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The document highlights five significant inventions by Filipino inventors, including the fluorescent light tube by Agapito Flores and the incubator by Fe del Mundo, along with notable global inventions such as the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell and the airplane by the Wright Brothers. It emphasizes the impact of these inventions on modern life, healthcare, entertainment, and communication. Each inventor's contribution is recognized for its revolutionary effect on their respective fields.

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The document highlights five significant inventions by Filipino inventors, including the fluorescent light tube by Agapito Flores and the incubator by Fe del Mundo, along with notable global inventions such as the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell and the airplane by the Wright Brothers. It emphasizes the impact of these inventions on modern life, healthcare, entertainment, and communication. Each inventor's contribution is recognized for its revolutionary effect on their respective fields.

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5 Great Invention in the world and in the Philippines

1. Fluorescent Light Tube by Agapito Flores: Agapito Flores, a Filipino inventor, revolutionized

lighting with his invention of the fluorescent light tube, widely used worldwide. His innovation
brightened the world and remains a crucial part of modern lighting systems.

2. Incubator by Fe del Mundo: Fe del Mundo, the first Asian to attend Harvard University's
School of Medicine, contributed significantly to healthcare with her invention of the incubator,
including the bamboo incubator, and a jaundice-relieving device.
3. Karaoke Sing-Along System by Roberto del Rosario: Roberto del Rosario, as the president of
the Trebel Music Corporation, introduced the world to the Karaoke Sing-Along System,
enriching entertainment and music culture globally with his invention in 1975.

4. Lunar Rover by Eduardo San Juan: Eduardo San Juan played a pivotal role in space
exploration by co-inventing the Moon Buggy or Lunar Rover, utilized by astronauts, including
Neil Armstrong, during the historic moon exploration in 1969.

5. Videophone by Gregorio Y. Zara: Gregorio Y. Zara, a Filipino inventor born in Lipa City, made
significant technological advancements with his inventions, including the videophone in 1955.
His innovative spirit led to 30 patented products, ranging from the compass to a robot capable
of walking, talking, and responding to commands.

6: Telephone Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish-born inventor, is credited with inventing the
telephone in 1876, revolutionizing communication and laying the foundation for modern
telecommunications.

7. : Light Bulb by Thomas Edison, an American inventor, is renowned for developing the
practical incandescent light bulb in 1879, fundamentally changing the way people live and work
by bringing light into homes and workplaces

8. Airplane by Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur Wright): Orville and Wilbur Wright,
American aviation pioneers, achieved the first powered, sustained, and controlled flight of an
airplane in 1903, marking a monumental milestone in human history and paving the way for
modern aviation.

9. Internet by Tim Berners-Lee: Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, invented the
World Wide Web in 1989, revolutionizing communication and information sharing on a global
scale, leading to the creation of the internet as we know it today.

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