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12 TECHTALKS Sunday, 3 March 2019 Daily Tribune By Gene Beatrice A. Micaller A group of Filipino innovators called Team it’s Now or Never (iNON) dominated the recent Space Apps challenge sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with their ISDapp application that will benefit Filipino fisherfolks. Being an archipelago country, a majority of Filipinos rely on fisheries and aquaculture as their primary sources of livelihood and food. However, most of these fishermen belong to the segment which cannot or have limited access to the internet resulting in delayed or inadequate information on weather forecast that is crucial to their livelihood. Guide to preventing ‘online epidemic’ Momo Bet you’ve heard of this internet figure that possesses wide eyes and a distorted cavernous mouth that’s taking everyone curious. Its name is Momo. Everyone’s asking, is it a hoax or not? But the question is not whether the story is true or not, but instead, it’s how their children. First on the list is to monitor your children’s online activities. In the Philippines where most of the internet users are young people, following this safety measure is vital in preventing Momo from entering and possibly breaking your child’s life. In recent posts, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Eliseo Rio message from such account, do not click any malicious and suspicious link and immediately block it and report it to law enforcement agencies such as police and cybercrime board. Download applications and software only from trusted sources such as Google play store and Apple store app, and do not download third-party applications or those applications whose Android Package Kit (APK) you get from WhatsApp or any other source. to prevent this latest social media challenge stated the country do not have an effective law that can block from doing more harm before it’s too late. or regulate online platforms and applications, such as Facebook In the Philippines where most of the Momo, a creepy doll based from a sculptured and WhatsApp since its developers are situated abroad. internet users are young people, following artwork “Mother Bird” created by a Japanese special “The power to monitor, educate and empower the this safety measure is vital in preventing effects firm Link Factory, started making rounds on youth lies in the hands of parents and the rest of the Momo from entering and possibly breaking social media on 2016 and is making the public spooked and family,” the agency added. your child’s life. worried. Reports circulating online say that this horrifying character is targeting children and teenagers. And parents or guardians are the ones who feel more disturbed about this as the latest alleged victim is a three-year-old girl, Adaline Becerra. Experts advise the public, especially parents, that there are many effective ways to prevent Momo from having even a slight encounter with I.T. experts also advise the public to, as much as possible, connect only to private wi-fi and try avoiding browsing through public wi-fi. The momo challenge supposedly hacks someone’s device and scares them off by threatening to post their pictures and private information publicly. Furthermore, if you have received any form of a However, if your device has already been hacked and infiltrated, it is advised to reformat your system after backing up important storage and data. Some experts also suggest the public to cover-up cameras implanted on devices with stickers to prevent cyber-terrorists from infiltrating your device and taking photos of you impermissibly. Gene Beatrice A. Micaller Fishermen’s app triumph at NASA global tourney The interpreted data revolves around the weather and cloud coverage, the schedule of the sun’s rise and set, and the wind speed as well. These data will be sent as a short message service to a fisherman’s analog or digital phone. With these and the vision of helping and rebuilding Filipinos’ lives, Team iNON conceived ISDapp. To navigate ISDApp, a local government official has to download the app in his smartphone and enlist a specific fishing community in his locality. The next step, which is also the most pivotal one, will be the registration of each of the fisherman’s demographics and geographics starting with their name, age, birthdate, gender and address. In addition, the designated local official should also register the contact information of the fisherfolks. These fishermen will then be the community members the town official will watch over. On the more technical side, ISDapp will gather and transmit essential data from NASA and Weather Application Programming Interface (API) and decipher it for fishermen’s usage. The interpreted data revolves around the weather and cloud coverage, the schedule of the sun’s rise and set, and the wind speed as well. These data will be sent as a short message service (SMS) to a fisherman’s analog or digital phone. However, if a fisherman does not own any analog or smartphones, the town official has to disseminate the information manually most especially if the data is of significant impact to the community and the fishermen. US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim congratulates Philippine Team iNON for winning the NASA Space Apps Challenge Galactic Impact category. Team iNON members include (left-right): Matthew Concubierta, Revbrain Martin, Marie Jeddah Legaspi, and Julius Czar Torreda. US EMBASSY PLDT