Major Field Trip Journal
University of
Southeastern Philippines
Bo. Obrero, Davao City
TRAVEL
REPORT
October 24-28, 2016
Seminar
Overview
A five days trip and seminar in
companies located in Metro Manila as part of the Course Field Trip &
Seminar, such as Department of Science & Technology (DOST) – Science &
Technology Information Institute (STII), IdeaSpace Foundation, Inc., Metro
Manila Development Authority (MMDA) – Traffic Engineering, University of the
Philippines (UP) Diliman – UP Information Technology Development Center
(UPITDC) for our Mini Y4IT, Nokia Company and Advanced World Systems/Solutions
Inc. (AWS).
For these five days trip, I had
learnt a lot of things that were related in our course, Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology. Most of it were already taught in some of our subjects
which is a good thing because I could understand and relate on speaker's discussions.
There were also things that were new to me, just like the other things that the
Project NOAH could do. Also about the technologies used in Metro Manila
Development Authority (MMDA) - Traffic Engineering who manages their CCTV
footages. The best thing is when I knew that Advanced World Systems/Solutions
Inc. give good training for fresh graduates of computer related courses. The
best thing is that they also teach how to learn the Japanese language and how
to deal business with Japanese as part of the training, which encourage me to
join because I am very interested in Japanese culture. Also, the training is a
big opportunity to gain experience in different technologies.
This five days trip and seminar was
really a good experience. This could be a help for my future plans and future
career. It somewhat change my mindset about the path that I am taking.
Day 1
Today,
October 24 in the afternoon, I went on a seminar to Department of Science &
Technology (DOST) – Science & Technology Information Institute (STII) in General
Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig.
What I learned?
I
learned that the Project NOAH or Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards
of Department of Science & Technology (DOST) – Science & Technology
Information Institute (STII) has a lot of components. Some of them that DOST
shared were Coastal Hazards and Storm Surge Assessment and Mitigation (CHASSAM),
Flood Information Network (FloodNET), Weather Hazard Information Project (WHIP),
Distribution of Hydrometeorological Devices in hard-hit areas in the
Philippines (HYDROMET), and Disaster Risk Exposure Assessment for Mitigation –
Light Detection and Ranging (DREAM-LIDAR). DOST also shared the new component
of Project NOAH which is Integrated Scenario-based Assessments of Impacts and
Hazards (ISAIAH) which one of its highlights is strengthening preparedness. DOST
also developed a mobile application named Arko which gives the user
up-to-the-minute updates on rainfall and other weather conditions near the user
or wherever the user choose by accessing the extensive databases of Project
NOAH and DOST. Also has a weather channel named DOSTv and a digital library
named Starbooks.
What I liked?
I
liked when they introduced to us, one of the developer of the Project NOAH and
shared his experience in Project NOAHS’s developing days which enlighten me how
programming really can help people especially in terms of disaster prevention.
What I didn’t like?
I
somehow did not like how they present their projects like by showing us only a
video about it because it seems boring.
Day 2
Today,
October 25 in the morning, I went on a seminar to IdeaSpace Foundation, Inc. in
A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati. In the afternoon, I went to Metro Manila Development
Authority (MMDA) – Traffic Engineering in Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati.
What I learned?
I
learned that IdeaSpace Foundation, Inc. helps young entrepreneurs in the
Philippines to develop their ideas and they provide space and resources. They
also shared that they do a yearly startup that encourages young entrepreneurs
to join, those entrepreneurs that are really willing to build their
innovations.
In
the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) – Traffic Engineering, I learned
that on January 2013 was the date when MMDA launches a new traffic control
system named Hermes, which was implemented by a company named Indra. This
system is the one who manages the CCTV footage in the MMDA – Traffic
Engineering. They shared that the cameras they used for their CCTVs are
Internet Protocol camera or IP camera. They also shared that they developed
MMDA traffic navigator application which view the traffic situation in system,
map or line view, view road incidents, view problem areas and more.
What I liked?
