Magdalena S. Villaruz was a Filipino rice farmer and inventor born in 1934 in Pavia, Iloilo. She received awards for her inventions and held 15 patents. Her most famous invention was the "Turtle Power" tiller, commonly known as "bao bao", which allowed farmers to plow rice fields much more efficiently than using carabaus. The tiller helped advance Philippine agricultural technology through her innovative designs and inventions that benefited farmers.
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Filipino Inventor
Magdalena S. Villaruz was a Filipino rice farmer and inventor born in 1934 in Pavia, Iloilo. She received awards for her inventions and held 15 patents. Her most famous invention was the "Turtle Power" tiller, commonly known as "bao bao", which allowed farmers to plow rice fields much more efficiently than using carabaus. The tiller helped advance Philippine agricultural technology through her innovative designs and inventions that benefited farmers.
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Filipino Inventor Presented by: Jonnifer S. Quiros Magdalena S. Villaruz Born on 1934
Rice farmer who became an entrepreneur and
inventor
From Pavia, Iloilo.
Magdalena S. Villaruz 1986 Most Outstanding Inventor of the Philippines
1995 Best Woman Inventor awarded by the
World Intellectual Property Organization
Was the president of the Women Inventors
Association of the Philippines Magdalena S. Villaruz 15 patented inventions The most famous of which is the tiller bearing trade mark “Turtle Power”, commonly known to Ilonggo farmers as “bao bao”. Magdalena S. Villaruz Other inventions include:
Mag Thresher,
Winnower
Beetle Tractor
Several others which have helped the
advancement of the Philippine agricultural technology. The Turtle Power Tiller Commonly known as “bao bao” Utility model for a hand tractor or Power Tiller Can plow 1.3 hectares of rice fields submerged in water in 6-8 hours, which normally takes a carabao three days Handled through a handle which is inclined upwardly and supported by a pair of substanding pipes and reinforced by a U-shaped G.I. pipe at the V-shaped end Why did I choose her? This is why… Imitation is obviously a great form of flattery, but, hey, I am trying to make a living!