PHILIPPINES’

GREATEST
INVENTIONS
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 Familiarize oneself with Filipino
Personalities and their
1
contributions to science and
technology.
Appraise the impact of these

II. Target 2
great inventions on the
development of the Filipino
Topics Covered nation

Acquaint with indigenous

3
technology in the Philippines
 INTRODUCTION

Our country is blessed with so many innovations and inventions

that improve the lives of humanity.
Scientific breakthroughs made by the Filipino personalities in
science and technology share their creativity, passion, uniqueness
and great ideas.
Also, the indigenous products, practices, and technology had
significantly changed the world of science in a global setting and
perspective.

 INTRODUCTION

In this module, we will familiarize with some world renowned

Filipino personalities and their contributions to science and
technology; and selected indigenous science and technology.
 In the quest for improving the lives of people, many
scientific breakthroughs have been given distinctive
recognitions

Thus, let this information acquaint you with the most

famous Philippine inventions and their corresponding
brainchild.
PHILIPPINES’ WELL-KNOWN
INVENTORS/INNOVATORS

 Dr. Fe del Mundo

She pioneered the field of Pediatrics in
the Philippines. In 1941, she designed the
bamboo incubator. This makeshift device
is economical and easy to build, making
it ideal for use for rural communities
without electricity. Also, she was the first
woman to be recognized as a National
Scientist here in the Philippines.
Dr. Abelardo B. Aguilar

o m u c h in th e d isc o v e r y
He contributed s le d up on
w h e r e h e stu m b
of erythromycin r a e u s
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the bacteria Str r a e a
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(now Saccharop in h is
e s o il s a m p le s
obtained from th h is
. In 19 4 9 h e s u b m itte d
backyard L illy a n d
h is o m p a n y E li
research work ti ti c in to
d e d th e a n ti b io
Company, bran a v e h im
ilo ) , b u t n e v e r g
Ilosone (after Ilo
the cradit he wa s d u e .
Dr. Gregorio Zara

the inventor of the first

videophone.
Dr. Angel C. Alcala
A national scientist best known for
his research related to the
rehabilitation of coral reefs. He
created the first artificial reef
used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Benjamin Almeda Sr
He is known as the “Father of Filipino
inventors.” He was recognized in the
innovation industry for inventing various
original food processing machines like
meat grinder, rice grinder and coconut
grater.
Dr. Julian A. Banzon

tio n a l Sc ie n tist
He is a Na
and bi o ch e m ist c r ed ite d
for his re se a rc h in
alternative fuel.
Dr. Ramon C. Barba
A well-known Filipino scientist and
horticulturist best known for his
contribution towards advancements in
the mango industry. He developed the
flower induction of mango trees
improving yields.
Anacleto S. Del Rosario.

He invented the formula for

producing a pure kind of alcohol
from tuba in a nipa palm and
recognized as the "Father of
Philippine Science and Laboratory"
Roberto Del Rosario

He developed the
Karaoke Sing Along
System (SAS).
Dr. Pedro B. Escuro

A Filipino scientist
known for his
isolation of nine rice
varieties.
 Ll. Intengan
Dr. Carmen

A fo o d a n d n u tri tio n
researcher who
co ntribut e d to th e
advancement of
nutrition in th e c o un try.
Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco
A national scientist
who worked on
mutagen,
antimutagen and bio-
organic mechanism.
Dr. Bienvenido O. Juliano

A national scientist
known for his outstanding
contributions to the
chemistry and
technology rice grain
quality.
Felix Maramba
A scientist who built a
coconut oil-fueled
power generator and a
developer of biogas
systems.
Dr. William G. Padolina

He is recognized for his

significant contribution on the
chemistry of the coconut;
medicinal plants chemistry and
biogas production.
Francisco Quisumbing

aF ilipin o c hem ist

who in v en ted Qu ink
ink.
 Maria Y. Orosa
th e p io n e e rin g fo o d
A chemist and o n . S he
n fo o d p re s e r v a ti
technologist o e lo p ed
p a la yo k o v e n , d e v
invented the im e nts
c a l p ro d u c ts , co n d
recipes for lo ,
u s b a n a na k e tc h u p
like her famo o f a
n d p o w d e re d fo rm
desiccated a e s.
s a nd o th e r r e c ip
citrus fruit nip
Rudy Lantano Sr
He developed the
Super Bunker Formula-
L, a revolutionary fuel
half-composed of
water.
Dr. Virgilio Malang
He is one of the
renowned Filipino
invent o rs th a t d ev elo pe d
the Fem in in e H yg ie n e or
the Exte rn al V a g in a l
Cleanser
Diosdado Banatao
He developed the first
single-chip graphical
user interface
accelerator that made
computers work a lot
faster.
 Throughout history, the development of science and
technology are made through the efforts of indigenous
people

