The Senate Committee on Higher and Technical-Vocational Education is calling for sweeping reforms to strengthen oversight and improve the quality of local universities and colleges (LUCs) amid rapid sector growth and inconsistent academic standards. Enrollment in LUC baccalaureate programs grew by 44%, rising from 343,000 in 2021 to approximately 493,000 in 2023. Roughly 34% of … Read more
Millions Invested in New Dementia Prevention Standards as Research Highlights Lifestyle Interventions A surge of funding and groundbreaking research are converging to redefine dementia prevention, moving beyond a fatalistic outlook to one of proactive intervention. Recent studies emphasize the critical role of lifestyle factors – from exercise and cognitive training to dietary choices and social … Read more
The Looming Convergence: How Digital Asset Infrastructure is Forcing a Re-Architecting of Global Finance Over $300 billion in digital assets are currently managed on platforms built with traditional financial infrastructure, a figure projected to exceed $1 trillion within the next three years. This isn’t organic growth; it’s a forced march. The chasm between legacy IT … Read more