Travel Report - Major Field Trip

University of Southeastern Philippines

Bo. Obrero Campus, Davao City

Institute of Computing

TRAVEL REPORT

Major Field Trip and Seminars

Sept. 10 – 14, 2012

Manila

Submitted by:

Jhun Rey T. Cubelo

BSIT-IV

Submitted to:

Randy S. Gamboa

Facilitator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Field Trip Overview	1
Day 1	2
Day 2	4
Day 3	5
Day 4	8
Day 5	10
Appendix	12
Recommendation	12
Blog URL	12
Pictures	13
List of Students	18
Tickets	20
Itinerary	21

Field Trip Overview:

Last 10^th to 14^th day of September of this year, we, the 67 students of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science had the 3^rd batch of our Field Trip and Seminars. This event was made possible by Mr. Randy S. Gamboa and Mr. Roy Manseras; our ever-dynamic facilitators or perhaps I can say our “parents” during the field trip, the trusted travel agency of Maynilad Tours and Educational Services Inc. spearheaded by Ma’Anne Flores our Tour Manager, Carlo Garin our Big Bus Tour Guide, and Kuya Byron for the Small Bus Tour Guide, the very hard-working set of officers namely; Laian Joy Chavez, Louella Marree Cariño, Kristine Faith Amora, Sherry Ann Marie Casal, and yours truly, and our parents who supported and guided us throughout our journey.

The field trip and seminar lasted for 5 days and 4 nights only. Actually, just a little time but jam-packed with experiences and many learning. Experience, why? Somehow all of us were actually first-timers to take a ride in a plane. We were very excited to first-hand experience the beauty of the archipelago of the Philippines through Seair Airlines (Tigerairways). The magnificent wonder of seeing all the land area, bodies of waters, stunning islands, and splendid formations of the clouds coming towards our plane. However, that great experience comes with by hook or by crook problems. Like for an instance of dizziness. A number of students were affected by that so as part of our contingency plan, we have prepared some first-aid solutions like Bonamil, ointment, and oil to mitigate the experience. Another worthy encounter was at Enchanted Kingdom, an amusement theme park located at Sta. Rosa City, Laguna. The mere presence of the entrance gate of the theme park is very riveting and fascinating. How much more taking all the rides in that theme park? I mean, even only taking 4 rides in Enchanted Kingdom that’s I guess overwhelming. Actually, I took Space Shuttle, Rialto 3D, Roller Blades, and Anchors Away. And riding all of those, that’s pretty marvelous. Additional thing is learning, learning from the different company visits we had. A total of 6 companies that actually accommodated our class namely Department of Science and Technology – Science Technology Information Institute, Philippine Long Distance Telephone, Metro Manila Development Authority – Traffic Engineering , Social Security System, Tsukiden Electronics Philippines Inc. and JP Morgan Chase. We had our own favorite company, however, all companies we had can be a prospect company to jump in after graduating our course.

DAY 1

Today, I went to company visit to…

In the morning, we head up to Department of Science and Technology – Science Technology Information Institute in the Mandaluyong City wherein it houses many divisions and branches of Department of Science and Technology one of which is the Science Technology Information Institute. And, in the afternoon company visit we had was in MMDA or Metro Manila Development Authority situated in EDSA corner Orense Street in Guadalupe, Makati City.

What I Learned?

In the first half of the 10^th of September, DOST – STII as a government organization supporting projects in life sciences and technological advances. We were welcomed by very warm talks from Aristotle P. Carandang and the rest of the unit. I learned that DOST is included with unique 21 government agencies that promotes different roles in nation building and one of it is the Science Technology Information Institute or commonly coined as STII. In a video presented to us, we learned about the HITS or also known as High Impact Technology Solutions where they give information technology services and IT Innovation in the field of health and nutrition, ICT & Education, Transport, and Energy, Calamities and the likes. They also presented to us Project Noah, a responsive program for disaster prevention and mitigation. However, the presentation the program got a bit of malfunction since the internet connection within the area got glitch. And, it is interesting to note that many innovations were actually very helpful in our society to enhance the quality of life. Really strikes me the most is the talk about IPV4 and IPV6 which gives me additional knowledge about networking. I also learned that IPV4 has 4.3 Billion IPs yet almost the entire IPV4 is used, while IPV6 has 3.4x10^38 or 340 undecillion.

