BENEFITS OF LA PACE LEGGERA TECHNOLOGY TO THE

STUDENTS OF BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

A Research Paper Presented to

Baguio Central University

Senior High School

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the subject

Investigatory, Immersion and Inquiries

By:

SLY ACE D. VILORIA

MS. EDNA CULBONGAN

December 7, 2017
Table of Contents

Acknowledgement i

Chapter 1

a.) Introduction
i) Background of the Study 1
ii) Theoretical Framework 3
iii) Statement of the Problem 4
iv) Scope and Delimitation of the Study 5
v) Definition of terms 5
vi) Significance of the Study 6

Chapter 2

a) Methodology
i) Design of the Study 7
ii) Locale and Population of the Study 7
iii) Data Gathering Instrument 7
iv) Validity and reliabilty 7

Chapter 3

a.) Results and Discussions 9

Chapter 4

a.) Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

i) Findings 15
ii) Conclusions 15
iii) Recommendations 16

References

Appendices

a.) Letters of Request 20

b.) Curriculum Vitae 21
c.) Questionnaire 22
Acknowledgement

First of all, I am grateful to the almighty God for establishing me to complete this study.

I also thank ma’am Edna Culbongan adviser, research 2. I am grateful and indebted to her for

her expert, sincere, and valuable guidance in making the study.

I wish to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Ruben S. Viloria for providing me the basic electronic

information and materials for the technology used in the study.

I will also take this opportunity to record my sincere thanks to my classmates who gave their

precious time and helped me in having my data complete.

 Introduction

Background of the Study:

If you find yourself on the go most of the time and in need of a mobile recharge, then a backup

battery is a must. External batteries or power banks have become a necessity (Yang, 2013). In

cooperation with electrician, Mr. Ruben Viloria, La Pace Leggera is designed to backup phone’s battery

and would let one study on a smart phone for a couple of hours. In addition, the technology is also

equipped with LED light bulb that could help one to study or do homework in the dark whenever there

are power interruptions.

The lead acid battery uses the constant current/constant voltage (CC/CV) charge method. A

regulated current raises the terminal voltage until the upper charge voltage limit is reached at which

point the current drops due to saturation. The charge time is 12-16 hours and up to 36-48 hours for

large stationary batteries (Buchmann, 2017). Basically, LEDs are just tiny light bulbs that fit easily into an

electrical circuit, unlike ordinary incandescent bulbs, they don’t have a filament that will burn out, and

they don’t get especially hot (Harris and Fenlon, 2017). The La Pace Leggera Technology is a Lead acid

battery, composed of 12 volts and having an output of 3 ampere per hour so if the phone has a 1520

milliampere per hour (mAh) and composed of 5 volts, one could charge and study on smart phone for at

least 3-4 hours. The light which is included on the technology is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulb which

doesn’t heat up fast and it is also composed of 0.07 Ampere hour (Ah) consisting of 12 volts so it could

last for at least 42.85 hours that could let one study in the dark for more than a day.

The technology could also be one’s companion by its useful add-on gadgets such as cable

connectors for smart phone and LED bulbs where one could go anywhere without hesitation because of

lack of power or no lights at where they would like to go. Furthermore, it would let one to transcend or

go beyond the limit in going anywhere, anytime in case they need a portable power supply and light.

According to Justin Fox(2017), LEDs use 85 percent less electricity than incandescent

bulbs. Going on an estimate of 1 billion LEDs and CFLs now in U.S. homes, operating three hours per day,

an energy savings so far of 50 billion kilowatt-hours per year, or 160 kilowatt-hours per capita, which

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was about equal to the decline in residential consumption. The total decline in the chart above comes to

1,161 kilowatt-hours per capita, which still leaves a lot of electricity savings to explain away -- but LEDs

and CFLs are surely cutting electricity use in commercial and industrial settings, too (Fox, 2017). Light

Emitting Diodes or LEDs are also energy saving that could also be poweredby a 12 volts battery that will

make one at ease on a job and at the same time, saving energy consumptions.

