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    Technical Challenges with E-Learning Tolls: A Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies Case Study
    ( 2012) Leongson, Joanna Camila T.
    Technology is a key instrument in distance learning. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been utilizing distance learning tools to facilitate the learning process. The first batch of Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) students, as well as the faculty, has been exploring these tools. Distance learning tools were used for effective communication, access to information, and different ways of fulfilling course requirements. However, both the students and faculty may have also experienced technical challenges. This study aimed to assess the usage of the different distance learning tools (Moodle, Email, Yahoo! Messenger, Skype, Google Groups, WizIQ, Academiacs, and Facebook) by the senior students and faculty of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) through Web surveys. From their usage of the distance learning tools, the technological challenges were determined. The distance learning tools have been grouped according to the type of teaching and learning, and interaction. Type I refers to distance learning tools used for teaching and receiving (student-teacher interaction); Type II refers to facilitating and sharing (student-student interaction), and Type III refers to collaborative teaching and learning (collaborative interaction or student-teacher and student interaction). The usage and technical challenges were classified into the access to distance learning online tools, functionality of the tools, interaction with the tools or effects of tools in the interaction of students and instructors, and attitude towards the tools.
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    Student's Usage of and Attitudes Toward Multimedia Resource in Selected Private High Schools in Davao City
    ( 2012) Suicano, Ricky I.
    This study aimed to determine the students' usage of and attitudes toward multimedia resources in high school level in Davao City. The illustrative survey method was used to determine the students' usage of and attitudes toward multimedia resources in high school level specifically, the profile of the respondents, the students' attitudes toward multimedia resources in their library, the extent students are using multimedia resources, the extent to which multimedia resources contribute to the students' usage of their library, the factors that influence students' use or non-use of multimedia resources, the students' perception on the relevance of available multimedia resources and the relationship between the student's use of and attitudes toward these resources. The questionnaire was the main instrument used in gathering data from the 173 students of secondary level in selected private schools in Davao City. Percentage, weighted mean and chi-square were the statistical tools used on this study. Based on the findings, the respondents sometimes use the multimedia resources in their library. Most of them use multimedia resources less than once a week. They are undecided as to what extent do multimedia resources contribute to their usage of library as well as to the factors that influence their use or non-use of multimedia resources in their library. On the other hand, they agreed to moderate extent on the relevance of available multimedia resources in the library. Results also show that there is no relationship between the students' use of and attitudes toward multimedia resources in the library.
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    A Case Study on the Use of Multimedia in Resource Mobilization and Advocacy Work of Upland NGOs the Cases of the Kalahan Educational Foundation (KEF), Koalisyon Ng Katutubong Samahan Ng Pilipinas (KASAPI) and the Upland Marketing Foundation Incorporated (UMFI)
    ( 2012) Martinez, Diana Jean
    Multimedia is known to facilitate communication with and heighten awareness of the target audiences. It obliterates distance and time as it provides accessibility and interactivity at any time and at any place, although several technical considerations have to be considered as well. The study aims to contribute to the limited information on NGOs, particularly on the small to medium sized upland NGOs' usage of multimedia. This study looks at the multimedia capacity of these organizations, as well as the multimedia material, tools, and applications being utilized by upland NGOs in their activities particularly in fund sourcing and advocacy initiatives. It also attempts to determine the effectiveness of these multimedia applications according to the purpose by which these were adopted. The study shows that there is a wide recognition of the immense capacity of multimedia in information dissemination in general and upland NGOs are currently utilizing various multimedia applications and tools in project implementation, resource mobilization and advocacy support. Effectiveness of these applications has also been rated to be very effective where desired output was completely achieved.
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    Biomodd Do-It-Yourself Manual
    ( 2012) Gomez, Blaise Cedrick N.
