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Bagyong Egay patuloy na bumayo sa Babuyan Islands, malakas na pag-ulan at baha sa Luzon

Venus L Peñaflor
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Bagyong Egay patuloy na bumayo sa Babuyan Islands, malakas na pag-ulan at baha sa Luzon

Patuloy na hinahagupit ng Bagyong Egay (international name: Doksuri) sa Babuyan Islands habang ito ay naglalakbay patungong hilagang bahagi ng Camiguin Island, ayon sa PAGASA kanina, Miyerkules ng madaling-araw.

Sa kanilang 2 a.m. weather bulletin, ibinabalita ng PAGASA na matatagpuan si Egay sa karagatang baybayin ng Calayan, Cagayan. May taglay itong hangin na umaabot sa 175 kilometro bawat oras malapit sa sentro nito, at may pagbugso ng hangin na umaabot sa 240 kph.

Inaasahan ng weather agency na patuloy na magiging malupit at mapanganib ang kondisyon sa Babuyan Islands sa susunod na 6 oras.

Ang Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4, kung saan ang lakas ng bagyo ay maaaring magdulot ng malubhang panganib sa buhay at ari-arian sa loob ng 12 oras, ay nananatiling iwinagayway sa mga sumusunod na lugar:

  • Northern bahagi ng Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Camalaniugan, Santa Praxedes) kasama ang Babuyan Islands
  • Northern bahagi ng Ilocos Norte (Burgos, Bangui, Dumalneg, Pagudpud, Adams)

Ang TCWS No. 3, kung saan inaasahang mararanasan ang lakas ng bagyo sa loob ng 18 oras, ay itinaas sa mga sumusunod na lugar:

  • Batanes
  • Natitirang bahagi ng Cagayan
  • Apayao
  • Northern bahagi ng Kalinga (Rizal, Pinukpuk, Balbalan)
  • Northern bahagi ng Abra (Tineg, Lagayan, Lacub, Danglas)
  • Natitirang bahagi ng Ilocos Norte

Ang TCWS No. 2, kung saan ang lakas ng bagyo ay maaaring maranasan sa loob ng 24 oras, ay nananatiling nakataas sa mga sumusunod na lugar:

  • Isabela
  • Natitirang bahagi ng Kalinga
  • Mountain Province
  • Ifugao
  • Northern bahagi ng Benguet (Bakun, Mankayan, Buguias, Kabayan, Kibungan, Atok)
  • Natitirang bahagi ng Abra
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Northern bahagi ng La Union (Bangar, Sudipen, Luna, Balaoan, Santol)

Ang TCWS No. 1, kung saan malakas na hangin ang mararanasan sa loob ng 36 oras, ay nananatilingnakataas sa mga sumusunod na lugar:

  • Aurora
  • Quirino
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • Natitirang bahagi ng Benguet
  • Natitirang bahagi ng La Union
  • Pangasinan
  • Nueva Ecija
  • Pangasinan
  • Tarlac
  • Zambales
  • Pampanga
  • Bulacan
  • Zambales
  • Bataan
  • Metro Manila
  • Rizal
  • Cavite
  • Laguna
  • Northern bahagi ng Batangas (Talisay, City of Tanauan, Santo Tomas, Balete, Malvar, Lipa City)
  • Northern at central bahagi ng Quezon (Pitogo, Calauag, Infanta, Lopez, Guinayangan, Unisan, Plaridel, Quezon, Alabat, Padre Burgos, Mauban, General Nakar, Perez, Agdangan, Gumaca, Atimonan, Real, Tagkawayan, Lucena City, Pagbilao, Lucban, Sampaloc, City of Tayabas, Dolores, Sariaya, Candelaria, Tiaong, San Antonio) kasama ang Polillo Islands
  • Camarines Norte
  • Northern bahagi ng Camarines Sur (Siruma, Tinambac, Goa, Lagonoy, Caramoan, Cabusao, Sipocot, Garchitorena, Ragay, Del Gallego, Calabanga, Presentacion, Lupi)
  • Northern bahagi ng Catanduanes (Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, Caramoran)

Nagdadala rin si Egay ng habagat o southwest monsoon, na magpapatuloy sa pagdadala ng paminsan-minsang pag-ulan sa kanlurang bahagi ng Gitnang Luzon, timog Luzon, at Visayas sa susunod na tatlong araw.

