Anna Mae Lamentillo
Reflections on the She Shapes AI award
January 16, 2025 4:01 pm
I am deeply honored to be named among the Top 33 Leaders in Responsible AI by She Shapes AI. This acknowledgment not only recognizes my personal journey but also underscores the transformative power of technology in connecting people, preserving cultures, and driving inclusive growth. To me, the award signifies a collective affirmation of our greater mission: ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a bridge rather than a barrier, opening up opportunities and uniting communities worldwide.
Shaping Asia’s future through innovation
January 14, 2025 4:06 pm
It all began with a conversation over coffee, surrounded by the centuries-old walls of Oxford — a place where the weight of tradition meets the pulse of innovation. As I looked around the room, I was struck by the incredible diversity of talent, ideas, and ambitions, yet I couldn’t help but feel there was something missing. Amid the excitement of entrepreneurship and social impact projects, I noticed a gap: a space dedicated to addressing Asia’s unique and pressing challenges. That realization gave birth to the Oxford Asian Impact Ventures Club.
What Arkipelago Analytics stands for
January 09, 2025 11:08 pm
In an increasingly complex world, understanding the needs, aspirations, and concerns of citizens has become vital for shaping effective policies and creating meaningful change. This is where data becomes not just a tool, but a bridge—one that connects policymakers, planners, and the public. Arkipelago Analytics stands at the forefront of this mission, committed to transforming data into actionable insights that illuminate what truly matters to Filipinos.
Democracy: A pillar of progress and accountability
January 07, 2025 11:23 pm
Democracy, at its core, is the belief that every individual has a voice and a right to shape the collective future. It is the cornerstone of freedom, equality, and accountability — a system that thrives when citizens are informed, engaged, and empowered. While democracy has proven to be one of the most resilient forms of governance, its strength relies on the integrity of its processes and the active participation of its people.
Addressing the challenges of public healthcare in the Philippines
January 02, 2025 10:45 pm
An ideal healthcare system ensures equitable, accessible, and high-quality care for every individual, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location. Such a system would meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) standard of at least one doctor per 1,000 people, provide universal coverage, a well-distributed workforce, robust infrastructure, and sustainable financing.