MANILA, Philippines — Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, a decorated electrical engineer and Silicon Valley pioneer who became one of the most influential Filipinos in global technology, died on Christmas Day after complications from an undisclosed neurological disorder. He was 79.  Banatao’s family announced his passing on Friday on a website dedicated to him.  “We are mourning his loss, but take comfort from the time spent with him during this Christmas season, and that his fight with this disease is over,” a portion of the family’s message read.  “We thank everyone for all the messages of support and prayers during this time,” […]... Keep on reading: Dado Banatao, tech trailblazer and Silicon Valley veteran, dies at 79