Who was the first filipino inventor?

It's difficult to definitively say who the *first* Filipino inventor was, as invention has likely been happening in the Philippines for centuries before formal records were kept.

However, some notable Filipino inventors from the early 20th century include:

* Agapito Flores: Known for his invention of the fluorescent lamp in 1920. This claim, however, is debated and some argue that he was a proponent of early fluorescent lighting but not the sole inventor.

* Fe del Mundo: A pediatrician and renowned medical innovator, she developed the incubator and a bamboo incubator. She was also a pioneer in the field of pediatric nutrition.

* Francisco Quisumbing: A botanist who invented the "Quisumbing Method" of identifying plants. This method revolutionized the way plant species were studied and classified.

It's important to remember that these are just a few examples, and there are many other talented Filipino inventors throughout history.