University of Southeastern
Philippines
Bo. Obrero, Davao City, Philippines
Institute of Computing
TRAVEL REPORT
Sept.
10 – 14, 2012
Manila
Before you
proceed reading, I just want to say that this is not just a simple
documentation. What was written here was the story of the most valuable and
memorable five (5) days of my life as a student of the USeP (University of
Southeastern Philippines) under the IC (Institute of Computing) department
enrolled in FTS subject. Months ago, we were given the chance to choose what we
want for the fieldtrip if we want it to be conducted only in Mindanao or
outside Mindanao. Majority of the class chose outside Mindanao so that’s it. Maynilad Tours & Educational
Services Inc. proposed to us their itinerary and we all agreed with
their arrangements and they were chosen to cater us. Things were processed by
the officers and our facilitator that’s why the fieldtrip was made possible.
The fieldtrip was scheduled
September 10-14, 2012. Under those five days, I learned so many things,
things that I’ll never forget and things that I’ll bring up until I took my
last breath. From Day 1 up to the Last day (day 5), I wrote what happened to
me, what I did, what my feeling was and everything that I want to write.
Pictures were also attached based on the happenings day by day.
I hope you
will enjoy as you go on reading my “Five-day story”.
FIRST DAY: September
10, 2012
This day, I went on a company visit to:
DOST
(Department of Science and Technology), Bicutan
Traffic
Engineering (MMDA) at EDSA, Makati
The feeling of “First time” was what I felt. A night
before my flight, I’ve already packed my things up. I woke up at around 3:30 am
and prepared my self. I arrived at the airport at around 5:30 am and funny
things happened. I forgot to print my itinerary and I said to my self “OH MY
GOSH!” and good thing was that one of my classmates brought one and when the
airport guard asked me where was my itinerary, I told him that my classmate was
holding mine. And “gaaa! I ESCAPED!” with a big smile. We proceed to the check
in counter and we got our boarding pass after weighing our luggage. We went
upstairs and took some photographs there (just for remembrance and
documentation). After taking pictures, we paid for the terminal fee which is
exactly 200php. I really did not forget what was told to us by our instructor
that we must pay the exact amount or else we will see at the court (Oh! This
made me laugh). After that, we waited at the departure area for more than an
hour. While waiting for the plane, of course, picture taking occurred. I have
my own camera so I was the one who took THEIR pictures. That’s the disadvantage
of having your own camera. Your role would be a cameraman/woman. Okay, move on.
This is it! We heard an announcement and we prepared ourselves for the flight
and the guard checked our boarding pass and “gaaa! AIRPLANE, here I come!”
I sat at
the seat where I was intended to. After take-off, almost every one of us
changed our seats and I took photographs while waiting. I took photos of the
clouds and some good views under the plane. I was so amazed how wonderful the
feeling was being on the plane. After almost two hours of waiting, we heard an
announcement from the captain that the plane was about to land so we went back
to our designated seats. After landing, we went off the plane at around 9:45 in
the morning and took my first step at the Manila International Airport.
We waited
for our luggage for a while until the tour bus (which were the big and small
bus) arrived. I was assigned to the big bus and I chose a seat beside the
window so I can took nice photographs. The tour guide from Maynilad warmly
welcomed us and he introduced himself as “Kuya Karlo”. Before the tour started,
yummy breakfast meal was distributed to us and I took my very first meal in
Manila. While on our way to our first company visit, Kuya Karlo was talking
about the history of some places in Manila. He gave us a lot of information
about the places there. And one thing I love about Kuya Karlo was that, he
really had a good sense of humor and he really knew how to deal with us.
We arrived
at our first company visit at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Bicutan.
I was amazed with their place because they have a lot of trees and other plants
surrounding their buildings. We entered into a hall and the DOST staffs greeted
and welcomed us. The discussion started and the speaker started to talk about
the project NOAH and also their future plans and projects. Though I felt like
my eyes were voluntarily closing, I still did my best to listen to the speaker.
The speaker also discussed about the IPV4 and IPV6 which was the only topic
that I can somehow relate. The speaker was giving some freebies which caught my
attention. And horray! I got my DOST keychain. Though the speaker shared us a
lot but I can still feel that there was still emptiness. We asked some
questions and I observed that the speaker’s answer was not exactly what we are
looking for but I can still appreciate that the speaker really did his best to
answer our questions. I only think of some positive views that maybe in our
next company visits, we will find what we are looking for.
After we
had our discussions, we were back to our seats on the bus and we took our way
to Aberdeen court in Makati City. It is an old hotel and restaurant with
Chinese buffet. We took our Chinese-inspired lunch there. The food there was
really good and satisfying. I took again some photographs there and I also took
photos of the foods. Done with our lunch and we took our way to our next
company visit which is the MMDA.
