Tuesday, October 26, 2010
My advice to those who will take their Fieldtrip and Seminar program in the near future.
My advice to those who will take their Fieldtrip and Seminar program in the near future.
Be prepared! What I mean is that you should be prepared in all fields most especially in the financial field. And once you are there, you must enjoy every moment. Try not to sleep while having company visits or seminars because you will really learn a lot from them. God bless us all.
What can I recommend for the improvement of the Fieldtrip and Seminar Program?
What can I recommend for the improvement of the Fieldtrip and Seminar Program?
Honestly, this was a great success. But for it to become more successful I recommend that they should make a plan as early as possible and with that the students will be aware of the cost and the likes. They should have a very clear communication with the Travel Agency to avoid hassles, etc.
Day 5 (October 8, 2010)
Day 5
Today I went on a company visit to
MMDA
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which is located at Makati City; a public government agency which provides services for the country in terms of traffic management. They are also monitoring the traffic so that they would be able to offer efficiency in terms of transportation and the likes.
What I learned?
I learned that MMDA uses wireless IP CCTV camera to be able to keep an eye on the road within Metro Manila. I also learned that with the aid of Multiplex software they are able to view the happenings in the road in a flat screen TV.
What I like?
Their amazing monitoring strategy. I think they are monitoring Metro Manila 24/7.
What I didn’t like?
We are toured on the rooms where it has only small places. We find it harder for the spokesperson to hear them.
Day 4 (October 7, 2010)
Day 4
Today I went on a company visit to
PLDT – INNOLAB
This was created in the year 2003. PLDT Innolab is set to become the foundation of focused research, new generation product development, and innovation in service and technology in the country. They provide an environment for the telecom industry, government and academe to collaborate on new technologies and solutions that will pave the way for tomorrow’s communications.
What I learned?
I learned some stuffs like the history of PLDT to where it all started up to the present. I also realized that as time passes by the employees become lesser each year. They said that it is because of the technological innovations which only require less manpower.
What I like?
I really like their very informative and highly intellectual speaker. We are inspired by him because he was still young when he graduated college and now he is successful.
What I didn’t like?
What I didn’t like is that we don’t have enough time to enjoy Tagaytay and Enchanted kingdom because it was all consumed at the PLDT Innolab.
Day 3 (October 6, 2010)
Day 3
Today I went on a company visit to
Advance Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)
The institute is also located at UP. They conduct scientific research and development in the advanced fields of Information and Communications Technology and Microelectronics. They have the vision that the ASTI shall be among the leading Research and Development Centers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Electronics within the Southeast Asian region. Their mission is that the ASTI in committed to the development of the Filipino society and the Philippines as a nation. They shall contribute to the attainment of national development priorities and the growth of Philippines enterprises by providing innovative solutions using ICT and electronics technology.
What I learned?
I found out that the creators of the Bayanihan operating system was working at the ASTI. We also learned some stuffs about the early warning devices and the likes.
What I liked?
I like the technologies that they have showed to us. It was really helpful to the country especially now that we are facing some weather disturbances.
What I didn’t like?
I think they are not aware that we are going to visit their institution. And also their bathroom made me laugh out loud. If you have gone there, you will know why.
Today I went on a company visit to
Telecommunications Technical Institute
After ASTI there is TTI. This institute can be found at Valenzuela. It is a bit creepy for me because of the very old structure of the buildings. It is like a setting in a horror movie.
What I learned?
Even if the building structures were too old, their facilities and equipments were very expensive! I also learned that their job was really risky. I never thought that those wire that they are crimping were dangerous and might even lead to death!
What I liked?
They really took good care of the equipments. I think they are doing that because of its cost. The speakers really proved to us that they are a virtuoso on the field of telecommunications.
What I didn’t like?
Their buildings it is very quiet. It is like a haunted institute for me.
Day 2 (October 5, 2010)
Day 2
Today, I went on a company visit to
UP Diliman, Quezon City
It is day 2 and our first stop was the University of the Philippines Diliman. We went there for the UP-USeP Information Technology Symposium. I felt much honor when I entered at that school and become one of the listeners of the symposium. And since it is a symposium about Information Technology we will be discussing topics which are related to our course. The topics that we have discussed were about Writing a Winning Thesis which is presented by Rose Ann Sale, another one is the Visualizing Wikipedia Article Evolution with Stream Graphs being talked about by John Boaz Lee, next is The Personal Learning Environment which was tackled by Michelle Lee Moscatel. Ms. Len de Gracia discussed about the Animation. An then the Mobile Device Game Development by Professor Carlos Bott and the last topic which is about Empowering the Nation through Educational Technology who is delivered by Ferdinand B. Pitagan.
