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Friday, June 21, 2019

MARINA Holds 1st IMSAS Council Meeting



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In preparation for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) in 2021, the first IMSAS Inter-agency Council meeting has convened at the MARINA Central Office to consider the preparatory activities undertaken by the agencies performing maritime administration functions.

Through Department Order No. 2018-006, the IMSAS Inter-agency Council which is composed of representatives from the DOTr, MARINA, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Office for Transportation Security (OTS), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) is created to ensure that the Philippines meets its obligations and responsibilities as an IMO Member State.

In the first IMSAS Inter-agency Council meeting, Department of Transportation (DOTr) OIC - Undersecretary for Maritime Fernando Juan C. Perez spearheaded the discussions on the draft Philippine IMO Strategy and Cross Table of Responsibilities. 







The draft Philippine IMO Strategy contained the measures that the Philippines will adopt to fully and effectively implement and enforce the mandatory IMO Instruments which it has ratified including the Safety of Life at Seas (SOLAS), International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Convention on International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), International Convention on Load Lines, and International Convention on the Tonnage Measurement of Ships and the International Convention for the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers. It also highlighted the key performance indicators (KPIs), timeline, office, and budget to ensure that it has given full and complete effect to the international maritime instruments.

Furthermore, the Council exchanged views on the Cross Table of Responsibilities, specifically on the delineation of the roles and responsibilities of the Philippine maritime administration under the mandatory IMO instruments.

Meanwhile, the Council also discussed the draft department order on the designation of a single point of contact for IMSAS 2021 and the creation of an IMSAS support and implementation unit as action plans after the IMSAS mock audit conducted in 2018.

Finally, MARINA OIC-Administrator Vice Admiral Narciso A Vingson Jr emphasized the importance of complying with international obligations and responsibilities of the Philippines as a State Party, specifically in boosting the confidence of the Philippines as a maritime nation to trade with other countries.

7 Trends to Blossom the Future of Mobile App Development in 2019



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Are you in a business of dealing with mobile apps? Whether a developer or marketer, you know a treasure-filled revenue comes with mobile apps every year.

It is needless to say that the internet has brought mobile apps in our everyday lives. There was a time when the internet was an alien concept.

However, Technology is now in the blood and brains of the humankind. Among all, the tits and bits of technology, there is nothing as quick and comfortable as mobile apps.

The world recognizes revenue of 205.4 billion U.S dollars in 2018 and predicts to reach 258.2 billion U.S dollars by 2020, says a report by Statista.

The idea of mobile app development is a backbone to a plethora of day-to-day elements of life. If we begin to track the activities from the time you wake up, they don’t seem to end even after you go back to sleep at the end of the day.


The Millennial Theory of Mobile Apps

But wait, why are on the subject of humans and mobile app relation? The reason is quite fair, to know why does the world need mobile app trends every year. (Even a minute moderation works fine).

Users of mobile apps remain loyal to you only when they see a benefit in its technology. Otherwise, the app is just another waste of mobile storage and within no time, such apps will be seen in the dumpster.

As competition scales with each passing day, smartphones have become less about making phone calls. Millennials are likely to chat, surf, video call, Snapchat, or Instagram.

The above list displays various sets of mobile apps, which shows the inclination of young minds in an App-driven world. So, in mobile app development youths can bring the rarest gem of trends.

Let us define those gems to grab a few in your pocket and spend them on creating your masterpiece application.


On-Demand Apps

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As kids, we used to wish for things to pop-up in front of us the moment we called out the name. Back in the time, little did we know this dream was going to turn to reality.

Among the rest of the trends in mobile app development, we have on-demand apps. A set of technology that serves the product or service in a very short time of ordering.

Some of the live examples of apps are food, transportation, healthcare, delivery, beauty, and the travel industry. Apps that you might be familiar with are; Uber, Soothe, Medicast, Foodpanda, Zomato, etc.


Biometrics: Changing Human Interface

Human verification has become the need of the hour. While biometrics has been the charm of banking and other security concerned industries, it came as a star player in mobile apps a bit later.

Fingerprints, voice recognition, and facial recognition are all part of biometrics verification. They are more prominently found in bank apps and the apps involved in the payment process.

As part of the recent technological development, the OS features of smartphones are also catering fingerprints system and facial recognition.

Let’s make the authentication of crucial apps more secure and reduce the efforts vested in typing security passwords.


AR and VR: A Revolution in the forms of Reality

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People believe in the reality that we want to show them. Just before the advent of e-commerce, the reality seemed to be limited in the areas of a physical shop.

But not anymore, the time has come when people come face-to-face with augmented and virtual reality — the two forms of technology that can ve experienced sitting on a Sofa in your house.

Social media apps have already engaged the youth by offering different facial features. All the fun set aside, the business organizations are also building their pioneer on AR and VR.

Fashion designers can charm the audience with the latest trends, not only to see but also try on in virtual reality. Similarly, e-commerce apps also need to sink in VR and offer customers to try on products.


The world sides with Artificial Intelligence

As humankind was not able to reach everywhere, the patrons of technology invented artificial intelligence. Ever since innovation, customers have discovered a better way to communicate with mobile apps.

Discussing the smart assistants of AI, customers interact with virtual assistants like Siri, Cortana, and Google Assistant.

Naming a few other industries, AI has merged with healthcare and manufacturing sectors to step into the future trends of the app, already.