    Biomodd is a collaborative art project that strives to generate a symbiotic relationship between electronic elements and ecological life. Each version of the project is predicated by the following themes: 1) fusion of technology and ecology, 2) re-use and recycling of e-waste, 3) sculptural approach in case modding, 4) gaming, 5) collaboration and cocreation and 6) open-sourcing. In 2009 a manual for building a version of Biomodd was created. However, its contents were mostly tips and warnings that the author has for Biomodd builders. It is more of a commentary than an objective manual. To fill this gap, the creation of a second version of the Biomodd DIY Manual is needed. The second version of the manual improves upon its predecessor, by integrating multimedia content and including links to online resources. These will provide potential Biomodd makers sufficient information to properly address challenges that the development team will be encountering, while building a version of Biomodd. The first part of the manual tackles the themes behind Biomodd, the project's stages of development and solutions to issues and concerns that may arise during the build process. The second part is comprised of tips and suggestions that the author has for future development teams. All of these were drawn from the author's personal experiences and observations, while working in various versions of the Philippine Biomodd.
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    A Perception Survey on the Influence of Social Media on the Academic Performance of Public High School Senior Student in Tagum City
    ( 2012) Suaybaguio, Mervin Jay
    Filipino students have become more and more active in using social media sites. Two of the most popular among these sites, Facebook and YouTube, are of the interest in this study. Several studies have been conducted to examine the impacts of the active use of social media to the academic performance of the students. However, these studies were not able to produce results from which generalizations as to the negative and positive effects of the use of these social media sites can be derived. In the absence of these generalizations, this study looked into the specific case of some groups of students in Tagum City. As analyzing the influence is deemed to be a complicated measure, this study aimed to at least cover the preliminaries, that is, user perception. A perception survey was conducted. From which, students conferred that the effects of social media in their studies is mostly positive. It has been deduced as well that though social media pose negative impacts, it is mostly due to the lack of the sense of responsibility of the user, and the lack of accountability from the parents, guardians, and mentors. It is thus recommended, that as in all good things concerning the youth, moderation is the key and parental guidance is advised.
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    Installation of a Virtual Language Laboratory Integrated into a Learning Management System Using Open-Source Technolog
    ( 2012) San Buenaventura, Roy B.
    This project is about the implementation of a virtual language laboratory integrated into the online learning management software using open source technology. A computer is installed with Ubuntu Server 11.10 64-bit as its operating system. To manage the server, Webmin version 1.570 is installed. Moodle version 2.2.2 is then installed as the learning management software. To integrate the language laboratory into the Moodle system, Red5 Media Server version 0.8.0 is then installed into the Ubuntu box. Inside Moodle, MoodLL version 2 plugin is then added which is then activated as one of the activity blocks in the management of courses. This installation intends to replace the existing language laboratory systems which are using either the traditional setup of cassette tapes and reels; or the newer digital setup using computers in a single room.
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    Implementing and Maintaining a Completely Free Solution for Hosting a Small Organization's Content-Management System
    ( 2013) Olavides, Meneleo P.
    A website is a very powerful and efficient content management system (CMS) platform for storing, updating, and distributing information over the Network. It is a very ideal system that primarily focuses on automating the process of information dissemination, retrieval, and querying. Through a website, data and information that were previously written on manual files are already being encoded and stored in electronic format. These electronic files, which are patterned after the convention of a content management system, are now made more flexible compared to their manual counterparts. In view of this, a website therefore is very applicable in managing and disseminating information that are often subject to repetitive updates and queries such as those of a cooperative. Providing a website for the TRC employees' cooperative however entails a sizable amount of investment that may go against the basic principle of frugality or financial conservation on their part. Moreover, it is also possible that not every officer and member of the cooperative are aware of the advantages of a website for their organization; considering the organization's long time practice of disseminating data and information among its members in the traditional manner. Being mindful of these, it is therefore proposed through this project that a cost-free beta version CMS website be constructed and implemented for the TRC employees' cooperative. This beta version is envisioned to serve as an initial platform for future improvements by the time when the cooperative has already enough awareness and capacity to adapt and implement a full-scale CMS website in its operation. Providing a cost-free CMS website for the TRC employees' cooperative therefore will not only enhance the management and dissemination of information among its members, but will also enhance the image of the cooperative itself; translating into a sense of pride among its members. These enhancements will later become part of the cooperative's intangible asset that increases members' confidence and patronage towards their organization. Moreover, this cost-free website project will not compromise the cooperative into any financial and miscellaneous obligations. This manuscript includes all the details in creating and implementing a completely free solution for hosting the TRC employees' cooperative CMS website. This manuscript also contains a brief summary of the cooperative member's feedback regarding the website when it is already published online.