            And in the afternoon session of the day, we visited Metro Manila Development Authority specifically in their Traffic Engineering Department. MMDA is an agency of the Republic of the Philippines created embracing the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Valenzuela, Malabon, Taguig, Navotas and San Juan and the municipality of Pateros. The MMDA performs planning, monitoring and coordinative functions, and in the process exercise regulatory and supervisory authority over the traffic management within Metro Manila. The agency is headed by a Chairman Francis Tolentino, who is appointed by the President and continues to hold office at the discretion of the appointing authority. He is vested with the rank, rights, privileges, disqualifications, and prohibitions of a cabinet member.

What I Liked?

            The best of all in the Department of Science of Technology – Science Technology Information Technology experience were the demonstration of Aristotle P. Carandang wherein he delivered the presentation in full grace. Everyone is in awe on how he made the class actively. I remembered saying this to Jesmael G. Galindo, “Unta ma-teacher siya!” it is because he possesses great skills in persuading people. Also, we were thrilled and amazed in the idea of DOST – STII department is continuously providing innovation to the society to escalate the lives of Filipinos in the archipelago.

What I didn’t like?

Things that I don’t like were in the Metro Manila Development Authority – Traffic Engineering. First and foremost, the venue for the plant visit was very small and not to mention the area is very hot which leads to the crowded and unorganized students. The place is far better in PSSCC or the Public Safety and Security Command Center here in Davao City. Though the place is suitable for the development, the place very much a like in Davao is the best appropriate plant visit for learning traffic engineering. Secondly, the data center of the Metro Manila Development Authority is a big as two huge classrooms. However, the quality of ventilation and lighting in the place is very poor. And lastly, the monitor present in the board room is so small. In a 21-inch wide monitor, a division of roughly 9 keys stations were being viewed and depicted small vision of the place.

DAY 2

Today, I went to company visit to…

            We visited University of the Philippines for the Philippine Youth Congress of Information Technology for our National Seminar at Diliman Campus placed in Quezon City.

What I Learned?

The University of the Philippines Information Technology Development Center (UP ITDC) is propelling itself to greater heights, as it celebrates the 10th year of the Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology or Y4iT. With the theme “IT is Power: Celebrating a Decade of Transforming Lives,” the 10th Y4iT will continue to serve as a meeting place for the best minds in IT, while giving participants a rare chance to know the latest IT breakthroughs, establish a network of contacts, and see how the field looks like.

The 10th Y4iT was held at the University Theater, UP Film Institute, and UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni. It is considered the country’s biggest gathering of IT experts and professionals, students and educators. Since it began in 2003, the conference has already drawn a total of 105,000 participants.

What I Liked?

Y4IT is a big convection of information technological courses that offers a big thing to its participants like wide array of topics that will give interest to the participants. And also Y4IT seminars always give credits to Filipino innovation all around the world.

What I didn’t like?

Since Y4IT is a big gathering of the information technology students around the Philippines it accommodates large number of participants about 30,000 attendees and this means a very huge crowd.

DAY 3

Today, I went to company visit to…

We visited Philippine Long Distance Telephone sited in Mandaluyong City for our 3^rd technical visit in our Field Trip and Seminars. And afterwards, we had the chance to visit Social Security System placed East Avenue in Quezon City.

What I Learned?