Needless to say, the AR and VR technology are the shine and dime of AI. So, all the benefits coming from 2 forms of reality are part of Artificial intelligence.


Wearables Apps: The Smart Accessories

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We were not kidding about the use of mobile phones in day-to-day life. In the past few years, it has been proved that techs can fit anywhere and everywhere.

Smartwatches are among the trending wearables that connect well with fitness and healthcare apps. Thus, while taking a walk in the park, you don’t need to measure your steps anymore, let the smartwatch do the talking.

Smart headsets are also a thing, which allows a wireless setup for experiencing the joy of listening to music and watching videos.


Security is Inevitable

What’s the use of all the tech-driven and high featured apps, when security does not take a step into technology?

The industries are cultivating mobile apps, keeping security as the utmost priority. As a result, encrypted messages, data protection, user privacy are all part of mobile apps.

Moreover, mobile app development companies are also walking on the line of app permissions. With access to only the mandatory data, mobile security seems to have potential growth in 2019 and beyond.


Cloud Storage: A Penetration in Mobile Apps

Mobile apps that stored every piece of data in the storage space of smartphones have been ousted from the race.

No more giving up the field of storage to big apps, as it’s time cloud storage took the burden of all the data. Applications like Dropbox, Evernote, Google notes are all designed for cloud storage.

In a world where people have all such apps, accessing personal and professional data becomes easy and indifferent to time and place.


Into the Future of Mobile Apps……..

The wings of technology will not stop at these trends. Half of 2019 is waiting ahead, you never know which mobile app future trends unleash in remaining months.


Author Bio:



Harshal Shah is the CEO of MyAppGurus – Mobile app development company. He is an avid learner of breakthrough mobile technologies. In fact, it was due to his passion towards mobile technology that led to the inception of this company. He believes in building innovative mobile applications using different types of platforms like Android, iOS, and Windo

A Quick Overview of Top 10 Best Organic Essential Oils Benefits



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Today when world is on the verge of using chemical-based products, results can be seen in lesser time but with many unwanted side effects. No worries, to overcome such issues and growing awareness of people for their health and beauty, there’s a sharp increase in the demand of naturally-extracted products.

Out of many such products, Organic Essential Oils are one of them. It is obtained by means of the steam distillation process. The entire process is carried out with utmost care and oil-soluble as well as water-soluble constituents are carefully extracted from the natural parts of the plants. The left-over ingredient that settles or remains in the water is often termed as hydrosol that has a layer of oil ideally, essential oils at the top part of the fluid.

Let’s check benefits of Top 10 Best Organic Essential Oils that are popular among people.

1. German Chamomile Oil

Pure Essential Oils obtained from German Chamomile exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. This can be used to provide soothing effects to itching that are caused due to sensitive and dry skin. Before applying this bright blue colored oil topically on the skin, it should be diluted with suitable carrier oil such as coconut oil. This will show enhanced and effective effect on the skin.

2. Lavender Oil

The oil has the capacity to help host tissues and combats from many problems such as skin issue, restless sleep and depression. It exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and helps to fight eczema and headache. Simply by putting just 2 drops of oils on hands, rubbing it together and finally inhaling it will help in soothing headache problem.

3. Eucalyptus Oil

If someone is feeling congested, just put a few drops of Organic Essential Oils extracted naturally from Eucalyptus to the bath water or shower. This will really prove to be beneficial remedy. Like this, it is easy to create spa at home of your own. All you need to do is to run the shower to get steam, plug the drain hole for filling the shower floor with steam and hot water. Now, it’s time to add this miraculous oil and feel its magic. Doing so will create in-house eucalyptus shower. Besides, by rubbing the oil on the feet will prove to be beneficial for decongestion as there are many pores and nerve endings that prove to be effective areas.

4. Rosemary Oil

The oil is known to alleviate pain that is causes due to sore muscles. When mixed with a few drops of black pepper oil, it helps in overcoming pains and aches. In addition, it offers relaxation to the body where it reduces inflammation in muscles.

5. Litsea Cubeba Oil

The oil has a pleasing aroma that has the capability to boost mood. When added to the body lotion, it gives a refreshing experience to the user.

6. Tea Tree Oil

Organic Essential Oils from Tea Tree possesses excellent anti-bacterial properties that help to disinfect a wound effectively. It keeps lice out of children’s hair, when applied on it. It zaps the pimple, gives hair lustrous look and treats dandruff when used after mixing with apple cider vinegar in a very small quantity.

7. Lemon Oil

The oil has a magical power that keeps home refreshed when used. For this, one just need to add the oil in the hand soap dispensers or floor steamer that is used to clean floors, it will surely leave a lemon aroma in the in and around area.

8. Bergamot Oil

The oil is often used to overcome nervous tension, anxiety and stress. While using it on the sensitive skin, proper precautions should be taken as it may cause hyperpigmentation problem.

9. Basil Oil

It is used in the manufacturing of perfumes, candles, room freshener, massage oils and soaps. Many aromatherapists have stated its positive effect when used where it uplifts mood. In addition, it can also be used to disinfect surfaces and can also be used while preparing mouth-watering meals and dishes.

10. Capsicum Oil

The oil has impeccable properties such as astringent, antiseptic, carminative, anti-spasmodic and analgesic. It provides protection against cough, cold, asthma and flu and thus, exhibits beneficial effects on the respiratory system. The oil from capsicum’s seed can also be used for treating stiffness in joints as well as painful muscles.
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