answers Digong’s scare “If you see corruption, tell me. Call 8888. Bong, add another trunk line. The present setup can’t accommodate all the calls. It’s always busy. Tell PLDT. If not, I’ll shut down their business.” This was what President Rodrigo Duterte threatened dominant telecommunication company PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telephone) with during a campaign rally in Cebu recently. The 90-year-old company responded positively. Manny V. Pangilinan or more commonly known as MVP, in response to Duterte’s scare, said that they are “gonna put more lines than the 20 mandated in the contract with the government and we will man it ourselves.” MVP admitted that due to poor manning of the anti-graft and corruption hotline, the telco company has not been able to answer and address all the calls received. “We are responding to the President’s criticism,” the PLDT and MERALCO chief added. The business tycoon admitted the company’s shortcomings and also pleased that the President has gotten their attention. Despite the initial agreement that the telco company will only provide 20 lines in the 8888 hotlines, Pangilinan said that they would augment the current roster of trunk lines in response to the clamor of the President and to accommodate more citizens’ needs. GAM PANGILINAN TESLA Model 3. Tencent restricts underage game players Chinese gaming giant Tencent has further tightened restrictions on underage game players by imposing a digital lock on logging onto some games. Players under 13 years old have to ask their guardians to unlock the game, the latest step from Tencent to avoid game addiction in children, the company announced Friday. The new restriction will be gradually piloted for the Chinese versions of its two popular games “Honor of Kings” and “PUBG Mobile” in 12 Chinese cities including Beijing, Chengdu and Changchun. The company has introduced a string of systems in the past two years to ensure that minors play games in a healthy manner. Tencent decided in 2017 that players under the age 12 could only play most of its games for one hour at most each day and are banned from playing from 9 p.m. in the day to 8 a.m. the next morning. China is the world’s largest gaming market, with sales reaching 214.44 billion yuan (about 32.01 billion U.S. dollars) last year, up 5.3 percent year on year, according to the China Game Publishers Association Publications Committee. Xinhua Technology has changed consumers’ thinking and perception towards making purchases and transaction these days. And everyone’s going digital nowadays, from the business owners to the end consumers themselves. From booking flights, online shopping and ride-hailing apps are what drive consumers to go with digital wallet or go cashless when doing transactions. The main reasons? It’s convenient, fast and safe, some of the little luxuries paying with cash may sometimes can’t provide. GoDigital recently launched its OKTO series products that are designed to give customers a complete digital transaction experience. GoDigital introduced the OKTO Pay, OKTO Loyalty, and OKTO P.O.S. Started on 2016 composed mainly of gamers, GoDigital is now redefining the digital age with the vision of transforming and boosting the presence of SMEs in the country. But even with the presence of a lot of companies providing cashless transactions, the company still “don’t see anybody as competitor,” said Mark Joseph Gomez, the marketing director, during the press launch on Thursday. He explained, GoDigital focuses on their Tesla’s ‘mass market’ $35k electric car ready Tesla said Thursday its Model 3 — heralded as an electric car for the masses — is available for order online only, at a price of $35,000 with delivery promised within a month. The announcement fulfills a vision of Tesla founder and chief Elon Musk, who has touted a more affordable electric car as part of his vision of weaning drivers from gasolinepowered vehicles. The Model 3 was to be priced at $35,000 when Tesla first began taking orders in 2016, but the cheapest version before today was about $10,000 more expensive despite price cuts that followed reductions in the US federal tax credit for vehicles not burning fossil fuels. Musk described the Model 3 early on as “the final step in the master plan: a mass market, affordable car.” Not long after Tesla was founded in 2003, Musk said the plan was to use money from high-end electric vehicles to create more affordable offerings to make the technology the new automotive norm. As it launched its least expensive Tesla, the company said it would sell only via the internet. “To achieve these prices while remaining financially sustainable, Tesla is shifting sales worldwide to online only,” Tesla said in a statement. The “standard” Model 3 has a smaller range before recharging, of 220 miles (350 kilometers). Its specifications include a top speed of 130 miles per hour (208 kilometers per hour) and 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds. Not long after Tesla was founded in 2003, Musk said the plan was to use money from high-end electric vehicles to create more affordable offerings to make the technology the new automotive norm. “It is built to achieve the same perfect 5-star safety rating as the longer-ranged version,” Tesla said. Tesla also introduced a Model 3 Standard Range Plus, which offers 240 miles of range, a more powerful drivetrain and premium interior features at a price of $37,000. Under pressure Tesla shares that