What I learned?
I really learned lots of stuffs at the symposium and all those stuffs can be found below this paragraph.
The first one was writing a Winning Thesis which is discussed by Rose Ann Sale.
She talked about the Stages in Writing a Winning Thesis and those stages are:
o Thinking about it Stage
o The Proposal Stage
o Research Objective/Burning your eyebrow Stage
o Nerve Wracking Stage
o “I DID IT!” Stage
After that she also shared an inspirational quote about writing a thesis. She said:
“If you write a thesis you got to find what you enjoy, love, appreciate, interest and unique. BE UNIQUE.”
The second speaker was Chinese guy whose name is John Boaz Lee. He talks about Visualization and here are some of the things which composed Visualization:
o Data Mining
o Playing with the data
o Pattern detection
o Structured data
o Visual
o Processing
o Trend detection
The third topic was being tackled by Michelle Moscatel which is Personal Learning Environment. She tells us that Personal Learning Environment is the advancements of technology and it is also the institutionalized personal learning. She also discussed to us that UPITTC will help us build solid I.T. careers.
The next one was the most inspiring for me that it made me awake from drowsiness. The next topic talks about Animation and the speaker was an artist named Len de Gracia. She just gave us a brief discussion about Animation. But within that brief discussion was a great inspiration. She told us that as an artist, you do not need to learn complex programming and stuffs. You would not also need some good grades to become one. All you need is the passion and also the portfolio.
Another fun topic was the Mobile Application Game Development by Carlos Bott. When it was his turn to speak, everyone in the auditorium stops and stares at him, they listened to him attentively because of his very fluent English accent simply because he is a foreigner. To be true to myself there are some points that I did not able to understand because of his accent. But overall I find his presentation very educational especially to those who are inclined with game development. I never thought that creating a game would almost take you a lifetime to create once such game was Starcraft II. I was shocked about how long it took the developers of that game to finish it.
The last speaker was a little bit in contrast with what Len de Gracia said about not minding of the grades. Dr. Ferdinand B. Pitagan whose topic talks about Empowering the Nation through Educational Technology. He really emphasized that grades really matter but I believe that is in accordance to his topic. I think it really depends on what are you planning. After all, it is really up to us on what road or path are going to take and how are you going to take that path.
What I liked?
All of the topics were very interesting for me. But what really struck me the most was the Animation which is discussed by Len de Gracia. It really inspires me a lot. Yes, she is right that grades really do not matter when it comes to animation. I learned that I should really love what I am doing because this is what I have chosen and this I what I am going to be despite of the failing grades and everything that is not good. I will still strive and do my best to finish my studies. Another thing that I have learned is also the welcoming of the finest Professor in UP, Professor Brana, he encourages us that we should never give up and always aim for excellence. This is also another thing that pushed not only me but also my fellow classmates. He also made us believe that things that are impossible to happen would be possible with the help of hard work and faith.
What I didn’t like?
The symposium is somehow dragging on my part. There are some speakers that made me sleepy, maybe it is because of their topics or their topics were being elaborated too much.
Today I went on a company visit to
UP AyalaLand Techno Hub
A business-commercial complex located on the property of UP Diliman near Philcoa, along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. Long ago this land was idle, occasionally used as the venue for an outdoor fair/carnival every Christmas season. Today, this area is a bustling community 24hours a day, seven days a week. The transformation never seizes to amaze me. Turning an idle patch land which was dark and filled with grass into this economic zone near the largest state run University is definitely an improvement and I hope a sign of progress.
What better way to promote business inside this hub of technology than having one of the biggest names in the industry such as IBM Philippines to hold its office in the premises. Other company includes SeaChange.
What I learned?
Well at SeaChange they said that it is the largest provider of Video on Demand (VOD). Their market was big international TV stations. Here in the Philippines ABS-CBN is one of their customers. They allow us to have a peek into their working stations and their data center. They even showed us how and what VOD is.
