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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.

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 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.