Aksyon Identification

Tapat sa samahan

Tapat sa samahan
November 2,2018
May Akda: Meric B. Mara

Pag may isang luhaan
at syang ating kaibigan
tara at ating damayan
'wag nating iiwan

hindi tayo magloloko
hindi natin sya igagancho
makikinig at laging sasaklolo
katapatan ang mananalo

Koro:
Tapat sa samahan
Tapat nating paglilingkuran
Yan ang tunay na kaibigan
Hindi sanay sa talikuran


Paano kung inyong malaman
Sa tsimisan at bugbugan
Walang asal na nilalang
mayayabang sa lipunan
kalaban ng ating kaibigan

Kaya,tapat sa samahan
tapat nating paglilingkuran
Yan ang barkada at kaibigan
Hindi sanay sa talikuran

tapat lang sa samahan
tapat nating paglilingkuran

Hindi na alam

Hindi na alam.
Hindi na alam ang Normal sa Abnormal
Hindi na alam ng Bulaan ang Bulaan
Hindi na alam ng Fake na tao ang Fake
Hindi na alam ng Mangogoyo ang Pangogoyo

Kung Makapagsalita
Kung Makapagdikta
Kung Manghusga
Wala na talagang Alam!

Abnormal..
Bulaan...
Fake..
Manggogoyo.

Hindi na alam.

Blockchain - Media

I encourage media networks and media practitioners to explore and use Blockchain in creating positive contents, provide real news and information. Together, let's help each other in  nation building.

Kung hindi ngayon, kailan pa?
I-Blockchain mo!
/mbm

Batibot,nasan na?

Batibot,nasan na?
May Akda: Meric Mara

Naaalala pa ba?
Mga alala ng batibot
Yung bang pagmulat ng mata
Ang langit ay nakatawa =)

Ang paraan ay kagiliw-giliw
Magtatanong ka ng alin ang naiba?
Ang pagong o matsing?
Si ningning ba o si ginging?

Sinong bang makakalimot?
Kay Kapitan Basa?
Sa daldal ni Irma Daldal?
Lahat ng karakter at bida

Tapos ang perlas ng bilog
Ni manong bolang kalog
Ang atin mga ate at kuya?
Na ngalan ay bojie at sienna?

Ang mga kantang tinapang bangus
Ako ang kapitbahay at kaibigan
Paano na yung kapitbahay nyo?
Na laging handang tumulong sa inyo

Hay! nasan na?yun alin ang naiba?
Ang saya-saya kaya noong bata pa?
Ang mga liksi at mga sigla
Doon sa batibot,tayo na?

Babalik pa ba? mga bata sa batibot?
ang dating inaabangang batibot?
nasan na? nasan na?
ano ulit ang Maliksi at masigla?

Batibot,nasan na?

Miss ko na si Mama!

Miss ko na si Mama!
May Akda: Meric B. Mara

Si Mama ko na masigla
Si Mama ko na masalita
Si Mama ko na matulungin
Si Mama ko na kumpyansa
Si Mama ko na matalino
Si Mama ko na mapagmahal
Si Mama ko na istrikto
Si Mama ko na magpamalasakit
Si Mama ko na palangiti
Si Mama ko na matapang

Si Mama na nasa ospital
Si Mama na matamlay
Si Mama na hindi nagsasalita
Si Mama na natutulala
Miss ko na!

Sisipol nalang ako

Sisipol nalang ako
May Akda: Meric B. Mara

Sisipol nalang ako
Pag may hindi gusto
Sa mga maling paratang
At mga nang-gagago

Sisipol nalang ako
Sa mga kwentong iniimbento
Nitong mga mangmang
At nag pifeeling henyo

Sisipol nalang ako
Sa mga dasal na hindi totoo
Baka mapunta sa impyerno
Sisipol nalang ako

Sisipol nalang ako
At bibilang ng tatlo
Sisipol nalang ako
Kaysa manapak ako ng bobo

Sisipol nalang ako

Sector X

Sakit sa ulo ang Binigay

Sakit sa ulo ang Binigay
May Akda: Meric B. Mara

Binigyan ng Pangalan
Binigyan ng Sasakyan
Binigyan ng mga Kaibigan
Binigyan ng Kalusugan
Binigyan ng Tirahan
Binigyan ng Kalayaan
Binigyan ng Paninidigan
Binigyan ng Pag-iisipan
Binigyan ng Oportunidad
Binigyan ng Karera
Binigyan ng Kumpanya
Binigyan ng Paniniwala
Binigyan ng Trabaho
Binigyan ng Alak
Binigyan ng Salapi
Binigyan ng mga Ngiti
Binigyan ng Buhay!

