Field
Trip Overview:
I
am greatly thankful of being part of the Field Trip and Seminar batch 2012, the
fact of being one of them; I really enjoyed and learned many things with them
and most importantly visiting IT companies and attending the 10th
Y4IT seminar in Manila. Regardless of the struggles and the challenges we had
faced from the meetings, requirements, and the plans, FTS really survived and
pursue to make it very successful. I thank God for everything, for He is our
center of faith and guidance.
The
major field trip is considered to be one of our best trips in our life because
it has lots of excitement though an expensive trip. The college of Institute of
Computing in University of Southeastern Philippines intended student to take
the subject Field Trip and Seminar to let students engage in new trends of
technology and also to be knowledgeable of information and communications
technology. The FTS as part of the subject comprises two field trips which were
the minor and the major filed trip, and one seminar. The major field trip in
Manila was decided by the students and the approval of the parents, since many
of us chose to have a major field in Manila, most of us prepared for the
expense. In manila, it is planned for one major field trip and one seminar. In
addition, the major field trip covered with six visitations for IT companies
and a seminar for Y4IT at UP Diliman.
Many
recognized us to be the best batch especially by those IT companies that we had
visited. Most of us were energetic and attentive during the field trip.
Everyone had great experienced especially to those first timer like me. We had
fun riding in the airplane; all were excited, amazed and happy. The FTS catered
67 students and 2 faculties, so we had two buses in our trip, the big and small
bus. I was joined to the small bus group and proud to our tourist guide, he is
fun to be with. We had our accommodation in Kabayan Hotel at Pasay City. All of
us didn’t miss everything, every single day always excite us. Aside from
visiting of IT companies, we experienced lots of fun in having a ride with MRT,
sight-seeing in Peoples Park in Tagaytay City, ride all you can in Enchanted
Kingdom in Laguna, and shopping/malling in Mall of Asia, Trinoma, Tutuban and
Baclaran. We also visited the famous Baclaran Church. In this activity, it was
really the best from the best of all the best. Enjoy reading my travel report
and have fun.
DAY 1
Today, I went to company visit to…
Today,
I went to our first company visit to DOST known as the Department of Science
and Technology at Bicutan. From there, one of the representative talks about
DOST; their staff, officers, offices, and services. The STII or the Science and
Technology Information Institute was the information arm of the DOST. According
to the Director of the STII “ideas must turn into action”. DOST introduces
their implemented technologies that was the idea of the Filipinos that was
actually made, example were; iron-fortified rice, complementary food blends,
water retort, vacuum packaging machine and many to mention. The ideas and
action comprises the DOST-HITS or DOST-High Impact Technology Solutions. The
University of the Philippines helped DOST for implementing new ideas to provide
good services for Filipinos. One of the graduate of UP introduced us the IPv4
Exhaustion which had only 32 bit addressing scheme, IPv6 with 128 bit
addressing scheme, better security in terms of network and can access anywhere
since it was LAN and IPv5 was very expensive so it was not maintain. The DOST
had different databases from different DOST websites. They used the preginet
networking; it was live streaming and had bigger bandwidth. The DOST introduce
their project which was the Project NOAH that launch last July 5. The said
project created for five years, which was developed by the UP students and with
the partnerships of PAG-ASA and PHILVOCS. Project NOAH provides the weather
information, it has sensor level of water, rainfall, storm, wind mechanism and
includes information packaging.
I
went to our second company visit at MMDA Communications and Command Center at
EDSA, Makati. MMDA known as the Traffic Engineering offered services not only
for traffic but also for accident or criminal accidents and flood control. It
was said that they had almost 100 CCTV over Metro Manila place in high
buildings. The camera used were wireless and in real time and also used in
wi-max high frequency. There camera was 360 degrees and 180 degrees up and
down. All their files in the CCTV have back-up especially to those unwanted
events happened in the road. Traffic was the first priority when talking about
the services offered. Since Luzon has been always issued about floods, I think
that flood control was their second priority because they had given information
about the too much overflowing of water, their 20 pumping station to minimize
the water level and so on.