Nagbabala ang PAGASA ng mataas na panganib ng storm surge na maaaring magdulot ng pagbaha sa mga mababang lugar at baybayin sa Batanes, Cagayan kasama ang Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, at Ilocos Sur.

Inaasahan na lalabas si Egay sa Philippine area of responsibility sa Huwebes ng umaga habang ito ay unti-unting humihina sa paglipas ng pananatili nito sa loob ng monitoring area ng bansa.

Inaasahan ng weather agency na patuloy na magiging malupit at mapanganib ang kondisyon sa Babuyan Islands sa susunod na 6 oras.

Typhoon ‘Egay’ nears super typhoon category

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Typhoon ‘Egay’ nears super typhoon category

Bagyong Egay: PAGASA Weather Update July 25, 2023

MANILA, Philippines. Typhoon ‘Egay’ (internationally known as Doksuri) has intensified further and is nearing super typhoon category, as announced by the state weather bureau PAGASA in its 5:00 am bulletin today, Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

At 4:00 am today, the center of Typhoon ‘Egay’s eye was estimated to be approximately 350 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, based on all available data, including those from the Daet Doppler Weather Radar.

‘Egay’ currently has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center, with gustiness reaching up to 215 km/h, and a central pressure of 935 hPa. The typhoon is moving in a west-northwestward direction at a speed of 15 km/h.

Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outward up to 680 km from the center.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT

TCWS No. 3 Wind threat: Storm-force winds Warning lead time: 18 hours Range of wind speeds: 89 to 117 km/h (Beaufort 10 to 11) Potential impacts of winds: Moderate to significant threat to life and property.

Areas under TCWS No. 3:

  • Babuyan Islands
  • The northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Peñablanca, Gattaran, Lal-Lo, Alcala, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Ballesteros, Allacapan, Abulug, Claveria, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Lasam, Baggao, Amulung, Iguig)
  • The northeastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Maconacon, Palanan)
  • The northern portion of Apayao (Calanasan, Luna, Santa Marcela, Flora, Pudtol)

TCWS No. 2 Wind threat: Gale-force winds Warning lead time: 24 hours Range of wind speeds: 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort 8 to 9) Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property

Areas under TCWS No. 2:

  • Batanes
  • The rest of mainland Cagayan
  • The rest of Isabela
  • Quirino
  • The northern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Diadi, Bagabag, Ambaguio, Villaverde, Solano, Bayombong)
  • The rest of Apayao
  • Kalinga
  • Abra
  • Mountain Province
  • Ifugao
  • The northern portion of Benguet (Bakun, Mankayan, Buguias, Kabayan, Kibungan), Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur
  • The northern and central portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao)

TCWS No. 1 Wind threat: Strong winds Warning lead time: 36 hours Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7) Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

Areas under TCWS No. 1:

  • La Union
  • Pangasinan
  • The rest of Benguet
  • The rest of Nueva Vizcaya
  • The rest of Aurora
  • Zambales
  • Bataan
  • Nueva Ecija
  • Tarlac
  • Pampanga
  • Bulacan
  • Metro Manila
  • Rizal
  • Laguna
  • Cavite
  • Batangas
  • Quezon
  • Marinduque
  • Camarines Norte
  • Camarines Sur
  • Catanduanes
  • Albay
  • Sorsogon
  • The northern portion of Masbate (Uson, Dimasalang, City of Masbate, Mobo, Palanas, Aroroy, Baleno) including Burias and Ticao Islands
  • Northern Samar
  • The northern portion of Samar (San Jose de Buan, Matuguinao, Gandara, Santa Margarita, Calbayog City)
  • The northern portion of Eastern Samar (Oras, Arteche, Jipapad, Dolores, San Policarpo, Maslog)

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK

Typhoon ‘Egay’ is forecasted to move northwestward in the next 12 hours before turning generally west-northwestward and crossing the Luzon Strait.

Based on the track forecast, the typhoon is projected to make landfall or pass very close to the Babuyan Islands-northeastern mainland Cagayan area between late evening today and tomorrow afternoon.

A slight northward or southward shift in this segment of the track, but still within the forecast confidence cone, may result in a landfall or close approach over northern mainland Cagayan or Batanes.

