JEDI-Software Engineering Teacher's Training

PSITE Region XI in cooperation with Sun Microsystems Philippines Inc. and University of Southeastern Philippines-Institute of Computing, will host training on Java Education and Development Initiative (JEDI) on Software Engineering at the University of Southeastern Philippines, Institute of Computing, Barrio Obrero Campus, Davao City, May 12 – 15, 2009 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The training is aimed to continuously provide supplemental activity to help IT teachers deliver JEDI course effectively. Ms. Rowena Solamo from UP-Dilliman will be the main trainer.

CHED Endorsement

Finally, we have the CHED endorsement for 11th PSITE National Convention in Dipolog City, February 26-28, 2009. tnx to sir jimmy, joeboy and UP-ITTC staff

11th PSITE National Convention (Transportation)

11th PSITE National Convention
Zanorte Convention Center, Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City
February 26-28, 2009

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Land Transportation

1. RURAL TRANSIT (53 seaters; Large - 64 seaters)

Full/SP/SC Aircon
DPL – CAG DE ORO Php 320.00 Php 390.00
DPL – ILIGAN 230.00 265.00
DPL – OZAMIS 150.00 185.00

Route & Schedule:

DPL – CAG DE ORO Php 250.00 Php 195.00
DPL – ILIGAN 170.00 135.00
DPL – OZAMIS 120.00 95.00

Route & Schedule:
ROUTE TIME
Dipolog to Cagayan de Oro 3:45 AM up to 12:00 NN ( 30 minutes interval/trip )
Dipolog to Ozamis 3:00 PM Last trip

SCHEDULE OF TRIPS
Route Time
Dipolog to Zamboanga 2:00 AM up to 11:30 AM (30 minutes interval/trip)
Dipolog to Zamboanga 2:00,7:00,9:00,11:00 AM Aircon
Dipolog to Zamboanga 8:00 PM Night trip
Dipolog to Ipil 12:00 NN up to 5:00 PM (30 minutes
interval/trip)
Dipolog to Molave 6:00 AM up to 2:00 PM (30 minutes
interval/trip)

Water Transportation

COKALIONG SHIPPING SCHEDULE

Monday     7:00 PM M/V FIL.  DGTE Direct CEBU
Tuesday    4:00 PM M/V FIL.  DGAT DIP-DGTE-CEB
Wednesday  4:00 PM M/V FIL   DGTE DIP-DGTE-CEB
Thursday   4:00 PM M/V FIL.  DGAT DIP-DGTE-CEB
Friday     4:00 PM M/V FIL.  DGTE DIP-DGTE-CEB
Saturday   4:00 PM M/V FIL.  DGAT DIP-DGTE-CEB
Sunday     12:00 NN M/V FIL. DGTE DIP-SIN

RATES

                  Reg.    SP      SC      Minor
ECONOMY
DGTE            246.00  211.61   200.16   131.40
CEBU            599.20  516.04   488.32   322.00
ECO-AIRCON
DGTE            263.20  226.24   213.92   140.00
CEBU            338.80
TOURIST
DGTE            380.80  330.96   312.48   201.60
CEBU            823.20  706.44   667.52   434.00
BUSINESS CLASS(10 pax)
DGTE            448.00  361.76   232.40
CEBU            940.80  761.60   492.80
CABIN/ROOM (2pax)
DGTE          1,002.40
CEBU          2,553.60 (w/ CR)
CABIN/ROOM (4pax)
DGTE
CEBU          4,880.00 (w/ CR)

SUPERFERRY/CARGO EXPRESS SCHEDULE

Destination        Departure    Arrival
DPL-ILOILO WED    9:00 PM WED   7:00 AM
DPL-ROXAS  TUES   9:00 PM WED   4:30 PM
DPL-MNL    TUES   9:00 PM THURS 9:30 AM
MNL-DPL (via Roxas, Iloilo, Iligan & Ozamiz)
           SUN    3:00 PM TUES  8:00 PM
MNL-DPL (via Bacolod & Iloilo)
           MON    1:00 PM WED   2:30 AM
DPL-MNL WED      11:45 PM FRI   6:00 AM
MNL-DPL MON       7:45 PM WED   4:00 AM
DPL-OZAM WED      5:45 AM WED  11:30 AM
OZAM-DPL WED      3:15 PM WED   9:00 PM

