The OG of Green Energy: How a Filipino Scientist Pioneered Biofuels (Long Before It Was Cool)

Way before everyone went crazy about alternative fuels, a Filipino scientist named Julian Banzon was already on it!
Back in the 1930s and 40s, when gas stations were all the rage, Banzon saw a different future.
Instead of relying on outside sources, he looked to the Philippines' own backyard for answers.
Banzon figured out a way to turn everyday crops like sugarcane and coconuts into clean-burning fuel called ethanol.
Imagine filling your car with fuel made from plants grown right there!
He didn't stop there.
Banzon even experimented with making a diesel substitute from coconut oil.
This was all ahead of its time, a major win for sustainability!
Julian Banzon's work wasn't just cool science, it was a game-changer.
He showed the world that clean energy solutions could come from local resources, paving the way for a greener future in the Philippines and beyond.
Banzon's a true hero - the kind who proves that big ideas can grow right in your own neighborhood.