Learn Salesforce to land a rewarding info tech job

Here’s something you don’t hear often. A Salesforce (SF) bootcamp was held over the weekend for those who want to learn and launch a career in SF, whether they’re fresh graduates or professionals already familiar with the software. And, the bootcamp is for free.

The SF Seminar & Bootcamp was conducted by property technology company Poplar Homes last January 28 to 29, 2023, at its offices in RGBirrey Architectural Building, San Rafael, Davao City. Intended to find talents that can pursue an SF career in Poplar, the bootcamp gathered about 30 professionals and fresh graduates from local universities in the city.

“Learning Salesforce is a challenge because it’s not offered in Davao universities, and SF professionals are not common compared to other tech stacks like web development. So it’s difficult to find talents with the background or experience,’’ said Emman Flores, Salesforce Lead of Poplar Homes.

Flores said that they have been searching for SF talents locally but barely met their recruitment needs. So they pivoted their approach in hiring and conducted the Salesforce Seminar & Bootcamp, a 2-day training activity for IT professionals who want to transition to Salesforce and for fresh graduates exploring career tracks in IT.

‘’Our goal is to find potential talents and train them on Salesforce. From this homegrown pool of trainees, those that will excel and pass the technical test will be offered a job as

SF developer in our company,’ added Flores. This is the 2nd bootcamp conducted by Poplar Homes after the first one last year, and it is not the last. They intend to hold it every quarter as their need for SF professionals grows as their company scales with more acquisitions and expansion across the United States.

So what happens after the training? Those who finish the course and ace the coding challenge will proceed to a one-week Intensive Salesforce Bootcamp. As before, this is free training but this time the participants will be paid a training allowance. Those who successfully finish this bootcamp will be offered a Salesforce Developer position in Poplar Homes.

What’s more interesting is that as long as one is interested to learn SF, anyone can participate even if they are not a student or graduate of Computer Science or any other course. Flores confirmed that one does not have to have an IT background to join their training.

‘’Of course, you’ll have an edge if you have a tech background because you’d know how to code and program and are familiar with the technology and terminology. But even if you don’t, you can still join as long as you’re willing to learn and you can showcase your potential,’ said Flores.

Poplar Homes is hoping to hire five to 10 qualified participants in this batch alone. There are plans to conduct more bootcamps this year as their Engineering team is continually hiring, not only for Salesforce but also for full-stack engineers, data engineering, User Experience (UX), and other IT positions.

The Salesforce software is used by around 150,000 companies from various industries across the globe, including many of the biggest companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Toyota. Its CRM software keeps track of customer interactions and sales data, making it transparent and shared, knocking down data silos between teams. This makes the company more efficient and effective in creating better customer experiences which in turn helps scale their business.

‘’Salesforce is not that common but it’s very in demand here and abroad. There are a lot of career paths in Salesforce, from being a developer, to an administrator, or an SF architect. It is truly a rewarding career choice.

‘’If you’re interested to learn Salesforce and want to have a rewarding career in tech, I urge you to join one of our next Salesforce Bootcamp & Seminar. Secure your spot now by signing up for the waitlist for the next training at https: //bit.ly/ SFBootcampWaitlist. We’ll also announce it on our social media channels and in job fairs, so watch out for it,’ concluded Flores.

UnionBank techs up Tagbilaran Bohol MSMEs with PalengQRPH

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently expressed its continued support for the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by joining the launch of PalengQRPH at the Tagbilaran Market in Tagbilaran City, Bohol last January 10.

The move is part of UnionBank’s efforts to help Filipino entrepreneurs digitize their business and take advantage of the opportunities provided by the digital economy. This is also part of the Bank’s commitment to helping the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) promote digital payments in the country.

A joint program of the BSP and the Department of the Interior and Local Government, inspired by a project developed by a group of students from the University of the Philippines - Los Baños in 2021, PalengQRPH “aims to build the digital payments ecosystem in the country by promoting cashless payments in public markets and local transportation,” according to the BSP.

The launch of PalengQRPH Plus at the Tagbilaran Market will facilitate the wider adoption of digital payments there, allowing vendors to transact with customers without wor- rying about always having loose change ready. At the same time, shoppers will enjoy convenient transactions without the need to bring cash with them.

