Filipino startup recognized in addressing SDG's using space tech

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A Filipino startup is recognized globally in developing a dengue hotspot prediction system using satellite and climate data in the 2020 Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards for the Sectoral category, For-Profit. The GEO SDG Awards recognize the productivity, ingenuity, proficiency, novelty, and exemplary communications of results and experiences in the use of Earth observations to support sustainable development.

CirroLytix Research Services was formed to create social impact through big data. Through the application of machine learning, data engineering, remote sensing, and social listening, the Philippines-based data analytics firm hopes to help governments, researchers, non-government organizations (NGO), and social enterprises achieve positive change. The Advanced Early Dengue Prediction and Exploration Service (Project AEDES) is one of the CirroLytix’s flagship projects developed during the 2019 National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) International Space Apps Challenge. It combines digital, climate, and remote sensing to nowcast dengue trends and detect mosquito habitats to help pre-empt cases of dengue. Project AEDES process leverages normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), Fraction of absorbed photosynthetically active radiation (FAPAR), and normalized difference water index (NDWI) readings from Landsat and Sentinel-2 to estimate still water areas on the ground, which is correlated with dengue case counts from national health centers.

Dominic Vincent "Doc" Ligot, co-founder and chief technology officer of CirroLytix, describes Project AEDES as an "early detection of panics from online searches, anticipating case counts from environment readings, but most importantly pinpointing hotspots from mosquito habitat detection."

The Pinoy-made dengue mapper tool won the annual international hackathon of NASA globally in the best use of data, the solution that best makes space data accessible, or leverages it to a unique application. Aside from winning last year, CirroLytix also developed an integrated public policy information portal measuring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic using Earth observation, in-country economic and human mobility data, and global infection case counts, thus winning again in the Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge for the same category in the best use of data. Named G.I.D.E.O.N. (Global Impact Detection from Emitted Light, Onset of COVID-19, and Nitrogen Dioxide), this dashboard for policy makers and economic planners shows the impact of COVID-19 on various countries and effects on the economy and environment.

With these achievements, Cirrolytix is recognized in their remarkable efforts to utilize Earth observation data to predict dengue fever cases in the Philippines in order to improve public health.

"I am glad that the GEO SDG Awards Panel has selected CirroLytix for an award, recognizing the importance of this work in developing an EO-integrated dengue case predictor mapping system," according to Dr. Argyro Kavvada, lead for Sustainable Development Goals of the Earth Science Division, NASA's Science Mission Directorate and executive secretary of the international Earth Observations for the Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG).

"These awards really could stand as an inspiration to all of us about what can be done, and what needs to be done to ensure that Earth-observations contribute to make our world a better, and more sustainable place," said Lawrence Friedl director of the Applied Sciences Program of the Earth Science Division, NASA's Science Mission Directorate and co-chair of EO4SDG.

The Undersecretary for Competitiveness and Innovation of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Dr. Rafaelita "Fita" M. Aldaba heartfeltly congratulates CirroLytix. "It's indeed a blessing amid this pandemic and economic crisis that we are currently faced with," she said.

The award-winning startup continues to update the AEDES framework to include socio-economic risk mapping to turn it into a health and environmental policy tool. Aside from dengue, the company also supports COVID-19 modeling and response initiatives with the public health sector. CirroLytix’s current involvements include public health, human rights, fighting disinformation, education and food security.

The Space Apps lead organizer in the Philippines Michael Lance M. Domagas appeals support for these Filipino winners. "How many times should these Filipino innovators and achievers need to win before being recognized and appreciated by our own country? To be recognized by not just one, but five space agencies is something has not yet been achieved by Filipinos, how much more of a multitude of countries and nations supporting the sustainable development goals of the United Nations?" He added that "The dengue epidemic and the COVID-19 is a real threat to the Philippine society right now, endangering health, well-being, livelihood, and most especially businesses and the national economy. If we could only learn how to give value to science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM), the possibilities are endless. Our Filipino winners of Space Apps and GEO SDG Awards have taught us on how these space technologies greatly help in addressing epidemics and economic impact of COVID-19, its time to give them recognition and respect because they are Filipinos like us." Winners shall be invited to visit NASA once travel is deemed safe, but unfortunately, travel, meals and incidental expenses, and accommodation expenses are not provided.

