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Filipino Scientists: Contributions in the Field of Electricity
Filipino Scientists Contribution in the field of electricity

Gregorio Zara
Holder of doctorate in physics. Among Filipino Scientists, he is perhaps the most notable in the field of electricity. Zara formulated the Law of electrical resistance or what is known as the Zara Effect. This law states that all moving contacts between conductors produce a resistance to the passage electrical current which may be kinetic or permanent electrical resistance.

Louis Cabbigat
Ifugao engineer, designed a system that now supplies electricity to two remote villages in ifugao.
Cabbigat’s first invention is a swing that pumped water when children played on it. Although an amateur engineer with no formal training , he was also able to design two micro-hydroelectric plants.

Rudy Lantano
Lan-Gas fueling stations , Rudy Lantano is also one of the many filipinos who have bought honor to the country. Lantano is a scientist from DOST.

Arturo Alcaraz history for his contributions inthe field of scientific research in geothermal energy - he was also well-known for his inventions in the field of electricity. In his lifetime, this brilliant scientist, who hailed from the Southeast Asian island known as the Philippines, created a fascinating steam-powered light bulb that gave more citizens access to affordable light. Since Arturo Alcarez was an expert of studying volcanos, he had special knowledge of geothermal energy, and this allowed him to investigate the best ways to power electricity during geothermal energy. Roberto del Rosario created an electricity-powered invention that has made life more fun for countless people from all over the world. In the mid-70's, del Rosario invented the world's first Karaoke machine, which allowed people from all walks of life to enjoy singing along to written

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