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What’s in a game?
Policy reports, academic research and data are all vital to the creation of development plans and policies. Oftentimes, these are...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 7, 20243 min read
Leveraging AI to promote accurate and objective news
I’ve always believed in the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to support our vision for inclusive and sustainable development...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Jun 5, 20242 min read
How Paulina Porwollik overcame her insecurities through dance
When I attended the 2024 London Fashion Week, I developed a new understanding of the fashion industry, particularly on how it can deeply...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 31, 20243 min read
LSE’s community support for entrepreneurs
My pursuit of further studies at the London School of Economics (LSE) has been a very rewarding experience for me. It’s enriching both on...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 29, 20244 min read
Jonathan Matti’s vision brings Elmer Borlongan’s playful bronze sculptures to life
Renowned interior designer Jonathan Matti is bringing a new dimension to Filipino art with his latest project, "Shoulder Wars," an...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 28, 20242 min read
Carbon offsetting as an important climate strategy
The Earth’s temperature continues to rise year by year. The glaring evidence of climate change affects us all that it has impossible to...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 24, 20243 min read
Promoting digital equity and inclusivity through AI
As technology continues to progress at an accelerated pace, the digital divide further widens. In fact, the digital divide is becoming...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 17, 20242 min read
Harnessing indigenous knowledge to solve the world’s climate concerns
More than a decade ago, just a few months before my graduation in 2012, I visited the indigenous people of Tagbanua in Sitio Calauit...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 15, 20243 min read
The reimagining of Laperal Mansion
Recently, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos unveiled another of her heritage building restoration projects that serves as a tribute to the...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 8, 20243 min read
Technology-driven biodiversity conservation
Human activity has caused dangerous decline in nature. According to the United Nations, one million plant and animal species are now...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 3, 20243 min read
Harnessing the power of collective action
Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, including experts in accessibility, educators, disability rights advocates, technologists...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
May 1, 20242 min read
Build Initiative motivates personal climate action
Here in the Philippines, classes are usually suspended in the event of typhoons or heavy rains and flooding. But in recent weeks, classes...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 26, 20242 min read
At Build Initiative, we will design futures and build accessibility
Last April 19, I was offered a platform at the Impact-WorldBank24X event at George Washington University to share not only my personal...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Let’s stop the wars and talk peace
A few years back, the only war we had was against a virus. We were all bent on fighting off the disease that brought the world to a pause...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Embracing the metaverse
American author Neal Stephenson is credited for coining the term “metaverse” that he used in his 1992 book, Snow Crash, to describe a...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 17, 20243 min read
How open data policies can drive innovation and growth
Access to information is essential for society to survive and thrive. According to the United Nations (UN), access to information creates...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 12, 20243 min read
A fresh take on West End classic: 'Cabaret' shines anew with Cara Delevingne and Luke Treadaway
In the heart of London's West End, the timeless classic "Cabaret" has been reinvigorated with a new ensemble that breathes fresh life...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Film review: Karen Knox's masterpiece: 'We Forgot to Break Up' - A symphony of self-discovery and artistic triumph
In the world of indie rock and elusive dreams, "We Forgot to Break Up," directed by the brilliantly talented Karen Knox, emerges as a...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Masterful storytelling: How Jeffrey Schwarz's genius illuminates 'Commitment to Life’
"Commitment to Life" is a riveting documentary that seamlessly blends the harrowing narrative of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Los Angeles with...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Charting the course: The imperative of carbon pricing in our climate crisis response
In the bustling heart of Dubai, as world leaders convened to deliberate the fate of our planet, a groundbreaking consensus emerged from...
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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