Ang Pitong Pagaspas ng Adarna

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The Department of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños proudly presents “Ang Pitong Pagaspas ng Adarna”. This contemporary adaptation of Ibong Adarna is brought to you by the THEA 102 (Theater Communication) and THEA 154 (Drama for Children) BA Communication Arts students of UPLB.

Written by Vladimeir Gonzales and directed by Jeremy Dela Cruz, Ang Pitong Pagaspas ng Adarna will be staged on April 3-4, 2019 (4 PM & 7 PM) at CAS Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños. Tickets are sold at Php 99 each. For more information, visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/AdarnaUPLB.

On-demand application development best practices in 2019

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On-demand apps solve the problems of humans within seconds. These apps were built to make the life of humans easier. Every industry has on-demand apps for different purposes and so far has been successful. The demand for these apps have increased tremendously in the recent past and that has lead to an increase in the app development.

On-demand delivery app builder is in demand for the same reason. In 2019, the on-demand delivery apps are set to see a new rise. So if you are planning to get an app for your business, here are some of the best practices of on-demand delivery apps.

Follow the market trends

The latest market trends make an app top the charts. These trends may be the cause of your app's success. Day by day, on-demand apps are increasing their popularity. The place that uses the on-demand apps the most is the United States of America followed by Europe. Since there is high competition with on-demand apps, you have to ensure your business is better at bridging the gap between buyers and sellers.

Launch locally

Since the on-demand app solves the problem of a physical gap, launching locally would be a great start. Most of the on-demand apps launched locally before branching out to other cities and states.

This gives you an idea whether the app’s business model is working great or not. Launching the business locally means less cost, less manpower and better control over the business. It is a great way to start with any new business.

Keep up with the competitors

On-demand apps have great competitions since many businesses are already ruling the market. In this case, you need to have a business model that challenges the competitors or at least matches their competitiveness.

Proper research has to be performed so that you know the strength, weakness and strategies of the competing party. Proper research also helps in gathering any additional information that you didn’t know existed.

Promote the app at an early stage

There is a misconception that apps should be promoted after its launch. But the on-demand delivery app builder knows that app promotion of the app starts way before the actual product is developed. When the promotion is done at an earlier stage, it gives a boost to the app when it is launched.

The more traction an app gets after being launched, the more it will grow. If the promotion is done after the app is launched, it is going to be too late and the latest features of the app are going to become old.

Develop for iOS and Android

You must be knowing that iOS and Android are two of the most popular platforms for apps. iOS apps have more conversion and Android apps have huge audience so if you wish to get both the benefits then your app should run on both platforms. iOS app development uses Swift or Objective-C and Android app development uses Kotlin or Java.

If cost is a barrier for you then cross-platform app development is the choice for you. Cross-platform apps are great apps that save cost and development time, allowing your app to run on both platforms.

MVP

An MVP or Minimum Viable Product is a great low-cost solution for your business. An MVP is a product that is built with the minimum features of the actual product and costs less than the actual product.

The reason why MVP is built is that you get feedback from the users. The MVP is launched publicly and users give feedback on the same. This feedback is then used to build the actual product and make any improvements along the way.

Hire an on-demand app development company

As cost saving as hiring an individual app developer seems, it is not the wisest choice. On-demand apps need to have great user experience and high performance so that users like to use your app.

An app development company has a team of experts who are managed by project managers so there is very less chances of mistakes. An expert team will not only help you lower your cost of app development with their strategies but also will use the latest technology on your on-demand app.

DOST-SEI Opens Scholarship Slots for S&T Grad Students to Study Abroad

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Science professionals who wish to pursue further studies abroad may find the perfect opportunity in DOST-SEI Foreign Graduate Scholarships in Specialized Priority S&T Fields.

The Program, spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), offers full scholarship to MS and PhD students in the following priority fields of study: Agriculture (Agronomy, Animal Science, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Taxonomy, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Entomology); Analytical Chemistry; Artificial Intelligence; Atmospheric Science; Bioethics and Data Privacy; Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Biology; Combinatorial Chemistry; Data Science; Earth Science; Ethnomedicine; Ethnopharmacology; Genetic Epidemiology; Health financing; Immersive Technology; Marine Science; Medical Entomology; Medical Physics; Medicinal Chemistry; Meteorology; Metrology; Molecular Biology and Biotechnology; Natural Products Chemistry; Nuclear Science and Engineering; Organic Chemistry; Public Health Entomology; Rehabilitation Medicine; Robotics; Space Technology and Application/Aerospace Engineering; and Virology.

Scholars will receive financial assistance to cover actual tuition and other school fees. They are also entitled to health and accident insurance; allowance for thesis/dissertation, books, relocation, and living expenses; and one round-trip fare from residence to the place of study while on scholarship until completion of their degrees.

DOST-SEI Director Josette Biyo expressed high hopes that the Program will significantly upgrade the country’s research and technological innovation capabilities in the area of advanced sciences and emerging technologies. It’s a worthy addition to the agency’s science scholarship programs aimed to develop the country’s pool of high-quality human resources in science and technology.

“We hope this opportunity will enable our most scientifically talented and deserving science professionals to reach their dreams of obtaining their MS and PhD degrees abroad and at the same time, help the country in its bid to global competitiveness and economic development,” Biyo said.

Like most scholarship programs under DOST-SEI, scholars of Foreign Graduate Scholarships are expected to return to the country and render the required service obligation upon completion of their scholarship program.

To be considered for the Program, applicants must be Filipino citizens, in good health condition, and not more than 45 years old at the time of application. They must pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in a reputable foreign university or higher education/research institution and go through a selection process that includes documentary evaluation and series of interviews.

Properly accomplished application form and required documents must be submitted to DOST-SEI at least three months before the expected date of start of schooling. For more information, interested parties may visit www.sei.dost.gov.ph or contact DOST-SEI at phone nos.: 837-1333/839-0083; fax no.: 839-0086; mobile no.: 0927-886-8816; and email seischolarships@gmail.com.