After passing the Babuyan Islands, ‘Egay’ will turn northwestward or north-northwestward and pass over the waters south of Taiwan.

It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday morning. Outside the PAR region, ‘Egay’ will cross the Taiwan Strait and make landfall in the vicinity of Fujian, China on Friday morning.

‘Egay’ is expected to continue intensifying and may reach super typhoon category within 12 hours, although the window of intensification for this typhoon is closing. A weakening trend may begin as the typhoon passes over the Babuyan Islands due to the potential onset of an eyewall replacement cycle and interaction with the rugged terrain of Northern Luzon.

Further weakening is expected outside the PAR region due to an increasingly unfavorable environment and the eventual landfall over the landmass of China.

‘Bagyong Egay’ is the fifth tropical cyclone for 2023. It originated from an area of low pressure east of southeastern Luzon and developed into a tropical depression on Friday, July 21.

On average, there are 20 tropical cyclones that could form or enter the PAR each year, with only half projected to make landfall.

‘Egay’ currently has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center, with gustiness reaching up to 215 km/h, and a central pressure of 935 hPa. The typhoon is moving in a west-northwestward direction at a speed of 15 km/h

Scientist working on merging AI with human brain cells

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Scientist working on merging AI with human brain cells

An Australian intelligence agency is providing funding for research aimed at merging artificial intelligence (AI) with human brain cells. The project has received a $600,000 grant from the Australia National Intelligence and Security Discovery Research Grants Program, with the backing of the defense and the Office of National Intelligence (ONI). The research is being conducted jointly by Monash University and Cortical Labs.

Adeel Razi, the lead researcher on the project and associate professor at Monash University’s Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, explained that this new technology could potentially surpass the performance of existing silicon-based hardware. Last year, the research team successfully created a “DishBrain,” a semi-biological computer chip containing around 800,000 human and mouse brain cells that were lab-grown into its electrodes. These neurons were cultivated from human stem cells.

Using this innovative technology, the scientists trained the brain cells to play the classic video game “Pong.” The micro-electrode array at the core of the DishBrain was capable of reading brain cell activity and stimulating them with electrical signals, enabling the brain cells to control the movement of the paddle in the game.

Experts believe that this brain-powered Biological Intelligence Operating System could be the future of AI because it is self-programming, requires less memory, conserves energy, and can continuously learn throughout its lifetime, similar to human brain cells.

The potential implications of this research span across various fields, including planning, robotics, advanced automation, brain-machine interfaces, and drug discovery, providing Australia with a significant strategic advantage. The grant will be used to develop AI machines that can replicate the learning capacity of biological neural networks, potentially making them a viable replacement for traditional in silico computing.

It’s worth noting that Cortical Labs, one of the research partners, received $10 million in funding, including investment from the venture arm of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The company combines synthetic biology and human neurons to develop what they refer to as “Organoid Intelligence” (OI), a class of AI with promising potential.

As the research progresses, it holds the promise of revolutionizing AI and opening up new possibilities for advanced computing and cognitive capabilities that could have a profound impact across multiple industries. However, ethical and safety considerations will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the future of such technology.

Local airlines: Hindi na kinakailangan ang face mask sa mga flight

Venus L Peñaflor
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Local airlines: Hindi na kinakailangan ang face mask sa mga flight

Inanunsyo ng mga lokal na airline na Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific (CEB), at AirAsia Philippines noong Lunes na hindi na kinakailangan ang pagsusuot ng face mask sa mga flight. Ang advisory ay kasabay ng pahayag ng Malacañang nitong nakaraang weekend na ipinawalang-bisa na ang state of public health emergency dahil sa coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

“Philippine Airlines welcomes the lifting of the mask mandate and other Covid protocols,” sabi ng PAL sa kanilang pahayag, at idinagdag na ito ay isang malaking palatandaan ng pagbalik sa normal na paglalakbay sa eroplano.

Binanggit din ng flag carrier na patuloy nilang susundin ang mga safety procedure tulad ng pag-disinfect ng mga surface ng eroplano pagkatapos ng bawat flight, gayundin ang paggamit ng HEPA filters at advanced airflow system sa loob ng cabin.

Samantalang, inanunsyo rin ng AirAsia Philippines na hindi na kinakailangan ang face mask sa mga domestic flight, ngunit ang mga health protocols sa mga international destination ay mananatili.