Binigyan ng Binigyan
At Binigyan ng Binigyan
Ang Balik....
Sakit sa ulo ang Binigay =)

Kitil na damdamin

Kitil na damdamin
May Akda: Meric B. Mara
August 23,2018

Mauulinigan ang sigaw ng pag-asa
Pagkatapos ng damdaming nangamba
Bakas na bakas pa sa sapak at pagdurusa
Sa gahasa at abuso ng kapamilya

Kahit iligtas mo pa sa mga asunto
Ang mga gago ay mananatiling gago
Mas masahol pa sa ulul na aso
itong suwail na walang alam sa respeto

Hahayaan at panooring lumawig
Ibawas natin ang regalong katig
Bantulot ay hindi na liligalig
Palakpakan ang bobong nandadagit

Tapos na ang suporta para sa paglinang
Susulong na sa bagong larangan
Sa pagtulong ay di na maninimbang
Sunong ang mga aral na kumakalembang

Kitil na ang damdamin...

Decentralized Filipino Identification System (DFIS)- enabled by blockchain (PART 1)

"Yung mga Pantas na mga Filipino at mahal ang bansa na ito ang dapat gumawa ng National ID at 'wag ng ipaubaya sa mga banyaga. Kaya ito ng Pilipinas para sa mga Filipino." - Meric B. Mara

As part of global digital transformation age, there is a clamor in creating a simple and yet effective system to handle identity of every Filipino, thus, we now have the National ID project.  Having said that, simplified public and private transactions that can greatly improve the delivery of government services must be top on the things that need to be considered. Avoiding "Identity Theft" and "Data Breaches"  should be top priorities in the overall design or Architecture of the system.

What’s the problem?
1. Too many government IDs to maintain from different government agencies.
2. Guarantee citizens’ privacy and safety.
3. Protection of personal documents from counterfeiting, alteration, or theft.
4. Increasing costs and complexity of physical ID issuance, renewal, maintenance, monitoring, and verification.
5 .and more...

Blockchain should be the technology behind the DFIS

Philippine Identification System PhilSys) must introduce the Decentralized Filipino Identification System (DFIS) -  enabled by blockchain as blockchain could put an end to identity theft. Blockchain’s ability to control information and avoid duplication is called Self-Sovereign Identity.

Here are some important things that should be talked about when it comes to Blockchain:
-Decentralization
-Cryptographic Encryption
-Immutability
-Consensus-based control

Here’s how it works: Each block in the blockchain builds upon its predecessor, and the cryptographic nature of these blocks makes it hard to change information stored in the existing blocks. The resulting record is immutable, meaning that changes to every single identifier associated with an individual must be logged. This system prevents malicious actions by data custodians and ultimately makes identity theft more difficult to execute. (http://fortune.com/2018/04/20/blockchain-technology-identity-theft-data-privacy-protection/)

This technology can really create a Web or Network of Trust. This trust cannot be compromised and will provide important values to Filipinos such as:

1. Distributed trust and increased protection of identity data.
2. Reduced counterfeiting, alteration, and theft.
3. Reduced risk and cost of identity issuance and management.
4. Increased efficiency in compliance control, monitoring, and quality.

What's Next?

1. The government should "HIGHLY" consider blockchain and encryption in creating a Web or Network of Trust.
2. The project should be done by collaborative Filipino experts to execute this project properly.
3. Telecommunications companies should start being transparent in their commitment to the Filipinos in providing proper connectivity for this National ID project.
4. Implement Honeypot on top of this (DFIS) Network.
5. Identity and Access Validation System+APis  — this will be the interface to all agency applications in verifying the identity.

As for me, National ID project should drive a BIG impact in identifying or profiling the next leaders of our country.


Will write more on other technologies suited for this project.

Thank you!
 /mbm

National ID

"Yung mga pantas na mga Filipino at mahal ang bansa na ito ang dapat gumawa ng National ID at 'wag ng ipaubaya sa mga banyaga. Kaya ito ng Pilipinas para sa mga Filipino". 

 - Meric B. Mara

'wag nalang

Kailangan ko lang maglabas ng sama ng loob. Sa 40years ng buhay ko nakilala ko na ang sarili ko. Alam kong maging masaya,malungkot, maglakad-lakad at lumipad kasama ang mga pangarap at pag-ibig sa tinibuang bayan.

Alam ko na din na pag ganito ang akong nararamdaman--ang sama ng loob. Idadaan ko nalang sa pag tula.

'wag nalang
/mbm


'wag nalang sanang pansinin
'wag nalang gatungan ang baging
Iwaksi nalang ang sa aki'y pagtingin
Dahil walang alab...
natuyot na ang damdamin

'wag nalang sanang diktahan
'wag na 'wag na sana akong tuturuan
Sa aking nagdaang kwarenta gulang
Alam ko na ang dinaraanan

Nagsisikip lang ang aking dibdib
Namatay na ang tibok at pintig
Pasan-pasan ko na ang daigdig
Na dinadaganan ng hapdi at pagpilit

Paano ba ang maging masaya?
Sa mundong 'wag ay naduwag na
'wag nalang ipilit at maging sinta
natitikom nang magsulong ang gana

'wag nalang o 'wag nalang
Ang katinuan ay hindi ko na alam
Sa twing ika'y mangugulantang
'wag nalang ang aking nais na pabalang

Kalasag Second Meet-up

https://cert.kalasag.com.ph/kalasag-community/kalasag-second-meet-up/

Kalasag First Meet-up

Happy to be part of the First Kalasag meet-up and to share knowledge in cyber security arena. Kudos, Team Kalasag!

