Field Trip Overview:
Our field trip in Manila is designed for us to learn more
about the current technologies that are trending today and some of those
technologies are found here in Davao. Also, our field trip is designed for us
to learn more about the sights and history of the different places in Manila.
DAY
_1_
Today,
we went for a company visit to the Department of Science and Technology –
Science Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII). Then, we attended a
seminar which was held inside the Audio-Visual Room. There, the speakers
discussed to us many things related to technology and science itself. During
the seminar, we were given magazines for further reading.
After
the seminar, we took our lunch at Great Eastern Hotel – Aberdeen Court, located
in Makati City. After we took our lunch, we proceeded to Metropolitan Manila
Development Authority (MMDA). Then, we proceeded to the Flood Control
Information Center, where we discussed technologies related to flood control
and traffic. Then we were toured to the Communications and Command Center,
where the traffic enforcers monitor calls, weather, traffic and many more.
After the visit, we went to SM Mall of Asia for our malling and shopping. After
an enjoyable 2 hours and 30 minutes of strolling and shopping, we then checked
in at Kabayan Hotel.
From
the discussions we have in those trips, I learned more about the practicality
and use of the technologies I have seen especially regarding the NOAA. It seems
they are serious in designing technologies that will be of benefit to our
countrymen. In other words, they are committed to their jobs despite having
limited resources and funds.
What
I like about this visit is that the speakers are presenting their ideas and
discussions in a matter-of-fact, no-nonsense manner while making sure that we
all understand what they are talking about and what they are trying to get
across. What I don’t like is the venue because it’s too warm, making it an
unsuitable place for discussions.
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DAY
_2_
After
we had our breakfast at Kabayan Hotel, we then rode our respective buses and
went to the University of the Philippines – Diliman Campus for the 10th
Philippine Youth Congress Information Technology (Y4IT). After the convention
that took a whole day, we then had our shopping at Triangle North Mall
(Trinoma).
From
the discussions at the convention, I learned about Information Technology and
its different fields like webpage design, animation, and many more. I am
particularly interested in the field of animation since I believe that where I’m
good at.
What
I like about the convention is that the venue is comfortable, and we are able
to enjoy the discussions of the speakers. The only thing I did not like is that
some of the speakers are talking in a very technical and difficult to
understand way.
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DAY
_3_
Today
is the day for our technical visits. We first visited the Philippine Long
Distance and Telephone Company Innolabat Mandaluyong City. After introductions
and a brief talk on the history of PLDT, we were toured on a hallway depicting
the history of PLDT in full detail. Then our group was directed to some sort of
communications center. After that, we then proceeded to the Acer hub where the
staff there showed us the brand new laptops, including one that is
well-protected from impact because it’s made from carbon-fiber. After some
lengthy discussions and advertisement of their products, we then proceeded to
tour the room where we found technologies like the IP phone, and the room that
simulates a high-tech home. After the tour at PLDT, we then proceeded to visit
the Social Security System in East Avenue, Quezon City. We then had a
discussion related to social security matters in the SSS Museum. After that, we
proceeded to tour the office and learn more about the technologies used in
registering, taking pictures of applicants, and more. After the SSS visit, we
had our stop at Intramuros and the famous Luneta Park where our national hero,
Dr. Jose Rizal was executed. After a couple moments of strolling we then had
our shopping and dinner at Tutuban.
I
learned many things about the technologies they used and their practicality. I
especially liked the fact that the staff at SSS themselves demonstrated them to
us.
What
I liked about the visit is that we were able to learn about social security in
general and the technologies being used to ease and speed up transactions
between staff and clients. The only setback is that the buildings looked so old
they would crumble anytime, but overall I enjoyed the trip.
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DAY
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Our
company visit for the day is the SPI Servisoft in Parañaque City. Upon arrival,
we learned that the company is still closed. So what we did is wait on the bus.
When the company finally opened, we were then directed to the meeting room on
the first floor. There, the speaker talked about the history of their company
and the showed some AVP’s. After the small talk, we were then toured around the
different parts of the company.
After
the tour, we then had our packed lunch at our bus. Then we went to Tagaytay for
souvenirs. Then we went to Enchanted Kingdom where we had a ride-all-you-can on
some of the most fun rides there. After three and a half hours of having fun,
we then departed and took our dinner at Taste Asia inside SM Mall of Asia.
What
I liked in our visit to SPI Global is that everyone in the company is working
as a team and each one is able to keep up with their teammates. Also, the
speaker and the tour guide did their best to keep our energy levels up. And the
tour itself is very enjoyable.The only thing I don’t like is the sometimes
boring and uninteresting AVP’s that they are showing us.
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DAY
_5_
This
day is the last day of our field trip. Before leaving the hotel, we checked
out. The last company we visited is the JP Morgan and Chase Company in
Bonifacio Global, Taguig. After having free refreshments from the vending
machines and taking our name cards, we were oriented on the rules of the
company, especially on the taking of pictures. We took an elevator to the 7th
floor. We were then directed to the Audio Visual Room where the speakers showed
to us a presentation of the company. After a lengthy discussion which involved
question-and-answer with the speaker, we were divided into four groups. I
belonged to the third group. Our guide then toured us on the 15th
floor where we toured the different training rooms including what they called
the “Star Wars room” because they said the board room was inspired by the movie
itself. Then after an enjoyable tour we then proceeded to the ground floor
where we have a group picture taken with the staff who guided us throughout our
company visit. After these, we then left and went back to the hotel for our
lunch. After we had taken our lunch, we then had our shopping at Baclaran.
After shopping, we then proceeded to the airport where we waited for our flight
going back to Davao.
The
company visit we had at JP Morgan and Chase Company is an example of companies
who strictly wanted to maintain the utmost secrecy and I commend them for that.
I learned about business in general in the discussions we had before our office
tours commenced.
I
like the way the speakers spoke at the discussions because they spoke to us in
a matter-of-fact, no-nonsense tone and at the same time they try to keep our
energy levels up. One thing I don’t like is their utmost secrecy because
there’s no way for people to know what they are up to and because the company
is already well known around the world.
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