Field Ready is an international NGO dedicated to addressing humanitarian need by transforming logistics through technology, innovative design and engaging people in new ways. Field Ready works in disaster affected countries to improve timeliness, effectiveness and efficiency of disaster response by building the capability of local manufacturers. Making relief items locally reduces the need for costly transport and logistics and allows responders to access the supplies they need rapidly. Field… Show more Field Ready is an international NGO dedicated to addressing humanitarian need by transforming logistics through technology, innovative design and engaging people in new ways. Field Ready works in disaster affected countries to improve timeliness, effectiveness and efficiency of disaster response by building the capability of local manufacturers. Making relief items locally reduces the need for costly transport and logistics and allows responders to access the supplies they need rapidly. Field Ready’s experience has shown that supplies manufactured locally are in most instances cheaper and faster than those sourced through traditional humanitarian supply chains, and have the added benefit of supporting local manufacturers, building their resilience to the economic stresses that many MSMEs face when disaster strikes. I am currently doing groundwork on the early phase of Field Ready in mapping potential and existing manufacturers, FabLabs, and possible partners and stakeholders to be part of a cohesive local value chain, having disaster response as a goal. I incorporated the organization in the Philippines and started building partnership work with relevant cross-sectoral stakeholders between humanitarian aid, supply chains, and social innovation. Show less

I was deployed in Fiji to assist Field Ready's Program in the Pacific. The Pacific Program's scope of work includes the following countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands.My responsibilities are mainly in the Product Development side and Production Management. Working with the local team members to develop products that are suitable to the needs of the communities. And at the same time, managing the production of that product whether it may be… Show more I was deployed in Fiji to assist Field Ready's Program in the Pacific. The Pacific Program's scope of work includes the following countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands.My responsibilities are mainly in the Product Development side and Production Management. Working with the local team members to develop products that are suitable to the needs of the communities. And at the same time, managing the production of that product whether it may be inhouse or outsourced.My other responsibility is to assist the program with their communication works. A lot is involved in taking action shots and videos on every activity that Field Ready does. This includes doing layouts on manuals, promotional materials, product information and catalogues. Show less

Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the JICA Technical Cooperation for Grassroots Projects scheme and implemented by Keio University and Tagbilaran City Government, The Plastic Recycling Project for Improving Women's Income aims to establish a supplementeal livelihood for the members of the KALIPI (Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina) Organization from plastic recycling. In the project, the City Government of Tagbilaran and Keio University will establish plastic recycling… Show more Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the JICA Technical Cooperation for Grassroots Projects scheme and implemented by Keio University and Tagbilaran City Government, The Plastic Recycling Project for Improving Women's Income aims to establish a supplementeal livelihood for the members of the KALIPI (Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina) Organization from plastic recycling. In the project, the City Government of Tagbilaran and Keio University will establish plastic recycling facilities in all 15 barangays so that women beneficiaries and other early adopters can access them easily. The project also hopes to provide sufficient support to women through conduct of various workshops on management/leadership, bookkeeping, production, sales and marketing and product development. The project targets all 15 Barangays of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, with about 225 women belonging to KALIPI Organization.This project is part of creating Tagbilaran City as one of a model city for innovation in the long run. It will be catalyst for an open environment for the public to encourage innovative developments, entrepreneurship and a sustainable living supported by a cohesive collaboration between partners and individuals.As an Industrial Designer, I develop profitable and Business to Business Products as a livelihood for the women beneficiaries. I also do the supplemental design for a localized GUI of the software being developed for the digital fabrication equipment used, as well as the machine development. As well as communication content such as photos, videos and social media content. Show less

Twice a year Shuttleworth Foundation awards a number of small grants to a collection of social change agents, no strings attached, in support of their work. They call these Flash Grants and recipients are selected based on nominations. I was selected as one of the Fall 2019 Flash Grant Fellows to push my work in mapping the capabilities of Fabrication Laboratories (Fablabs) in the Philippines. This is to engage then further in the distributed manufacturing of aid supplies through… Show more Twice a year Shuttleworth Foundation awards a number of small grants to a collection of social change agents, no strings attached, in support of their work. They call these Flash Grants and recipients are selected based on nominations. I was selected as one of the Fall 2019 Flash Grant Fellows to push my work in mapping the capabilities of Fabrication Laboratories (Fablabs) in the Philippines. This is to engage then further in the distributed manufacturing of aid supplies through product development and small-scale rapid manufacturing. Show less

Coordinates industry connections, international networks and local MSMEs to develop programs and strategies to have Fablab as their mean to do their design, prototyping and product development solutions

Working with DTI through the Negosyo Center UP Cebu + Co-working Space, and a Fablab (Fabrication Laboratory). These are 2 of the avenues of ICE (Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship), together with CebuinIT and a Shared Service Facility for Creative Digital Content Production.The 2 basic functions are:To provide ease of doing business and facilitate access to services for MSMEs within jurisdiction;To provide technology transfer, production and management training, aw well… Show more Working with DTI through the Negosyo Center UP Cebu + Co-working Space, and a Fablab (Fabrication Laboratory). These are 2 of the avenues of ICE (Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship), together with CebuinIT and a Shared Service Facility for Creative Digital Content Production.The 2 basic functions are:To provide ease of doing business and facilitate access to services for MSMEs within jurisdiction;To provide technology transfer, production and management training, aw well as marketing assistance for MSMEs.Since part of the Negosyo Center is a Fablab, MSMEs are also facilitated on accessing the digital fabrication equipment and tools in the Fablab UP Cebu that is relevant to their business needs such as product development and production research.We do a lot of workshops and sessions in the center for entrepreneurs. Promoting the services of the Department of Trade and Industry through social media platforms. Show less

Works on developing designs, strategies and innovations for the Local Handicrafts or MSMEs of the province of Bohol to improve their livelihood.

In association of my work with the Department of Trade and Industry, developments are done using the digital fabrication technology of Fablab Bohol. Where in prototyping and innovation takes place. Working also as a support resource person for various projects done in collaboration with Fablab Bohol and Department of Trade and Industry.

The Fair Trade Shop, Bohol is owned and managed by the Bol-anon United Sectors Working for the Advancement of Community Concerns Incorporated under the supervision of the Peace and Equity Foundation, Inc. One of its projects is the Made in Bohol Kiosk. This is an extension of the Fair Trade Shop Bohol to extend the market reach of the local made products into the tourism industry - the industry where Bohol is know for. So the task is to develop the design and develop the Kiosk… Show more The Fair Trade Shop, Bohol is owned and managed by the Bol-anon United Sectors Working for the Advancement of Community Concerns Incorporated under the supervision of the Peace and Equity Foundation, Inc. One of its projects is the Made in Bohol Kiosk. This is an extension of the Fair Trade Shop Bohol to extend the market reach of the local made products into the tourism industry - the industry where Bohol is know for. So the task is to develop the design and develop the Kiosk as a new sales and distribution channels in the Philippines to support sales of products made by co-operatives with the ultimate goal of livelihood development for their members. Show less

One of the students included in CFIF's Student Internship Program.