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Leader of Tomorrow

Leader of Tomorrow

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo graces the cover of Alike magazine.

2020 Reset

2020 Reset

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo in cover of Alike's 2020 reset.

Women of Style & Substance

Women of Style & Substance

Anna Mae Lamentillo shares the cover of PeopleAsia with PAGCOR Chairman Andrea Domingo, Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Senator Pia Cayetano, Dr. Rebecca Singson, Ginbee Go, and Che Uy, celebrating their recognition as Stargate People Asia’s 2019 Women of Style and Substance awardees.

Who's Changing the Game

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.

‘Build, Build, Build’ Committee’s Lamentillo: Millennial on a mission

‘Build, Build, Build’ Committee’s Lamentillo: Millennial on a mission

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo shines on the cover of Business Mirror, heralding the 'Build, Build, Build' initiative as a millennial on a mission.

2021 Faces of Exchange

2021 Faces of Exchange

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.

We are Equal Campaign

We are Equal Campaign

In 2017, Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo participated in Mega Magazine's #MEGAForAll campaign, showcasing her commitment to gender equality. On Independence Day, she joined others in breaking barriers, advocating for freedom of self, and standing confidently in one's truth.

Under 38

Under 38

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo featured in BluPrint's Under 38 list, celebrating the creative pursuits of the younger generation.

TV

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo introduces her startup, NightOwl GPT, on ANC's Business Road Show with Denice Disney, showcasing its potential to dissolve language barriers in the Philippines through AI technology.

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo Showcases NightOwl GPT: AI Startup Aiming to Break Language Barriers

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo provides updates on the government's SIM card registration program, reaching 45.8 million subscribers, on PTV 4's 'Laging Handa' with Aljo Bendijo.

Bilang ng mga nagparehistro ng SIM card, umabot na sa 45.8-M

PTV 4's 'Rise and Shine Pilipinas' features a news report on President Rodrigo Duterte attending the launch of Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo's book, 'Night Owl: A Nationbuilder's Manual,' hosted by Gillian Geronimo.

Dating Pang. Duterte, dumalo sa book launching ng librong ‘Night Owl’

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo highlighted the Philippine Government’s initiatives to address the digital divide and digital gender gap during one of the meetings of the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.

DICT’s Lamentillo highlights PH efforts to bridge digital gender gap in UN Meet

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo discusses the availability of 21,000 jobs through the Build Build Build program on ABS's 'Bandila' with Vivienne Gulla.

Bandila: Higit 21,000 trabaho, alok ng 'Build, Build, Build'

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo details three key steps to enhance efficiency in the Build Build Build program—including increasing legal staff, forming a right of way taskforce, and decentralizing decision-making—on One News' 'The Chiefs' with Ed Lingao and Roby Alampay.

'Efficiency tools'

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo explains the reforms in Build Build Build, including geotagging, computerization, and the use of drones and satellites in the Build Build Build program, on One News' 'The Chiefs' with Ed Lingao and Roby Alampay.

Ensuring transparency and accountability

In an exclusive interview on DZMM's Pasada Sais Trenta with Vic Lima, DPWH official Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo discusses the department's recent reforms. She highlights the use of drones, the computerisation of all infrastructure data, and the decentralisation of right of way operations, which have significantly improved efficiency and accelerated construction projects.

DPWH resolves 'right of way' issues, fast-tracks construction projects: official

At Build Initiative, we design futures and build accessibility for everyone. We envision a world where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or background, can thrive in environments that are inclusive and barrier-free.

Build Initiative

NightOwlGPT is an advanced mobile app designed to break language barriers in the Philippines. Fluent in Tagalog, Cebuano, and Ilokano, it aims to support all 170 local languages, enhancing AI accessibility for marginalized groups including indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

NightOwlGPT

GreenMatch is a web and mobile platform that connects individuals and businesses with global, vetted environmental projects to effectively offset carbon footprints. Using advanced AI, it offers personalized plans for impactful actions against climate change, fostering a worldwide community committed to ecological sustainability.

GreenMatch

Carbon Compas is a cutting-edge app designed to help users worldwide, particularly in the Philippines, manage their carbon footprint. Leveraging AI, it tracks daily activities, travel, consumption, and energy usage, offering personalized insights and enabling effective carbon offsetting through global, verified projects.

Carbon Compas

Projects

Publications

A Price Tag on Pollution: The Case on Carbon Pricing

A Price Tag on Pollution: The Case on Carbon Pricing

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Retracing the Routes: The Renaissance of Pedestrian and Railway Systems in Metro Manila’s Intermodal Future

Retracing the Routes: The Renaissance of Pedestrian and Railway Systems in Metro Manila’s Intermodal Future

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Articles About Anna Mae

Being Anna Mae Lamentillo: Lessons on Gender Equality and how to bridge the gender gap

Being Anna Mae Lamentillo: Lessons on Gender Equality and how to bridge the gender gap

Raised in a multicultural household that championed empowerment, Anna Mae reflects on her roots in sugar-rich Iloilo, her advocacy for digital inclusivity at DICT, and her ongoing efforts to address gender disparities in the Philippines.

Anna Mae Lamentillo offers the country a deal towards lasting change

Anna Mae Lamentillo offers the country a deal towards lasting change

Anna Mae Lamentillo talks to Mega about pioneering digital transformation in the Philippines, aiming to bridge the digital divide for inclusive growth.

Digital Connection

Digital Connection

Anna Mae Lamentillo sits down with Alike a week after her promotion to Undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology to discuss her role in enhancing digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Philippines.

A ‘Night Owl’s view of ‘Build,Build,Build’

A ‘Night Owl’s view of ‘Build,Build,Build’

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo sits down with Jose Paolo Dela Cruz of People Asia to discuss her new book and her pivotal role in the Philippines' ambitious 'Build, Build, Build' program.

Build Build Build’s Anna Mae Lamentillo: National Hopes in a Pandemic

Build Build Build’s Anna Mae Lamentillo: National Hopes in a Pandemic

Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo continues to drive national progress.