Trending Ngayong: Tribute to Filipino tech inventor Diosdado Banatao

On SBS Filipino's Trending Now podcast this week, tributes and condolences poured in for the renowned Filipino engineer and tech inventor of the world's first single microchip set, Diosdado Banatao, who passed away at the age of 79 on Christmas Day.

Dubbed the “Bill Gates of the Philippines,” Diosdado Banatao has made a significant global impact as a pioneering inventor in the field of technology. Credit: PhilDev

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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