One of the unforgettable things that I learned from PLDT is their Memorabilia. It is about how PLDT survived into what they are now. Anita Ferrer discussed about the PLDT history where during ’28 – ’38 it was called “Age of Birth” where PLDT still uses Manual technology. I can’t also forget that during the years ’39 – ’48 was called “Age of Destruction” because it happened to be World War II where Japanese are not allowed to enter Philippines. During this year also they uses the first rotary telephone in the Philippines. During year ’49 – ’58, which it was called “Age of Hope”, they recognize the power of data with the invention of modern underground telephone wires and cables. On year ’59 – ’68, they called it “Age of Change”. It is the time when American president was changed into a Filipino president in the name of Don Ramon Coanggco. It is also the Age of Barbie as Doll and the time when they adapted computer mouse. In year ’69 – ’78 as their “Age of Control”, PLDT had become the Filipino Center of Corporation and uses the barcoding. They first used the 1970’s telephone handset and celebrated their 50^th Anniversary. In year ’79 – ’88 as the “Age of Revolution”, PLDT embrace newer technologies like cellular phones and fax machines as they gain the vital role of wide communication during people power revolution. During this age, they used 1980 payphone and X-4 Program Electronic Switching Equipment. In year ’89 – ’98 as the “Age of Gatekeeper”, PLDT accelerate mobile and data services aiming for zero back lag programs. While in year ’99 – ’08 as the “Age of Transformation”, PLDT introduce the triple play services of video, voice and data. Also in this age, creation of PLDT SME nation acquires full ownership of Smart Communication (2000). And, the year ’09 – and Beyond, rapid technology had evolved on PLDT since the demands of technology was ahead of the curve.

SSS or the Social Security System welcomes us openly for our educational tour. From the topic “Briefing on SSS” by Ms. Annie Hugo, what I learned was about the programs SSS had for the people like Compulsory Coverage, Investment Reverse Fund and Earning-related benefits. It covers employees of public or private sectors not over 60 years old including self-employed, part-time, and full time. It takes effect on the very first day of the employment. If self-employed, it takes effect on the day of payment. Also, if you are already paying even a single contribution, you actually have your identification card.

One good thing happened was there were many considered citizens were actually interested in the said tour. One of which is me, I have this very important concern on my identification card since I have been paying my contribution to SSS when I was still a call center agent in a BPO company. On that note, I am very apprehensive to the thought of can I already have my ID in connection to my single contribution and luckily they said affirmative. In addition, I can safety say that SSS was one of the most bombarded company in terms of the questions given to the speaker and host of the tour. We were very elaborate of our ideas of how the company will work on this action, on how will they address this problems, and on how the company will adapt the fast-paced modernization of technologies. A very good citation would be the question of Randy S. Gamboa, wherein he had the chance to ask about if there is already a law to address illegitimate workers on not paying their contribution. In fact, many of the said illegitimate workers came from the student workforce. According to them, they will further investigate the said query to address students who are so-called “freelancers” of today’s industry or market.

What I Liked?

            I really liked the most these two companies we just visited since the company was very prepared in accommodating us. Not to mention, Philippine Long Distance Telephone was the only who talked about technical issues in the aspect of being information technology and computer science students. Actually, PLDT is the most valuable company we ever visited. The way of how PLDT tailored the program and showing us the technical aspect of the company was perfectly awesome. We got the information we needed like if they will implement fiber optics to support more reliable and efficient method of implementing better lines. They also introduced to us their innovation laboratory to wherein we had the chance to firsthand see their upcoming inventions. The approach of PLDT in our Field Trip and Seminars is somehow the vision we have been looking for and it’s very fulfilling.

What I didn’t like?

            Overall, nothing was disgracefully happened in terms of technical aspects in the said two plant visit since each company we have visited really showed their best to accommodate and impart us new learning to escalate our knowledge and consciousness.

            However, one thing had a great impact for me was the pack lunch prepared by Kabayan Hotel for us since they are the one responsible to give us food in the afternoon. As the president of the class, I am after the comments of my constituents. They commended the very unprofessionalism presentation of our lunch because it was very messy and disgusting. On the contrary, we still have reflected positive outlook in that situation.

DAY 4

Today, I went to company visit to…

            We have the chance to visit Tsukiden Electronics Philippines Inc. formerly known as Laguna Electronics Inc. at Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

What I Learned?

