NU 6 from NC Str Regis

New idea 1:Serendipity walk

Requirement: Walk on a busy street near your home, list down possible business that maybe started.

The subject street is located in Real Calamba City, just along busy National highway near Calamba Exit. It is a little over a kilo meter to Calamba crossing where you pass by Shoe Mart, Walter Mart supermarkets prior to such area.

.               The subject area I walk through was just near the entry point of Light Industry and Science Park 2 (LISP2). Actually as illustrated, there are a number of establishments in this area such as across the Petron gas station, a Metro bank branch, the famous Tuding's Pork chop. Along the LISP gate are Honda motorcycle Sales, Parts, Service or a one stop shop establishment at the right fronting such entrance and at left side a newly established Grill/Restaurant plus one under construction establishment. Other nearby establishments is RSM Restaurant small canteens and Sari sari store.

Here are the different business ideas in the subject street or location.

	Rationale behind business idea	Other reason
Convenient store either seven eleven or mini stop type.	Target clients include the employees of locators, tricycle drivers, Petron customers (there is a small convenient store but it doesn't  like it can cater to majority of customers	Other consideration include alternative to frequent traffic jams during rush hours.
Lending business establishment ( small scale)	Though there is Metro bank in the subject street it may be a good idea to	This could even reduce current practice of "ATM lending " by employees
Laundry  Shop	Also to cater for employees who may drop by their prior to riding the LISP shuttle service.	Though there are two near SM it would be better that it is nearer the customers to avoid stop over
Manpower agency	Considering the number of companies in the nearby LISP such will prefer transacting closest to their sites
Training Center	Bringing the manpower service provider closer to the clients
KTV restaurant type patterned to Music Plus in Paseo de Sat Rosa	Primary target market only from LISP employees but Carmelray2. other	Employees preferred VIP type or private singing rather than with different audience
Tailoring shop	This is again to provide employees uniform through the companies' human resource department

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New idea #2

Chosen topic: What pisses you of at the mall?

      There are few things that piss me off at malls but the most I am concerned is about security.

First is the inconsistency of security protocol starting from the parking experience. With due respect to Security agencies who are true to their jobs some are not .It seems they are inspecting but in reality they are doing for the sake of compliance and without really looking at the real purpose. You can't really see in the eyes of the security guards their full commitment.

       Similarly, is true at the mall entrance proper, where still security protocol is performed with lack of passion. As we know there were several large mall incidents that had happened like shooting, robbery.

  In a column written last year  by Jon Carlos Rodriguez, abs-cbnNEWS.com entitled; "Loose firearms used in mall shooting incidents" (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/22/11/loose-firearms-used-mall-shooting-incidents) that was posted at 09/23/2011 2:48 AM  and  updated as of 09/23/2011 2:51 AM through ABS-CBN News ; police acknowledged there  may have been gaps  in implementation of security measures According to the report , Police acknowledged  there may have been "Gaps in mall security" thus it was stated " The string of mall shootings prompted the Philippine National Police Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (PNP-SOSIA) to discuss security measures with mall security heads and private security agencies. Further, a senior superintendent stated "They are implementing security measures, they have their security plan and they are providing security but such an incident happened."  It was explained by the writer that "PNP- SOSIA regulates and oversees the organization, operation and business activities of Private Security Agencies, Private Detective Agencies, Company Guard Forces, Government Guard Units, Private Security Training Schools, security personnel and security training school staff. The article concluded with statement "Three shootings have occurred in an SM mall this year."

       Simple ideas that maybe be implemented in such security inspection is putting some visual aids at mall entrance like inspection or frisking standard processes, with greater emphasis every time the garret  scanner sensor hand held metal detector activates  meaning there should be  a special re-inspection process to follow. I said so as I remember there was an interview in TV of a security expert and he said one of the pitfalls of security inspection is even if the garret sensor activates during frisking, the security guards just rely on statement of customers stating reason such as usual gadgets and not search thoroughly the bag under inspection. They may post pictures of confiscated items. With this security guards and mall goers are both aligned on expectations with regards to security protocols.

        In relation to the  mall security, in  another article (  'Tighten mall security' By Philippines Star last year (http://www.watchfilipinotv.com/2011/09/tighten-mall-security/) related to mall security issues, there was  a statement that " Manila Police District (MPD) will be conducting "random testing" of mall security in the city including bringing in plainclothes police personnel to see if they are really doing their jobs. "MPD head Chief Superintendent said the random tests for mall security is to prevent incidents similar to the shooting that happened in the two shopping malls.

  Considering this random testing, I believe there should be a clear written policy on periodic implementation  on the said random testing and not just do at times when there are such fatal incidents. 3

New Idea #3

Chosen topic: What pisses you at the neighbourhood? What should be done?

     Living within in a progressive community (barangay) at present with major business establishments seems a luxury compared with not so progressive barangays.  However that is not the case for me. Though I currently live in a small compound of relatives I belong to such one of the highest earner barangays in the city of Calamba. This is primarily brought about by strategic location which is along National highway leading to SM, Walter Mart and Calamba Crossing not to mention Light Industry and Science Park 2. Also there are a number of establishments doing well in their line of business are located in our community.

      However, high expectations don't always yield high results. One would be surprised that even in a street leading to a populated area; there is not a single street light. Traffic management is also an issue, tricycle mini terminals here and there that cause traffic jams in the very busy highway.

