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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 11, 20242 min read


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 6, 20243 min read


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
Sep 4, 20243 min read


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 28, 20242 min read


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 23, 20242 min read


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...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Let’s honor int’l commitments to protect our indigenous languages
Our archipelagic nation is rich in culture that is as diverse as our islands. It is home to many indigenous communities...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Expanding sports and arts infrastructure to nurture Filipino talent
The Philippines concluded its 2024 Paris Olympics campaign on a high note after achieving its best performance to date.

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Breaking gender stereotypes
The Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal was attained by a weightlifter — a female weightlifter. And just recently, we were blessed...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Carlos Yulo’s double victory inspires us to dream big
The Olympic Gold—once an elusive dream for the Philippines, became a reality in 2021 and was recently repeated twice...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Let’s dream big for the Philippines
When little children are asked what they wish to become in the future, their young minds are unaware of any limitations...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Water security now for our future
As an archipelagic nation with rich natural resources, the Philippines has a large amount of water resources, particularly from rivers...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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