Key Points
- Dubbed as the 'Bill Gates of the Philippines', Diosdado Banatao is known worldwide for his technological inventions.
- Banatao grew up in poverty in a small town in Cagayan Valley, he worked his way up to become an engineer, working for various tech companies such as Silicon Valley and built his own legacy.
- The Filipino tech pioneer passed away at the age of 79 on Christmas Day due to complications from a neurological disorder.
- An outpouring of recognition has emerged in remembrance of the inventor of the first computer microchip, highlighting his achievements in advancing education in the Philippines and his lasting legacy as a philanthropist.
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