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E-governance
“Our future is digital. If you’re not part of it, you’re out of it,” said United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Achim Steiner...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jul 13, 20223 min read
Build better more
The improvement and upgrade of the country’s digital infrastructure has been a top concern of President Bongbong Marcos even during the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jul 8, 20223 min read
‘Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Mukha’
It’s a new day for our nation. President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. has been sworn in as the 17th President of the Republic of the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jul 1, 20223 min read
The need for a modernized, efficient railway system
Amid spiraling fuel prices, trains are a great alternative to road-based, gas-powered transportation. But even setting aside the issue...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 24, 20223 min read
‘Build, Build, Build’: A Duterte legacy for the ages
President Duterte has always put the interest of the Filipino people foremost in his governance. He would always stress that he was the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 22, 20224 min read
‘Build, Build, Build’ critical for food security
President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. recently announced that he will temporarily assume the post of Agriculture Secretary upon the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 22, 20223 min read
Invest in post-harvest facilities to improve agri productivity
Improving postharvest management and the provision of post-harvest facilities are among the crucial interventions that must be...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 17, 20223 min read
Empowering Filipinos through Build, Build, Build
The 124th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence carries the theme, “Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas (Rise...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 10, 20223 min read
The need for SOGIE Law
June has been designated as Pride Month in many parts of the world, including in the Philippines. It’s a month of celebration for...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 8, 20223 min read
Climate change and food security
While working for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO), I have seen the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 3, 20223 min read
Is the future electric?
Interest in electric vehicles (EV) has been on the rise in recent years. The fluctuating price of fuel, as well as issues of global...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 20, 20223 min read
Why internet access has become a human right
Imagine we go back in time, two years ago, in 2020 — when the government had imposed lockdowns because of the global pandemic, closing...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 18, 20223 min read
Paul Soriano, the creative behind the BBM win
Presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s campaign highlighted two things: unity and positivity. His message resonated well...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 13, 20222 min read
BBM, the emerging majority President
The Filipino people have spoken. We have made history once again with a president-vice president tandem overwhelmingly chosen by the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 11, 20222 min read
BBM-Sara’s unity message resonates with Filipinos
"A victory not only in the May elections, but a victory of unity that will usher our country to a better future.” This was presidential...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 7, 20223 min read
Why I will vote for Mark Villar
He is known as the silent worker because his achievements are noteworthy, yet he is not one to boast. Secretary Mark A. Villar is that...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 6, 20224 min read
Toni Gonzaga shows us why it’s important to stand by your principles
Singer, actress, host, and producer Toni Gonzaga is a household name, having been in the entertainment industry for 20 years. In recent...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 4, 20223 min read
Who is Sandro Marcos?
Public service runs in his blood, but Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos attributes his passion for it to his parents — especially his...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 27, 20223 min read
Sen. Migz Zubiri deserves our vote
In his 20 years of serving the public as a legislator, Senator Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ Zubiri has registered perfect attendance in Congress...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 22, 20224 min read
Gringo Honasan: Mr. Free WiFi
As a soldier, then Col. Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan II demonstrated excellence and valor, receiving three of the nation’s second highest...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 15, 20224 min read
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