Greatest technology introduced in the Philippines:

KARAOKE
Roberto del Rosario (1919–2003) was the president of the
now-defunct Trebel Music Corporation, a founding member
of the Filipino amateur jazz band "The Executives Band
Combo," and, in 1975, the inventor of the Karaoke Sing
Along System. Known as "Bert," del Rosario patented more
than 20 inventions during his lifetime, making him one of
the most prolific of Filipino inventors.
Del Rosario is one of several people who are associated with
the invention of a karaoke machine. Karaoke is a compound
Japanese word from "karappo" meaning "empty" and o-
kestura meaning "orchestra." Sometimes translated as
"empty orchestra," the phrase means something closer to
"the orchestra is void of vocals."

POSITIVE IMPACT TO SOCIETY

One of the greatest benefits to singing NEGATIVE IMPACT TO SOCIETY
karaoke is the amount of stress it
releases. Since singing usually makes
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people happy, the level of stress in your
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body is automatically decreased. At the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)
same time, endorphins are released and pandemic.
they help reduce both anxiety and stress.
According to a recent Japanese study (of
course!), the benefits of karaoke are far-
reaching. Singing Sinatra—or even
Aerosmith—relieves stress and boosts
self-esteem and confidence, while also
building social connections—all major life
extenders. Plus, families that karaoke
together build bonds and banish conflict.

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