We had our
discussions with the two speakers of MMDA (I forgot their names) and they
informed us about their operations. I was so amazed with there CCTV cameras
that it is capable of zooming up to one (1) kilometer. We went to their
communications and command center. They have separate operations in monitoring
the weather condition, traffic conditions, and they also have some personnel
receiving calls from people who needed their help. Unfortunately I was not able
to enter to their data center because it is prohibited.
After the
MMDA visit, we took our way to the Mall of Asia (MOA). While on our way, I took
photos again of the establishments and I also took photos of some kids enjoying
their swim at the river (I forgot the river’s name). At around 5:30 pm, we arrived at MOA and
“gaaa!” (feeling-of-first-time-and-still-can’t-believe). We window shopped and
went to the ice-skating rink of the mall. After strolling, we went outside the
mall and witnessed the sunset in Manila Bay. There were some performers there
who really caught my attention. They were like, portraying a character and they
keep on talking like chipmunks which really made me laugh. I took a picture of
them and one of the performers, the one who had a scary getup, he walked
towards me and I don’t know what I ate but I was really scared and I ran. They
laughed at me and I was like freezing and I feel like there’s something on my
feet that I can’t move it. After that, I took photos of the sunset, and I also
took photos of my friends and we relaxed ourselves until heavy rain fell. We
ran to the one of the establishments there and we all agreed to took a ride of
carousel while waiting for our dinner. We paid 50php for the ticket and there!
We were like kids happily taking our ride (and it’s good to feel like going
back to your childhood days). At around 7:00 pm, we all gathered at Giligans, a
restaurant near Manila Bay and took our bountiful dinner there. After dinner,
we went picture taking and we gathered ourselves going to the hotel. At around
8:00 pm, we checked in at Kabayan Hotel in Pasay.
Me, with my
five girl friends assigned to room 218 and I was tasked to be the group leader
and the key holder. We went to our room and arranged our things and took our
bath and we talked and shared our experiences that day. My friends fell asleep
but me, I am still in the state of adjusting because this is really my first
time of being away from my mom and dad. I already missed them. They were left
in Davao and I really missed my spongibobbie pillow. I tried to divert my
attention by writing notes on my hello kitty notebook and I texted my mom and
dad just to say goodnight (though I am still not sleepy).
At round 12:30 am, our FTS president together with our
instructor, knocked the door and checked if we are all complete. After they checked
us, I already fell asleep. Though quite exhausted, I really enjoyed my first
day in Manila.
The DOST
speaker did not answer the questions properly and their presentation is
mediocre. As if they were not prepared for that day’s event. Though frustrated
by what happened, I can still appreciate that they did their best to give us
information about their operations.
SECOND DAY: September
11, 2012
This day, I went on a company visit to:
Y4IT, UP
Diliman, Quezon City
Second day in Manila! I woke
up at around 4:30 in the morning and I prepared the things needed for this
day’s activities. I checked the itinerary and this is the Y4IT day. I took my
bath at around 5:30am. I and my girls took our breakfast and I chose egg and
ham with coffee for breakfast. I took photographs while we were having our
meal. At around 7am, we assembled ourselves inside the bus and we took our way
to the University of the Philippines Diliman.
On our way
to UP Diliman, the bus made a little tour outside Aquino’s residence and
unfortunately, when I took a photo, I got a bad angle of the gate because the
bus already moved going to Pinoy Big Brother House. I just want to say this;
I’M NOT REALLY A FAN OF BIG BROTHER. We went to PBB house and just took some
photographs there with my friends (you know, for the documentation) and though
not a fan, I enjoyed our visit there. After our visit at PBB house, we already
moved to UP Diliman.
The group arrived at UP Diliman
around 8am and I’m so overwhelmed with the place. The university really has a
big area that they have their own hospital, police station, jeepneys,
dormitory, and they also have their own souvenir shops. The university is like
a city within a city. We went to UP oblation statue and took some photos their
before going to the convention area. We had our registration for Y4IT
(Philippine Youth Congress Information Technology). We entered and stayed at
UP’s Bahay ng Alumni. We were given souvenirs from Y4IT which were the Y4IT
bag, Y4IT notebook and Y4IT ballpen. The program proper started at around 9:00
am and I got surprise that the first speaker was our Instructor, Dr. Randy S.