RATES (Regular Fare)
DPL-MNL

                          ACCOMMODATION  WITH MEALS
                            w/out Meals
Economy/Tatami/Travellers    1,944.40     2,124.00
Tourist                      2,420.40     2,600.00
Business Class               2,386.86     2,633.26
Single Cabin                 3,439.60     3,686.00
Double Cabin                 7,442.60     7,689.00
Double Suite                 8,365.60     8,612.00

RATES (2 Days Advance)
DPL-MNL
Economy/Tatami/Travellers    1,594.40     1,774.00
Tourist                      1,794.60     1,974.20
Business Class               1,895.00     2,141.40
Single Cabin                 2,295.00     2,541.40
Double Cabin                 4,826.40     5,072.80
Double Suite                 5,026.40     5,272.80

Note: Rates subject to change without prior notice

SULPICIO LINES SHIPPING SCHEDULE
DAY ROUTE
Mon DAP-TAG/TAG-MNL
Departure 9:00 AM/6:00 PM
Arrival 2:00 PM – Mon/1:00 AM – Wed

Wed MNL-TAG/TAG-DAP
Departure 12:00 NN/12:00 MN - Thurs
Arrival 7:00 PM – Thurs/4:00 AM - Fri

Fri DAP-ILIGAN
Departure 9:00 AM (5 hrs.)
Arrival 2:00 PM

RATES:
DPL – MNL

3rd Class        1,981.28
Deluxe           2,220.96
Tourist          2,652.16
Cabin(2)         2,759.68
Suite(2)         6,238.40
Matrimonial (2)  6,837.60

DPL – TAG
3rd Class          519.68
Deluxe             686.60
Tourist            734.72
Cabin(2)           759.36
Suite(2)         1,973.43
Matrimonial(2)   2,513.28

DPL – ILIGAN
3rd Class          506.24
Deluxe             649.60
Tourist            704.48
Cabin(2)           751.52
Suite(2)         1,887.20
Matrimonial (2)  2,187.36

Note: Rates subject to change without prior notice

OCEAN JET

ROUTE     DEPARTURE        ROUTE     DEPARTURE
CEB-DAP     6:00 AM       DAP-CEB    12:20 PM
via TAG & DGTE)  
CEB-DGTE    6:00 AM       DGTE-CEB    2:20 PM
(via TAG)
CEB-TAG     6:00 AM       TAG-CEB     7:15 AM
            9:30 AM                  11:50 PM
            2:00 PM                   4:20 PM
            6:20 PM                   5:30 PM

DAP-DGTE   12:20 PM       DAP-TAG    12:20 PM
DGTE-DAP   10:00 AM       TAG-DAP     8:00 AM
DGTE-TAG    2:20 PM       TAG-DGTE    8:00 AM
BAC-ILO     6:15 AM       ILO-BAC     6:15 AM
            7:45 AM                   7:45 AM
            9:15 AM                   9:15 AM
           10:45 AM                  10:45 AM
           12:45 PM                  12:45 PM
            2:15 PM                   2:15 PM
            3:45 PM                   3:45 PM
            5:15 PM                   5:15 PM

Rates

DGTE
Regular                520.00
Student (15%)          442.00
Senior Citizen (20%)   416.00
Minor (50%)            260.00

TAG
Regular                730.00
Student (15%)          620.50
Senior Citizen (20%)   584.00
Minor (50%)            365.00

CEB
Regular                100.00
Student (15%)          935.00
Senior Citizen (20%)   880.00
Minor (50%)            550.00

*Minor children from 4-11 years old (half fare)
Note: Rates subject to change without prior notice

Air Transportation

PAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

DAYS          ROUTE     ETA from MNL  ETD to MNL
Monday     MNL-DPL-MNL   11:50 AM     12:30 PM
           CEB-DPL-CEB    6:30 AM     7:10 AM
Tuesday    MNL-DPL-MNL   11:50 AM    12:30 PM
Wednesday  MNL-DPL-MNL   11:50 AM    12:30 PM
           CEB-DPL-CEB    6:30 AM     7:10 AM
Thursday   MNL-DPL-MNL   11:50 AM    12:30 PM
Friday     MNL-DPL-MNL   11:50 AM    12:30 PM
           CEB-DPL-CEB    6:30 AM     7:10 AM
Saturday   MNL-DPL-MNL   11:50 AM    12:30 PM
Sunday     MNL-DPL-MNL   11:50 AM    12:30 PM

