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...
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Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Sep 4
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
Breaking gender stereotypes
The Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal was attained by a weightlifter — a female weightlifter. And just recently, we were blessed...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Carlos Yulo’s double victory inspires us to dream big
The Olympic Gold—once an elusive dream for the Philippines, became a reality in 2021 and was recently repeated twice, as if telling all...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Let’s dream big for the Philippines
When little children are asked what they wish to become in the future, their young minds are unaware of any limitations. They dream big...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Water security now for our future
As an archipelagic nation with rich natural resources, the Philippines has a large amount of water resources, particularly from rivers,...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 26
- 3 min
Equal opportunity for all
We cannot choose the circumstances into which we are born. In fact, we only realize that there are differences in life when we start...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 24
- 2 min
The importance of cities and good urban governance
As centers of commerce, growth and innovation, cities play a crucial role in driving not only national but also global economic progress...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 19
- 2 min
The things we can learn from indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples make up only five percent of the global population, and though among the marginalized sectors of society, their...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Making mass transportation predictable
One of the common complaints of working Filipinos, especially those in the cities, is the amount of time they spend going to work...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 12
- 2 min
Improving public transportation
An average of 3.6 million vehicles are cramped in the streets of Metro Manila every day. Most of these are motorcycles and private cars...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Investing in cycling and pedestrian infrastructure
In our quest to make our cities and communities sustainable and inclusive, one important aspect that we must focus on is transportation...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Where are you from?
“Where are you from?”
It’s a question I’m always asked when I am abroad. And simply saying that, “I’m from the Philippines,” does not...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Indigenius innovation
No one knows the land we live on better than indigenous peoples, whose way of life is deeply connected to the earth. Even amidst the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Can we have 15-minute cities in the Philippines?
Imagine being able to access your basic needs and services—markets, groceries, schools, hospitals, banks, or even your workplace—without...
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