MANILA, Philippines – A month ago,Earnest MangulabnanZabalafinally took the plunge. After

years of hemming and hawingEarnest and the home owner finally agreed to have heretofore bare roof

be adorned with 12 solar panels. Each can generate 250 watts per hour from the rays of the sun for a

combined total of 3 kw per hour. Every day, one could get at least 4 hours of sunshine, effectively

harvesting 12 kw each day. What does this mean? It means during the day, household appliances are

directly powered by electricity generated by these solar panels. It means once idle roof becomes a quiet

mini power plant for half the day while the sun is out. It let one get off the Meralco grid for a few hours

each day. Which of course, translates to savings when monthly electric bill arrives and on the average,

Earnest is looking at a 40% "discounted" rate on bill(Zabala, 2017). The La Pace Leggera Technology is a

technology powered by a solar panel which means it could conserve energy and helps the nature by

using solar panels rather than coal-fired powerplants.

La Pace Leggera is an Italian word for light peace, a tagline from the band of Bamboo that the

researcher usually listen to, and coincidentally the researcher was listening to that band and an idea was

produced, to create a technology that would bring an ease of living. In addition, light peace or La Pace

Leggera was chosen as the title for the technology since it provides light.

The technology is compact yet powerful that could power light bulbs and smart phones that

would let one study and entertain whenever there are power interruptions. The technology is harmless

because the bulbs used doesn’t heat up and wouldn’t start a fire. Lastly the technology is multipurpose

like one could power speakers and amplifier. Furthermore, LED bulbs are reused from busted LED bulbs

so no LED bulbs are wasted.

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Theoretical Framework (Paradigm):

Power banks come in different kinds of mAh or mill ampere hours. The higher the mAh, the

longer talk, internet or standby time it can give your device. For example, the iPhone’s built-in battery is

1,400 mAh. If you buy a power bank with the same mAh, then it effect you’re doubling your phone’s

battery life since your power bank is capable of charging your device back to 100 percent (Yang, 2013).

The amount of solar power added worldwide soared by some 50% last year because of a sun

rush in the US and China, new figures show.New solar photovoltaic capacity installed in 2016 reached

more than 76 gigawatts, a dramatic increase on the 50GW installed the year before. China and the US

led the surge, with both countries almost doubling the amount of solar they added in 2015, according to

data compiled by Europe’s solar power trade body. there is now 305GW of solar power capacity, up

from around 50GW in 2010 and virtually nothing at the turn of the millennium (Vaughan, 2017).

SANTO TOMAS, Batangas — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday inaugurated the first

Filipino-owned solar panel factory that would enable Filipino homes to cut their electricity bills by 30

percent.Solar Philippines president Leandro Leviste said the solar factory in Santo Tomas, Batangas

province, would produce 2.5 million panels a year, establishing the Philippines as a player in the global

renewable energy revolution (Tubeza, 2017).

The La Pace Leggera technology allow ones to use a technology which is eco friendly and it

would let one to charge a phone on any area since the technology is portable too. The technology would

bring an ease of living for some areas wherein power is not available.

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 Input Process Output

 Advantages of La Analysis of data through:  Improved

Pace Leggera
technology to STEM
12 senior high
students of Baguio
Central University?
 Disadvantages of La
Pace Leggera
technology to STEM
12 senior high
students of Baguio
Central University?
 Qualities of La Pace
Leggera technology
to STEM 12 senior
high students of
Baguio Central
University?
technology used in
 Informal Interviews. the study.
 Questionnaire.  Contribute some
 Content Analysis learning to other
students.
 It can be used for
educational
purposes.
 The researcher will
have a clearer
understanding about
the study.

Figure 1

Statement of the Problem:

The following are the problems which would guide the study for a better observation.

1.) What is the extent of observation of the advantages of La Pace Leggera technology to STEM 12-

B students of BCU?

2.) What is the extent of observation of the disadvantages of La Pace Leggera technology to STEM

12-B students of BCU?

3.) What is the extent of observation of the qualities of La Pace Leggera technology to STEM 12-B

students of BCU?

