DevFest Zamboanga Boosts IT Immersion for Locals

Google Developers Group (GDG) Zamboanga unfolds a new leaf in hosting the last leg of the DevFest season in town. Reeling from much anticipation over these past months, the first DevFest in the city was finally held on December 13, 2013 at Centro Latino, Paseo Del Mar. GDG DevFest Zamboanga 2013, a developer festival, is part of the DevFest second season happening globally and a free event supported by Google. The one-day developer event gathered together more than 300 computer science, IT students and enthusiasts. With the limited slots, schools were granted 15 slots each for their delegation while about 80 participants (open to all students and aficionado) vied for their slots online. Eight participating IT schools included AMA Computer...

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Posted in: DevFest,GDG Philippines,GDG Zamboanga

Hula hoop At Night Time. One of the coolest and rare moments while in Cebu

I went for a walk one night in Cebu after visiting the centuries-old Basilica del Sto. Nino church. What came next was extraordinary and pure bliss. While beside the road waiting for a taxi, I heard some noise coming from the plaza some distance away. It sounded fun and i could see people flocking the plaza so I just had to walk over there and see what it was all about. Lo and behold, it's a concert for Yolanda survivors! Sunrise Festival held last November 22-24, 2013 at Plaza Independencia in Cebu City is a testament of unity and courage for the Filipinos. It brought together people and performers coming from all over places. Attending one night of the festival is more than enough inspiration for me. ...

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Fly High Furigay Colleges! Web Development Training Right Now!

Yahooo!!!!! Web Dev with these awesome kids! :) Yeah, I intentionally left this post demo for my trainees. So here is the rest of the story. I got invited to do a weekend two-day Advance Web Development, Web Hosting and Web Entrepreneur Hands-on Seminar for the ComSci and IT Students of Furigay Colleges of Isabela City, Basilan. Participants traveled all the way from Basilan by boat a day early. The training has been conducted at Elearning Centre. My first time to meet four of their instructors - Mr. Al-saad J. Alasa, Mr. Yusop Arali, Ms. Grace Esperat and Ms. Rona Joanne Sulayman. I enjoy doing web dev trainings and the two-day event last October 26-27 is a welcome break for me to share the best of pieces from the industry. List of Participants:...

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Posted in: Joomla,Web Development Training

Free Entry for Students in the 1st GDG Zamboanga Student Developers' Day @WMSU-CET on September 4

The 1st GDG Zamboanga Student Developers' Day gives computer science and computer engineering students the opportunity to learn more of the amazing Google products. Swinging the second time around, GDG Zamboanga is honored to partner with the College of Engineering and Technology of Western Mindanao State University in presenting this event to the public. GDG Zamboanga kicked off its Student Developers' Day last September 4, 2013 at the WMSU CET-AVR with a glimpse into the future of mobile and web programming, and the developer tools that bring them to life.  In this photo: Yours truly Grace Sojor (GDG Zamboanga Co-Community Manager) together with Marinella Tose (WMSU-CET), Jerome Locson (Program Manager, Google Access Programs...

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Our Tour Guide is a Cat! Butterfly Garden at La Jardin De Maria Clara

This is one of the cool places that can be found in the Pasonanca Park here in Zamboanga City. History tells us that construction of the park was started in 1912 by General John J. Pershing, then Governor of the Moro Province. However, the Butterfly Garden is one of the new facilities added in the last five years or so. There are other facilities inside the park including the El Museo de Zamboanga, Flower Garden, Maria Clara Lobregat Statue, Pasonanca Park Swimming Pools, Pasonanca Tree House and camp site. Together with Google Developer Group (GDG) Zamboabga friends, we headed for the Butterfly Garden right after enjoying ourselves goofing around with the exhibits inside Parque de Ciencia de Zamboanga. Cat For A Tour Guide We have...

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Posted in: Butterfly Garden,Zamboanga City

My Van De Graaf Awesome Experience. Science Park in Zamboanga City

Dreams do come true. This trip proves worth a try. Have you ever been to a Science Park nearby? We just did and guess what? Yipeee!! I just fulfilled my high school dream right on the spot! Van De Graaf Generator is one of the fifty-six (56) interactive exhibits showcased inside the science park. Undoubtedly, this is part only of the highlight of our field trip as there are more exciting and fun-learning new experiences in store for your visit. This is the second time that I personally have been into a Science Centrum after a long time. Back in 2004, Zamboanga City has gainfully observed different interactive exhibits housed inside, the now defunct Plaza Mall, for a month's time. Science Centrum organizers from Manila brought with...

