SBS News in Filipino, Thursday 22 February 2024

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.

A study commissioned by Dementia Australia shows by 2054, without a significant medical breakthrough, the number of people affected by dementia is expected to surge by 94 per cent, impacting more than 800,000 individuals. Credit: Pexels/Edward Jenner

Key Points

• Dementia rates are expected to nearly double over the next three decades, making it the leading cause of death among Australians.
• Victoria's emergency services are preparing for more perilous weather conditions, temperatures are expected to top 40 degrees in parts of the state.
• US-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation and Lifelong Learning or UPSKILL program to improve tertiary education the the Philippines.