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11.11.2007

Michael Borgonia




Dr. Michael Borgonia

  • 1st Filipino and 1st Asian totally blind Medical Transcriptionist (2005)


QUOTE
"When I was still sighted, I had no interest in computers."


DATE OF BIRTH
1968


FATHER: Ricaredo Borgonia
MOTHER: Luzviminda


WIFE: Ma. Luisa
*Michael and Luisa have four sons.


USEFUL LINKS

Asia has its first Totally Blind Medical Transcriptionist
Blinded doctor finds new lease on life in medical transcript
Using Technology in the Rehabilitation of Young People with
Vision Impairment Toward Mainstream Employment

Doc is Asia's first blind transcriptionist
The geniuses of ATRIEV

Did you know...

  • ...that President Noynoy Aquino was the first Filipino bachelor to become President of the Republic of the Philippines?
  • ...that Astronomer Armando Lee was the first Filipino Master of Science (MS) degree holder in Astronomy in the Philippines?
  • ...that race driver Marlon Stockinger was the first Filipino-Swiss race winner in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship?
  • ...that Joy Rojas was the first Filipina to run across 3,107 miles across the United States?
  • ...that boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was the first Filipino sports billionaire?
  • ...that José Rizal was given the label 'First Filipino' by Leon Ma. Guerrero, the first Filipino Ambassador to Germany?

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