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    Basay National High School Online Registration System
    ( 2014) Estrellado, Jeanalyn G.
    This project research is about the Online Registration System of Basay National High School. The current system problem includes excessive paper consumption, multiple entries of forms, filing difficulties, and handwritten data entry errors. This system was proposed in order to automate the enrollment, organize the students' file automatically and print the ID and students' records directly. Thus, it could save time and effort, as well as increase productivity. The recipient of this project is Basay National High School formerly Basay Municipal High School in 1971, established by the local government headed by its town officials and in coordination with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) administrators of the Division of Negros Oriental. The school enrollment is approximately more than 700 students for the last three years. The system is accessible via the internet. The principal, registrar and the teacher-adviser can access the system anywhere provided that there is an internet connection. The editing and adding of data is only limited to the teacher-adviser. The data is printable according to the format needed. The format includes school ID, report card, form 137, good moral and diploma. The program used is XHTML 1.0 Transitional, PHP 5.4.35, CSS, Apache for the webhost and Joomla 3.3.6 for the content management (Kempkens, 214). For the system development process and design studies, the Information Systems Strategic Planning (ISSP) of Strategic Information Systems Development (SISD) course in MIS was used (Khan, 2003). The project assessment scheme involved preliminary tool for strategic planning like the SWOT Analysis. The output of this assessment process is concerned about the relevance, feasibility and sustainability of the project. Basay National High School Online Enrollment System study and project is sponsored by PCAFPD (Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development).
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    Exploring Information and Communication Technology Access and Awareness Among People with Disabilities
    ( 2019) Maceda, James Harvey
    The study aims to raise awareness about the PWD hindered in accessing ICT and other multimedia products, specifically, it seeks to discuss and identify the following objectives: • Discuss the importance of ICT access to PWD. • Identify the possible advantages or how ICT access can help PWD. The virtual reality documentary produced by this study will raise awareness about the present condition of PWD in the information age and how opportunities for them are hindered through certain factors. In addition, the documentary may have an indirect benefit for all PWD by inspiring ICT initiatives to further help PWD in accessing multimedia products. For instance, an improvement to Assistive Technologies (AT) will greatly help in narrowing the disability divide and providing more ICT-related opportunities for PWD. While the study focuses on PWD, it can also help people without disabilities by realizing how important ICT access is. Therefore, maximizing their potentials in the information age knowing that they are able enough to do certain works.
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    If It Exists: A New Media Artwork
    ( 2019) Villena, Dan Dominic A.
    If It Exists is a new media artwork that incorporates local wireless cloud saving, custom coding, microcontrollers, LED strips, basic projection mapping and crafting in an attempt at making a communal experience that tackles a realized technological version of an afterlife. From the conception of this artwork, it has always been centralized with animal companions in an effort to make it a more universal and accessible experience. It is also a decision that consciously tries to contrasts itself from the artworks of others that tackle the topics of death, loss and the afterlife in a more morbid manner. It is also purposely kitsch, in an effort to make it more relatable, shareable and accessible.
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    Dama: Designing a Multisensory Glove
    ( 2019) Reyes, Mariel Francesca I.
