SARAO: A recognised innovator of the first jeepneys in Philippines is Leonardo Salvador Sarao (inset, April 13, 1921 – July 31, 2001), the founder and owner of Sarao Motors, a company known for designing, manufacturing and selling the jeepney. Another brands include Amante, Malaguena, Morales, LGS, Hataw Motors, F.G. Motors, Armak, Lippad, among others.