Should cities go car-free?
In our society today, is it even possible to go car-free? For some, owning a car equates to higher social status; for others...
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Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- 2 days ago
- 3 min
Public transportation in 15-minute cities
The 15-minute city model is now gaining traction as a feasible urban planning concept that is anchored on sustainability, inclusivity...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Sep 27
- 3 min
Encourage citizens to choose public transportation
In many developed cities around the world, an efficient public transport system is an integral component of urban planning...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Sep 25
- 3 min
Improving accessibility of public transportation
Governments around the world are seeking to build communities that are not only sustainable and resilient, but also inclusive...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Sep 18
- 2 min
The future of public transportation
Passenger demand for public transport has been greatly affected by the pandemic. At the height of it, the fear of virus transmission was...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Sep 13
- 3 min
Public transportation’s role in reducing carbon emissions
Imagine having a hard day at work, then on your way home you get caught in heavy traffic. Suddenly, it starts to rain really hard...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Sep 11
- 2 min
The significance of Oxford’s St. Hugh’s College in my journey
As I prepare for the remarkable journey from the Philippines to St. Hugh’s College, Oxford, I am filled with a profound sense of...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Camille Villar is building her own legacy
Deputy Speaker Camille A. Villar is now serving her second term as the representative of the lone district of Las Piñas City...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Sep 4
- 3 min
The indefatigable JDV
In a multi-party system such as what we have in the Philippines, it is often challenging to introduce initiatives that will be supported...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Addressing the persistent global gender gap
As nations stride toward equality, the global gender gap remains a poignant reminder of the uneven progress across different regions...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Promoting our indigenous languages to protect freedom of expression
The Philippine Constitution guarantees citizens’ freedom of expression, thought, and participation. These are also assured through the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Preserving our voice: Our indigenous languages
Imagine losing your voice this instant—how would you handle it? The thought of not being able to directly communicate your thoughts...
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