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Posted in: GDG Zamboanga,Science Park,Zamboanga

WMSU-CET Kicks Off IT Expo 2013; Hosts Google MapUp Party

In partnership with the College of Engineering and Technology in Western Mindanao State University, a Technology Training and Seminar Workshop on G+ and Google Maps exclusive to CoE/CS Students has been conducted last July 5, 2013 in the afternoon at Audio Visual Room, College of Engineering and Technology of the same school here in Zamboanga City. The event is on the occasion of the one-day IT EXPO 2013 that has been successfully kicked off on the college grounds for the benefit of the current students, visitors and guests. IT EXPO 2013 Engr. Cielito Olegario, CoE/ComSci Department Head officially opened the expo together with the College Dean Engr. Villareal and the faculty and staff. Ms. Yolynne Medina, GDG Zamboanga Community...

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Posted in: GDG,GDG Philippines,GDG Zamboanga,Google,WMSU,WMSU-PSITS

2013 Google Mapping Election Precincts In Zamboanga City

In behalf of GDG Zamboanga, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to those who took the time to volunteer in the mapping party! Participated by fifteen volunteer mappers, Map Your Precinct- Zamboanga City activity has been successful last May 9, 2013 from 1pm-5pm. The venue was hosted by Elearning Centre, Inc. Volunteer Mappers: 1. Al-Nur M. Banjar  2. Al-Rashid Adian  3. Cleo Jean Florendo  4. Denrasher Amil  5. Glen B. Gelizon 6. Grace M. Sojor  7. John Frederick Budao 8. Linuel Delos Santos 9. Loliedee C. Ronamo 10. Marinella Tose  11. Mohammad Talib 12. Oneil Nick Paira 13. Raffi Muloc  14. Rose Ann S. Basilio  15. Wilfrido Coronel Jr.  ...

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Posted in: GDG Zamboanga,Google,Google Map Up,Map Your Precinct

Barcode Rizal Post-Birthday Dinner

Another year, Gracie! Hahaha It was not in the plan but here we were taking moments to celebrate my birthday a day after. We were actually hosting two of our guests from Cebu together here with PSITS friends and Google Developer Group (GDG) Zamboanga Members. Thanks for the surprise birthday cakes, Ms. Yolynne!  ...

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IT Students Prep Up for the Oracle Academy's Java Programming Competition Philippines

Summer is sizzling with an invitation to a nationwide Java Programming Competition!  Yup, you read it right. I sincerely invite you to register now for the Oracle Academy Java Programming Competition here in the Philippines! My love affair with Java started when i got immersed in Java Hands-on Programming Training using Netbeans, then an initiative of Java Education and Development Initiative (JEDI) Philippines, a collaborative project pioneered by University of the Philippines Java Research and Development Center with Sun Microsystems, Inc. Philippines. Oracle acquired Sun Microsystem sometime in 2010 and propelled in the front row the Oracle Academy in return. About the Oracle Academy The Oracle Academy helps more than 1.9 million...

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Posted in: Competition,IT Competitions,Java,Oracle Academy,Oracle Academy Java Programming Competition Philippines,PSITS,Zamboanga City

Watch Spelldial.com CEO and Founder Albert Chiu Padin During the Python Demo here in Zamboanga City

Build Your Idea. Super engaging Google App Engine for Python Hands-on Workshop and Start-ups! Albert Chiu Padin is the CEO and Founder of SpellDial International. ...

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Posted in: ICT Trainings,PSITS,PSITS Zamboanga Chapter,Python,Zamboanga City

Exclusive Hands-on Google App Engine for Python Workshop and Hackasprint

Hands-on demo. Getting oriented with the Python  environment The Philippine Society of Information Technology Students (PSITS) Zamboanga Chapter, Inc., a recognized association joined by thousands of student from the different Information Technology Institutes and Colleges in Zamboanga City and Isabela City, has initiated an exclusive Hands-on Google App Engine for Python Workshop, for the benefit of its member students last March 13, 2013 from 1:00 pm-7:00 pm at SCC Laboratory here in the city. The event is in partnership with SpellDial.com and GDG Zamboanga with support from Google Philippines. Furthermore, this is supported by the Council of Deans for ICT Education (CODICT-IX) and the Philippine Society of Information Technology...

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Posted in: Albert Padin,Google App Engine,PSITS Zamboanga Chapter,Python,SpellDial.com,Zamboanga City

Google Drawstring Bags for Google App Engine Hands-on Workshop

In behalf of CODICT IX and PSITE IX, I am personally thankful that Google Philippines granted our request for swags and equally thankful for Google Developer Group (GDG) Zamboanga, for extending valuable support in the PSITS Zamboanga Chapter-sponsored event dubbed as Google App Engine for Python Hands-on Workshop and Hackasprint. These are the items sent to us by Ms. Chelle Obligacion-Gray, current GDG Philippines Community Manager. Muchisimas Gracias! ...

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Posted in: Google,Google App Engine Hands-on Workshop,Google Developer Group Philippines