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Assumption:

The following are the assumption which would guide the study for a better observation.

1.) The La Pace Leggera technology is helpful to the studies of the student wherein they could use

their smart phones for information that they need even if they are experiencing power

interruptions where electricity isn't available.

2.) The La Pace Leggera technology have also disadvantage wherein if they need light for their

notes or book, the light coming from the technology isn't enough to brighten the surroundings

of a certain book or notes.

3.) The qualities of the La Pace Leggera technology is providing a great innovation since it is easy

and safe to use and it could feed our phone's battery without any hassle.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study:

This study is limited only to STEM students of Baguio Central University, school year 2017-2018

since they are the ones who are engaged in observing and doing works on technology and sciences.

The study will let the STEM students of Baguio Central University observe and understand the

technology wherein they could contribute for the development of the study.

Definition of Terms:

The following definitions are offered in order for the reader and the researcher to have the

same interpretation about the following terms.

Articulate.It is formulated to be clearly expressed and be easily understood.

Bust.It is the state to break an object.

Current.It is a flow of electricity.

Electrician.It refers to a person who works on and repair electrical equipments.

Entertain.It is to provide entertainment for people.

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 Extent.It refers to the range, distance or space that is covered or affected by something.

Hence.It is the reason for something or later than the present time.

LED.It is the acronym for Light-Emitting Diode.

Stationary. refers to the state of not moving or not changing.

Voltage.It refers to the force of an electrical current that is measured in volts.

Significance of the Study:

The following are expected to benefit from the study:

First of all, the result of the study will benefit the researcher that he may have a clearer

understanding about the technology he invented. In addition, the observation could improve the

technology to have better qualities.

For the students, the result of the study would let them learn the basic electronics that the

researcher would like to share. Furthermore, it could be exhibited for science fairs so the technology

could provide some information that the young learners could gain some knowledge about electronics.

For the teachers, the result of the study will be a sample that the teacher could share to his/her

incoming students for any educational purposes.

For the entrepreneurs, the results of the study could be used by entrepreneurs wherein they

could learn how to build the technology and put up their business and contribute to the economy of our

country.

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 Methodology

Design of the Study:

The study wants to observe the extent of the benefits of La Pace Leggera technology to the

STEM students of Baguio Central University in September 2017. The study used a descriptive method

because it will give a concrete description wherein the study could be easily understood.

The descriptive-survey research design was ideal to use in the study because the study would

like to know the extent of the observation. Moreover, it will let the study more understandable wherein

one could clearly find new truth.

Locale and Population of the Study:

The researcher used cluster sampling using grade 12 STEM 12 students of Baguio Central

University only. The researcher picked a certain group of academic track students and distributed the

questionnaire to the grade 12 students of STEM-A and STEM-B wherein 30 students of STEM-B will be

observing the topic and 20 students for STEM-A. Hence, there were 50 students who observed the

technology.

Data Gathering Instrument:

The researcher used a questionnaire for data gathering and did some informal interviews to

have some learning with the study. Furthermore, the questionnaire will be more confidential that the

respondent could express his/her answers on the questionnaire provided.

Validity and Reliability:

The researcher created the questionnaire by searching related topics in the internet and

reviewed books about the topic. Furthermore, the researcher asked an electrician about some key

points to improve the topic to make the questionnaire valid. After asking an electrician, the research

came up with an articulate questionnaire.

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 The researcher floated questionnaire then he distributed it to his classmates. After distributing

the questionnaire, the researcher came up with a reliability data. The researcher computed the

𝑁 ∑ 𝑥𝑦−(∑ 𝑥)(∑ 𝑦)
correlation of data by using the formula 𝑟𝑥𝑦 = and the researcher test
√[𝑁 ∑ 𝑥 2 −(∑ 𝑥)2 ][𝑁 ∑ 𝑦 2 −(∑ 𝑦)2 ]

𝑘𝑟
the reliability by using Crombach’s Alpha ∝= resulting to 0.83 interpreted as good.
1+[(𝑘−1)𝑟]

Treatment of the Data

The responses were treated with a four-point scale with their respective statistical limit and

descriptive equivalents.

