
1. 📹 Video Calls
In 1955, Filipino scientist Gregorio Zara invented the videophone, letting people see each other while talking. Now, we use video calls to catch up, have meetings, and pretend our internet is lagging to leave early."
2. 🪀 The Modern Yo-Yo
The yo-yo has been around for centuries, but the modern yo-yo was invented by Filipino Pedro Flores in the 1920s. His looped string design made tricks possible and turned it into a global sensation."
3. 🎤 Karaoke Machine
People think karaoke is Japanese, but the first patented karaoke machine was actually invented by Filipino Roberto del Rosario in 1975. In the Philippines, they call it 'videoke'. Because of that, every family has that one uncle who lowkey could compete worldwide with his incredible voice.
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