Gamboa, and I am proud of it. He delivered some words of wisdom and while he’s
delivering his speech, I really waited for a good angle and I took a photo of
him with a good angle. The next speaker after our instructor’s speech presented
a movie clip of animation they made. I am quite amazed with their work because
I know it’s not an easy task to do some animation. The speaker explained how
they did the animation and they also discussed briefly the history of
animation. After the animation thingy, I really got bored with the next two
speakers and I really felt the heaviness of my eyes. What I did was, I randomly
looked for subjects and took photos of it. And the clock struck 12:00 and TIME
FOR LUNCH!
Packed lunch was distributed to
us. I so love the deliciously cooked pork adobo. I happily ate my meal and
DONE! After that, we proceed to the UP Theater and I was not able to listen to
the speaker anymore because I fell asleep. I really got tired that time. After
an hour I think, I woke up and I witnessed the UP guitar orchestra’s
performance. I took photos of them and another speaker delivered her topic. I
am still in a woozy state that time and I really can’t focus on what the
speaker’s saying. The convention ended and we got our Y4IT certificate and
foods were distributed to us for our merienda.
Before leaving UP Diliman, we
went to their souvenir shops and I bought UP slings for my friends. At around
5pm, the group already gathered at the bus and we proceed to our next
destination, TRI NOMA!
We arrived
there at around 6:00 pm and all we did was picture taking. After the picture
taking, the group gathered at the bus for dinner. We went to Tramway Restaurant
in Timog, QC. We took our Japanese-inspired dinner there. After dinner, the
group agreed to take an MRT ride going back to the hotel. While on the ride, I
really feel the heaviness of my eyes and by this time, my head is already
aching. I just ignored it because I don’t want to spoil the moment of
MY-FIRST-MRT-RIDE. We arrived at the hotel at around 8:00 pm and I took a
shower and rest. I fell asleep. After almost two hours I woke up because of a
knock on the door. I opened it and I saw our president and he just checked if
all of us were in the room already. After that, I took a rest for tomorrow’s
activities.
Some of the
speakers really have good topics but the way they deliver their topics is not
that good but I can still appreciate them.
THIRD DAY: September
12, 2012
This day, I went on a company visit to:
PLDT INNOLAB in
Mandaluyong
SSS in East Ave
in Quezon City
Here we go! Third day of our
fieldtrip and I already planned to wear my dress with polka dots. Same as
second day, I woke up around 4:30 am. Though I’m already awake, I did not move
out from the bed because I really felt the exhaustion from second day’s
activity. At around 5:15 in the morning, I decided to move myself out from the
bed because (no choice) I have to. I took a bath, prepared the things needed
and took our yummy meal for breakfast. I took photos of my friends while they
were taking their breakfast and I also took a photo of my meal. After our meal,
the group assembled at the bus and prepared ourselves for the first company
visit of the day.
First
destination was PLDT in Mandaluyong. We were told by the tour guide (Kuya
Karlo) that cameras are prohibited inside the company and unfortunately, I was
not able to take photos of our visit there. Anyway, we arrived at the company
around 8:30 am so we still have time to do whatever we want while waiting for
the time. Ten minutes before 9:00 am, we entered the building and one of the
company’s staff brought us to the meeting room and when we got there, we were given
name tags and the discussion started. The first speaker delivered her topic and
after her speech, she toured us to the area where the company’s memorabilia
placed. After the tour, we went back to the meeting room and the second speaker
started to discuss about the company’s operations. I was amazed with their
systems and the security of the company. There were things discussed about how
they form connections, performance of the company from the year it was build
and how they work to improve the company’s performance and the services they
were giving to their clients as the year passed by. I learned a lot from our
company visit there so out of my curiosity, I asked some questions to the
speaker and he really knew what the questions were because he was able to give
definite answers and I was really satisfied with his answers. We took another
tour and by this time, we went to the room where the company’s operation’s
taking place. After the tour, we gave thank to the people who accommodated us
and PLDT visit ended there.
We went back
to the bus and packed lunch was distributed to us. After we took our meal, we
proceed to the next company visit at Social Security Systems (SSS) East Ave.,
QC. By this time, we are allowed to bring our cameras and while walking through
he company’s building, I took photos of their cute fountain and fish pond. When
we got to the convention area, we chose seats which were comfortable to us. The
seminar started with a prayer and we sang the national anthem and the speaker
began her speech. I am very interested with the topic that the speaker was
delivering. She discussed the history of the SSS and gave us an overview of the
process to be a SSS member. After the first speaker delivered her topics,
another speaker from the tech division delivered her topic. I and my girls
listened carefully to what to the speaker’s saying. She discussed a lot about
the operation of their department. After she delivered her topics, we are
tasked to asked questions and there, the group bombarded the speakers a lot of
questions. I asked questions to the speaker especially from the speaker from
the tech department and I was not satisfied by her answer. She said that she
did not know the deeper side of the tech especially in hardware and software
terms.
