Lecture Notes

Viral Trends on Social Media

• Discussion on whether topics get a thumbs up or thumbs down on social media.
• Statistics: Tamaka 291 7789, Patai 5049

Weather Forecast

• Focus: Northern Samar, Visayas, Bicol Region, & Palawan
• Potential rain in these areas.

Climate Change and Mosquito Breeding

• Mosquito migration due to climate change.
• Mosquitoes choose places conducive for breeding.
• Discussion by: Pulmonologist & Infectious Diseases Specialist
• Dengue cases: 167,606 (2019)

DTI & Export Products of the Philippines

• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) initiatives.
• Increase in export services from 3.2 (in 2018) to 6.38 billion USD.
• Major export services:
  • Travel: 2.92 billion USD
  • Transport: 1.15 billion USD
  • Other business services: 1.10 billion USD
  • Insurance and pension services: 341.54 million USD
  • Telecommunications, computer, and info services: 263.73 million USD
• Focus on technology & electronic products.

Solid Waste Management

• Mention of RA 9003 (Solid Waste Management Act).
• Discussion on solid waste issues.