Taking its cue from the BSP’s directive for QRPH to enhance digital transactions between customers and businesses, UnionBank’s MSME Business Banking app is one of the first to activate the person to merchant transaction (P2M) feature. Aside from the person-to-person (P2P) transactional features that are common with other digital banking apps, this feature is meant to enhance and elevate the digital transaction experience of small businesses and micro entrepreneurs like the Tagbilaran market vendors.

“No matter how big or small their business is, every entrepreneur plays a vital role in fueling our country’s economic growth. This is why we continue to support them through programs like this,” said Jaypee Soliman, UnionBank’s SME and Micropreneurs Segment Head. “At UnionBank, we believe that inclusive prosperity can be achieved if we all work together, just like with PalengQRPH.”

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already talked with Digos City Mayor Josef Fortich-Cagas about the possible banning of single-used plastic in the community through the formulation of local legislation and lobbying of an ordinance to stop the single-used plastic in local trades.

Bacaltos said all state colleges and universities in Davao Region are expected to come up with their study about single-used plastic

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active mobile subscribers are expected to register.

“We expect that those SIM cards which were used in scams, cybercrimes and the like would not be registered and there are subscribers who would opt not to register for personal rea-

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of the local durian growers, confirmed the growing demand for durian in the world market.

“The growing demand

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it said.

The property of the Lucas family is being chosen for the alignment of the SIDC project.

It can be recalled that the Lucas-Rodriguez fami-

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serbisyo sa katawhan, serbisyo kana sa Ginoo (We are doing our best to provide you services, because we believe that serving the people is also serving the Almighty),” stated the Senator who was with Vice-Governor Lorna Bautista Bandigan and oth- protocols as stipulated in the guidelines provided by NNC Central Office.

The regional winners have received a Certificate/ Trophy as Regional Nutrition Focal Point and cash award as follow: Regional Outstanding PNAO of 2022 will receive P35,000.00, Regional Outstanding MNAO of 2022 will receive P30,000.00, Regional Outstanding Provincial Nutrition Program Coordinator of 2022 will receive P25,000.00, Regional Outstanding City Nutrition Pro-

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witness. “We will be filing reckless imprudence, may kasama pa si Talili, yung boyfriend niya and damage to ly, owner of Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort and Costa Marina Beach Resort in Samal, stressed that they supported the SIDC project but is appealing to the DPWH to for the realign- er local chief executives during the groundbreaking rites.

Meanwhile, Sen. Go also distributed relief goods, food packs, face masks, vitamins and clothes to 500 beneficiaries in Don Marcelino.

Some of the residents gram Coordinator of 2022 will receive P25,000.00, and the Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) will receive P20,000.00

The Island Garden City of Samal of Davao del Norte has been conferred as the 2022 Kaugmaon Awardee, where Mayor Al David Uy received the award.

The Pag-Asa Award is given to an LGU in recognition of its notable achievement with regard to achieving the highest average reduction in property kasi may motorcycle na nasira. And we will be trying also kung may makuha tayong elements of obstruction of justice sa ment of the bridge as not to destroy the Paradise Reef. also received bicycles, watch, mobile phones and caps from the Senator.

As of this writing, Edge Davao is still awaiting comment from lawyer Julito Sarmiento, who represents the Rodriguez family.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the region also distributed financial assistance to the beneficiaries. (PIA-XI/Franchette Delfin) malnutrition among preschool children based on Operation Timbang Plus Results.

NNC-XI has repackaged this local award to recognize the lowest prevalence rates of stunting, wasting, underweight, and overweight/obese based on OPT Plus Results on an annual basis to recognize good performance in terms of having the lowest prevalence rates at the provincial, city and municipal levels. (PIA-XI/Edith Isidro/ Franchette Delfin) to include information dissemination and behavioral change.

“We need to change the mindset of the people, to be able to be mindful of the plastic waste management, as part of their lifestyle the reducing or recycling of plastic wastes,” she said.

Bacaltos stressed the single-used plastic is a plenty in the environment which causes sons,” she said.

As of Monday, data showed 27,349,056 SIM cards have already been registered or 16.19 percent of the 168,977,773 million active subscribers.