Tsukiden Electronics Philippines, Inc. (formerly known as Laguna Electronics, Inc.) is an Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider in the Philippines for almost 17 years. Tsukiden Electronics Philippines, Inc. was able to establish a manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines last August of 1993 and was initially engaged in manufacturing 3.25” and 5.25” floppy disk drive and later expanded its business in the production of mobile cellular phones and other telecommunication devices.

Years later, Tsukiden Electronics Philippines, Inc. was able to establish another manufacturing plant and further increase the production of Hard Disk Drive and expanded its operation including HDD Assembly.

As technology rise, Tsukiden Electronics Philippines, Inc. is still able to cope with these changes, Surface Mount Technology was introduced to further enhance the production of FDD printed wire assembly and later ZIP drive unit as well as Flexible printed Circuit Board production for IBM was started.

Today, Tsukiden Electronics Philippines, Inc. continuous to expand its’ business operations with PCB assembly, COF assembly and complete box build assembly delivering to satisfied local customers and to global customers.

And their vision and mission is to be the preferred company providing high value added Electronic Manufacturing Services to our customer”.

With this key strength Tsukiden Electronics Philippines, Inc. will improve the quality of services they offer to their clients. The following are,

·        Using Up to date SMT technology

·        High flexibility and motivated employees.

·        Customer focused production set-up.

·        Can do both “high mix low volume and low mix high volume production”.

·        Can serve short lead-time product requirement.

What I Liked?

            A thing that a company must be continuously giving is the recognition and importance of their employee. Tsukiden Electronics Philippines, Inc. keeps on motivating their employees through various activation like Poster Making contest, Slogan Making contest wherein employees has the chance to win Php 500.00 for monthly winner and Php 1000.00 for the annual winner which will be feature in the company, Bikini Contest, Fun Runs, and Coastal Clean-ups.

            These are but a few of the strategies they giving to their employees. Remember, everyone is different and what motivates one person may not motivate another. In fact, giving the same reward to every member of the company - not only does not inspire employees to excel, but it may actually damage performance as top achievers see no acknowledgment of the exceptional job they have done.

What I didn’t like?

A common problem is inevitable when we deliver presentations is the dullness of the presenter. It is like presenting a power point presentation without a presenter. In additional, the presentation was given in the midst of afternoon time, a common time to take siesta time. Everyone was very tired, sluggish, and sleepy to witness the slideshow.

    

DAY 5

Today, I went to company visit to…

We visited JP Morgan Chase and Co. situated in the progressive area of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. A must company to be visited by field trip classes since it serves wide array of great opportunity for strong workforce and business driven company to land a job.

What I Learned?

JP Morgan Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. With a history dating back over 200 years, here's where we stand today:

·        JP Morgan Chase is the leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.3 trillion.

·        JP Morgan Chase operates in more than 60 countries.

·        JP Morgan Chase has more than 240,000 employees.

·        Serves millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients.

·        JP Morgan Chase is the leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity.

·        JP Morgan Chase’s stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

The U.S. consumer and commercial banking businesses serve customers under the Chase brand. The consumer businesses include: Branch, ATM, telephone and online banking, Credit cards, Small business, Home finance and home equity loans, Auto finance, Education finance, Retirement & Investing, Retail Checking and Merchant Services.

J.P. Morgan clients include the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. These businesses use the J.P. Morgan brand: Investment Bank, Asset Management, and Treasury Services, Worldwide Securities Services, Private Banking, and One Equity Partners.

What I Liked?

            JP Morgan Chase was built with hard work over 200 years. JP Morgan Chase would like to create a company that all can be proud of, and are confident that, working together, they will build the best financial services company in the world.

Certain principles are so fundamental to their success that they would like to describe them in some detail. If they can adhere to these principles – and they are not in order of importance – they will reach their goal of becoming the best financial services company in the world. They also hope they will give you a roadmap on how and why we make their decisions.

What I didn’t like?