Iginiit din ng airline na patuloy pa rin nilang isasagawa ang deep cleaning at pag-sanitize ng eroplano. 

“There is no room for complacency in the airline business. We want our guests to feel secure when they fly with AirAsia. Although it is no longer a policy, guests, and crew may still opt to wear face masks whenever they deem necessary,” ayon sa low-cost carrier sa kanilang pahayag.

Samantala, sinabi ng CEB na simula sa July 24 ay wala nang kinakailangang face mask mandate sa mga flight nila.

Pinayuhan naman ng airline ang mga pasahero na patuloy na isagawa ang minimum health standards tulad ng pag-di-disinfect, paghuhugas ng kamay, at physical distancing kung kinakailangan.

Hinihimok din nila ang mga pasahero na mag-check-in online para sa contactless na proseso.

Helper mechanic itinumba ng riding in tandem

Arman B. Cambe
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Helper mechanic itinumba ng riding in tandem

SARIAYA, Quezon. Isang helper mechanic na kasalukuyang sangkot sa kaso ng iligal na droga ang nasawi matapos pagbabarilin ng mga miyembro ng motorcycle riding-in-tandem. Nasugatan naman ang kasamang mekaniko biktima sa pamamaril na naganap sa Immaculate Concepcion Village, Brgy. Concepcion 1, dito, kamakalawa ng gabi.

Kinilala ni PMajor Romar Pacis, hepe ng Sariaya Municipal Police Station, ang napatay na biktima na si Mark Joseph Marco Caraig, 33 taong gulang na residente ng Brgy. Lucutan na mayroong standing warrant of arrest sa kasong paglabag sa RA 9165.

Samantala, ginagamot sa United Candelaria District Hospital ang nadamay na mekaniko na si Bryan Jay Albitos y Layug, 37 taong gulang ng Brgy. Concepcion 1.

Ayon sa imbestigasyon ng pulisya, bandang alas-10:20 ng gabi habang nag-o-overtime sa pagkukumpuni ng isang sasakyan sa loob ng talyer ang mga biktima, bigla na lang dumating ang isang motorsiklo ng Rusi sakay ang dalawang lalaking hindi pa nakilala at parehong naka-jacket at helmet.

Agad na bumunot ang nakaangkas sa motorsiklo ng hindi pa nalalamang kalibre ng baril mula sa beywang at pinaulanan ng bala ang mga biktima. 

Pagkatapos ng krimen, mabilis na tumakas ang mga salarin patungong Maharlika highway.

Sa pagsisiyasat ng Scene of the Crime Operatives, nakuha nila ang sling bag ng nasawing biktima na naglalaman ng isang plastic sachet ng hinihinalang shabu na may timbang na .15 gramo at mga kagamitan sa droga.

Kasalukuyan namang iniimbestigahan ng mga awtoridad ang motibo ng pamamaslang sa biktima at ang pagkakakilanlan ng mga salarin.

Gene therapy eye drops restored a boy’s sight. Similar treatments could help millions

Venus L Peñaflor
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Gene therapy eye drops restored a boy’s sight. Similar treatments could help millions

MIAMI. A groundbreaking gene therapy, delivered through eyedrops, has successfully restored the sight of a 14-year-old boy, Antonio Vento Carvajal, who had been legally blind for most of his life due to a rare genetic condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The therapy not only improved Antonio’s vision but also holds promise for treating millions of people with various eye diseases.

Antonio’s condition caused blisters to form all over his body, including his eyes, leading to severe scarring that affected his vision. Dr. Alfonso Sabater, a physician involved in Antonio’s treatment, observed the positive results of a gene therapy clinical trial for skin lesions and wondered if a similar approach could help Antonio’s eyes.

With the help of drugmaker Krystal Biotech, the treatment, called Vyjuvek, was adapted for Antonio’s eyes using an inactivated herpes simplex virus to deliver functional copies of the gene responsible for producing collagen 7, which is vital for the health of skin and corneas. The treatment was administered through eyedrops, and within two years, Antonio’s vision showed significant improvement.

The innovative gene therapy, which received “compassionate use” approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, offers hope for many other eye diseases beyond Antonio’s condition. The eyedrops could be tailored to address different genetic causes of eye disorders. Dr. Aimee Payne, a dermatology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, lauded the approach, as it targets the root cause of the disease and could potentially benefit numerous patients in the future.