Smart Communications reported a total of 14,014,800 registered SIM for durian is expected to drive global trade growth for the durian industry, with the demand expected to reach USD28 billion by

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The research group said the country’s strong labor market has been a major driver of consumer spending expansion last year, which is expected to continue this year.

“Many markets have boasted significantly strong labor markets post-Covid (coronavirus disease 2019), driven by rapid economic recoveries, both locally and globally. Additionally, gov-

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He stressed the need to find a “surefire way” to cushion the economic impact on ordinary Filipino consumers of the fluctuating fuel prices, noting that the most feasible means to do this is through the permanent suspension of the excise tax imposed on petroleum products whenever the global rate hits the TRAIN-set threshold of USD 80 per barrel over a three-month period.

“This is the best way for Malacañan Palace and the 19th Congress to take the edge off the economic shock inflicted on our consumers by the nev-

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cure victory for the Lakers after draining a 25-foot three-pointer with 1min 41sec remaining in the fourth to put Los Angeles ahead by 114-108.

But Knicks ace Jalen Brunson, who finished with 37 points, led a late rally to force overtime at 114-114.

- Bucks, Nuggets win - flooding from time to time whenever they clog the egresses of water and they are also abundant in the coastal environment. She said people now have to consider the ridge to reef approach because whatever plastic waste thrown from the ridge area, would find themselves leading towards the coastal areas. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines) cards or 20.61 percent of its 67,995,734 subscribers; Globe Telecom 11,160,915 registered or 12.7 percent of its 87,873,936 subscribers; and DITO Telecommunity 2,173,341 registered or 16.58 percent of its 13,108,103 subscribers. (PNA)

The experience of James, Davis and Westbrook proved too much for New York in overtime however.

2025,” Belviz said. The HVCDP said the agency will start its expansion program in the Caraga Region early this year. (PNA) ernments have been very supportive of local labor markets, resulting in significantly tight markets that have pushed up nominal wages,” Fitch Solutions said.

For the full year of 2023, Fitch Solutions projected the unemployment rate to settle at 5.4 percent.

“Remittances are an important source of income for many households er-ending rise in the cost of living, especially now when Filipinos are barely recovering from the almost three-year global economic and health crises caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

The excise tax is currently pegged at PHP10 per liter of regular and unleaded premium gasoline and PHP6 per liter of diesel, he noted.

“Add to this the VAT (value added tax) of 12 percent, and anyone could see how taxes have resulted to the hefty increase not only in the price of fuel itself but also in the cost of other set up Davis for a dunk to make it 123-118. ibang angle. Hopefully, ito ay makapagbigay ng hustisya sa pamilya ng biktima,” she said.

Hachimura then came up with a huge defensive block to deny Brunson before a Westbrook layup put the Lakers seven points clear at 125-118 with just over a minute remaining, a lead which proved too much for the Knicks to overhaul.

A three-pointer from Dennis Schroder put Los Angeles up 121-118 with 3:14 remaining, and then a superb assist by Westbrook

In other games on Tuesday, Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 34 points and 18 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks overpowered the Charlotte Hornets 125-115.

Khris Middleton added 18 off the bench while in the Philippines, and the demand for overseas Filipino workers continues to increase globally. In particular, there is a demand for Filipino workers skilled in jobs related to medical and health services, construction and housekeeping,” the report read.

However, it cited several risks to this income over the year that are mostly related to rising inflation across the world. (PNA) goods that rely on fuel for their production and/or transportation,” he said.

He said the retail cost of gasoline and diesel went up by PHP1.30 and PHP1 per liter, respectively, on Tuesday, the third successive upward adjustment in pump prices this January.

Prior to this week’s round of adjustment, a monitoring report of the Department of Energy (DOE) showed that prices since the start of January already logged per liter net increases of PHP5.90 for gasoline and PHP2.05 for diesel. (PNA)

Jrue Holiday finished with 15 points as five Bucks players finished in double-digits.

Milwaukee improved to 34-17 with the win to remain in second place in the Eastern Conference. LaMelo Ball led the Charlotte scoring with 27 points.

In Cleveland, Jimmy Butler’s 23 points helped the Miami Heat score a hard-fought 100-97 win over the Cavaliers.

A game that saw the lead change hands 11 times also ended with three Miami players –- Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro -– on 18 points each.