    The special project intends to design a glove that incorporates vibrotactile technology for sensorimotor rehabilitation. The project is based on several previous works on the use of vibrating motors on the human body. The project aims to answer the question if it is possible to design a tool that will help a person rehabilitate a part of themselves, and in the case for this project, it will be used on their hands since it is the most common sensorimotor organ. The glove’s design is based on several universal principles of design; perceptibility, operability, and prevention. This also includes the principle of Aesthetic-Usability Effect. The motors will be fastened on the joints and are controlled over a Wi-Fi connection through a software programmed in processing that uses patterns. The program or the software is a collaboration with a previous work called “Haplos” that also uses vibrotactile motors. The project combined the use of motors and the LED lights that will create a multisensory stimulation (auditory, tactile and visual). The focus on this project will be on the process of designing the glove itself, the testing process for the work will be considered for further the research.
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    Evaluating Accessibility of the Massive Open Distance e-Learning (MODeL) Platform
    ( 2019) Celzo, Hyacinth C.
    As one of the constituents of the country’s national university and premier institution of higher learning, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) provides and delivers Massive Open Online Courses as learning opportunities for more people anywhere in the country or the world. The official platform of UPOU MOOCs is the Massive Open Distance e-Learning website, also called the MODeL platform. The main purpose of this research is to evaluate the accessibility of the platform, the selected course site, and the course materials of that course site, which are available to the students. The selected MOOC was Oral Communication and Conversational Fluency (CFE 101). The platform, course site, and course materials were evaluated using Initial Checks, the WCAG-EM report tool, along with several web accessibility evaluation tools. In the evaluation and audit reports, there are failures in several WCAG 2.0 guidelines in three levels of conformance, Levels A, AA, and AAA. The students from two batches (March and June) of the selected MOOC were invited to participate in offline and online surveys. The evaluation and the survey revealed that there are accessibility issues that need to be addressed as these are crucial to the overall learning experience of the users and students, especially to persons with disabilities. This research concludes that the accessibility issues of the MODeL website be addressed and fixed to provide a better and more effective delivery of MOOCs. This research also allows for more research and more opportunities for the improvement of the university.
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    The Dark Side of the Street: A Documentary Video About Women and Their Experience on Street Harassment
    ( 2019) Mabalay, Marikit M.
    Street harassment is defined as physical and verbal unwanted behaviors done by a stranger in the public sphere. At an early age, the filmmaker has experienced various acts of street harassment. When she was in grade school, he saw a drunk man trying to molest a girl in a jeepney. When she was in high school, a man flashed his genitals before her eyes on her way to school. The filmmaker also experiences catcalling almost everyday of her life but did not have the courage to tell anyone about her experiences because of the fear to be blamed. The Dark Side of the Streets tells the story of random women who have street harassment experiences in Quezon City and Manila, two of the only cities in the country to pass an anti- catcalling bill or the Safe City for Women and Girls ordinance. Six (6) women were randomly interviewed by the Filmmaker and one woman who was picked based on the severity of her experiences. The project was created to raise awareness among both men and women about the implications of street harassment and to expand its discourse. As of today, there is still no law about street harassment. Street Harassment falls under sexual harassment in our country, which are two different things. Anti-Sexual Harassment Act or R.A No. 7877, declares sexual harassment unlawful in employment, education or training environment only. Street harassment stands apart from this, because street harassment is usually done in public sphere by a stranger. A bill is yet to be signed by the President of the Philippines that would tackle the lack of protection for Women and Girls in the streets, Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act of 2017 (S.B No 1326) authored by Sen. Risa Hontiveros. The filmmaker also aims those who have watched the video share their experiences. This why the filmmaker collaborated with a social media advocacy page, "Catcalled in the Philippines" that has 66,920 likes. The page has helped the video reached a lot of people. The Dark Side of the Street has reached 15,100 views, 291 shares, 302 likes, and 19 comments as of March 22, 2019. (https://www.facebook.com/catcalledinthePH/videos/290727768261895/)
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    Development of an Online Multimedia Database for Processing Training Requests at the Prince Sultan Cardiac Centre
    ( 2020) Bonus, Mary Angelica E.