I was surprised that by asking
questions, I got an SSS ball pen, a remembrance from their company and I got
happy of the ball pen that they gave to me. After the question and answer
portion, we had our picture taking with the SSS staffs and we leave the
company’s building with smiles. I can say I had a good experience with the
company. The group assembled after the company visit and we took our way to
Intramuros. I took photographs of the place and I was amazed how they preserve
the old infrastructures there. It’s like going back to the Spanish era. After
Intramuros, we proceed to the Luneta Park. I took a lot of photographs there
and I really love the place. At around 5:30 pm, we’re all gathered inside the
bus and we proceed to Tutuban. I am quite exhausted by that time but I have to
fight the exhaustion. We arrived at Tutuban around 6 pm and it’s shopping time!
I and my girls accompanied each the whole duration of our shopping time. I just
bought small items for myself and some pasalubongs for my friends. Before I forgot,
we were given 200php for our dinner. We strolled the place to look for a
fast-food chain for our dinner. We found an establishment (I forgot the name)
that serves fried rice with toppings. We took our dinner there after our meal,
we go back to the bus and I took a nap while waiting for others.
At around
8:00 pm, we went back to the hotel and I arranged my things and prepared my
sleeping clothes and while waiting for my turn to take a shower, I doodled on
my hello kitty notebook (and this is my stress reliever) while chit chatting
with my girls. YES! Shower time. After shower, I doodled again until I fell
asleep.
Though
disappointed because I was not able to take photographs at PLDT, I understand
why they don’t allow cameras inside their building. Let’s go to the SSS speakers.
I observed that the speaker from the tech department is just good with her
slides. When we asked her questions regarding the operations of their
department, she was not able to answer those questions and she said “I actually
don’t know what about that because I don’t know the deeper side of IT.” And I
just to myself, “OH MY GOSH!”
FOURTH DAY: September
13, 2012
This day, I went on a company visit to:
Laguna
Electronics, Canlubang, Calamba City a.k.a Tsukiden
I can say that this was my favorite
day. You’ll know as you go on reading (wink *.*)
I woke up earlier than wake up call.
Good for me. Prepared again my things for today’s activity and by this time, I
brought extra clothes ‘cause this is the Enchanted Kingdom day! Yey! After our
breakfast at the hotel, the group assembled and we proceed to Tagaytay. While
on our way, I took photographs of the establishments and road signs.
The group arrived in Tagaytay at
around 9:00am and we excitedly tried horseback riding. I was really scared of
fallin’ down from the horse. After that, I got busy taking pictures of the good
view of Taal volcano. I also took photos of my friends because they always keep
on requesting me to take photos of them. Okay, and my role is a camerawoman. After
the horseback riding area, we went to Tagaytay peoples’s park. When we got
there, I got busy again taking pictures of them, AGAIN. We bought t-shirts,
wallets, and key chains for pasalubong. I also bought a cute head dress for my
self. After our Tagaytay activities, we went back to the bus nd took our lunch
and we proceed to Tsukiden.
Honestly,
the name of the company really tickles my ears. I don’t know why I always found
myself laughing everytime I heard the company’s name. We entered to the company’s
building and I was surprised that we have to take off our shoes and we have to
wear the company’s slipper (TSUKIDEN SLIPPERS). A staff from the company
brought us to a room where they’ll conduct the seminar. I took photos of the
speaker’s presentation. The speaker discussed their activities that they have a
slogan making contest, history of the company and schedule of the company and I
think it’s not necessary to discuss anymore. I really don’t know if I’ve
learned something because the speaker’s topic is really far from what I am expecting.
The company visit ended and we proceed to our next destination.
Gaaaa! Enchanted Kingdom time! And
sleepy head was gone. While on our way to Enchanted Kingdom, tickets were
distributed to us. We arrived there at around 4:00 pm and we decided to take our
first ride on Space shuttle. At first I was hesitant if I will try that ride
because I am really scared of rides, honestly. But my mind told me that I have
to try because this is just for now. We started at the space shuttle and next
was the anchor’s away, the swing, Carousel, 3d thingy, Riogrande, and the last
is (I forgot the name of the last ride we took). After that, we changed clothes
because we’re all messed. After changing our clothes, we’re all gathered for
dinner. We went to Taste Asia and took our dinner there and went back to the
hotel.
This is our
last night in the hotel. I arranged my things and weighed my luggage. After that,
I rested already for the next day’s activities.
What I didn’t like?
