NIGHT OWL The Philippines, a nation known for its rich cultural diversity, boasts a linguistic tapestry that spans across countless islands and communities. Among the treasures embedded within this vibrant linguistic landscape are the century-old languages like Tagalog, Ilokano, Hiligaynon, and...
NIGHT OWL Artificial Intelligence or AI is revolutionizing our way of life. In banking and finance, it is transforming the way people interact with money, and it has been helping firms provide optimal solution for customer demands. The beauty of this technology is that it can translate massive...
NIGHT OWL In war, there are no real victors; there are only victims who have either lost their lives or who will continue to live with the trauma. The war between Israel and Hamas must stop now. Too many innocent lives have already been lost. Thousands of civilians from both territories, as...
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,...