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Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 30, 20242 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 25, 20243 min read
How NightOwlGPT will protect endangered languages
In the world today, a silent crisis is unfolding: the rapid extinction of languages. UNESCO estimates that approximately 40 percent of...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 23, 20243 min read
AI will revive endangered languages
My name is Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, and I am a proud member of the Karay-a ethnolinguistic group, one of the many indigenous communities...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Public transport’s role in compact cities
Achieving sustainable cities and communities is one of the most challenging among the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Promoting social equity in cities through public transportation
Public transportation costs approximately one-sixteenth (1/16) of what people pay for owning and using a personal vehicle, according to...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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 it is about...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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 and...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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. It is...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Sep 25, 20243 min read
Improving accessibility of public transportation
Governments around the world are seeking to build communities that are not only sustainable and resilient, but also inclusive. So when a...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20243 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. She is...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Sep 4, 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
Aug 28, 20242 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. The...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 23, 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 21, 20243 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 16, 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 that also have...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 14, 20242 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. On our...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Aug 9, 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...
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