NOTES from AAP Analytics Update is a platform for sharing information regarding the growth of the industry and professional development. The focus is directed towards you: the professional, the reader, the member. It may be based on specific questions that we are asked daily; it may be in the form of an opinionated response to a relevant or hot topic in the analytics profession and industry; we may highlight interesting statistics or research within the field; or it can come from you. Please share your success stories with us. As the executive director of the Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP), I am extremely excited to share the first issue of our quarterly electronic newsletter. I hope you find the Analytics Update interesting and useful. This is a benefit provided to members of the Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP). Jemain T. Diaz de Rivera Executive Director Analytics Scholarship for 30,000 The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP) and Coursebank will train 30,000 individuals on Analytics. This is made possible under Smarter Philippines through Data Science and Analytics, R & amp;D, Training and Adoption (SPARTA). Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said the program will run for three years, with a total budget of PHP50.84 million. Generated data from both public and private sector continuous to grow exponentially, and the emergence of smart city initiatives across the country will further fuel this growth as new data sources become available. There is a foreseen demand of data science and analytics workers in the Philippines both for local and global markets. APEC estimates 340,880 data science and analytics (DSA) workers will be needed in the Philippines by 2022. “We have designated DAP in carrying out this training to build competency in data analytics,” he said in an interview. The program will be launched next week and interested members of AAP can sign up now and get updates using this guide via the association's Facebook page. You may create a to apply for the SPARTA scholarship program. SPARTA was launched in order to put in place the necessary online education, research and development mechanisms and infrastructure to not only enables the industry of data science and analytics but also to advance smart governance practices. Philippines wins NASA Challenge Congratulations to Project AEDES -- and AAP Board Member, Dominic Ligot -- for being one of the 6 Global Winners of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, paving the way to data-driven public health. AEDES aims to improve public health response against dengue in the Philippines by predicting dengue cases from climate and digital data and pinpointing possible hotspots from satellite data. CBSI Inks Partnership with UA & P on Data Analytics by Melvin Carbonel Concepcion Business Services, Inc. (CBSI), the Shared Services arm of Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC) officially inked partnership with the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA & amp;P) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that warrants both parties to collaborate on various digital analytics projects. Present during the signing ceremony were Dr. Richard Parcia, CBSI President and Chief Information Officer of CIC and Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, President of UA & amp;P. The partnership will primarily work on developing business cases and workshops for the Master’s in Applied Business Analytics (MABA) Program, the pioneer graduate program on Data Analytics in the Philippines. CBSI has always been attuned to the industry’s ever-changing business landscape and has constantly strived to serve its partners with appropriate services. Thus, with the emergence of Data Analytics in businesses and the need to embrace technology to gain a competitive advantage, a new team, BEACON, was formed to focus on Data Analytics. BEACON is tasked to harness the company’s vast pool of data and process it to become useful business insights for the company. However, to ensure sustainability of the program and relevance to the current trends in Data Analytics, BEACON initiated to forge a partnership with UA & amp;P, a reputable university and an emerging data analytics center of excellence in the country. Dr. Parcia, during his speech, said that for Data Analytics to fulfill its promises, it is important that we teach people that it is accessible to everyone. He emphasized how Analytics can help our society. “Analytics, and by large, Data Science, to be relevant must be a catalyst for exploration and trigger that sense of wonder of what our society is and should be. It has to be positioned with a purpose that the ultimate beneficiary and with common good in mind… this field with the right frame of purpose can do wonders for a lot of people. We want this partnership to ensure that data can serve the society.” he added. The ceremonial signing of the MOU was held at the UA & amp;P campus in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It was witnessed by Ms. Jemain Diaz de Rivera, Executive Director of Analytics Association of the Philippines, along with Dr. Amado Saquido, Vice President of UA & amp;P’s Academic Affairs Office, Dr. Brenda Quismorio, Program Director of MABA, Mr. Joseph Juatco, Head of BEACON, and Ms. Katryn Ronquillo and Engr. Melvin Carbonel, Senior Data Scientists of BEACON. Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog welcomes the attendees with enthusiasm Hosting the event are [from Left to Right] Engr. Melvin Carbonel and Dr. Brenda Quismorio. AAP & FPH Harnessing the Power of Analytics The Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP) and the Fintech Philippines Association jointly held its monthly meetup to discuss how to Harness the Power of Analytics. It was an evening of interaction where members learned from our panel of experts: President of AAP Colin Christie; Senior Digital Financial Services Adviser at Digital Finance Advisory Services John Owens; Chairman of the Industry Development Committee at AAP Monchito Ibrahim; Executive Director of Fintech Philippines Association Amor Maclang, Executive Director of SeedIn Technology Edison Tsai and Principal Consultant Joven Tapiador. The evening was capped by networking with fellow members of both associations. Hot topics included AAP Roadmap for 2020, Industry Sandbox Launch, Ateneo Fintech Program Launch, China Study Tour, and Industry Updates. The event was hosted by KMC Solutions in BGC, Taguig City Chairman of the Industry Development Committee at AAP, Monchito Ibrahim speaking about DOST's SPARTA Program that will train 30,000 individuals on Analytics. First General Membership Meeting The 4th Quarter General Membership Meeting (GMM) ala Christmas and Holiday celebration was successfully held last month at The Study by Enderun in Estancia Mall, Pasig City. That evening 14 corporations and 27 individuals were inducted as new members. AAP president, Colin Christie reported on the initiatives and accomplishments for 2019. This was followed by the presentation of each committee head leading to members signing up to be part of their choice committees. The AAP committees are Insights chaired by Sherwin Pelayo and Michelle Alarcon, Professional Development & amp; Education chaired by Eugene Rex Jalao and Brenda Quismorio, Industry Development chaired by Monchito Ibrahim, Smart Cities & amp; Innovation chaired by Alejandro Melchor III, External Relations & amp; Community Development chaired by Colin Christie, and Membership chaired by Jemain Diaz de Rivera. Members are encouraged to actively participate in any or all committees. To join, email Jillianne Casilao at jillianne.casilao@aap.ph. In photo being inducted as AAP members by Colin Christie are Niña Kristel Cheng, Jose Paolo Ferrer, Helen Mary Labao-Barrameda, Richard Vinas, Anton Orpilla, Emmanuel Paulino, Alberto Salvador, Gio Bacareza, Alleo Indong, Jose Ramon Villatuya, Jan Llenzl Dagohoy, Desiree Lei Ebuenga, Wilbert James Futalan, Sherwin Reyes, Honey Lyn Lerado, Joshua Palisoc Newly sworn in as AAP corporate members are : ACCENTURE, INC. Clark Valera - Data Science Manager Vilma Cruz - Managing Director AI4GOV Julius Sambo - Co-founder, Inclusive Technology Lead Lei Montilla - Executive Director CONCEPCION BUSINESS SERVICES INC. Melvin Carbonel - Senior Data Scientist - Assistant Manager Katryn Ronquillo - Business Engagement - Senior Data Science Joseph Carlo Juatco - Head of BEACON – Data Science TELEPERFORMANCE Marilyn Ventilla - Senior Director, Communications & amp; Marketing Nicholas Frias - Business Intelligence Manager HOME CREDIT Angellie Bautista - Employer Branding Specialist Michael Santos - Talent Acquisition Manager TECHCAREERS, INC. Arian Quizel - Recruitment Officer Camille Nieves - Recruitment Manager Meetups on Analytics This is the conversation that we should be having NOW! It’s the inaugural Technology, Data, and Ethics PH Meetup with Nick Tobia, Doc Ligot, and Carlo Almendral. Data Ethics PH was formed to promote, discuss, and assess the ethical use of data and technology in the Philippines. We are joined by a wide group of technologists, data scientists, social impact advocates, and students all with a passion to drive social impact using data and technology. AAP Board of Trustee Doc Ligot (1st photo) spoke during the meetup together with Carlo Almendral (2nd photo), and Nick Tobia (3rd photo) Nordic Ambassadors' Forum on Smart and Sustainable Cities AAP is proud to be part of successful Nordic Ambassadors' Forum on Smart and Sustainable Cities at Dusit Thani Manila. With Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries are AAP President Colin Christie, and Chairman of Smart Cities and Innovation Committee Alejandro Melchor. Congratulations to our partners, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce, for a very successful Nordic Ambassadors' Forum on Smart and Sustainable Cities, Nov. 20, 2019 at the Dusit. Present at the event were Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin, Rayla Melchor Santos, Rosemarie Quinto-Rey, Arrish Altavano, Monica Melchor, Tony Graio, Gabby Lopez, Clarita Carlos, L You Bims Lucino, Alexander Madrigal, Jemain Diaz de Rivera, Joona Selin, and Katerina Stintzing. Joy of AAP Membership Upcoming Events for 2020 23 Apr