NIGHT OWL The Philippines has long prided itself on being one of the more progressive nations in Asia when it comes to gender equality. Women have held high positions in government, business, and civil society, and the country has consistently ranked well in global gender parity indices. But...
NIGHT OWL Arkipelago Analytics, a data science and analytics firm, announces its strategic partnership with Manila Bulletin, a trusted media institution in the Philippines. This collaboration integrates data into reporting on official national and local issues. In an era defined by rapid...
NIGHT OWL My first encounter with Biz Stone, the co-founder of Twitter, took place in the historic Sheldonian Theater — a grand seventeenth-century venue designed by Christopher Wren. Sitting there, surrounded by curved seating and a spectacular painted ceiling, I found it hard to imagine a more...
NIGHT OWL Worldwide, nearly half of all living languages—3,045 out of 7,164—are endangered, with as many as 95 percent at risk of extinction by the end of the century. This crisis extends beyond the linguistic realm and into the heart of cultural, historical, and social identities....
NIGHT OWL The first time I saw war up close, I was in Marawi, on an assignment to help rehabilitate a city scarred by violence. I remember the day with unnerving clarity: As our helicopter touched down, a bomb detonated with a thunderous roar, shaking the ground beneath us and sending a plume of...
NIGHT OWL In the fight to protect our planet, technology has often been seen as both a problem and a solution. But when used ethically and responsibly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be one of our strongest allies in safeguarding the environment and indigenous lands — especially in...
NIGHT OWL I am writing this column the morning after the She Shapes AI Awards ceremony, still feeling the weight of the conversations, the shared aspirations, and the collective determination in the room. Winning the AI & Learning award is an honor, but more than that, it is a privilege...
NIGHT OWL I am writing this column while on the train from Oxford University to the UCL Campus in Canary Wharf, reflecting on the meaningful journey that has led to today’s milestone: being recognized as a winner of the inaugural She Shapes AI Award for AI & Learning. It is a humbling honor...
NIGHT OWL I first set foot at St Hugh’s College on a crisp Oxford morning, my footsteps muffled by the gently mown lawn that leads up to the tall, red-brick building. It’s one of the younger Oxford colleges, founded in 1886 by Elizabeth Wordsworth, expressly to give women a place to pursue...
NIGHT OWL Tiffany Lafuente is a name quickly becoming synonymous with contemporary art that challenges conventions while offering a whimsical yet deeply introspective lens into human nature. The young Filipino artist has already carved an impressive path in the art world, with her works showcased...
NIGHT OWL Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, and I am deeply honored to be named a finalist for the She Shapes AI Award for AI and Learning. This recognition is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the power of AI in fostering education, inclusivity, and societal change. To...
NIGHT OWL In the grand tapestry of human civilization, language is the primary thread that binds communities, conveys identity, and preserves cultural wisdom. But around the world, centuries-old tongues are on the brink of vanishing. Their disappearance represents not merely a loss of...