Antonio’s restored vision has been life-changing, allowing him to participate in typical teenage activities like playing video games with friends. The successful outcome of this gene therapy has brought joy to Antonio’s family and has opened the door to exploring similar treatments for other eye-related conditions.

While gene therapy is still a relatively new frontier, its potential to revolutionize medical treatments and improve the lives of countless individuals, like Antonio, is generating excitement among researchers and medical professionals alike. The hope is that with continued research and refinement, gene therapy could offer new avenues of treatment for a wide range of genetic and hereditary diseases in the years to come.

Lawmakers and cabinet secretaries laud President Bongbong Marcos’ second SONA as an indicator of economic transformation

Venus L Peñaflor
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Lawmakers and cabinet secretaries laud President Bongbong Marcos’ second SONA as an indicator of economic transformation

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) has received praise from lawmakers and Cabinet secretaries, who lauded the speech for showcasing the country’s ongoing meaningful economic transformation.

During the SONA, President Marcos presented promising economic figures, which were well-received by the representatives. Quezon Rep. Reynante Arrogancia expressed his approval, calling the data “welcome” and emphasized how it could attract more investments to the country.

“As a person with a background in business, I am keenly aware of the economic transformation underway in our country,” Arrogancia said, appreciating the comprehensive nature of the President’s SONA.

President Marcos highlighted the country’s growth momentum, which reached 7.6 percent in 2022, the highest in 46 years. He further stated that the growth rate for the first quarter of 2023 was 6.4 percent, staying within the target range of 6 to 7 percent for the year.

Acknowledging the efforts to stabilize the prices of critical commodities, President Marcos revealed that inflation was moving in the right direction. In January, inflation stood at 8.7 percent but had eased to 5.4 percent in June, indicating progress in transforming the economy.

Lawmakers were particularly interested in the President’s emphasis on agriculture, which aims to address the sector’s needs through science and rational approaches. Quezon Rep. Arrogancia affirmed that measures to support farmers and fisherfolk were already being carried out in his district.

Additionally, the President’s commitment to implementing more social assistance programs garnered support, though some legislators pointed out the need for additional funding to realize these initiatives fully.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian praised President Marcos for his detailed explanation of plans to expand the agriculture sector, which could help boost agricultural production and combat inflation.

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco hailed the President’s dedication to connecting prospective sites of economic development, predicting that this commitment would lead to increased tourism development and job opportunities throughout the country.

Other lawmakers also expressed their support for the President’s proposals, including enhancing technical and vocational education, improving medical assistance, and promoting the integration of digital technologies in various sectors.

Speaker Martin Romualdez commended the President for his clear and direct message on the country’s improving economy, noting that the Philippines’ potential for economic success is being recognized by other nations.

The lawmakers pledged to work collaboratively with the administration to turn the President’s priorities into actionable policies that will contribute to the nation’s progress and the well-being of Filipinos.

Overall, President Marcos’ second SONA received positive feedback from lawmakers and Cabinet secretaries, who appreciated the straightforward and comprehensive approach to addressing the country’s current state and its future goals.

Fukushima nuclear plant water release within weeks raises worries about setbacks to businesses

Venus L Peñaflor
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Fukushima nuclear plant water release within weeks raises worries about setbacks to businesses

IWAKI, Japan. As beach season kicks off in Japan, offering seafood delights to holidaymakers and prosperity to business owners, Fukushima faces potential troubles ahead. The tsunami-devastated Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is expected to initiate the release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea within the next few weeks. This contentious plan has sparked fierce protests both within and outside Japan.

Local residents express deep concerns that the water discharge, occurring 12 years after the nuclear disaster, could deal another blow to Fukushima’s image and negatively impact businesses and livelihoods. Yukinaga Suzuki, a 70-year-old innkeeper at Usuiso beach in Iwaki, located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of the plant, emphasizes the significance of a healthy ocean for his livelihood. He pleads with officials to postpone the water release until the swimming season ends in mid-August.

Although authorities argue that the potential impact would be limited to rumors, uncertainties remain regarding its effect on the local economy. Many residents feel powerless, as the government’s one-sided crafting of the plan seems inevitable.

