NIGHT OWL Karlie Kloss is a woman of confidence and authority when she struts down the runway, which she has done for hundreds of times including for top designers and fashion brands. But beyond the catwalk, the supermodel dubbed as “The Panther” is driven by a greater cause. She has graced the...
NIGHT OWL Marital status is linked to whether a woman has ever experienced violence, a recent survey revealed. According to the 2022 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), 11 percent of women who have never been married have experienced any violence, as compared to 19 percent of...
NIGHT OWL In an industry often associated with glitz, glamour, and red carpets, actor Matt Damon has transcended the traditional boundaries of Hollywood stardom to become a formidable force in the realm of global water conservation and access. Beyond the silver screen, Damon's unwavering...
NIGHT OWL When I met with Poland’s Chargé d’Affaires Jarosław Szczepankiewicz early this year, we talked about possible areas of digital cooperation between the Philippines and Poland. In the 2022 edition of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), Poland ranks 24th of 27 European Union...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo announced the "Night Owl: A Nationbuilder's Manual" book will soon be released in Ilokano, Bisaya, and Hiligaynon translated versions. Photo credit to Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo/ Manila...
"Night Owl: A Nationbuilder's Manual," a book about the "Build, Build, Build" Program of the government authored by Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, is now part of the library collection of several Ivy League universities and other international libraries. Lamentillo, Undersecretary for Public Affairs and...
NIGHT OWL In its desire to achieve real sustainable development and progress, the Arab Republic of Egypt has made it among its priorities to strengthen its information and communications technology (ICT) sector. In the UN E-Government Survey 2020, Egypt joined the high EGDI group. The E-Government...
NIGHT OWL From the onset, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has trained his sights on tourism as an important economic development tool that will bring in more income to the country and provide employment and livelihood opportunities to more Filipinos. It’s an industry crucial to the country’s...
NIGHT OWL When I first met with Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, I learned from him that Danes have electronic mailboxes that are used by Danish public authorities to communicate with citizens. Digital Post is used to communicate securely and digitally between public authorities,...
NIGHT OWL President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s (PBBM) report to the Filipino people through the State of the Nation Address (SONA) indicated that the Philippines is on its way to becoming a trillion-dollar economy. It continues to be one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The numbers...
NIGHT OWL In 2019, the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law was enacted to improve the delivery of health services to Filipino citizens. Among the fund sources for the implementation of the UHC is the income of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro...
NIGHT OWL Digital connectivity is no longer a luxury, but an essential. Learning, employment, livelihood, business, accessing essential services can all now be done online. Many opportunities are now available to those who have access online and equipped with digital skills. The lack of these,...