    This research project focuses on developing an online interactive multimedia database, which was conceived to be used in processing training request applications at the Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh (PSCC). The database was tested by doctors, interns, and students from various educational institutions, as well as by the administrative staff of PSCC, and it proved that it could be used to replace the current system wherein staff uses a separate Excel sheet to log trainees requests and their information and write 3-4 memos to complete a single request. This report includes the processes involved to design and create the database and how the trainees and the admin staff at PSCC reacted to the use of the system. A review of the literature about multimedia databases provides insights about its importance from both a technological and business standpoint. Through this project, we will find out how this online multimedia database affects the admin staff’s workload and how it can be used as an effective tool for processing training requests and data record-keeping.
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    Behind the Seams: Tell the Stories Behind Thrifted Clothes Through Multimedia
    ( 2020) Ocampo, Ethan Gabriel G.
    “Behind every fabric, every thread, every button, every pocket – is a story.” Have you ever thought of the different stories behind thrifted clothes? Behind the Seams takes that question on and attempts to bring these stories to life with multimedia storytelling. It aims to find the best ways to become an immersive online store that is capable to narrate the fictional stories created for the thrifted garments with the various types of multimedia. In addition, I hope that through this project I am able to tackle a different side of resale or thrifted fashion. Behind the Seams ultimately is a collection of all my interests in one whole assignment. It became a way to further my knowledge and practice in the fields such as web design, photography, and videography. By recording the process, I was able to find mistakes and learn from them. With that, I believe it can also be a way to see through my design process that readers can learn from as well. Where they can get inspiration from and use the various techniques, they may find useful for their own.
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    SSS Member Personalized Inquiry Chatbot System
    ( 2020) Berin, Kevin Ron F.
    The core problem investigated in this thesis is the overwhelming number of questions and complaints of the Social Security System members due to lack of information dissemination from the start. Employees in the Member Communications and Assistance Department is having a hard time dealing resulting in overtime and shifting schedules. Realizing this, the study has created a system to cater massive inquiries of members. Chatbots are the new support to reach out customers. With its connectivity through different platforms, especially Facebook, members with mobile phones or even laptops have ways to communicate to SSS. The Methodology used is effective in this study not only it is fast. The stakeholder identifies the failures, errors, bugs while monitoring and using the system for the development team will add into their next system update. SSS-MPICS Implementation shows the sign of productiveness that not only saves more resources from Social Security System. The developed system also addressed the issue of the people rendering overtime to finish quotas of member inquiries. The productivity increases even employees not rendering overtime. Social Security System in the future possibly implements new kinds of benefits and financial assistance. Also, Chatbots are still evolving until now in order to be a more interactive and easier to use. With this, future improvements of services of SSSMPICS will be required. Therefore, the chatbot must be updated to cope up with the trends and services of Social Security System.
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    Certificate of Land Ownership Awards Information System (CLOA-IS) with LDIS Status Prediction Tool using Decision Tree Algorithm for the Department of Agrarian Reform Province of Iloilo
    ( 2020) Londres, Shannen Marie S.
    In every agency in the government, there has always been a need to improve access to the information available intended solely for the public in a more electronic way. With the advancement of information and communications technology in a developing country, like the Philippines, the government should take advantage of upgrading the traditional manual approach with regard to its record-keeping systems. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) 1151 is the lead government agency that upholds and implements comprehensive and genuine agrarian reform towards the improvement of the quality of life of its beneficiaries. Due to lack of a more automated method from the department's end, doing tasks such as card indexing and encoding to excel files in a client-oriented setup can sometimes be time-consuming and difficult in a sense that employees tend to be unsystematic. To carry out most of the work, the researcher developed the Certificate of Land Ownership Awards Information System (CLOA-1S) with Land Distribution Information Schedule (LDIS) Status Prediction Tool Using Decision Tree Algorithm, a database management system for the use of the DAR - lloilo Provincial Office. Through the system, retrieval of CLOA 1151 title's current status, as well as generation of accurate reports, are now attainable. CLOA-IS is needed to subsist the day to day survival of the department and to cut administration costs as it increases mobility and productivity - that is, to accomplish certain tasks, employees from different municipalities are no longer curbed to walls of the Provincial Office because they can access desired information from anywhere. Given that, the system helped reduce the amount of time on unnecessary errands, which makes the department operate more efficiently and improve client communications. Furthermore, the LOIS Prediction Tool feature has provided the management with an analysis on which of the CLOA Titles registered in the system are ready for LOIS processing by analyzing input data such as the LOIS documentary requirements. LOIS is needed for the agrarian reform beneficiaries to pay their amortization to the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and to claim their CLOA Titles. Using the System Usability Scale (SUS), expected users categorized as IT Expert and DAR Employee assessed the system. The test provides an at-a-glance snapshot of how usable or unusable the system is. After the evaluation, it is noteworthy to highlight that the SUS interpretation for the SUS result of CLOA-IS with LOIS Prediction Tool is Graded "A" with an adjectival rating of "Excellent/' Acceptability as "Acceptable" and Net Promoter Score as "Promoter." Thus, this special project concluded that the significant goals attained had enabled faster traceability, minimize inconsistencies, and provide satisfactory services to the clients of DAR-ILOILO as well as to the end-users of the system.