1.) The extent of observation of the advantages of La Pace Leggera technology to STEM 12-B

students of BCU?

Numerical Value Statistical Limits Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

3 2.35-3.00 Always Observed AO

2 1.68-2.34 Sometimes Observed SO

1 1.00-1.67 Never Observed NO

2.) The extent of observation of the disadvantages of La Pace Leggera technology to STEM 12-B

students of BCU?

Numerical Value Statistical Limits Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

3 2.35-3.00 Always Observed AO

2 1.68-2.34 Sometimes Observed SO

1 1.00-1.67 Never Observed NO

3.) The extent of observation of the qualities of La Pace Leggera technology to STEM 12-B students

of BCU?

Numerical Value Statistical Limits Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

3 2.35-3.00 Always Observed AO

2 1.68-2.34 Sometimes Observed SO

1 1.00-1.67 Never Observed NO

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 Chapter 3

Results and discussions

This chapter contains the tabular presentation of the data gathered as well as their observation

and interpretation to the technology presented to them.

Advantages of La Pace Leggera Technology to the students of Baguio Central University

Table 1 shows the extent of observation on the advantages of La Pace Leggera technology to the

students of Baguio Central University. The computed overall average weighted mean of 2.38 where it

refers to a descriptive equivalent of ‘always observed’ states that the STEM 12 students observed the

advantages of the La Pace Leggera technology.

Emergency light whenever there are power interruptions was greatly observed by the students

from STEM 12 where it has the highest weighted mean of 2.64 with a descriptive equivalent of ‘always

observed’. According to the respondents, the technology is helpful to enhance our vision whenever

there are power interruptions because the lights are also bright as the light from power corporations.

Light-emitting diodes, commonly called LEDs, are real unsung heroes in the electronics world and the

lifespan of a LED surpasses the short life of an incandescent bulb by thousands of hours (Harris and

Fenlon, 2017). The La Pace Leggera technology’s bulb was made up of LED which is fitted for being

emergency light.

High speed charging of phones was considered as the lowest weighted mean which is 2.14 that

has a descriptive equivalent of ‘sometimes observed’. According to the respondents, Charging of phones

are not that fast enough. Although the lights are good and could be used whenever there are power

interruptions, phones could also be charged and the technology could fill up the phone to its best but

the charging time is in its average time which is not fast or slow. In conventional power bank, it may take

over 6 hours to be fully charged, but our power bank only takes 15 to 30 minutes and the sense behind

these concerns would be overheating issue due to large charging power and high potential of explosion

(Yang, 2016). It only states that some fast charging devices may explode or overheat but the La Pace

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Leggera technology is not a fast charging or slow charging technology.

It shows that the technology’s advantage was it could be an emergency light whenever there are

power interruptions. Moreover, it’s not fast in charging phones but it could totally charge your phone

and it is not also slow in charging smart phones

Table 1

Advantages of La Pace Leggera Technology to the students of Baguio Central University

Extent of observation

Advantages 3 2 1 TWP WM DE

(AO) (SO) (NO)

1.) Operable for any smart phones. 25 23 2 123 2.46 AO

2.) Gives more power for your smart phone. 22 25 3 119 2.38 AO

3.) Emergency light whenever there are power 35 12 3 132 2.64 AO

interruptions.

4.) It doesn’t heat up. 16 31 3 113 2.26 SO

5.) High quality wires and light. 20 27 3 117 2.34 SO

6.) It comes with A USB cable. 28 20 2 126 2.52 AO

7.) High speed charging of phones. 11 35 4 107 2.14 SO

8.) Unique kind of technology. 20 23 7 113 2.26 SO

9.) Light bulbs are bright. 26 18 6 120 2.40 AO

10.) Satisfying battery life. 23 24 3 120 2.40 AO

Average: 2.38 AO

Legend

Numerical Value Statistical Limits Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

3 2.35-3.00 Always Observed AO

2 1.68-2.34 Sometimes Observed SO

1 1.00-1.67 Never Observed NO

N=50 STEM students 10

Disadvantages of La Pace Leggera Technology to the students of Baguio Central University

Table 2 shows the extent of observation on the disadvantages of La Pace Leggera technology to

the students of Baguio Central University. The computed overall average weighted mean of 2.09 where

it refers to a descriptive equivalent of ‘sometimes observed’ states that the STEM 12 students observed

some of the disadvantages of the La Pace Leggera technology.