The Fukushima Daiichi plant and Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), the operator, have grappled with managing the vast amount of contaminated water accumulating since the 2011 nuclear disaster. They have now proposed releasing it into the ocean during the summer. The process involves treating the water and diluting it with more than a hundred times the amount of seawater before releasing it through an undersea tunnel into the Pacific Ocean. Officials assert that this method is safer than what national and international standards require.

However, some residents, like Suzuki, remain skeptical despite the government’s safety awareness campaign. They express uncertainty about the actual safety of the plan and its potential long-term impacts.

The Fukushima region, known for its fisheries community, tourism, and economy, is still in recovery mode. The Japanese government has allocated 80 billion yen ($573 million) to support the struggling fisheries and seafood processing industry and to combat possible reputational damage caused by the water release.

The water release plan has also sparked international concerns. Chinese and South Korean fishing groups worry about the potential damage to their seafood’s reputation and have turned it into a political and diplomatic issue. Hong Kong has pledged to ban the import of aquatic products from Fukushima and other Japanese prefectures if the treated radioactive wastewater is discharged into the sea.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted a review to assess the transparency and credibility of Japan’s plan. Its final report, delivered directly to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, concluded that the method meets international standards and that its environmental and health impacts would be minimal. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi assured that radioactivity in the water would be almost undetectable and there would be no cross-border impact.

Although scientists generally agree that the environmental impact of the treated water would be negligible, some call for more attention to dozens of low-dose radionuclides that remain in the water, citing insufficient data on their long-term effects on the environment and marine life.

As the release date approaches, the Fukushima community remains divided, with some calling for further precautions and comprehensive cross-checks to gain public trust. The concerns extend beyond the treated water release, with attention being drawn to the ongoing small leaks of radioactivity into the environment from the damaged plant.

In the face of mounting pressures, the Japanese government and TEPCO must navigate public sentiment and ensure transparency to address the concerns of residents, businesses, and international partners. As the planned release draws near, the potential consequences for Fukushima’s recovery and reputation loom large.

DOLE chief: Posibleng job loss sa AI kailangang paghandaan

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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DOLE chief: Posibleng job loss sa AI kailangang paghandaan

Ipinahayag ni Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma na mayroong nagbabadyang displacement o pagkawala ng trabaho para sa mga manggagawa sa bansa dahil sa pag-usbong ng artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Ayon sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), hindi nito maaaring pigilan o ipagbawal ang pag-unlad ng teknolohiya.

“Ang magagawa lang nito ay maghanda para sa mga epekto na idudulot nito sa sektor ng paggawa,” pahayag ni Laguesma.

“Sa bawat pagbabago sa larangan ng paggawa, hindi natin maitatangging may posibilidad ng displacement pero mahalaga na paghandaan ito,” patuloy pa niya.

“Ang mahalaga ay handa tayong matugunan ang pangangailangan ng ating mga manggagawa. Gayundin, dapat tayong maging handa sa mga hakbang na dapat gawin ng mga negosyante upang maiwasan ang malubhang dislokasyon sa ating mga manggagawa,” dagdag niya.

Upang makamit ito, nakikipag-ugnayan na ang DOLE sa mga employer at kumpanya upang malaman kung paano maisasama ang AI sa kanilang mga proseso ng trabaho, at ipaalam ang posibleng epekto sa labor force.

Binanggit din niya na nakatakda ang Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA) na magtatag ng innovation centers na magbibigay ng skills training para sa mga manggagawa “upang mapanatili ang kanilang kakayahan sa bagong teknolohiya tulad ng AI, nang hindi nakakalimutan ang tradisyunal na mga kasanayan.”

“Sa bawat pagkawala, mayroon ding pagkakataong mas makakamtan. Mayroon ding kapakinabangan sa pag-usbong ng mga teknolohiya dahil kailangan nating maging makabago upang makipagsabayan sa ekonomiya ng bansa,” aniya pa rin.

Nauna dito, sinabi ni McCormick Foundation associate dean para sa digital innovation at propesor ng teknolohiya na si Dr. Mohanbir Sawhney na dapat simulan ng Pilipinas ang pagsasanay sa kanilang workforce “upang makipagsabayan sa pagdating ng AI, habang patuloy na ang nagpapatakbo sa ekonomiya ng bansa ay human service careers.”

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