What I Learned?
I
learned so many things in visiting DOST and MMDA. In DOST, I learned that if
you had the idea then you must think of it, learn from it and get an action
with it. DOST could help me or to anybody who had idea and shared to them and
through technology, ideas could be a great opportunity to help Filipinos live a
good life and also to be proud of. I also learned more from the mention above
about the internet protocol, the exhaustion of ipv4 and the most secure and
reliable ipv6. In their project which was the Project NOAH educated me well
regarding on how it works and the biggest impact in our society which was the
awareness or our consciousness.
I
learned from the MMDA was being cooperative and attentive. Cooperative means
that whatever the government had planned must be guided which you think was
also the best solution for the catastrophe the Philippines will be encountered.
Attentive really gives impact to anybody, if someone really care then others
may do. In the technical side, I learned that MMDA uses maps where you can see
where the roads those were flooded and traffic through internet and they used
software for where they will observe the flow of the traffic in a big screen. I
observed during the journey, most traffic lights had a timer, means that the
driver will be aware the seconds to go and as well as the people who will cross
on the next road.
What I Liked?
Both
of the company I had visited today was much appreciated. From their staff and
how they delivered their presentation was really nice. Since both were under
government, I liked what really their vision and mission especially when
regarding about the best for Filipinos. I liked the technologies that was
implemented through DOST and I believe that they really wanted to prove from
other countries that a Filipino has brighter than idea than others. I also like
how the MMDA really gave effort for the service of the Filipino.
What I didn’t like?
There
was no point that I didn’t like DOST unless they will not able to help those
poor young people who had better ideas than them. In MMDA, no offense but PSSCC
in Davao is nicer than MMDA. I can say that in Davao, it is more high-tech than
MMDA.
DAY 2
It
was a whole day event for seminars and I was eagerly listened to all the guest
speakers and inspired with their thoughts and ideas.
Today, I went to company visit to…
Today,
I attended the 10th Y4IT at the University of the Philippines. It
was a five days seminar and a whole day event; I attended the seminar in the
second day. There were many guest speakers that were professionals and also the
UP really prepared the event. In the morning, I attended the seminar at the UP
Bahay ng Alumni, I supported our professor who was assigned for the welcome
address in the said event. It was a big opportunity since I will be meeting
different students from different schools in the country as well as to those
excellent speakers. The Y4IT make possible to gather all Information Technology
and other related technology courses, and also the guest speakers inspires all
young ones to pursue new technology innovation. One of the speakers shared
about Library Digital Signage for promotions and announcements. He shared the
matrix system comprises on; to look at existing solution, build the system and
see how well it works. It was also shared about the works of De La Salle IT
students who created the magnificent animation. The idea was of in Philippine
culture and beliefs. The presentation includes the history of animation and how
animation gave most impact to everyone.
In
the afternoon after I took my lunch, I directly went to the Aliw Theater at UP
Diliman. It was said that most of the speakers there where really prominent
when it comes in technology. First, I was amazed when I enter there since I
could say that it was nicer than the previous event. Before the event started
the hosts really gave fun and helped the audience to be more cooperative and
jovial. Some speakers shared their journey to success, tips for IT careers, history
in making a film, the success with their thesis, and some of the innovations
that are now engaging.
What I Learned?
During
the Y4IT, I learned from the speakers’ point of view which was being innovative
in creating ideas, put action to whatever ideas will come out and always think
of what you really love and enjoy. Regarding my career path, I learned to be
more responsible enough of choosing what is best for me that in the end I
couldn’t regret. It is possible to love what you hate; it is up to you how you
handle situation and how you tried hard. The fact that I am really worried
about the circumstances in my life, I still inspired by those people who really
excels. I also learned some skills in animation and ideas in digital signage.
