Get to Know Anime
Explore the multifaceted world of a millennial author, opinion columnist, food critic, and Juris Doctor who advocates for public transportation and digital access for all, with a special focus on empowering marginalized communities, all while bringing a unique perspective shaped by nine years of government service.
6 November 2025
Championing Every Language: Anna Mae Lamentillo at One Young World
2 June 2025
Anna Mae speaks to She Shapes AI about why language inclusion in AI is a human rights issue
29 June 2024
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo at the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
13 June 2024
Day in the Life: Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo at the LSE Festival
Media
Podcast
“Night owl” presents a compelling narrative on the Philippine’s journey of change and transformation, from a tiger cub economy to a vision of a first world country. Through engaging storytelling and insightful commentary, Anna Mae sheds light on the progressive strides, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped the country's path towards sustainable development and societal inclusivity.
Join Anna Mae in unraveling the Philippines' inspiring narrative of growth and envisioning a future where sustainable, inclusive communities flourish on both a local and global scale.
Leader of Tomorrow
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo graces the cover of Alike magazine
Who’s Changing the Game?
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, recognized as one of the 18 Game Changers by Lifestyle Asia in 2019, for her pivotal role as the chairperson of the "Build, Build, Build" committee under the Department of Public Works and Highways, driving significant infrastructure development across the Philippines.
IVLP
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, one of 50 Filipino alumni featured in the "Faces of Exchange," participated in the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the US State Department. Over its 80-year history, more than 225,000 individuals have been part of this esteemed program.
Mega
Anna Mae Lamentillo Offers The Country a Deal Towards Lasting Change
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Paraluman News
Paraluman News is an independent youth-driven journalism agency built for a new generation of thinkers, questioners, and changemakers. We tell stories that matter—raw, real, and unfiltered—capturing the pulse of today’s culture, politics, and everyday struggles from the perspective of young people.
Research
Equal by Design
"Equal by Design" underscores the urgent need for enhanced representation of women, revealing the journeys of 100 influential women who are paving the way toward closing the gender gaps in various arenas. Citing the World Economic Forum's "Global Gender Gap Report 2022," the book highlights the daunting projections that it may take up to 286 years to close legal protections, 140 years for equal representation in power, and 40 years to achieve gender parity in national parliaments. This book advocates for accelerating efforts to achieve equality, highlighting the persistent challenges women face and the potential impact of their full participation across all sectors of society.
Foreword
Insights from leaders shaping the narrative of national progress.
"Build, Build, Build started a revolution that would catapult Philippines to a trillion dollar economy and reinvigorate areas affected by conflict, crisis and underdevelopment."
Mark A. Villar
Secretary of DPWH (2016-2021)
Senator (2022-Present)
"Through this book Night Owl, author and columnist Anna Mae Lamentillo provides an insider’s view on the administration’s Build Build Build program and how it rallied to connect 81 provinces, 146 cities and 1,489 municipalities."
Salvador C. Medialdea
Executive Secretary of the Philippines (2016-2022)
"This book illustrates our strong commitment to put in place much-needed public infrastructure
that will allow our people to lead more productive, prosperous and comfortable lives."
Rodrigo Roa Duterte
16th President of the Philippines (2016-2022)
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Professional Affiliations & Volunteer Work
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At ICM – Messe München, Germany, NightOwl AI Founder Anna Mae Lamentillo delivered an inspiring One Young World address on why truly inclusive tech must be built in local languages—and how NightOwl AI is helping safeguard the world’s linguistic heritage.
