobel Peace Prize winner; Oscar's best original song; Sochi's heroes!". Manitoba Filipino Journal. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ a b c Carla P. Gomez (12 October 2013). "Filipino is part of Nobel Peace Prize winning group". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ Danny B. Dangcalan (26 October 2013). "Bacolod fetes Pinoys in group that won Nobel Prize". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Malacanang lauds 2013 Nobel Peace Prize winning UN group with Filipino member". Philippines Today. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Ontal, Franz G. | De La Salle Alumni Association". dlsaa.com. Retrieved 15 March 2023.