Last November 21 to 25, 2022 we attended Pista ng Mapa and State of the Map Asia 2022 Conference at the Bicol University East Campus in Legazpi City, Albay. It is an open conference about mapping and the importance of using open-source data.

A workshop was facilitated by me and Dianne Bencito about using Geospatial data with Python programming. We introduced the basics of python and GIS and gave hands-on activities. I guided and gave materials to the participants to make sure that they are keeping up with the discussion. This workshop helped me to improve speaking in public and properly interact with people confidently.

Thank you Pista ng Mapa for the opportunity to attend and participate in this event and to be part of mapping community. It is a fun experience attending the event for the first time and learned new things about mapmaking and the importance of using open data.

Photo credits to Feye Andal of the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute