My Experience in the course COA8: 2014 – 2015

In life, we explore the world to learn many things. Just like taking up the course Coa8 helps me more productive because in this course taught more about how to make professional websites and application as used by real businesses. I've learned the different codes that we can possibly apply by making website from the basic html to css. I learned how to use css to control the style and layout of multiple web pages all at once. I learned the list preperties of css that can allow us to set different list markers for order lists, unordered list, and image as the list item marker. 

I've also learned the different codes of color, fonts, text, and applying a background to help to enhance the website that I make. 

Aside from my learning, I also experienced epic fail doing some of my assignments, like making tables. At first I really have no idea how to make a table in html but our brilliant teacher Ma'am Amor help us to learn about it..We are so blessed!

Thank You Ma'am for sharing your ideas on how to make wonderful website, it helps me for being a Office Administration student to become more productive in the future...More Power!! :-D

Misamis Occidental Tourist Spot

In this article it shows some of tourist post that can be found in misamis occidental. Misamis was an Old Spanish town, which existed as far back as the Spanish era and was conquered strangely not by force of arms, but through faith by some Jesuit Missionaries. Though obscure, the origin of the name “Misamis” is believed to have been derived from the Subano word “Kuyamis” which is a variety of coconut. During the years the name persisted as an inference of geographical location and upon the advent of the Spanish settlers. The word “Kuyamis” easily gave way to the more conveniently pronounceable but corrupted word “Misamis”

Fort Santiago: The Cotta of Ozamiz City

The Fort Santiago is located at the mouth of the Panguil Bay just behind the shrine. It was built in 1756 and has been the military stronghold from then and until now. Historical relics and records were displayed in the Fort’s museum. It is also where the lighthouse was erected

                                                                                                                        

Malindang Country Golf Course

A pre-war army facility converted into a beautiful golf course lush with wellmaintained greens, located at the foot of Malindang Mountain.

Cotta Fort (Fuerte de la Concepcion y del Triunfo) and Cotta Shrine

Is a popular spot for tourists in Ozamis City, Philippines. Built between 1755 and 1756, this old Spanish fort has been declared a historical landmark. Inside the wall, is a chapel and an image of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. Outside the wall facing Panguil Bay is a carved image of the Virgin. The carved image on the wall of the Cotta believed to be miraculously growing and oftenly visited by religious devotees.

In 2006, this old Spanish fort undergone major repairs. Landscaping of the fort and restoration of the damaged portion of the walls were few of the things been done to bring back the fort to its original look.

The photo below is the carved image of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception on the outside wall of the fort:

  

The Bells of Bukagan Hill

A tourist in Ozamiz City should never miss seeing the tower of the four great bells at the top of Bukagan Hill. They are worth the sweat and tires feet if one attempts to go up the hill on foot or the different phobias one experiences as the vehicle goes up. Aside from the wonder of the bells one gets a bonus, the beautiful scenarios around including the panorama of Ozamiz.

  

Naomi’s Botanical Garden

Located about 1 ½ km. from the city southward and is 100 meters from the National Highway. The garden has a total area of 13 hectares, planted with all kinds of fruit trees (9 hectares) and ornamental plants (rose gardens, rare collection of flowering plants, orchids, bonsai). In addition to the plants, Naomi’s has a ceramic shop producing home decor, jars, and office ornaments, among others.

 The Pipe Organ of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral

A tourist attraction right at the heart of Ozamiz is the pipe organ found in the choir loft of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. It is the only existing pipe organ in Mindanao and one among the few throughout the country

Acknowledgement

I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher (Ma’am Amor), who gave me the golden opportunity to do this wonderful assignment on the topic, tourist spots that can be found in Misamis Occidental. Which also helped me in doing a lot of Research and i came to know about so many new  things I am really thankful to explore by using internet and conducting research in the library and by asking information of Ozamiznon people about the histoty of some tourist spots.

Secondly i would also like to thank my parents and friends who helped me a lot in finalizing this project within the limited time frame.

Matec Solar Power in the Philippines: Advantage and Disadvantage of Solar Power

MATEC was the first company to install photovoltaic solar systems on homes and we consider ourselves a pioneer in the application of grid-tied photovoltaic systems. MATEC has been increasing its portfolio of renewable energy technologies and services to match the growing need for alternative energy sources. (http://www.solar-philippines.com/)

The benefits of solar energy is that solar energy is not sustainable, it is renewable and this means that we will never run out of it. It is about as natural a source of power as it is possible to generate electricity. The creation of solar energy requires little maintenance. Once the solar panels have been installed and are working at maximum efficiency there is only a small amount of maintenance required each year to ensure they are in working order.They are a silent producer of energy. There is absolutely no noise made from photovoltanic panels as they convert sunlight into usable electricity.There are continual advancements in solar panel technology which are increasing the efficiency and lowering the cost of production, thus making it even more cost effective. During operation solar electricity power plants produce zero emmisions.