I really don’t like this day’s
company visit because I got bored with the topics presented by the speaker. How
can I relate with their schedules that I’m not even one of their employees?
FIFTH DAY: September
15, 2012
This day, I went on a company visit to:
J.P. Morgan Chase, Bonifacio
Global, Taguig
Last company visit on the last
day of fieldtrip.
Woke up at around
5:30 and prepared myself because this day, we will check out from the hotel. I
surrendered the room key at the counter and took my breakfast with my girls. Before
leaving the hotel, the group did the picture taking. I feel like, I will really
miss the group. Time came that we have to leave and proceed to our last company
visit in J.P. Morgan Chase. While on our way, the group sang “Farewell to you
my friend” and it really moved me.
The group arrived at J.P. Morgan Chase at around 9:00 am
and again, like PLDT, cameras were not allowed due to security purposes.
J.P. Morgan Chase is a big financial company that takes
clients for big and small businesses and they have clients throughout the world.
This company is the strongest financial company not only in U.S but throughout
the world. Though there were financial crisis in U.S., this company did
survive.
After some discussions, staffs toured us from the canteen
up until to their video conferencing room. They also have meditation room for
those employees who wants to relax. They also have free drinks for their employees,
customers, and visitors. After the tour, they gave us J.P. Morgan chase ball pen
for remembrance. The company visit ended with picture taking and then we went
back to the hotel for lunch.
J.P. Morgan
Chase was really amazing that they maintain there good performance in financing
industry since 1799. They
were really incredible on how to handle problems especially when there is a
financial crisis.
After our company visit, we prepared
ourselves for our flight back to Davao. The group arrived at the airport around
4:00 pm and our flight back was 6:15 pm and I got home around 8:00 pm and I was
very thankful to see my mom and dad again and for the successful fieldtrip.
The speaker
talked much about the company’s history and performance and he don’t even know
about the technical services of the company.
Appendix
For the next Batch of
enrollees in this subject, I highly recommend the PLDT for the company visit.
Next are the MMDA, SSS and J.P. Morgan Chase. I really discourage you to choose
DOST and Tsukiden. Better look for a new company in replacement of those two
companies.
DAY 1 PICTURES
DAY 2 PICTURES
DAY 3 PICTURES
DAY 4 PICTURES
DAY 5 PICTURES
FINAL LIST OF
STUDENTS
Abarquez, Argen Pearl V.
Aberjedo, Che May Ann A.
Alderite, Jon Ares A.
Amistoso, Emmanuel E.
Amora, Kristine Faith M.
Anzano, Jordan M.
Asueros, April Anne A.
Bacaoco, Joanna P.
Barayan, Marco C.
Bargamento, Claire R.
Belayro, Yvonne P.
Bestis, Sheila Mae A.
Biloy, Victorio Q.
Bonto, April Mae B.
Cagnaan, Ruby Jean P.
Canoy, Jeffrey D.
Cariño, Louella Marree C.
Casal, Sherry Ann Marie J.
Catalan, Xevler B.
Chavez, Laian Joy D.
Chua, Rina Richie M.
Comidoy, Nikko P.
Cubelo, Jhun Rey T.
Datoy, Jerland O.
Dela Luz, Chenny G.
De Paz, Ricardo Jr. R.
Diacono, Jose Jr. B.
Dicon, Jonie T.
Espina, Firlyvir T.
Flores, Brian
Flores, Roscel O.
Galindo, Jesmael G.
Gallardo, Jecris P.
Gascon, Miguel Paulo Anthony
Insierto, Jeanie Joy L.
Juarez, Jazel Noreen C.
Larayos, Arpi S.
Lejano, Benjamin A.
Letchadores, Raquel D.
Librea, Eldrin Jay Chit L.
Literatus, Nikki P.
Magallen, Febie Jane D.
Manipis, Ozy Hale D.
Mendez, Kevin P.
Miguel, John Cyril D.
Morado, Welfred L.
Narciso, Loren E.
Obiso, Karina N.
Olmedo, Kleant James R.
Osiones, Vanessa Joy C.
Paman, Jesse Rhey V.
Panoy, Rhea Eleonor B.
Partosa, Therry Charm R.
Perez, Jasper Humprey O.
Polinar, Joemar M.
Reyes, Jomarie L.
Saclauso, Salveah M.
Salar, Mary Ann A.
Santos, Sandina Y.
Sarga, Myrine A.
Sarino, Jefalyn B,
Soriano, Uriel Emmanuel R.
Sumalinog, Fretzeil Mae V.
Tomanding, Khelly M.
Tomas, Jed Wil T.
Torres, Jay Erickson T.
Travilla, Zyra Jane M.
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