Minor Field Trip

University of Southeastern Philippines

Bo. Obrero Campus, Davao City

Institute of Computing

TRAVEL REPORT

Minor Field Trip and Seminars

August 25, 2012

Davao

Submitted by:

Therry Charm R. Partosa

BSIT-IV

Submitted to:

Randy S. Gamboa

Facilitator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Field Trip Overview	1
Activity Appendix	1
Recommendation	2
Blog URL	2
Pictures	2
List of Students	4

Field Trip Overview

            As required on our Field Trip and Seminars subject, we chose to have a major and minor field trip with an interpersonal skill activity. Our minor field trip took place at the PSCC or Public Safety Command Center in Davao City.

            We decided to visit the center on August 25, 2012. On the day of the visitation, we arrived very early so we waited at the shed near the 911 center. Our tour and meeting with the head of the command center was 9:00 in the morning and because of excitement, I think we were very early enough to be at the venue. Upon waiting at the 911 center, we witnessed how abrupt and prepared the 911 men were. There was an alarm and they jumped on the trucks immediately. I was very amazed of how dedicated they were in their duties.

            When we entered the building of the PSCC, we headed straight to their war room. We were welcomed by Mr. Magno Adalin. He presented to us the vision and mission of PSCC in serving the people of Davao City. On the presentation was Mayor Sara Duterte interviewed on a conference in Manila. The presentation was composed of the goals and plans of the department in order to protect the people in Davao and give us the safest place to live in.

Activity

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            As our minor field trip, we went to PSCC or Public Safety Command Center in Ecoland, Davao City.

What I Learned?

            PSCC or PSSCC aims to be the nerve center that unifies and further coordinates different government agencies like the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), the City Health Office and City Social Services and Development Office, the Central 911, the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Red Cross, the Davao City Disaster Coordinating Council, Office of the Civil Defense and the Regional Disasters Coordinating Council. According to Mayor Sara Duterte, “Davao City aims to be a smart city.” Yes. I myself can witness how Davao City is on the process of growing as a smart city with all the incoming investors and settled investors in the city.

            After watching the presentation, Mr. Magno entertained some questions such as will they have a mobile application like MMDA that will help the people to access the traffic monitoring of the center in order to have a better look of alternative routes in traffic situations. Mr. Magno said that they are open with the idea and they are looking forward with partnering with the University of Southeastern Philippines.

What I Liked?

            What definitely amazed us was their traffic monitoring system/room. They have huge screens connected to the CCTV cameras that were scattered in the intersections of the city. We also had the chance to see some clips of incidents that happened in the different streets of Davao City. Some were very tragic and helpless. I learned that their CCTV cameras were situated only in the intersecting roads of the city. Their cameras can zoom up to 35 times and are rotatable 360°. Their CCTV cameras not only serve as a monitoring tool for the traffic but also a way to protect the citizens and traffic men that are on duty. With the monitoring system, unjust acts, violations, and suspicious activities were prevented.

            The day ended with answered questions and satisfaction.

What I didn’t like?

            There was nothing I didn’t like. Amazement is the only word that describes what I experienced the entire trip.

Recommendation

            Our trip at the PSCC brought in so much knowledge and information about the protection that the government of Davao is doing. As our minor field trip, I was very satisfied with the company that we visited. So much learning sunk in my mind and I know someday, I will be able to use this knowledge in order to continue the service that our local government is lending our people. I recommend that you try to visit companies that are using technology as a solution to the city’s needs. Then you will be able to know how to use your skill to help others. 

Blog URL

http://sweetnothingsaresosweet.blogspot.com/

Pictures