What I Liked?
I
really like the Y4IT in the Philippines because without these ideas will lesser
improvements. I liked what the seminar standout for in transforming the people
lives. IT is power here in the Philippines in helping one another through an
idea and technology. I liked how the event organized, the host of the said
event, the preparation and everything that was done successfully. I really
liked the guest speakers that I had attended as well as their presentation that
really inspires me. I also like the freebies and a lot more.
What I didn’t like?
I
didn’t like in Y4IT was to wait and to follow line in order to get inside the
event. Sometimes the staff didn’t know how to handle panic situation when
people are getting excited. At times I didn’t like speakers who are boring in
presenting their slides.
DAY 3
I
visited two companies which was really had a big name in the industry. Really give
contributions and services to the people.
Today, I went to company visit to…
In
the morning, I went to our first company visit to PLDT – Philippine Long
Distance Telephone at Mandaluyong City. The INNOLAB – Innovation Laboratory and
Telecommunications Education Center of PLDT was created in 2003 for
recruitment, and on-the-job trainings. They had three principles business
groups; fix line for residential/business line, wireless with the partnership
of SMART and data for the telecommunication/information. Mr. Napoleon Nazareno
was the PLDT President and the Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Manny “MVP” V.
Pangilinan was the Chairman of the Board. In the plan tour assisted by the
guide of Ms. Ferrer, first they gave some lectures about PLDT, then delivered
well the PLDT History from 1928-present. After the lectures and history, one of
their staff bought us to the Acer family. The Acer was I think one of the
partners of PLDT. Acer introduced us the new trends and technologies that they
had offered. Their products especially their laptops really stunned us since it
was tested and we had seen that our professors jump over it many times but
still nothing happen and it really works well. That was really amazing, they
also proud to say that Acer was the number one here in the Philippines when it
comes to quality products and its security. Acer proves that what is trend is
what they also have; they say that Acer never left behind. After the Acer, the
staff had on tour of their PLDT laboratory, first I had a tour in the
networking, second in the high-tech ipod where it could operate the appliances,
curtains and many more through plug-ins, then in their conference area where
they viewed us the secret area that I can call where the trustworthy people
monitor and operate the networking all over the Philippines.
In
the afternoon, I went to our second company visit to SSS – Social Security
System at East Avenue, Quezon City. SSS prepared a short program, delivered a
very good presentation about what is SSS and also presented some technical side
regarding the databases of the SSS and so on. SSS was engaged in sickness, maternity,
disability, retirement, and death and funeral; moreover many of my co-FTS had
lots of questions. Also, one of our professor asks questions about the
outsourcing where students who actually onto outsourcing doesn’t paid any
taxes. It was a biggest question of my professor regarding this that SSS cannot
directly answer.
What I Learned?
I
actually learned from the INNOLAB like how PLDT excels in the market and
industry, how the networks processed, how they engage new trends and
technologies. From their history, PLDT really evolved, surpassed challenge,
transformed and changed. Moreover PLDT is not only for communications but also
to help Filipinos to provide jobs. I learned in SSS, I was more aware in
registering, how to be a member, more information about the benefits if you are
a member of the SSS and your contribution to your society.
What I Liked?
PLDT’s
staff is fun to be with, assess and entertain you so that both of you really
understand. I liked what PLDT provides services to networks, applicants for new
jobs and engage high-tech. I liked in SSS was they prepared a program for us
and able to curious questions.
What I didn’t like?
In
SSS, I didn’t like our tour in their service area because I feel uncomfortable
and not all of us could hear the staff talking – explaining what was happening
in different area inside the building. I didn’t like the presentation of the
technical side because it didn’t deliver well especially it tackles about
database system. In addition, they didn’t let us to see their data hub.
DAY 4
I
had only one company visit which was the SPI Servisoft. Capture employers to be
inSPired.