CEBU PACIFIC FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Tues-Wed-Fri-Sun MNL-DPL  10:30 AM   12:10 NN
Tues-Wed-Fri-Sun DPL-MNL  12:30 NN    2:00 PM

RATES:

Route     Regular Fare     Promo Fare
DPL-MNL    5,581.00 (OW)   2,221.00 (OW)
MNL-DPL    5,565.00 (OW)   2,205.00 (OW)

DPL-MNL-DPL (RT) 11,146.00

*Subject to seat availability

Note: Rates and schedule are subject to change without prior notice
 Also Flying CEBU-DPLG-CEBU

11th PSITE NatConv-Hotel Information(for Live-out Participants)

11th PSITE National Convention
Zanorte Convention Center, Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City
February 26-28, 2009

TOP PLAZA HOTEL
Echavez St. Quezon Ave., Dipolog City(065)212-5777/5888
Standard:
Single 1,100.00
Twin/Matrimonial 1,235.00
Superior:
Double/Matrimonial 1,530.00
Deluxe 2,050.00

Suite: 3,780.00
Extra bed 250.00
Extra person 150.00
*Free Breakfast at full rateRoom

Amenities:Fully air conditioned rooms
Cable TV
PABX Telephone System
Hot and Cold shower
Mini Bar and bath tub (suite rooms only)
Dining: Seven Treasures Resturant, Top Dinner Fast Food

TOP PLAZA PENSIONNE
Malvar St. Cor. Quezon Ave.,
Dipolog City(065)212-8650

Room Tariff

Non-Aircon RoomsEconomy single 165.00

Standard Single 220.00
Standard Double 275.00
Extra Person 110.00

Aircon Rooms
Standard Double 650.00
Superior Double 800.00
Deluxe 950.00
Suite 1 1,650.00
Suite 2 2,200.00
Extra Person 250.00

PEPIC'S LODGE
Herrera St. Cor. Malvar St., Dipolog City(065)212-5781

Room Rates
Aircon Room with TV, Private Toilet and Bath

Single Bed 400.00
Matrimonial 450.00
Twin beds 400.00
Matrimonial & Single bed 600.00

Non-Aircon Rooms with ceiling fan, Private toilet and Bath
Matrimonial 350.00
Ordinary Rooms, non-aircon, with ceiling fan, and common toilet and bath
Single 150.00
Matrimonial 200.00
Twin beds 250.00
Additional person 50.00
Additional bed 100.00
CL INN & FAST FOOD, INC.
Rizal Ave., Dipolog City(065)212-3216

Room Rates (good for 1 or 2 persons)
Superior Room 900.00
Deluxe Room 800.00
Standard Room 700.00
Regular Room 600.00

Non-Aircon Room
One person 400.00
Two persons 500.00
*Extra person 150.00

MIBANG HOTEL
A standard class hotel situated within 3-5 minutes to downtown proper, a perfect place for a nice and quiet vacation
Mibang, Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City
Tel. No. : (065) 212-6689 / 212-3585
Fax No. : 212-8264
No. of rooms : 22
Classification: Standard Class

Room rates
With aircon, CATV, hot and cold shower, CR
Suite Php 1,800.00/day (w/ ref & living room)
Semi-Suite 1,500.00/day
Standard Double 1,100.00/day
Single - Twin beds 900.00/day
Extra bed 175.00/day
With usage of swimming pool 30.00/head (Children 2-8 yrs. old)
50.00/head (Adult)
Car Rental: P1500 min. of 8hrs + fuel w/ driver within DIP-DAP, P350/extra hour + P1000 w/ Dakak
*Inclusive of VAT, W/OUT MEALS
*Check-out time 12:00 NN
Note: Room rates subject to change without prior notice

