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On December 14, 2024, Baguio City’s 19,000 workspaces became a vibrant hub of innovation as developers, technology enthusiasts, and community leaders came together for the PWA Philippines Baguio Roadshow. Organized by PWA Pilipinas, the event showcased the transformative potential of Progressive Web Apps (PWA) and their role in shaping the future of web development. With engaging presentations, practical insights and a diverse audience, the roadshow delivered an evening that was both inspirational and community-driven.
The event was kicked off by Andresito de Guzman, community leader of PWA Pilipinas, who delivered a session titled “Quick Introduction to Progressive Web Applications.” Andresito’s presentation highlighted the core features of PWAs, such as offline capabilities, push notifications, and seamless cross-platform performance. Andresito’s approachable style ensures that even attendees new to PWAs can fully grasp their transformative potential in modern web development.
Next, Gary Lloyd Senoc, software engineer at Collabera Digital, hosted an interactive session on “Create your own PWA using React and Gemini AI.” Gary demonstrates how to combine React and Gemini AI to unlock smarter and more dynamic PWAs. From personalized content to advanced user interactions, Gary’s live coding examples inspired attendees to explore how AI can enhance their own web development projects. His session was a highlight for those eager to delve deeper into the convergence of AI and PWA.
The evening continued with Omar Palaming, CEO and founder of PhilIT System Design Solution Co., discussing the functions of “Vaadin PWA”. Omar highlighted how the Vaadin framework simplifies the creation of scalable, enterprise-grade PWAs. Through practical examples and industry insights, he explains how Vaadin helps developers build powerful enterprise-class applications, making it ideal for businesses and organizations.
The event’s audience is as diverse as the event’s theme. Among the attendees were members of the Baguio Web3 community, who brought their forward-thinking perspectives to the conversation. The event also attracted students from Olongapo and showcased their passion and dedication to learning new technologies. Their participation highlights the profound impact of PWA on the Filipino community.
In addition to the technical session, Michael Lance Domagas, representing the Devcon Luzon Program, shared the organization’s initiatives and their exciting plans to expand their program to Northern Luzon in 2025 and beyond. Michael outlined Devcon’s commitment to supporting developers in the region through education, events and collaboration. His speech resonated with attendees, who expressed enthusiasm for more opportunities to develop the local tech community in Northern Luzon.
The event also benefited from strong community partnerships with JBECP-UP Baguio and AWS Learning Club-UP Baguio, whose active participation fostered collaboration and engagement throughout the evening.
By the end of the event, one thing was clear: Progressive Web Applications are a critical part of the future of web development. PWA Philippines Roadshow – Baguio not only provided practical knowledge about PWA, but also inspired attendees to innovate and connect. The event brought together a wide range of perspectives, from experienced Web3 developers to enthusiastic students, to celebrate the potential of PWAs and the strength of the local technology community.
PWA Philippines Roadshow – Baguio is a testament to the power of technology combined with community-driven initiatives. With its focus on collaboration, innovation and regional growth, it empowers attendees to continue exploring and co-building the future of the web.
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About the author
Andresito de Guzman is Director of Engineering at The Outsource People and Community Director at PWA Pilipinas. Andresito holds a degree in Human Biology from De La Salle University Dasmariñas and is passionate about creating great online experiences and cultivating technology communities. He was named one of StellarPH’s PH100 for 2024 and is the co-host of the KaKaComputer podcast, where he discusses the latest happenings in IT. Andresito’s innovative projects, such as Siyasat and Project Tren, demonstrate his commitment to solving real-world problems and promoting digital inclusion.