Today, I went to company visit to…
Today,
I went to company visit to Servisoft Philippines Inc. SPI Global at Paranaque
City. SPI is a BPO known as Business Process Outsourcing, when you say
outsourcing, means outside vendor to provide service by company. In 1991 SPI
was the first IT Company to enter Philippine stock exchange and a Top BPO in
2011. SPI stands for SPi: Solutions.People.Innovation where solutions was the
core offering of SPI, people skilled and experienced work force and innovation
was on how the system meet the requirement. SPI vision is to inspire success
and its mission is to deliver best in class, enriching the lives of employees,
enhancing shareholder value through sustained growth. SPI have different
sectors for creating a system. They gave also presentation on networking and
databases. SPI tour us in their working areas and their library with their
books made. During the tour I observed that many of the SPI employees had
designated areas where content article was here, the other side where the
graphics team and the other side was the programmer, and also the technical
side. SPI provides work for the youth that would greatly helped them also to
learn more.
What I Learned?
I
learned in SPI. I understand more what outsourcing is all about. Give me more
knowledge in networking and at the same time databases and I learned some
trivia. I also learned from the programming side, their software used and
provides us ideas on different software especially when it comes to the
original /genuine software.
What I Liked?
During
the visit, I had so much fun because the staff were approachable and
accommodate as well. In fact, I really like what their company provides work
for many Filipinos especially for the youth. I liked what the company’s vision
and mission, they really empower employees and help them excel. I liked in SPI
was they provide you learning, empower your talents and make you success.
What I didn’t like?
What
I didn’t like in SPI was too much of security especially in taking pictures.
They are very strict for some confidential. They didn’t allow us to see their
data center in networking and others.
DAY 5
Today, I went to company visit to…
Today,
I went to company visit to JP Morgan Chase at Bonifacio Global, Taguig. Seeing
from their building really amaze me. From going inside, it feels that you are
in a very nice place. The atmosphere, the people greet you nicely and entertain
you well. What amazed me so much were the free hot and cold drinks. Drink all
you can. JP Morgan was really strict especially in taking pictures. If you’re
caught taking picture or an employee who disobeyed rule then goodbye, their
cameras was monitored in Singapore, and maybe you will go into jail. In the
meeting area, they discussed the history of JP Morgan Chase. Offers two
services, in Chase business, it was the consumer side and a line of business
that centers the commercial side of the business. Another one was JP Morgan,
the wholesale business, treasury and security business. JPierport Morgan was
the founder of JP Morgan and Company in 1895. A philanthropist and jem
collector, he saved the US stock market and the US treasury. The innovations in
Bank anf Technology were Chemical Cash Machines, Home Banking Technologies,
became the first bank to offer customer credits, Drive-through banking, and
pioneered the automatic protection cameras. JP Morgan in the Philippines is a
bank but they provide services from the US and other countries. There was
confidentiality when it comes to banking. Also, staff divided us into four
where they provided a staff to tour us in their building. Their elevator amazed
me since front and back will be open. According to the staff their building has
a common floor. I really appreciate their security in their company and
surprised me with their benefits to their employees. They really value the hard
work of their employees that gave them back the satisfaction of everyone. They
provide employees extra-curricular activities to excel more in their talent;
they will be benefited with free clinic, they provide a room for meditation and
JP Morgan didn’t want to discriminate any religion, respect to each other is
highly appreciated and integrity of an employee was one of the reason why JP
Morgan excel of being number one in terms of banking, business and benefits
that they provided to their employees.
What I Learned?
I
learned in JP Morgan was how to value works and how to become successful. I
also learned some business strategy, their services that they are providing and
some history about their company.
What I Liked?
I
liked in JP Morgan was really their benefits to their employees, their working area;
they provide employee so much satisfaction especially if you’re really
diligent. I liked their so much that I wanted to work with them. I really liked
to apply there if I will be given a chance.
What I didn’t like?
I
didn’t liked too much of security, but since it was about banking maybe it
really confidential that is why they had restrictions in taking pictures.