On the other hand, Cirrolytix encourages the use of data in addressing social problems and issues surrounding the Bangsamoro region. Together with the Asia Foundation and Data Ethics PH, the online Bangsamoro Data Challenge invites ages 15 years old and above to develop data-driven solutions in helping the region. Deadline for registration is on Saturday 11:59pm, November 21, 2020 at https://barmm.opendata.org.ph/

The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is a partnership of more than 100 national governments and in excess of 100 participating organizations that envisions a future where decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind are informed by coordinated, comprehensive and sustained Earth observations.

Sounds smart, spits shits: Only Jam Magno

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“President Duterte created Davao City to be one of the safest cities in the country.” - Jam Magno

I'm not from Davao City but have been there several times, and I do agree that former Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte really was a very efficient Mayor there before. But a city is hugely DIFFERENT from a COUNTRY. What may be effective in a local set up may not be effective in a national scale. Take note of that.

It is good whatever he did in Davao City which was beneficial for his constituents.:  but the thing is, in the national scale it is not getting better... especially in handling the crisis, scandals and corruptions... plus he doesnt look fit or healthy anymore.

Though the massive gentrification in the city forced poor people to move. Bolton Extension is an example. The anti-poor urbanization even spread in Bolton Isla. But overall, Davaoenos were impressed of Duterte.

However, Jam Magno’s posting of parenting advice on TikTok is something we don’t need. We don't wanna hear shit from someone who says an activist mom and her dead baby got what they deserved.

She sees FASCISM, EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLINGS and STATE NEGLECT as LOVE AND LOYALTY? 

Jam Magno is milking the attention for all its worth. I wouldn’t give her the attention or the TikTok views anymore. It’s not worth the tweet likes.

People applauding to Jam Magno's video are clown lovers. Might as well check on what's really happening. Accept the fact that this government has been incompetent. 

This is typical Marcos apologist logic and no English accent will make your fallacious statements any truer than they are fake.

I wont tell her to stop doing these TikTok videos but her English accent is as fake as her nationalism. 

True that she is being vilified for speaking a language she’s more comfortable using. While I hate what she stands for, I don’t agree with most people who attack her for speaking the language. Classic smart-shaming by most Filipinos. Though you have to remember that she is addressing Filipinos whose majority are not that fluent in English. If you want to reach out to Pinoys, humble down to their roots. Don't act and talk like an intimidating freak.

If we are going to talk about the recent Typhoon Ulysses tragedy, it's been hours since LGUs are trying to rescue people. They are doing their jobs. But would you mind telling us what the president while the tragedy was about to happen or ongoing? All he has done was doing aerial inspections with Bong Go, and a few gibberish as his post-tragedy presscons.

True that he was USELESS during typhoon ULYSSES.

Remember what Jam Magno said about Noynoy Aquino when he was president?

Jam Magno 2011: 

Jam Magno 2020: It's okay even if the leader is not present.

We all have the right to demand Duterte's presence especially during tragedies. Last time I look he was the president of the country. Unfortunately.

Sa kanila pala yung Tony and Lulu restaurant sa Butuan City? She should just focus on her restaurant challenge. She should stop serving cold salmon. It is a travesty.

Ignore what Jam Magno has to say and research on how the Mancaos, her family, migrated to Butuan. There is a very dark history behind that. Ask. Your. Elders.

“JAM” stands for ‘Jessica Ann Mancao’ Magno.

While Jam campaigns kindness ask your parents, what did the Mancaos do before they put up a grocery downtown? It’s impossible that anyone who’s alive/aware in the early 80s not to know what her ancestors did.

Is she related to Cesar and Maricar Mancao of Kuratong Baleleng case?  