Solar power disadvantages are actually not so plentiful. In fact, there’s only one notable disadvantage to solar power that I can think of. That disadvantage is that the sun doesn’t shine 24 hours a day. When the sun goes down or is heavily shaded, solar PV panels stop producing electricity. If we need electricity at that time, we have to get it from some other source. In other words, we couldn’t be 100% powered by solar panels. At the very least, we need batteries to store electricity produced by solar panels for use sometime later.

However, there are a couple of key things to note regarding this solar power disadvantage. Firstly, the sun actually does shine when we need electricity most. As humans (not vampires), our days more or less follow the movement of the sun. Society more or less wakes up when the sun rises. At the time of the sun’s greatest height and visibility, humans tend to be most active. At this time, we are of course using much more electricity than in the middle of the night, so electricity is in greater demand. (This also makes electricity more expensive in the middle of the day, making electricity produced from solar panels more valuable.)

Acknowledgment 

I have taken efforts in this assignment. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals and organizations. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them.

I would like to express my special gratitude and thanks to industry persons for giving me such attention and time. And the help or school library for some information I've gather.

Office Administration Opportunities

Behind every great business is a team of great office administrators – no business can function without them. It takes a special kind of person to be a fantastic office administrator – and that person could be you.

Office administration positions are amongst the most frequently advertised and highly sought-after jobs, providing job security, variety and responsibility, opportunities to work in diverse workplaces, and an excellent general training ground. Opportunities in office administration exist in every industry, from creative to corporate to not-for-profit organisations, as well as in small and large businesses.

Roles in office administration

There is a range of roles in administration. Many companies advertise junior office administration positions, which provide a great opportunity for high school leavers to gain experience and build a career, or for students to work in during summer breaks or part-time while studying. Many people enter office administration roles to get their foot in the door in competitive industries such as advertising, PR or publishing. Office temping is also a great gig for those who are between jobs or who just like working in constantly changing environments.

Office administration may also be a great option for those who require a more flexible work arrangement. Some companies have part-time or casual administration roles, and many more are open to job-sharing arrangements for roles that require full-time hours.

Receptionist

Receptionists manage the front of an office, greeting clients, suppliers and visitors as well as directing phone calls, emails and mail. Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills are vital requirements for receptionists to manage their varied tasks. Other responsibilities may include managing appointments and meeting room bookings, keeping the front desk tidy, providing administrative support, creating documents or reports, data entry, arranging travel, managing stationery and other stock, and ad hoc tasks.

Receptionists are often considered the face of a business; as a result, professional personal presentation and a vibrant, friendly disposition are highly favoured for this role.

Administration assistant

Administration assistants cover a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities depending on the business’s requirements. Administration assistants may be required to prepare, file or archive documents, sort the mail, send mail or other communication to clients, answer phones or manage stock, as well as fulfil general office and ad hoc tasks. Administration assistants may also be required to organise and manage events for staff or external stakeholders.

Office manager

Generally office managers are responsible for organisational and other office duties necessary to effectively and efficiently run a business. Tasks include filing and integrating information to be used by staff and clients, managing internal staff and external client communications, maintaining office equipment and supplies, taking care of mail and banking, and managing invoicing and payroll. IT skills are also highly regarded as office managers are often required to provide IT support to other staff members.

Office manager positions usually require candidates to have strong administration experience and training, and sometimes competency in HR and OH&S. Office managers for smaller professional businesses may even find themselves working in areas such as marketing or website maintenance.

Acknowledgement 

In performing our assignment, I had to take the help and guideline of some respected persons and other source in browsing through internet, who deserve our greatest gratitude. The completion of this assignment gives me much pleasure. I would like to show my  gratitude Miss May Amor Pitogo-Onod, COA8 Instructor, in Lasalle University for giving us a good guideline for assignment throughout numerous consultations. I would also like to expand our deepest gratitude to all those who have directly and indirectly guided us in writing this assignment.

I also thank the Google.com for consent to include copyrighted pictures as a part of this article.