The technology is bulky which was the most observed as the disadvantage of the technology

which has a weighted mean of 2.24 with a descriptive equivalent of ‘sometimes observed’. The

respondents stated that the technology is too bulky. In addition, the technology is observed that it could

be portable and compact yet it’s quite a bit big. A small disadvantage of power bank is that it is a bit

bulky. It is thick and has weight. If you are to wear it, it feels a little awkward because it adds to the

burden of your handbag (Cai, 2016).

The power of the technology is draining fast. It doesn’t charge your smart phone completely

wasn’t that noticeable and with a lowest weighted mean which is 1.96 with a descriptive equivalent of

‘sometimes observed’. According to the respondents, the power is not draining fast and perhaps it could

complete the charge of your phones yet it is sometimes observed that it is not fast or slow in draining its

power and it does charge your phone. Any power bank can lose charge and with it, capacity. Though it

might be hard to understand, let us illustrate. You see, in every power bank are batteries and batteries

are made of chemicals. The more time you charge your power bank, the more changes takes place with

the chemical inside the battery (Leo, 2015).

It means that the La Pace Leggera technology was a little bit bulky yet the technology is not

draining fast and could totally charge smart phone.

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 Table 2

Disadvantages of La Pace Leggera Technology to the students of Baguio Central University

Extent of observation

Disadvantages 3 2 1 TWP WM DE

(AO) (SO) (NO)

1.) Only for selected smart phones. 15 29 6 109 2.18 SO

2.) Light from the technology is low quality. 14 29 7 107 2.14 SO

3.) It doesn’t prolong smart phone’s battery life. 11 30 9 102 2.04 SO

4.) Bulky. 16 30 4 112 2.24 SO

5.) Fast draining power of technology. It doesn’t 10 28 12 98 1.96 SO

charge your smart phone completely.

6.) Dim lights. 12 27 11 101 2.02 SO

7.) It takes a couple of time to charge your phone. 14 33 3 111 2.22 SO

8.) Setting up the light bulb is complicated. 8 34 8 100 2.00 SO

9.) Not presentable. 11 31 8 103 2.06 SO

10.) Non-fulfillment of battery life. 9 35 6 103 2.06 SO

Average: 2.09 SO

Legend

Numerical Value Statistical Limits Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

3 2.35-3.00 Always Observed AO

2 1.68-2.34 Sometimes Observed SO

1 1.00-1.67 Never Observed NO

N=50 STEM students

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Qualities of La Pace Leggera Technology to the students of Baguio Central University

Table 3 shows the extent of observation on the qualities of La Pace Leggera technology to the

students of Baguio Central University. The computed overall average weighted mean of 2.31 where it

refers to a descriptive equivalent of ‘sometimes observed’ states that the STEM 12 students observed

the qualities of the La Pace Leggera technology.

Power from the technology can be useful anywhere is considered as the most observed quality

which has an average weighted mean of 2.42 and has a descriptive equivalent of ‘always observed’.

According to the respondents, the technology is compact and could be use anywhere, it could let them

use their phone longer and use its light anywhere. You can bring it in the office, or while on vacation. It

does not need sockets so you can charge your phone even when you are in travel or vacation in the

woods (Cai, 2016)

Light weight is the lowest quality of the technology that has an average weighted mean of 2.10

and has a descriptive equivalent of ‘sometimes observed’. According to the respondents, it only means

that the technology is heavy which could contribute to the study’s improvement. Any heavy or bulky

power bank, It is tough for you to use your phone while charging with it (Saini, 2016).