After a tour at SeaChange we went to one of the biggest company which is the IBM or International Business Machines Company. We went inside their function room and there we met Miss Iris Chiu and she introduced to us IBM. In the year 1937 the company was established here in the Philippines. She also tells us that their manufacturing of personal computer was sold to LENOVO which is also one of their business partners. From the discussion I have learned that this company is a BPO or Business Process Outsourcing company. They also have lots of services such as Networking, Site Integration, System Services and Maintenance and Technical Services. We are also toured at their data center which is located outside the function room. They also let schools and other small business owners to use their servers for their own business purposes. IBM is very cool because they are much willing to help those students and business newbie to start their own businesses.
What I liked?
They really gave us a boost especially now that we are facing lots of major subjects. All of the speakers really gave us an encouragement to finish what we have started no matter how long or how hard it would be.
What I didn’t like?
Day 1 (October 4, 2010)
Day 1
Today, I went on a company visit to
Social Security System
An agency which is created to establish a social security protection to workers in the private sector, wage earners as well as self-employed persons. It is implemented in accordance with the Republic Act 116, better known as Social Security Act of 1954. The company was located at the East Avenue Quezon City. We arrived at the location at exactly 9:10 in the morning. When it comes to security the company was very strict. They are also very strict in monitoring every person who is going in and out of the said company. While we were inside the company I felt like I am one of the employee maybe it is because I am also wearing formal attire which really fit in the company.
What I learned?
Before I am going discuss the things that I have learned at the SSS I will first share what I have learned from our very educational tour guide. While we are still cruising on the bus we have already learned lots of stuffs and that is because of our very informative tour guide, we are used to call him Kuya Al. He told us that the symposium usually lasts for more or less two hours. Another thing that he shared was a brief history about the Philippines; he told us that Quezon City became the capital of the Philippines during Commonwealth regime and that was year 1976 and from 1976 up to the present year the capital of the Philippines is Manila. Our tour guide also shared about the meaning of the name of the city which is Manila; he told us that long ago Manila was once called as Maynila; “May” which means “meron” or “mayroon” and “Nilad” which means Mangrove tree. While we were strolling at the EDSA he told us another trivia again. He said that EDSA was also called as Highway 45.
The company of Social Security System was the first establishment that we have visited and from their company I learned lots of things from them. For me to be able to make it clearer, I am going to discuss what we did and also all the things that I have learned from them.
The first thing that we did at the company is that we had a symposium at their auditorium. I think it lasted for almost two hours; I did not able to mind how long it is maybe it’s because of the very cold temperature. The master of the ceremony was Ms. Mercy Locena. She was introduce the guest speaker which is Mrs. Marissu G. Bugante who is the current Vice President for the public affairs. With the aid of her speech she gave us students a very warm welcome to their company. Mrs. Bugante appreciates the idea of choosing their company; the Social Security System to be one of the companies that we are going to visit. Then after the welcoming and the appreciation thingy she then talks about the rule of Social Security System through her power point presentation. She also discussed about the protection of the company that they give to their member against the economic and social distressed that is caused by contingencies. To make it more understandable, the Social Security System provides the assistance and benefits for the members who are suffering from future catastrophe such as death and retirement. Social Security System corporate values are trust, empowerment and teamwork; these three things are very important factors to be considered. Another thing that she talks about was the company’s mission and vision which is to serve for the good and welfare for the Filipino citizen. She also talked about the importance of getting a membership and participation to us for the future use and requirement. Mrs. Bugante was finished with her discussion but was followed by the department manager (member relations) which is Mrs. Eugenia dela Cruz. She shared to us the history of the company and also the years when it was founded. I have learned that the Social Security System was originated in the year 1957; and they celebrated their 53rd year last September 1, 2010. The company has 168 branches which is located nationwide with 14 oversea branches to sum it all up there are a total of 180 Social Security System working establishments. I also learned that from 1970 up to 1983 the NCR Machines are found at Baguio and Dagupan. The NCR machines which are Centralized Computer Processing from 1983-1986 which uses Oracle DBMS. And in the year 1992 to 1996 Social Security System is undergoing a business recovery system which they used the SUNM9000 as the server in the main office in San Pablo.
The hardware specialist of the company was Mr. Leo C. Abayan. He is the specialist on the working technologies partake all the information about functioning equipment inside the establishment. In short, they are the ones who is capable of producing IDs that the Social Security System members were using. They are operated with biometrics ID system for civilian purposes. Unfortunately, they are not producing IDs for the members anymore – the reason behind it was that they are trying to create a new and improved ID production which they called that Unified Purpose ID Card. This ID card can avail in all purposes. In addition to what I have learned is the they have approximately 1.7 billion of information that is stored in their database record in their main server.
What I liked?
