Dado Banatao, 79, built Silicon Valley bridges
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, the Filipino visionary whose intellect and determination left an indelible mark on Silicon Valley, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 79, on the campus of his alma mater, Stanford University, surrounded by family and friends.
Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s damage—at least in mice
For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been treated as a one-way street. Once memory fades and brain damage sets in, the thinking goes, there is no turning back. But a new study published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine delivers a jolt of optimism—showing that advanced Alzheimer’s damage can be reversed in lab animals.
Isuzu closes in on ‘Road-to-50’ push
Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) has tightened its grip on nationwide expansion with the reopening of a newly renovated, Isuzu Outlet Standard (IOS)-compliant dealership in Zamboanga City—bringing the brand within striking distance of its “Road to 50” goal.
When paintings outperform portfolios
The Philippine art market in 2025 didn’t just hang on the wall—it strutted. With gavels swinging and wallets wide open, collectors sent a clear message: art is not only alive, it is thriving.
DA probe shows Ilocos fertilizer controversy due to misuse
The Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that investigation conducted on reports in Region I of “insoluble and floating” fertilizer was caused by improper product application, not product defect, easing concern over the integrity of government-supplied inputs.
