A Farmer's Son
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Published on Jun 3, 2015
“My story could be your story. As Filipinos, it must be our story.”
Dado Banatao was born the son of a farmer in the rural Philippines. He grew up in poverty, without shoes or access to electricity.
In the 1980s, Dado's innovations helped usher in the era of the personal computer. He pioneered the PC chipset and graphics acceleration architecture that continue to be two of the foundation technologies in every PC today. Along the way, Dado founded three companies: S3, Chips & Technologies and Mostron.
This is his story, filmed in March of this year on location in Cagayan, Cebu and Manila.
If you enjoy the film, help us share Dado’s story: http://youtu.be/6YdgKvdW43o.
If you want to learn more about the PhilDev foundation, visit our website: www.phildev.org
Film by WKG Creative, Bailey Richardson and Kai Elmer Sotto
Edited by Shawn Shannon
Music Composed by Tom Hagerman
Sound Design and Mix by Jeremiah Moore
Color Grading by Ayumi Ashley
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sissyboytaaka
sissyboytaaka20 hours ago
FYI. he didn't pioneered it, Credit all goes to Robert Noyce. although this is very inspiring, the real headline should say "he developed" it.
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blakegriplingph
blakegriplingph3 weeks ago
S3 may have been dwarfed by the likes of Nvidia these days, but their work lives on through the S3 texture compression scheme used in games to this day. It's safe to say that you can thank him for why you're able to play DOTA or League of Legends.
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Carl Meyer
Carl Meyer3 weeks ago
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Lovely Mae Lucena
Lovely Mae Lucena1 month ago
May i use some of your clips for my project at school ? Can i use some clips . please
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Saurabh Bhandari
Saurabh Bhandari6 months ago
So empowering. And beautifully shot. Thank You.
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Blueflame
Blueflame4 weeks ago
I wish to talk to Dado Banatao one day...
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yrjosmiel73
yrjosmiel738 months ago
well, there goes my great godfather.
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Leather Face
Leather Face7 months ago
now I have to study!
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Jean Francisco
Jean Francisco7 months ago
it gaves a motivation to be more deteminated. Going to be an engineer someday and gives my family a healthy life
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JULITO ALIGAEN
JULITO ALIGAEN10 months ago
I am just worried of the term used "wanting better life" but he said farmer put food in the table. there is something wrong the way we defined "farming" I am sorry for that....try to imagine the world we don't have farmers. we are just losing productive farmers. not just farmers...professional and productive farmers.
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Daryl Benavidez
Daryl Benavidez9 months ago
+JULITO ALIGAEN i agree yet, having high goals in life is not bad as long as you still remember where you came from. The video is not encouraging everyone to not be farmers or hate the life of a farmer but to encourage them to aim high and let not poverty stop you from achieving your dreams. I myself is a farmer's son and I am proud of that. thanks
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Blueflame
Blueflame4 weeks ago (edited)
I agree too. But there is a better way of farming. Using technology to yield better things... Better productivity. Happier farmers. And that is why we need to learn. We need to step up. We need to be brave. We need to have a more futuristic perspective while being humble enough to see what is in our past and present. God willing, can happen :)
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Rushie Mae B Cedeño
Rushie Mae B Cedeño1 year ago
I am very inspired. I'm a chemist and currently pursuing masters under DOST scholarship in Mindanao. This video really woke me up to aspire more. Thank you for putting this vision in my heart, to make a difference in this country as a scientist. I almost cry watching this and other interviews of Sir Dado. I'm so happy to know about his life and that there is someone capable as him who still cares about the condition of our society. More powers to PhilDev. May the vision of Sir Dado be a reality for the years to come, as many young Filipinos like me are inspired and being taught on how to build a science and technology culture. There is hope and good future for the Philippines. :) IT'S TIME WE LEARN SUCCESS.
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JULITO ALIGAEN
JULITO ALIGAEN10 months ago
One thing Dado forget to do the significant job is to develop concept on clean and nutritious food in order to develop food based enterprise....we always forget the system that support life....
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joven arevalo
joven arevalo1 year ago
i am on my way! VIVA MAPUA!!!
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Rodora Taboada
Rodora Taboada1 year ago
" I was excited, but I was also so intimidated. Everyone seemed smarter than I was. So I studied twice as hard...."
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cristina delosReyes
cristina delosReyes1 year ago
+PhilDev Foundation Dado Banatao's story is inspiring, especially for the Filipinos. I'll be writing an article about him for a soon-to-launch website hoping this video and his story will reach and inspire more people. We'll use YouTube's embed option to feature the vid. I'll let you know once our site is up and the article's live. Thank you for the inspiration, Dado and PhilDev.
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tsisapik
tsisapik1 year ago
Mabuhay ang Pinoy !!!
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Luke's HomeTube
Luke's HomeTube1 year ago
Beautiful video and amazing story!
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Benjie dela Vega
Benjie dela Vega1 year ago
Goosebumps!
RESPECT!
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Simplicio Gamboa III
Simplicio Gamboa III1 year ago
I watch it everyday :-)
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Jobert Telic
Jobert Telic1 year ago
Determination, discipline, hardwork, focus, dream... Thank you for waking me up...