It states that the La Pace Leggera technology has the qualities of being compact and can be

useful anywhere yet has its lowest quality which is not light weight.

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 Table 3

Qualities of La Pace Leggera Technology to the students of Baguio Central University

Extent of observation

Qualities 3 2 1 TWP WM DE

(AO) (SO) (NO)

1.) Trendy and stylish. 20 24 6 114 2.28 SO

2.) Light weight. 16 23 11 105 2.10 SO

3.) Power from the technology can be useful 24 23 3 121 2.42 AO

anywhere.

4.) The technology is portable. 22 25 3 119 2.38 AO

5.) Easy to use. 22 25 3 119 2.38 AO

Average weighted mean: 2.31 SO

Legend

Numerical Value Statistical Limits Descriptive Equivalent Symbol

3 2.35-3.00 Always Observed AO

2 1.68-2.34 Sometimes Observed SO

1 1.00-1.67 Never Observed NO

N=50 STEM students

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 Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

This chapter states the findings, conclusion and recommendations of the La Pace Leggera

technology.

Findings

The following findings are based on the results and discussions of the study:

1. The extent of observation on the advantages of La Pace Leggera technology is that it is

helpful for the students whenever there are power interruptions which has the highest

weighted mean of 2.64 while on the other hand high speed charging of phone has the

lowest weighted mean of 2.14.

2. The extent of observation on the disadvantages of La Pace Leggera technology which is not

helpful and not satisfying for the students is that the technology is bulky which gained the

highest weighted mean of 2.24 and it was draining fast which has the lowest weighted mean

of 1.96.

3. The extent of observation on the qualities of La Pace Leggera technology which attracted

the students, it is useful anywhere which has the highest weighted mean of 2.42 and being

light weight which gained the lowest weighted mean of 2.10.

Conclusions:

The following conclusions are based on the findings of the study:

1. The La pace Leggera technology is advantageous to students whenever there are power

interruptions since its bulb are bright to enhance our vision to read our books and it is also

useful for charging our phones for information that the student might be needing for his/her

studies.

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 2. The La Pace Leggera technology has some disadvantages which includes its size that it is

bulky wherein the technology is95cm in width and 55cm in length and 105cm tall. On the

other hand, it is fast draining that gained the lowest weighted mean in disadvantages which

states that the technology is not fast or slow in charging and smart phone.

3. The La Pace Leggera technology is useful anywhere since it is portable yet powerful which

could produce light and charge our phones.

Recommendations:

Based on the preceding conclusions, the following recommendations were generated:

1. The students of the Baguio Central University should take time to review the La Pace

Leggera technology since it could bring them ease of studying such as studying while there

are power interruptions. Furthermore, the technology could help them understand the basic

electric fundamentals.

2. The La Pace Leggera technology should be improved and be a prototype to be enhanced for

a better creation since it is bulky for a typical charging device.

3. The La Pace Leggera technology should be shared and be part of the society's daily life since

it is useful everywhere and powerful yet it is an eco friendly technology.

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Appendices:

Letters of Request:

189 Bonifacio Street, Holyghost

Baguio City
01-07-18

ManionAlcantara, Ed. D
Principal, SHS
Baguio Central University
Senior High School

Sir:

Greetings!

The undersigned is a senior high school taking the track of Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics. I am currently working on a research entitled, “Benefits of La Pace Leggera technology to
the students of Baguio Central University.”

In this regard, I would like to ask permission from your office to let me distribute and administer
copies of the questionnaire to STEM students who are currently enrolled. Rest assured that all pieces of
information will be treated with optimum confidentiality.

Your favorable response regarding this matter will be highly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Sly Ace D. Viloria

STEM-B 12 student

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Curriculum Vitae:

SLY ACE
VILORIA

189 Bonifacio St., Baguio City/viloriasly@gmail.com/09359350655

Good at studying mathematics and could manage my time wisely. I could work under pressure and I
could build a team with my co-workers.

Education

Junior high school graduate at University of Baguio and finishing the track of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics at Baguio Central University.

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