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How open data policies can drive innovation and growth
Access to information is essential for society to survive and thrive. According to the United Nations (UN), access to information creates...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 12, 20243 min read


The transformation of Metro Manila’s transportation
In the 1930s, the Philippines used to have 1,140 kilometers of railroad track, but the acceleration of urbanization, population growth,...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Closing the Digital Gender Gap in access to e-commerce and financial services
March 8 is International Women’s Day and it is being celebrated today with the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.”...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Mar 8, 20243 min read


Digital literacy and online safety to combat gender-based digital violence
Before the dawn of the internet, we would get our news from traditional media. When we had to research, we would consult our...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Carbon pricing is crucial to attain Paris Agreement goal
The UAE Consensus that was adopted by almost 200 parties during the 2023 climate change conference or COP28 held in Dubai, United Arab...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jan 17, 20243 min read


Building a barrier-free environment for PWDs
How can we create a barrier-free environment? One that is accessible to anyone, regardless of age, ability or other mobility factors...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jan 12, 20243 min read


Climate financing is crucial to Earth’s health
Every time we welcome the new year, we all have our hopes and expectations for a better year ahead. And while these may be mostly...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Finally, climate talks call to transition away from fossil fuels
This year’s climate agreement can be described as the biggest step forward in addressing climate change since the Paris agreement in 2015...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Preserving our linguistic legacy: The vitality of century-old Philippine languages
The Philippines, a nation known for its rich cultural diversity, boasts a linguistic tapestry that spans across countless islands and...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 17, 20233 min read


Why we must revive writing in the vernacular
Culture is an inherent part of an individual’s identity; and an integral part of culture is language, which is vital for human...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 15, 20233 min read


How AI is revolutionizing the finance industry
Artificial Intelligence or AI is revolutionizing our way of life. In banking and finance, it is transforming the way people interact with...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 10, 20233 min read


The need for continuous learning in crisis-affected children
In times of war and conflict, no matter who emerges as the victor, children always end up as collateral damage. The displacement,...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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