closed the formal trading day up slightly slid three percent to $310.20 in after-market trades that followed release of the news. “The bears will focus on this news as a sign that lower profitability and demand are catalyzing this move and strategic pivot, which we strongly disagree with,” Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said in a note about Tesla to investors. “We believe this strategic shift was the right move at the right time for Tesla, although the stock will be a ‘prove me’ name for the next 6-9 months.” Tesla has been under pressure to increase production to show it can operate profitably and at the kind of scale needed to be considered a major auto company. While reaching the final step of his “master plan” with the Model 3, a standoff between US stock regulators and the flamboyant Musk has taken a dramatic turn over a tweet that could cost the entrepreneur his job at Tesla. AFP YOUNG Chinese gamers play Tencent's hugely popular mobile game Honour of Kings. GoDigital activates its OKTO series advantages, customization and robustness. For the benefits of both businesses and consumers, OKTO Pay provides cash-free transactions with the help of a user-friendly digital wallet. Through navigating the application, a consumer can, without an ounce of hassle, pay bills, purchase e-pins or even buy cellular loads. Wanting to disrupt the industry, GoDigital made the OKTO Pay available to the market without having them maintain a certain amount of balance. Gene Beatrice A. Micaller
Sunday, 3 March 2019 Daily Tribune LIVING SPACES 13 No traffic A TRENDY bar makes coffee breaks more fun. By Kathleen A. Llemit With traffic proving more difficult for motorists to cruise past Manila’s main thoroughfares and inner streets easily, more and more companies are searching for ways to efficiently run their business and, in the process, save on potential losses. The Japan International Cooperation Agency revealed in February 2018 that the Philippines is losing P3.5 billion a day due to traffic congestion in Manila. This definitely does not bode well for many businesses, more so for startups and MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises). The past years have seen shared spaces sprouting up within and in the outskirts of the central business districts in Makati, Ortigas and Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Recently, a global brand opened its first location at BGC in the city of Taguig. WeWork occupies the ninth and 10th floors of the Uptown Bonifacio Tower Three Building. It is an American company headquartered in New York City that offers shared work spaces and services for startups, freelancers, small and large businesses. It was founded in 2010 by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey and currently has 425 locations in 100 cities in North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. The new Manila offices bear the same aesthetic as all WeWork spaces — work stations that are splashed with pops of color and amenities that make work more fun. Juxtaposed with vibrantly colored conference rooms and private work spaces are game rooms with a table-top football and table tennis; a karaoke room and a whimsical garden overlooking the towers of BGC. Co-working and shared spaces have become the norm in recent years driven mostly by the worsening traffic (in some locations such as the Philippines) or the behavior of the majority of the workforce, which are the millennials. The latter features a mural by Filipino artist Bitto of artificial turf mounds and planters and a swing at one corner. To pay homage to its Filipino host, the BGC space has a neon sign at the 10th floor inspired by Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao. Another sign is inspired by the popular Pinoy dessert, halo-halo (ice shaved dessert with bits of red beans, jellies at the bottom and topped with ice cream and leche flan). Growing business WeWork thrives on collaboration. Globally, it has 400,000 members, 13,000 of which are enterprise member companies (businesses with 1,000 employees around the world). In Southeast Asia, it has grown to 13,000 after opening locations in Ho Chi Minh and Kuala Lumpur last year and in February in Manila with 800 members. Co-working and shared spaces have become the norm in recent years driven mostly by the worsening traffic (in some locations such as the Philippines) or the behavior of the majority of the workforce, which are the millennials. Many studies have found out that millennials, in particular, prefer co-working or shared spaces that cater to their need for work-life integration, a concept that tries to marry work and well-being in one space. Thus, most co-working or shared spaces appear as a more casual set-up than the traditional look of COLORFUL and relaxing lounges near the work spaces. Its report updated as of February 2019 indicated that an average four-person company saved up to $18,000 on average on rent, fit-out costs and broker and agent fees for an office space of 600 square feet FUN time with table tennis and table top football. DE-STRESS at the indoor garden overlooking the city. modular and structured offices. But beyond the “more fun” look of these work spaces is the positive impact it gives to startups such as Klook Philippines and Edukasyon.ph. Beyond the hip and cool setup, WeWork, like similar companies, provides not just space but solutions for smaller businesses. Aside from the physical work spaces, it has a