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Shaping Asia’s future through innovation
It all began with a conversation over coffee, surrounded by the centuries-old walls of Oxford — a place where the weight of tradition...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jan 153 min read
What Arkipelago Analytics stands for
In an increasingly complex world, understanding the needs, aspirations, and concerns of citizens has become vital for shaping effective...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jan 103 min read
Democracy: A pillar of progress and accountability
Democracy, at its core, is the belief that every individual has a voice and a right to shape the collective future. It is the cornerstone...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jan 83 min read
Addressing the challenges of public healthcare in the Philippines
An ideal healthcare system ensures equitable, accessible, and high-quality care for every individual, regardless of socioeconomic status...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jan 32 min read
How AI will change lives in 2025: Voices from the margins
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, its transformative potential is undeniable. From healthcare and...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jan 1, 20253 min read
AI access: A human right in the digital age
In our rapidly evolving digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of innovation, reshaping industries,...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 27, 20243 min read
Lessons from the Nativity: Timeless truths for modern life
The Nativity story, at the heart of Christmas, is a tableau of simplicity and profound significance. Its familiar images—a manger,...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 25, 20243 min read
The best gift we can give the next generation: A better future
I’m writing this far away from home, sitting in Oxford, still carrying the awe of last night’s Advent carols at University College. It...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Next frontier in national security?
In the 21st century, national security is no longer defined solely by military strength or economic power. The advent of artificial...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 18, 20243 min read
The ethical dilemma of environmental advocacy without indigenous inclusion
Environmental advocacy has long championed the preservation of our planet’s most critical ecosystems. The Amazon rainforest, often...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Step-free access in PH public transportation
Public transportation is the lifeline of Filipino commuters, yet for many, accessing these systems is an uphill battle. Persons with...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Learning from London: Reviving railways in PH
Every time I found myself traveling in London, I made it a point to ride and study its intricate public transportation network. From the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 6, 20242 min read
Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke: A voice of defiance and hope
The first time I encountered the haka was during the One Young World Indigenous Youth Day in Montreal, Canada. I joined 100 indigenous...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 1, 20242 min read
The importance of public spaces in advancing equality
Public spaces are more than just physical locations; they are arenas for dialogue, freedom, and collective identity. They serve as...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 27, 20243 min read
We still have a future
The future can feel overwhelming. With climate change forecasts and rapid advancements in technology, it’s easy to see why young people...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Inclusive AI can preserve endangered languages
Nearly half of the world’s 7,164 languages are at risk, and experts predict that 95 percent could vanish by the century’s end. This...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 13, 20242 min read
NightOwlGPT joins NVIDIA Inception
As the founder of NightOwlGPT, I am thrilled to announce that we have been accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program. This milestone is...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 8, 20243 min read
How LSE Cities inspired a new vision for PH cities
When I entered the London School of Economics (LSE) Cities program, I had just stepped away from nearly eight years in government, where...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 6, 20243 min read
Synthetic data generation: A catalyst for NLP in marginalized and indigenous languages
As the founder of NightOwlGPT, I’ve seen firsthand how data scarcity impacts the development of natural language processing (NLP) models...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Bridging the digital divide through linguistic diversity
As an MSc Major Programme Management student at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, my research will focus on one of the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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