Cesar Mancao was among those charged for the twin killings of Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and driver Emmanuel Corbito in November 2000....and look at how this guy is now part of the government as Cybercrime center chief.

Someone raised Jam Magno’s connection to Cezar Mancao in a comment and she got mad that she dedicated a post entirely for that.

Hahhaha. Nakakatawa. So connected nga sya kay Cezar Mancao (read: Kuratong Baleleng)

The audacity:

Unbothered queen makes a 6 paragprah essay claiming she’s unbothered.

Obviously bothered. She was probably shaking when she was typing that hahaha pathetic.

That's a lot of paragraphs of her being unbothered, no? I'm convinced, like, totally.

Also, people from UAP say that she’s an infamous self-declared princess from Mindanao. Ask your friends from UA&P who went to that school at around the same time and they very likely know.

Also, she did submit a PBB audition in Kumu. Whoa! the new DDS princess wants to be an ABS-CBN celebrity? LMAO!

Yan nga ang sinabi sa Tiktok niya, pansinin daw siya lalo para makapasok siya sa PBB. Deny pa nga noong una na DDS siya. Buti nalang may mga resibo.

"i NEVER look down on people or find a way to degrade or bully them"

Your honor, please mark exhibit #2 (see highlight) and see the glaring disconnect from her statements.

Anyway, the mere mention of her connection to Cezar Mancao is obviously getting to her nerves, so you know how to make her blood boil when trolling her.

She made two Tiktok entries for the subject. Yes, she’s so unbothered...lol!

Jam Magno just played herself. The irony is spilling with her tea.

Hindi talaga nagsisinungaling ang mga resibo. Good job! The audacity to speak for the coward & the lawbreaker is a manner of just describing her character. Nakakasuka!

How can someone sound so smart while spitting out stupid shits? Only Jam Magno.

It bothers me how these people support the president. Is there any underlying meaning behind all of these? The thought is so disturbing.

With all the growing number of people realizing the country's real situation one calamity after another, here's Jam Magno steering some defensive move laughing hard to make her the winner of all the debates which is not the purpose of all the clamor of the people. Be compassionate.

Jam Magno is the kind of friend who doesn't care about red flags no matter how toxic that one person can be.

Ang daming kuda yet she’s proud na she didn’t vote last election at natulog na lang siya... WOW ROLE MODEL! 

With the way things have been going, I’m predicting that Jam Magno will have a government position in 2-3 months. The current Philippines administration loves ass lickers.

Reproductive Health & Its Link to Overall Health

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In its 15th year, international youth NGO World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific brings you the Emerging Leaders Conference 2020 entitled In The Pink: Reproductive Health & Its Link To Overall Health.

World Youth Alliance is a global coalition of young people that works to defend the dignity of the human person. It’s a UN-ECOSOC accredited org that works with youth in over 6 regions of the world to impact policy and culture with the promotion of human dignity. Defined as the inherent worth of a person, a freedom guided by one’s dignity is key to sustainable development and understanding the importance of reproductive health.

The Emerging Leaders Conference (ELC) is an annual event hosted by World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific, which seeks to bring together young leaders, active members and youth advocates from across Asia Pacific to interact with thought-leaders and experts on current global issues. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 ELC will be held via video conferencing.

The theme of the conference this year is Reproductive Health. It follows that a proper foundation of oneself rooted in our dignity, coupled with the proper education about topics like freedom for excellence, is key for women and men to properly take care of their health and make truly informed choices.

Featuring representatives from FEMM health Ginny Miller BSN, RN and Celine Kinneberg, RN, WYA President Lord Pomperada, Theology of the Body specialist Joy Katigbak & ThirdWorldImprov’s Gabe Mercado, this years ELC will surely be an insightful experience to young leaders who are looking to strengthen their knowledge and fine-tune their approach towards reproductive health and its associated issues.

The 2020 Emerging Leaders conference is free of charge and open to all. Sign-up at bit.ly/9thELCAP today! For more questions, feel free to email asiapacific@wya.net