digital environment, accessible through an app, that not only answer to member inquiries and benefits but also helps link companies with fellow-member companies for potential collaborations. “Klook offerings are about in 20 countries worldwide and out of these, five are set up in WeWork locations with Manila as its newest addition. As a very cross-functioning structured company, we work closely with our colleagues from Singapore, Indonesia, Bangkok. As a travel company, we also empower our colleagues to see the world and it happens in other locations of Klook. So we really saw the value of having a global access with WeWork locations around the world. We are really banking and benefitting from the global network of WeWork,” Michelle Cruz, market lead of Klook Philippines, said. She added that since signing up with WeWork, Klook Philippines has grown from five staff including herself a year ago to more than 40 at present. Similarly, Judge Calimbahin, the Chief of Strategy of Edukasyon, shared how the global network of WeWork enabled them not just to handle their operations smoothly but touch base with other companies that can help in their cause. Edukasyon is an online platform for the Filipino Gen Z that aims to empower its visitors to make informed decisions. “It has helped take care of our daily operations but at the same time create events; it also helped us reach out to clients that we would have never reached out to if we didn’t have a space like this,” Calimbahin said. WeWork shared how it has made an impact in the United States, with locations from coast to coast such as its headquarters in New York City, Tampa, Florida and California. Its report updated as of February 2019 indicated that an average four-person company saved up to $18,000 on average on rent, fit-out costs and broker and agent fees for an office space of 600 square feet. Its data also showed that WeWork is the largest private-sector employer in New York and 17th largest in Los Angeles. It generates $16.7 billion, or approximately 2 percent of New York’s total gross domestic product. These promising numbers are yet to be seen for the Philippine market but WeWork already has plans to open a business at the RCBC Plaza in Makati City by Q2 of 2019. Each unit is thoughtfully designed for optimal space usage and outfitted with the features that matter most to professionals Young urban professionals on the hunt for a perfectly balanced life can now say goodbye to heavy traffic, lengthy commutes and long queues! A dynamic place has risen in Amorsolo Street in Makati City. Premier real estate developer Ayala Land is redefining the co-living trend in Metro Manila with the opening of The Flats. The 15-story building (right behind Makati Medical Center) features co-living spaces for lease designed to revolutionize the way young urban professionals rent in the city. It’s hip, trendy and, above all things, it is close to both work and places for recreation. The Flats Amorsolo is all about having the luxury of time as it eliminates the need to rush from home to office. It mixes all the elements that make work-life balance possible — accessibility to work and living close to commercial and leisure spots. It’s located within a five-minute walk to Ayala Avenue and near the Dela Rosa Walkway, as well as other shops that cater to everyone’s convenience. So, there is no need to endure heavy traffic or wait in long queues at bus and UV express terminals. Occupants are free to walk from their unit to their office without rushing. The Flats Amorsolo is a solution for on-the-go professionals who are challenged by long commutes and traffic jams every day. Being close to everything means more chances to rest and recharge, bond with friends or enjoy Makati’s vibrant entertainment and dining offers. The co-living units are available for a six-month minimum lease term. Up to a maximum of four occupants can share each space. Units for three occupants and two occupants per room are also offered. These units are perfect for longtime friends, officemates and ACCESSIBLE and functional, the loft room even professionals can be the pick for those who want their who want to meet desk just below their bed. new flat mates to grow their network. Each unit is thoughtfully designed for optimal space usage and outfitted with the features that matter most to professionals — built-in beds, built-in cabinets, individual desk spaces, air-conditioning, a kitchenette to prepare your meals and an en suite toilet and bath with shower. Ample security is guaranteed as each occupant is given an electronic key card. A lobby and reception area feature basic service shops to ensure that occupants enjoy day-to-day home conveniences. Parking may be leased separately. More of these spaces carrying the Ayala Land brand will be launched in the coming months. These will be situated in other areas of Makati and Bonifacio Global City where a huge chunk of young urban professionals work. Send an email to hello@theflats.com.ph or a text message to 0917-5118113 for reservations. For more information about The Flats Amorsolo, visit theflats.com. ph or follow their Facebook and Instagram accounts @ theflatsamorsolo. THE distinguishable and vibrant facade of The Flats brings a youthful and fun take on co-living. INVITING and bright colors greet tenants passing by the hallways. WORK desks inside the bunk bed type room provide functionality and efficiency.
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