In the Philippines, many indigenous peoples such as the

Ifugaos in Cordillera Mountains have sustained to thrive in
their selfsufficient communities.
 SELECTED INDIGENOUS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

Indigenous Knowledge Indigenous Practices

Refers to the cumulative and complex

body of knowledge, know-how, refers to the traditional and
practices and histories of interaction customary practices as expression
with the natural environment (UNESCO, of a culture or sub-culture,
2012).
Defined as the knowledge that an
indigenous (local) community
accumulates over generations of living
in a particular environment (Rÿser 2011)
 EXAMPLE
1. Forestry practices
Farming Practices like the Swidden farming was described as the oldest form of
agroforestry practice in Ifugao.
2. Healing/Medical Practices
Herbalism and Plant Medicine. Ethnic knowledge about the medicinal properties of
plants has been a great contribution in pharmacological development. The uses of
herbal and botanical plants for medicines were practiced since immemorial and it
was carried up to the present. But due to the introduction of processed synthetic
medicine, users are shifting to it. Nevertheless, the IPs of Tublay, Benguet even up to
the present practices some of these health practices being done before.
Hilot or Ablon. A recognized technique also practiced in other parts of Asia which involves
the hands.
 EXAMPLE
3. The ancient Visayans, as well as the highland tribes of northern Luzon or
Cordillerans, are known for their intricate art of tattooing. The highland
tribes of the Cordillera practiced tattoo rituals or pagbabatuk while
batuk in Visayan were thought to be widespread in the island, and the
fierce Visayan warriors are called pintados. Our forefathers believed that
tattoo is an art and used this to express themselves.
Whang-Od Oggay (Fang-Od) is the last practicing traditional
mambabatok or tattooist using traditional thorns, a bamboo hammer, and
soot. She lives in Tinglayan and belongs to the Butbut Kalinga ethnic
group.
 INDIGENOUS
TECHNOLOGY

• Refers to the technology evolved by

indigenous people.
 EXAMPLE
1. Indigenous musical instruments like tumpong (also inci by the
Maranao), a type of Philippine bamboo flute, Sulibaw is a hollow
Igorot drum, topped with pig skin or lizard skin, Karaga - is a
guitar made up of bamboo where the strings are slit from the
bamboo itself and others.
2. Weaving
3. Basketry
4. Pottery
5. Carving
 INDIGENOUS
MATERIALS
1. Abaca (Manila hemp) initially used as material for rope
found its way inside Filipino homes as a great material for
furniture and decor. The versatility of abaca makes it easy to
work with or create different designs with it. Furniture Industry
choose this material for because of its durability and
availability
2. Coconut shell laminates are considered at par with the quality
and appearance of turquoise shells or ivory.
 INDIGENOUS
MATERIALS
3. Bamboo often use as bed frames, sofa sets, and
tables—proving that it's versatile, sturdy and can
give your home a laid-back tropical vibe.
4. Capiz Shells are often used in crafting wall art, decor,
and even lighting fixtures
5. Rattan is made of climbing palm tree leaves
 INDIGENOUS
MATERIALS
6. Fabrics
a. Ifugao Tapis is characterized by a single rectangular
piece of colorful hand-woven wraps around oneself as
clothing.
b. Nalak is a special kind of rich color hand-woven abaca
fabric unique to the ethnic T’boli tribe of Southern
Mindanao in the Philippines. The extravagant colors come
from vegetable dyes and the natural pigments from tree
barks.
 INDIGENOUS
MATERIALS
6. Fabrics
c. Piña fiber is the ingenious fabric derived from the leaves of
the Spanish Red Pineapple, and is the finest of all Philippine
hand-woven fabrics. It is characterized by an ivory-white color,
naturally glossy, translucent, soft and fine with a high luster.
d. Hablon is a hand woven textile. It is made of jusi (banana
fiber), piña (pineapple fiber), locally grown silk threads, cotton,
rayon, and other indigenous materials. It produces various
attractive textile color like emerald, lavender, pink, tangerine,
and crimson colors.