Recommendation
The
next batch is really pressure since our batch was very successful. Fortunately,
I am happy and also excited to the next batch who would take the Field Trip and
Seminar subject. It is really a fantastic trip that you don’t want to miss.
Well,
based from our experience, first the students who will take the subject must
choose the best leader, the best officers who will actually manage and organize
well the trip and I am proud to say that our officers was the best. Second,
students must prepare the expenses one year before the field trip so that the
flow of the plans goes smoothly. Third, the elected officers of the subject
must organize well the needs and requirements like letters and hold a meeting
for the updates and progress to other members. Fourth, before you visit
companies tries to review and research about them and construct questions in
order to communicate with them. If you are in an educational trip, don’t limit
yourself to learn and be eager to get information and knowledge in the
companies. During your company visit, don’t forget to bring your writing
materials so that you can take notes some important details and don’t forget to
have a personal diary in your trip. Lastly, don’t panic if you are too much excited
but do not stop and limit yourself in learning and to have fun. God Bless to
the next batch and I hope you would greatly enjoy your trip.
Pictures
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List
of Students
1. Abarquez,
Argen Pearl V.
2. Aberjedo,
Che May Ann A.
3. Alderite,
Jon Ares A.
4. Amistoso,
Emmanuel E.
5. Amora,
Kristine Faith M.
6. Anzano,
Jordan M.
7. Asueros,
April Anne A.
8. Bacaoco,
Joanna P.
9. Barayan,
Marco C.
10. Bargamento,
Claire R.
11. Belayro,
Yvonne P.
12. Bestis,
Sheila Mae A.
13. Biloy,
Victorio Q.
14. Bonto,
April Mae B.
15. Cagnaan,
Ruby Jean P.
16. Canoy,
Jeffrey D.
17. CariƱo,
Louella Marree C.
18. Casal,
Sherry Ann Marie J.
19. Catalan,
Xevler B.
20. Chavez,
Laian Joy D.
21. Chua,
Rina Richie M.
22. Comidoy,
Nikko P.
23. Cubelo,
Jhun Rey T.
24. Datoy,
Jerland O.
25. Dela
Luz, Chenny G.
26. De
Paz, Ricardo Jr. R.
27. Diacono,
Jose Jr. B.
28. Dicon,
Jonie T.
29. Espina,
Firlyvir T.
30. Flores,
Brian
31. Flores,
Roscel O.
32. Galindo,
Jesmael G.
33. Gallardo,
Jecris P.
34. Gascon,
Miguel Paulo Anthony
35. Insierto,
Jeanie Joy L.
36. Juarez,
Jazel Noreen C.
37. Larayos,
Arpi S.
38. Lejano,
Benjamin A.
39. Letchadores,
Raquel D.
40. Librea,
Eldrin Jay Chit L.
41. Literatus,
Nikki P.
42. Magallen,
Febie Jane D.
43. Manipis,
Ozy Hale D.
44. Mendez,
Kevin P.
45. Miguel,
John Cyril D.
46. Morado,
Welfred L.
47. Narciso,
Loren E.
48. Obiso,
Karina N.
49. Olmedo,
Kleant James R.
50. Osiones,
Vanessa Joy C.
51. Paman,
Jesse Rhey V.
52. Panoy,
Rhea Eleonor B.
53. Partosa,
Therry Charm R.
54. Perez,
Jasper Humprey O.
55. Polinar,
Joemar M.
56. Reyes,
Jomarie L.
57. Saclauso,
Salveah M.
58. Salar,
Mary Ann A.
59. Santos,
Sandina Y.
60. Sarga,
Myrine A.
61. Sarino,
Jefalyn B,
62. Soriano,
Uriel Emmanuel R.
63. Sumalinog,
Fretzeil Mae V.
64. Tomanding,
Khelly M.
65. Tomas,
Jed Wil T.
66. Torres,
Jay Erickson T.
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