After the symposium we are clustered into three groups and then we are allowed to explore what is inside their company. At first I really thought that companies are really full of boring stuffs. Fortunately, the Social Security System proved me wrong with their very amazing history that can be found at their Museum. I really admire how they arranged their vintage equipments and some fun to read history of the company.
What I didn’t like?
What I really don’t like at their company is their auditorium. The temperature was really low that I cannot almost understand what the speaker is saying because I am already out of my concentration. I also don’t like the way they speak because it made me really drowsy at that time.
Today, I went on a company visit to
First Academy of Computer Arts
- One of the country's leading providers of digital TESDA-approved design technology courses. With its continuing dedication to curriculum development, it is fast becoming a preeminent gateway for careers in advertising, animation design, multimedia communication and web development. We arrived at the establishment at 3:06 in the afternoon. When we arrive at the academy we are welcomed by their Career Management Adviser named Michelle. We have waited for a few minutes before we started our discussion. Our first discussion talks about digital arts, we discussed about how the technology and computer arts evolved, and about animation. The process of animation is the series of motion of pictures. They also talk about the kinds of animations; the 2D animation and the 3D animation. The 2D animation which is the classic one the recent and newest generation of animation is the 3D animation. They also talked about PMA or Print Media Arts and under PMA are raster and vector images. They also showed us some examples of 2D animation that were made from the portfolios of their students. They showed us lots of various kinds of animation such as comic type animation and also 2D animation. After the mini presentation that they have made Mr. Chris was introduced. He then showed us how to create a 3D image by using the software which they called MAYA. He made a 3D apple with stem and a leaf.
What I liked?
I was really amazed when the first time I entered the First Academy of Computer Arts. It felt like I am living in a sanctuary where there were lots of stuffs which I really like. Such as computers, artistic designs, their artistic freedom wall and everything nice that is related to arts.
What I didn’t like?
Field Trip Overview`
Field Trip Overview
We had our Major Field at Manila last October 4-8, 2010. On each day of the field trip, we went on some various companies that can be found within the perimeter of Manila. In five consecutive days we visited lots of companies like Social Security System, First Academy of Computer Arts, UP Diliman, Ayala Techno Hub, Advance Science and Technology Institute, Telecommunications Training Institute, PLDT – INNOLAB, MMDA and we went to Tagatay and Enchanted Kingdom. Yahoo!
Via Cebu Pacific we have arrived at the Domestic airport at around 8 A.M. After that we went to the bus in which we are assigned. The first company that we have visited was the SSS (Social Security System). The company was located at the East Avenue, Quezon City. We had our symposium at the said company which lasted for two hours more or less. It was already lunchtime when we have finished our company visit; we had our lunch at the Great Eastern Hotel located at Makati. The next company that we visited was the First Web Academy which is also located at the Makati City. A couple of hours after the visit we went shopping at SM Mall of Asia and had our dinner at Atcha’s restaurant located outside the mall. It was a busy day and after all of that we checked in at the Garden Plaza Hotel located at Paco, Manila.
We started our second day with a breakfast at the Grills and Sizzles restaurant which is located at Examiner, Quezon City. Then after that we went to UP Diliman still located at Quezon City. At the said location we had our UP-USeP Information Technology Symposium 2010. We only had our lunch at the university. The next company that we visited was the Ayala Techno Hub at the Commonwealth. We went back to UP right after our company visit at the Techno Hub. And then we went to Trinoma for shopping, again. We had our dinner at the Tramway restaurant located at Timog Avenue, Quezon City.
On the third day of our pleasurable but strenuous field trip we went to ASTI (Advance Science and Technology Institute wherein we found the people behind the operating system called Bayanihan. After that we went to Telecommunications Technical Institute. And at dinner time we were only given an equal amount of money for us to have something to eat. We also went shopping at the Tutuban Mall.
One of the most exciting day was the fourth day of our field trip. What makes it exciting is that we are going to Tagaytay specifically at the Peoples Park in the Sky. And lastly at the Enchanted Kingdom.
It was the fifth and the last day of our field trip. Somehow I felt a little bit sad simply because we are leaving Manila at the end of the day. We checked out at the hotel and then had our breakfast also at the hotel. Then after that we went to MMDA at Mandaluyong for our last company visit. After that we went to SM Mall of Asia and had our lunch at the Taste Asia and then went inside the mall for a little shopping. We waited for our bus to “SUNDO” us and then went to the Domestic airport and then off to Davao City via Cebu Pacific.
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