Experts have warned that the traditional value of a university degree may decline as artificial intelligence continues to disrupt higher education. Speaking at the South Summit 2026 conference in La Nave, Madrid, in partnership with IE University, tech pioneer and founder of Google X and online education platform Udacity, Sebastian Thrun said personalized AI-powered tools are becoming capable of delivering elite-level instruction…
Inflation slowed to 6.8% in May from 7.2% in April as transport and food costs eased despite ongoing pressures from the Middle East conflict, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday, June 5. The latest figure is lower than the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) forecast of 7.1% to 7.9% for May. Despite the slowdown, inflation remains above the government’s target…
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technology is driving an environmental crisis that extends far beyond carbon emissions, according to a study by the United Nations. The study, published by researchers from the United Nations University (UNU), warns that the massive data centers required to power AI are placing unprecedented, interconnected pressures on global electricity, water, and land resources. Global data center…
When Ariel Nepomuceno took over the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in July last year, he knew what he was walking into. The bureau had long carried a reputation for corruption so entrenched that even the mention of reform invited skepticism. His response was immediate—and deliberate. “‘Yung mga ayaw sumabay, tinanggal ko na kaagad,” Nepomuceno said in an interview on DZRH News program…
With the perceived ouster of career health officials, Malacañang now stands accused of putting institutional stability and expert leadership at risk for political convenience. The uproar follows the exit of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and other veteran DOH officials in what appears to be a politically motivated shake-up. About 55 professional medical groups signed a joint statement expressing concerns of what…
The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action to rehabilitate the vital water body affecting millions across Southern Luzon and Metro Manila. “Magkakaroon na…
The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…