I
liked when I personally saw the monitors in the MMDA – Traffic Engineering,
which shows the live CCTV footage of the roads in the Metro Manila. It was
amazing just watching on every monitors. Seeing others roads that are traffic
because of some undisciplined drivers and commuters.
What I didn’t like?
I
did not liked our visit in IdeaSpace Foundation, Inc. because they only shared
to us what their company all about, just by showing us presentations and videos
which seems boring. I also realize that they were just a newly build company,
that is why they cannot just tour us around their building because it was still
under construction.
Day 3
Today,
October 26 in the morning, I went on a seminar to University of the Philippines
(UP) Diliman – UP Information Technology Development Center (UPITDC) in Diliman,
Quezon City and had Mini Y4IT Convention. In the afternoon, I went to Nokia
Company in UP – Ayala Land TechnoHub, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman.
What I learned?
In
the Mini Y4IT Convention, I gained ideas about hacking and the two types of
hacker. The first type of hacker is someone who hack for a good purpose, they
are called White Hat Hacker. White Hat Hackers hack because they want money,
they want to be challenged, they want to have fun, they want to build resume
and to do good in the world. While the other type of hacker is the Black Hat
Hackers, they are the hackers who hack for a bad purpose like what other hackers
do to some government websites and other sites that they hacked for fun. They
hack big websites and surely lot of information will be leaked, especially some
personal information of users and could cause a big problem on the website. I
also learned about Cyber Security which is a set of practices, measures or
actions that can take to protect personal information and computer from attacks
such as viruses, hackers, identity thieves and spyware. I also learned about
developing a game application in a different software which is better than what
we are used to. Which is much comfortable to use because the images to use as
animation for the game will just drag and then drop.
I
also learned how famous Nokia Company was before. Compare now a days, Nokia
phones are very rare to see. They also shared about their future plans like
they bought a company named Withings and will make their products as Nokia’s
products too. Nokia also shared that they will coming back to mobile phones and
tablets but not as good as what they produced before.
What I liked?
I
liked when the last speaker of the Mini Y4IT Convention shows us how to develop
a game, on-the-spot, in a different software. I also liked whenever every
speaker ends their presentation, they asked questions and whenever someone
gives a right answer they give some prizes which kept us from listening to
every speaker. I also liked when the Nokia Company gave us a tour around their
building. My favorite is the 3rd floor which has an Asian theme and
their meeting room was inspired by the bullet train of Japan and every room has
an Anime character wallpaper.
What I didn’t like?
I
did not like how the second speaker of the Mini Y4IT Convention presents or
maybe his topic was just common to most of us because it seems boring that is
why most of us felt sleepy at that time.
Day 4
Today,
October 27 in the morning, I went on a seminar to Advanced World
Systems/Solutions Inc. (AWS) in Ayala Avenue, Makati.
What I learned?
I
learned that Advanced World Systems/Solutions Inc. (AWS) is owned by Japanese,
which at the time I heard it, I got suddenly focused on the seminar because of
the fact that I am very interested in Japanese culture. I also learned that
they deal with different technologies such as Application Software Development,
Web-related Development, Mobile Systems Development and more. They also offer
good training for fresh graduates of computer related courses. The best part of
this training is, they also teach how to learn the Japanese language and how to
deal business with Japanese, which really encourage me to join.
What I liked?
I
liked when I knew that they give good training for fresh graduates of computer
related courses. The best thing is that they also teach how to learn the
Japanese language and how to deal business with Japanese as part of the
training, which encourage me to join because I am very interested in Japanese
culture. Also, the training is a big opportunity to gain experience in
different technologies. I also liked that they were planning to build their
company here in Davao City if ever there will be a direct flight from Davao
City to Japan.
What I didn’t like?
I
did not like the time consumed for this seminar because I think it was too
short to be able to understand what the company is all about.
Day 5
Today,
October 28 in the morning, I woke up early to take a bath and get my things ready
for our flight going back to Davao City. I spent my last day in Kabayan Hotel
by eating my usual breakfast. The trip going back to Davao City feels like
riding a roller coaster because of the bad weather. In the end, everyone arrived
safe and sound.
