NIGHT OWL In the Philippines, every election day is a test of our democratic resolve. Streets buzz with anticipation, barangay halls fill with voters, and millions take part in the sacred civic ritual of casting a ballot. Yet, behind the color of campaign tarps and the spectacle of political...
NIGHT OWL We are living in a time of transformation. From the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and escalating conflicts to the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence and the deepening climate crisis, the world is undergoing profound and overlapping shifts. The field of...
NIGHT OWL Marriage in the Philippines is no longer the inevitable milestone it once was. Among Gen Z Filipinos—the country’s youngest adults—a quiet but profound shift is underway. A recent survey conducted by Arkipelago Analytics reveals that only 40 percent of Gen Z respondents say they...
NIGHT OWL Climate change is no longer a distant threat looming on the horizon — it is a present reality demanding immediate, unified action. In 2024 alone, we have witnessed an unprecedented surge in ocean temperatures, illustrating just how rapidly and dramatically our planet is changing....
NIGHT OWL When we talk about gender equality, the conversation often focuses on the corporate boardroom, government leadership, or social movements. But real progress toward equality requires more than just putting women in high-ranking positions or passing new legislation. It begins in the most...
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...