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    Ivatan Memories: A Collection of Historical Photos of Batanes
    ( 2021) Adami, Kristelle Joyce G.
    This report lays out in detail the making and analysis of Ivatan Memories. Ivatan Memories is a project that aims to collect and showcase old photographs of Batanes in an accessible and user-friendly website. Its intention is to serve as a digital manifestation of the bigger goal of preserving history. As important visual evidence of history, the exhibition of the collection provides old photographs a dedicated space in the virtual world that exceeds its physical counterpart in terms of accessibility and preservation. Major points of interest in this project is the process of collection of old photographs from varied sources, collaboration and crowdsourcing through social media, research involving indigenous groups, and the creation of a website aimed for public viewing at low to zero cost.
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    Exploring Indigenous Igorot Culture in Virtual Reality
    ( 2021) Chaluyan, Maria Nenita Victoria E.
    This practice-based research project explores the possibility and benefits of using virtual reality as a multimedia tool in cultural heritage education particularly that of indigenous Igorot culture. It aims to encourage appreciation of indigenous Igorot culture through immersive and interactive means in light of growing innovations in technology and the digitally evolving mindset of the 21st century person. The challenge lies on how to effectively interpret tangible and intangible aspects of Igorot culture in the virtual world and entice its users to interact and learn through virtual exploration. 3D modeling, sounds, video and imagery, application of simple gamification techniques, and interactivity were used such that the ensuing product serves as an immersive snapshot of a period in time in the mountains of the Cordilleras. The project reveals that in terms of showcasing cultural practices, context is very important such that the viewer needs to be placed in a position wherein he or she will be able to understand why these practices are done and why they are important. Further, in using virtual reality, it is important to note that different intricacies of culture can be explored simultaneously and that implementing a linear approach towards cultural heritage education within the medium means not utilizing the medium to its fullest potential. It also tackles the importance of making virtual reality products that are easy to use with little to no learning curve in order to maximize their effectivity. Ultimately, this project aims to contribute its learnings and become a use case for virtual reality in the context of indigenous Igorot culture. It hopes to inspire and motivate the creation of more similar products to help the Igorot identity thrive in modern generations.
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    Barangay Helpdesk System with SMS Features for Text Blast Announcements
    ( 2021) Brin, Mark Kevin C.
    As the information is widely available on Facebook for announcements and such, not everybody, is still, has access to the social media. And there are tendencies that these announcements are not often visible. SMS based alternatives from a legitimate source could be also an effective way for information dissemination. The Barangay Helpdesk System with SMS Features for Text Blast Announcements goal show the possibility of increasing the reach of communication and dissemination using combined web-based and SMS solution. The proponent used several web technologies, along with integration with Globe Labs API, allowing the web application and the mobile device interact with each other via web browser to SMS. After successful integration, the methodology was tested first with individual subscriber before moving on to multiple recipients. Keyword based sending was also enabled, and data has been provided for preset replies in the system. Overall, the system is working on its initial version and such development in wider scale is feasible for future works.