            If given the chance to be asked if I have something I do not like about the plant visit we had with JP Morgan Chase and Co., I have to say that overall the company really reflects amiable and good-natured things. Therefore, JP Morgan Chase and Co. is a big yes for me nothing to thrown dislikes.

APPENDIX

RECOMMENDATION

Since the first field trip until the recent field trip conducted in the Institute of Computing, I highly recommend with full trust Maynilad Tours and Educational Services Inc. again and again because of these obvious reasons:

·        Maynilad Tours and Educational Services Inc. has the legal authorization of being a travel agency like DOT certification, DTI certification, and many other legal documents.

·        They provide full security for the students who want to visit scenic spots to visit.

·        Very accommodating tour manager and guides.

·        Responsible travel agency who will provide assistance in plant visit, accommodation, effective buses, and wide array of food selection.

For the students who will kick off their wealth to join field trip, I suggest to prepare their money ahead of time to mitigate submission problems. And, choose a suitable company to visit so that learning will become more effective and efficient.

           

BLOG URL

http://sentimentsofjhunax.blogspot.com/2012/10/travel-report-major-field-trip-and.html

PICTURES

DAY 1

Figure 1. DOST-STII Formal Briefing

Figure 2. Lecture during DOST-STII plant visit

Figure 3. MMDA Information Center

Figure 4. MMDA

DAY 2

Figure 5. University of the Philippines - Oblation

Figure 6. Philippine Youth for Information Technology

DAY 3

Figure 7. SSS group picture formation

Figure 8. SSS backdraft pictorial

DAY 4

Figure 9. Tsukiden Electronics Philippines Inc.