BUENSALIDA MANOR
Address : Capitol Ave., Dipolog City
Tel. No. : (065) 800-0051 / 09109194088
No. of Rooms: 8
Classification: Tourist Inn
(With centralized aircon, colored TV w/ remote control, toilet, Hot & Cold shower)

Room Rates Php 500.00 - 800.00 (Regular Rate)

WEST END COURT
Located near shopping centers and business centers. This Tourist Inn is an ideal place to stay for business transactions

Address : Echavez St., Dipolog City
Tel. No. : (065) 212-5300 / 212-5302 / 212-5301
No. of Rooms: 16
Classification: Tourist Inn

Room Rates
A. Aircon Rooms
With Refrigerator; CATV; private toilet & bath; aircon
Suite rooms (1) Php 1, 500.00
Semi-suite room Double 950.00 Standard Double (w/out ref.) (13) 850.00
Standard Single (w/out ref.) 600.00
Extra bed 250.00
*Below 12 yrs old-NO PAY
*Check-out time 2:00 PM
Note: Room rates subject to change without prior notice

FSA TRADER’S INN
Address : Tomas Claudio St., Dipolog City
Tel. No. : 212-5244
No. of rooms : 14
10 rooms – 2nd Floor
4 rooms – 3rd Floor
Function room w/ sound system (60 persons) – 3rd Floor
(with parking space)
Room Rates:
8 Aircon rooms (2-3 pax) Php 500.00/day
Extra bed 250.00/day
6 Non-aircon rooms 300.00/day
Dormitory type (14-28 persons) – with CR
With fan & Cable TV 100.00/pax
Aircon 150.00/pax

*Check-out time: 12:00 NN
Note: Room rates are subject to change without prior notice

A Successful NCITE 2008

The National Conference on Information Technology Education (NCITE 2008) held at the NCAS Auditorium, UP Los Banos last October 23-24, 2008, was a resounding success. The conference provided a venue to present innovative ideas, approaches, developments and results of research projects in the areas of Information Technology and Technology-based Education. I delivered a paper entitled " Development of an Information Technology Education Practicum Manual: Region XI Experience". The conference also promoted the exchange of information between researchers, faculty, administrators, and I.T. practitioners.

From the Convention Chair: 11th PSITE National Convention

Greetings from the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Foundation, Inc. (PSITE).

PSITE, being the nation’s largest professional IT organization, hosts from time to time, several educational technology conventions and conferences. It is an organization with great diversity that supports members and affiliates with information and networking opportunities as they face the challenge of innovation and transforming education.

In this premise, PSITE cordially invites participants from your school to attend the 11th PSITE National Convention which will be held on February 26-28, 2009 at Zanorte Convention Center, Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City with the theme “Emerging Trends in ICT Education”.

Below are the convention fees:

Live-in Participants P 5,500.00
(includes convention materials and hotel accommodation (Camilla Hotel/Dakak Hotel),
lunch & snacks for 2 days)

Live-out Participants P 4,000.00
(includes convention materials and lunch & snacks for 2 days)

Discount: P300.00 for payments made on or before January 16, 2009.

You may deposit early payments to any Allied Bank branch. Accomplish the deposit slip in triplicate credited to PSITE using the following details:

Account Name : PSITE
Account Number : 3131-02238-4
Branch: Allied bank, Recto Branch, Manila

Please email a scanned copy of the validated deposit slip and/or confirm you attendance and early reservations to Randy S. Gamboa, Ph.D. (rsgamboa@yahoo.com).

Alternatively, you may present the deposit slip to the convention secretariat on February 26, 2009. Official receipts will be issued during the convention.

We hope to see you and your colleagues during the convention.

NCITE'08 Paper Presentation (OJT Models/Practicum Manual)

I will be attending NCITE'08 at the University of the Philippines-Los Banos, Laguna and will present a paper entitled " Development of an Information Technology Education Practicum Manual: Region XI Experience" on Oct. 23-24, 2008. The NCITE paper committee recommends that my paper be presented in a special session on teaching effectiveness which is part of the NCITE 2008 program of activities. Since NCITE 2008 will be attended mostly by IT faculty members, they think that it will be a valuable contribution to the conference. I was advised to submit my electronic paper adhering to the format stipulated in the ACM SIG proceedings on or before October 06, 2008.