      Although there are assigned barangay councillor for different issues there needs to be a specific a specific committee on general welfare that should overlook ease of traffic, safety of constituents. Such committee should be well monitored, funded and audited to make sure all necessary initiatives. The following specific functions of the committee to eliminate negative experiences in our neighbourhood are proposed

1.      Deploy an ordinance disallowing mini tricycle terminals along highway.

2.      Periodic inventory of street lights, strategic deployment or creation of these to streets that lead to populated areas. A visual control or street light mapping location against safety risk is necessary.

3.      Finally this committee should also have a periodic public meeting with different area representative to collect necessary feedback for needed welfare and safety measures, report any progress as well of current or future plans. 3

New Idea  # 4

 New spending habits

           Cash is King .This is what financial people and even highlighted by MANACC and FINMAN in their power point slide by our Financial Management Professor. You cannot improve cash if you don't measure should be battle cry" at home and not only in our companies.  I started logging all my expenses from 2009 first to the nearest thousands and in 2011 the nearest tenths. Quite impractical to some but to me as a quality and continuous improvement personnel, small things count. Year on year I have a projected expense and gradually until this year it is clearer where does our (I and my wife's salary) go.

    It is important that you set a goal in 2012 of your expenses. If you plan to cut down expense by 10%-20%  to finally  build your dream house, dream car this year aside from what you have now, like what I plan with God's will. You will likely have to pay certain amount of loan amortization, it is essential to list down projected fixed expenses. 

     There are fixed city services, tuition fees of children, company, salary loan, other amortization, telephone, mobile post paid plans, etc.). Variable expense but with minimal variation such as utilities (electricity, water, grocery). You may include recreation, sports habits such as fun run registration, golf games, etc.).

     The beauty of this expense planning, tracking, review and next action let's you adjust month on month, are you over spending do you need to recalibrate your monthly expense, But wait you have to be wary of your receipts from time to time to record these immediately so you won't lose them even if they cost below a hundred pesos. In a year these accumulates to thousands.

   Even if your spouse don't mind this try and he or she will be surprised you've saved much and you have a better cash flow standing like what I experienced. 3.5

 New Idea #5

What pisses you off (a little bit) at AGSB (Sta. Rosa)? What should be done?

     Little things do count. Based on previous experiences with several classes of late, there are little things that I should say kind of piss-off not only me but other students alike in AGSB Sta. Rosa. Though, I strongly believe these could not be blamed on the responsibility of the site coordinator and the hardworking assistant, as we can see their dedication, commitment to perform their job function and especially looking after students' needs and wants in general.

    The focus of this new idea is the little things that will ease up student's basic needs. I know these ideas will generally help not only the provincial campuses but even the main branch.

At each opportunity for improvement follows proposed ideas to solve such issues or at least minimize

1.      Impactful:

1.1.  Wi-Fi connectivity .Recently on line connection rather slow with even frequent connection cut especially during meetings, research conducted in the office, library.

What to do? Upgrade into a higher capacity, speed taking into consideration maximum enrolled number of students and not  

1.2.  Security

                        Classroom side entrance is without security personnel

   What to do? Coordinate with tenant (GDC) to provide a security guard even within school hours to make sure students

2.      Less impactful

2.1  Running out of consumables such as board markers at times.

Develop a minimum stock to order mini system for consumables with proper recording through checklist by coordinators or assistant.

2.2    Reference Books listings. Need to always ask coordinator when you intend to borrow.

What to do? Allot a desktop of summary of books available for easy checking once needed. 4

New idea #6 New product

     Though this idea won't affect lives of many people, I still want to emphasize its importance as it may encourage every person's   health consciousness and motivates s them to participate in life changing events in the near future. Oh and I remember this was also our group's theme in one of the requirements. So much for the introduction.
     The idea originated from my first official 10km run last weekend. It was a particularly mixed emotion for me. First after 9 months of personal training, painful legs , almost quitting, I  managed  to continue and finally reached my goal of someday running a full 10KM official run, It was a personal milestone I'll cherish for life. I didn't even run an official 5K event and directly join 10K event. What pissed me off was when it's time to get the official time. I approached the committee and they said it will be posted in the event running partner website though I saw some are writing results in piece of paper. Patience came to play. The next day I searched type my bib number, name over and over again to no avail. I called the sales man number posted in their website and got a return call. I was instructed to send an email which I did and received a reply that they will investigate and there was a statement maybe due to interference the sensor did not work and said I may send anything, detail of who I crossed with etc.So I resent a compilation of pictures I took or asked someone to take from my mobile phone before, during and after the race. And finally I receive a reply via SMS of my official time (pretty decent for a first timer in 10K run) I personally thanked the sales man , he turned a negative experience into positive by working over time (holiday yesterday and today January 22-23 while I'm finalizing NU 6 requirements with this concluding  new idea number 6 )

     A new product I propose is running activity timer software powered machine with printing capability ready to printout actual result that every runner can take home including current rank upon reaching the finish line. Also if you don't want hard copy, a blue tooth capable that could easily transmit results as well after the race including a completer mini certificate. With such I believe it could help in promoting fun run all over the country, it can encourage more people to join in this important health enriching activity and not go through anxiety of official fun run first timers like me. And that's not really what matters, what matters is the end result, after all health is wealth and there's no amount of money can save you once it deteriorates. 4

( NC Pakyaw)