FAMOUS FILIPINO TECHNOPRENEUR
1. Orlando Vea
country’s most successful digital entrepreneurs
cofounded Smart with Dave Fernando in 1991 and he served as its President and CEO until 2000 in
January 2013, Mr. Vea led the formation of Voyager Innovations, the digital innovations unit of PLDT
and Smart where he serves as President and CEO
2. Joey Gurango
Joey Gurango is a Business Technology Coach with over 40 years of experience in software technologies.
president of the Philippine Software Industry Association in 2013 and 2014.
Director or Coach for several companies and foundations, such as SERVIO Technologies, Coders Guild,
CODE Scholarship Fund, and the Mijares-Gurango Craniofacial Foundation. He is currently CEO of
Xurpas.
3. Diane Eustaquio
Diane is the Executive Director of IdeaSpace.
She is responsible for managing the foundation’s flagship incubation and acceleration program. Prior to
IdeaSpace, Diane served as Executive Assistant to the Head of Strategy for First Pacific Company Ltd
where she gained exposure in closing deals, M&As and strategy management.
4. Gian Scottie Javelona
Gian Scottie Javelona is the co founder and Chief Visionary officer of OrangeApps Inc. known as the
Pinoy Steve Jobs who founded the very first school mobile portal application during his junior year at
Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
5. Dennis Anthony Uy
Dennis Anthony Uy and his wife Maria Grace founded Converge ICT Solutions, one of the Philippines'
largest operators of high-speed internet.
Entrepreneurship- Starting and running a business by taking risks to make a profit.
Entrepreneur- Someone who starts their own business and takes risks to create something new.
QUALITIES OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS IN THE FIELD OF ICT
1. Creativity: Successful entrepreneurs are good at thinking of new and different ideas to solve problems and make
their business stand out.
2. Professionalism: Entrepreneurs act in a mature and responsible way, like following rules, being honest, and
treating others with respect.
3. Risk-taking: Being an entrepreneur means being brave and willing to take chances, even if it might not work out,
to make progress and grow their business.
4. Passion: Successful entrepreneurs have a strong love for what they do, which keeps them motivated and excited
about their work every day.
5. Planning: Entrepreneurs set goals and make plans to reach those goals, helping them stay organized and focused
on what they want to achieve.
6. Knowledge: Entrepreneurs are always curious and eager to learn new things, whether it's about their business,
industry trends, or the world around them.
7. Social Skills: Entrepreneurs are good at communicating with others, making friends, and working well in teams to
achieve common goals.
8. Open-mindedness: Successful entrepreneurs are open to new ideas, willing to learn from others, and not afraid to
make mistakes because they see them as opportunities to grow and improve.
9. Empathy: Entrepreneurs care about how others feel and try to understand different perspectives, which helps them
build strong relationships with customers, employees, and partners.
10. Value Customers: Successful entrepreneurs focus on providing excellent products or services that meet the needs
of their customers, making sure they are happy and satisfied with what they offer.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OHS) STANDARDS IN ICT
A hazard is anything that could hurt you or someone else. Examples of workplace hazards include:
frayed electrical cords (could result in electrical shock)
boxes stacked precariously (they could fall on someone)
noisy machinery (could result in damage to your hearing)
Risk is the possibility that a hazard will harm someone.
Hazards in ICT Environments
1. Physical Hazards- cables running across the floor, slippery floor.
2. Mechanical Hazards- computer chassis
3. Chemical Hazards- display cleaning chemicals, keyboard cleaning chemicals, compressed gas dirt and dust removers,
and many cleaning solvents.
4. Electric Shock Hazard- Inside computers and electronic equipment
5.CRT Monitor High Voltage Hazard- open CRT monitors
5s In Organizing Ict Environments:
1. Seiri - Sorting/Putting things in order (Remove/discard what is not needed so that there are fewer hazards and
less clutter to interfere with work. Only keep what is needed.)
2. Seiton - Orderliness/Proper Arrangement (Place things in such a way that they can be easily reached whenever they
are needed. There must be a place for everything, and everything must be in its place.")
3. Seiso - Clean/cleanliness (Keep workplace and things clean and polished; no trash or dirt in the workplace)
4. Seiketsu - Standardize/Purity (Maintain cleanliness after cleaning, consistently- perpetual cleaning.
Such cleaning is part of everyone’s work.)
5. Shitsuke - Sustaining/discipline/commitment (Maintain standards and keep the facility in safe and efficient order day
after day, year after year.)
Benefits of 5S Methodology:
The 5S methodology provides numerous benefits to organizations that adopt it.
Some of the benefits include:
1. Improved productivity
2. Reduced waste
3. Enhanced safety
4. Increased employee satisfaction
5. Improved customer satisfaction
6. Improved quality
7. Reduced costs
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING IN ICT ENVIRONMENTS FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES
The 3 Major Objectives of Following Safety Guidelines
• Protect people from injury.
• Protect equipment from damage.
• Protect the environment from contamination.
Safety Precautions when working in the Computer Laboratory:
1. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer.
2. Do not work alone so that there is someone who can take care of you in case of accident or emergency.
3. Be careful with the tools that may cause a short circuit.
4. Always pull the cable connector on the handle and not hold on the cable itself.
5. Use only rubber shoes when standing on the ground or on a concrete floor.
6. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable connector.
7. Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it.
8. Take away any liquid such as mineral water or soft drinks near your working area or near computers.
9. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire, and other emergencies are recognized.
10. Personal protective equipment is correctly used in accordance with organization procedures and practice.
11. Hazard/risks in the workplace and their corresponding indicators are identified to minimize or eliminate risk to co‐
workers, workplace, and environment.
12. Take necessary precautions to protect the component of the computer from damage caused by Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD).
13. Hold the components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
14. Read and follow instructions in the manual carefully.
15. Do not use excessive force if things do not quite slip into place.
Fire Safety Guidelines
• Know the location of fire extinguishers, how to use them, and which to
use for electrical fires and for combustible fires.
• Find an escape route in case a fire gets out of control.
• Know how to contact emergency services quickly.
• Keep the workspace clean.
• Keep most solvents in a separate area.