DAY 5

Figure 10. JP Morgan Chase and Co. lobby

Figure 11. JP Morgan Chase and Co. group pictorial

LIST OF STUDENTS

NO.	NAME	BIRTHDATE	COURSE/SECTION	CONTACT NUMBER
1	ABARQUEZ, ARGEN PEARL V.	November 4, 1993	BS CS – DAY	09225872934
2	ABERJEDO, CHE MAY ANN A.	May 2, 1992	BS CS – DAY	09204682071
3	ALDERITE, JON ARES A.	August 22, 1992	BS IT – EVENING	09427386663
4	AMISTOSO, EMMANUEL	June 8, 1993	BS IT – EVENING	09394786170
5	AMORA, KRISTINE FAITH M.	November 2, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09393143601
6	ANZANO, JORDAN M.	September 11, 1990	BS IT – EVENING	09397891858
7	ASUEROS, APRIL ANN A	April 15, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09076163969
8	BACAOCO, JOANNA P.	January 23, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09426548262
9	BARAYAN, MARCO P.	December 10, 1992	BS IT – EVENING	09213142327
10	BARGAMENTO, CLAIRE R.	January 21, 1991	BS CS – DAY	09391337313
11	BELAYRO, YVONNE P.	August 6, 1991	BS IT – EVENING	09099759870
12	BESTIS, SHEILA MAE A.	September 19, 1987	BS IT – EVENING	09123737750
13	BILOY, VICTORIO JR. Q.	May 11, 1991	BS IT – EVENING	09296113139
14	BONTO, APRIL MAE B.	April 14, 1993	BS IT – DAY	09289868161
15	CAGNAAN, RUBY JEAN P.	September 15, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09481381939
16	CANOY, JEFFREY D.		BS CS – DAY	09461742673
17	CARIÑO, LOUELLA MARREE C.	November 20, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09083623955
18	CASAL, SHERRY ANN MARIE J.	February 10, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09393143602
19	CATALAN, XEVLER B.	February 24, 1994	BS IT – EVENING	09071895293
20	CHAVEZ, LAIAN JOY D.	August 19, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09095385958
21	CHUA, RINA RICHIE M.	March 7, 1993	BS IT – EVENING	09993683344
22	COMIDOY, NIKKO P.	February 15, 1994	BS IT - DAY	09427717311
23	CUBELO, JHUN REY T.	September 18, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09076712065
24	DATOY, JERLAND O.	April 4, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09289645046
25	DELA LUZ, CHENNY G.	November 26, 1992	BS CS – DAY	09094287314
26	DE PAZ, RICARDO JR. R.	March 26, 1993	BS IT – EVENING	0939143898
27	DIACONO, JOSE JR. B.	November 13, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09215062281
28	DICON, JONIE T.	July 25, 1992	BS CS – DAY	09076168359
29	ESPINA, FIRLYVIR T.	August 15, 1991	BS CS – DAY	09498566236
30	FLORES, BRIAN P.	July 10, 1992	BS CS – DAY	09282648688
31	FLORES, ROSCEL O.	June 7, 1992	BS IT – EVENING	09282648688
32	GALINDO, JESMAEL G.	December 23, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09205354270
33	GALLARDO, JECRIS P.	August 20, 1991	BS IT – EVENING	09082676760
34	GASCON, MIGUEL PAOLO ANGELO B.	September 12, 1989
35	INSIERTO, JEANIE JOY I.	June 29, 1992	BS IT – EVENING	09078126535
36	JUAREZ, JAZEL NOREEN C.	April 14, 1992	BS IT – EVENING	09124025821
37	LARAYOS, ARPI S.	August 2, 1992	BS CS – DAY	09436816355
38	LEJANO, BENJAMIN A.	November 1, 1983	BS CS – DAY	09106636287
39	LETCHADORES, RAQUEL D.		BS IT – EVENING	09082368627
40	LIBREA, ELDRIN CHIT JAY L.	July 23, 1993	BS CS – DAY	09426584232
41	LITERATUS, NIKKI P.		BS IT – DAY	09182683134
42	MAGALLEN, FEBIE JANE D.	March 15, 1993	BS IT – DAY	09464225161
43	MANIPIS, OZY HALE D.	June 21, 1990	BS IT – EVENING	09106661113
44	MENDEZ, KEVIN P.	November 29, 1989	BS CS – DAY	09498566235
45	MIGUEL, JOHN CYRIL D.		BS IT – EVENING	09237416420
46	MORADO, WELFRED L.	November 3, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09309481470
47	NARCISO, LOREN E.		BS CS – DAY	09334822649
48	OBISO, KARINA N.		BS CS – DAY	09129643885
49	OLMEDO, KLEANT JAMES R.	May 16, 1991	BS CS – DAY 27386676	09427386676
50	OSIONES, VANESSA JOY C.		BS IT – EVENING	09102921746
51	PAMAN, JESSE RHEY V.	October 9, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09083054255
52	PANOY, RHEA ELEONOR B.	November 27, 1991	BS IT – DAY	09213126700
53	PARTOSA, THERRY CHARM R.	March 9, 1993	BS IT – DAY	09182250192
54	PEREZ, JASPER HUMPREY O.	October 7, 1993	BS IT – EVENING	09483153005
55	POLINAR, JOEMAR M.	March 4, 1991	BS CS – DAY	09491459759
56	REYES, JOMARIE L.	November 29, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09194942661
57	SACLAUSO, SALVEAH M.		BS CS – DAY	09429648814
58	SALAR, MARY ANN A.		BS IT – EVENING	09289713691
59	SANTOS, SANDINA Y.	November 2, 1992	BS IT – EVENING	09104060131
60	SARGA, MYRINE A.		BS CS – DAY	09331310202
61	SARINO, JEFALYN B.	December 22, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09098554648
62	SORIANO, URIEL EMMANUEL R.	January 29, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09212078217
63	SUMALINOG, FRETZEIL MAE V.	July 16, 1992	BS IT – DAY	09203791414
64	TOMANDING, KHELLY M.	August 28, 1991	BS IT – EVENING	09077744804
65	TOMAS, JED WIL T.		BS IT – DAY	09105536171
66	TORRES, JAY ERICKSON T.	September 27, 1991	BS IT – EVENING	09296683270
67	TRAVILLA, ZYRA JANE M.	March 7, 1993	BS IT – EVENING	09997605807