MidTech (not bad, not good in tech)

 Have you played the game plants vs. zombies?  In this game, zombies are known to be hungry for brains. Like these zombies, we should also be hungry, not for literally brains, but for knowledge. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8cBWX_HO7Q But how do we relate the pursuit of knowledge to management and our organizations? According to Reynolds (2010), knowledge management (KM) is a practice concerned with increasing awareness, fostering learning, speeding collaboration and innovation, and exchanging insights. In short, knowledge management has a vital role in running any organization. Data, information is essential in any organization, but the absence of using the right resources, process, and experience deems any of those useless. In the field of public governance, many tools, instructions, and processes are made not only by one person nor made instantly. A change in a process formulated by those in higher positions/experts are not easily modified. It requires tedious proced

The Iloilo Provincial Public Employment Service Office has three (3) core services, Labor Market Information, Referral and Placement, and Career Coaching and Employment Orientation. Its labor market information covers the skills database gathered from PESO clients. These skills database gathers jobseekers’ data such as name, date of birth, address, sex, religion, civil status, contact details, employment status, job preference, educational background, experience, etc. Currently, PPESO utilizes Electronic Manpower Skills and Registry System (e-MSRS)/ Electronic Company Registry and Employment Tracking System (eCRETS)/ Employment Facilitation and Protection System (EFPS) in maintaining all data gathered. As using three different systems in gathering data is exhausting the time of most of its personnel, PPESO has planned to develop the Iloilo Province Employment Portal System (IPEPS) , a system that combines the features of all current systems used by PPESO into one.   Current Prototype

Online Shopping became a trend during  the height of the pandemic when most retail stores closed down due to heightened border restrictions and health protocols.  According to ABS-CBN News (2020), " The e-commerce monitor said among the SEA countries, the Philippines experienced the highest increase in the terms of shopping app usage (53 percent) , as well as online spending (57 percent).  The report also stated the shift was most rampant in Filipinos aged 35-44. Data indicated that 44 percent of Pinoys in the age group bought more items online during the quarantine."  If you want to know about my online shopping experience during the pandemic, you may check out my Vlog below: Source: https://youtu.be/RXjW78qUpNk

  Security , from the adjective secure, which means free from danger and risk of loss (Merriam-Webster). Managing an organization is not an easy task. One of the responsibilities that comes with managing it is making sure that all confidential data and information are stored with utmost care.  This is why the IT team is one of the most essential parts of the organization. As this team is important, it is crucial the people that comprises this team are to be trusted. Source: https://giphy.com/gifs/foxtv-seth-macfarlane-the-orville-ed-mercer-dIBLtolI6axTGIGopo Trust . This is one of the topics that appears to mind when it comes to outsourcing the IT security. Hiring and outsourcing company to handle the security creates a probability of leaking sensitive information to outsiders. Also , we know that technology has given us access to an easier and comfortable life, organizations must also be ready to minimize the risks that comes with outsourcing. Outsourcing the IT security means t

The performance of each individual employee reflects on the overall performance of the organization. It is crucial for an organization to manage its employees and make sure that each one contributes to reaching its goals. One of the challenges of human resource is managing its employees with their differences in views and beliefs. As conflicts in an organization is inevitable, it is still essential for managers to make sure that everyone has a grasp on the direction and steps in a completion of a project. But as we are all uncertain on what the future holds, what should the managers or team leaders do? The answer is Project Risk Management. What is project risk and why is it important? According to Reynolds (2010), “ Project risk is an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or a negative effect on a project objective.” Having the ability to identify and create countermeasures in cases where an unknown risk can happen will be a great strength in an organiz

Since its invention, technology has undeniably transformed our lives. Currently, we are in a world where access to information is always within our reach. As this is extremely helpful, when used incorrectly can also cause harm to others. Misinformation on the internet is rampant and everyone should be always attentive in using it. Source:  Rappler Talk: Clarissa David on fake news and disinformation The pandemic has also changed how we use technology; we are forced to abruptly adapt to using modern methods in our workplace. It was the only way for us to continue serving our clients in this pandemic. The responsible use of IT is the key for it to continue building our society for a better future. It offers us a vast world of information, knowledge, and power. So always THINK before you CLICK . Source:  What is fake news? - YouTube