We hope to serve the country more through cyber security.

Trust

How can we have a good collaboration if the other party is saying that he is "just planting a test" to know us more?

I personally believe that the foundation of a successful collaboration is trust. There’s only so much you can do if the other party starts behaving unprofessionally for unfounded reasons. Don’t waste everyone’s time and efforts. Engaging in collaborations will let you know all the people involved through their commitment and work ethics not by planting so-called “tests.”

—mbm 05/25/2018

Nagmagaling lang si Hudas.

Nagmagaling lang si Hudas.
Akda ni: Meric Mara

Walang arte at ere ang magagaling
Di sa self-proclaimed lumalanding
May talent talaga at may mararating
Low key lang at di papansin

Walang yabang sa husay sa pag-gawa
Hindi sarili lang ang inuunawa
Ang pagngawa sa Facabook ay di nakikita
Mga atang na gawain ay di binabalewala

Hindi Ungas at hindi balasubas
Hindi feeling sa taglay na angas
Ugaling uungoy ay hindi mamamalas
Sa pag-gawa ng tungkulin ay patas

Nagmagaling lang si Hudas.

Kevin Mitnick

I  wasn't a hacker for the money and it wasn't to cause damage. - Kevin Mitnick


It was nice to meet and see one of the greatest hackers in the world, Mr. Kevin Mitnick.
Your Social Engineering topic was awesome! We learned a lot from it.

Happy 13th Birthday 8layer

Thank you so much to all true blooded Geekineers, friends, family, partners, and clients who greeted and visited us on our 13th year anniversary! It gave us more drive to innovate in the future. We will continue to Be More, Be Useful and Be of Service. 

On behalf of 8layer, Thank you so much! Gawang Pilipino, para sa mga Pilipino at sa mundo. Mabuhay po tayo!

Cambolo Outreach Program

What:  Cambolo Outreach Program

When: April 8 ,2018

Where: MATTAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cambulo, Banaue, Ifugao

Students: Grade 1-5

Summary:

Another year of sharing love and commitment to our advocacy.

This time the group travelled 12 hours including 2 on unpaved roads and hiked the rice terraces of Cambolo Banaue, Ifugao. In this outreach program, we cascaded to the students three important things.

• Be More-- They need to study hard and offer their hardwork to their parents.
• Be Useful –That someday they will also help other communities and teach them the value of education and service community.
• Be of Service – To give glory to our beloved country, Philippines.

This year, we gave the schools and students the following valuable things that they can use in their daily school activities.

• Schools supplies for students
• Hygene Kit
• SmartTV and Educational DVDs

Shout out to Teacher Jen, Mamanglo Family (for the breakfast), John Bernabe Mamanglo for hosting us, the kids and parents of Mattao Elementary school and Kuya driver for the best off-road experience and bringing us safe to Cambolo.

We would like to thank the family who helped us fulfill this endeavor, sharing their passion, untiring commitment and selflessness. And to God almighty for giving us good weather, safe trip and the chance/opportunity to serve.

BitcoinSpark: Banaue

BitcoinSpark: Chocolate Hills

U911

Ultimate 911

Imagine the possibility of 911 or Emergency System without the Telecoms. I’m  happy to announce that It's now possible!  😊

BitcoinSpark:Panglao

13 years of Open Innovation:Happy Birthday 8layer!

We are happy to announce that our company, 8layer Technologies Inc. is now on its 13th year of service.

The journey is not always fun. Lots of things  have been learned and sacrifices counted but most importantly, more innovations for Filipinos have been created.
We thank you for the support and trust all these years. Rest assured that we will continue to serve and cater to your business requirements as we’ve always been proud to serve this country and its people.

As part of 8Layer’s and Geekineers’ blood, we will always thrive for the ff:
*Game-changing solutions and people
*Welcoming change
*Problem solving
*Realization that we’re a TEAM serving our clients and partners

To our Clients, Partners, Co-founders, Co-Advocates, Employees, Friends and Family, Thank you at Mabuhay po tayong lahat!
As always, Be more, Be useful and Be of service!


Meric B. Mara
8layer Technologies, Inc.
Chairman

CADES 89

Tatlong dekada ang lumipas
Alaala ng kabataan ay nababakas
Tigmak ng ngiti ay maaliwalas
Ginagap ang sama-samang di Malalagas

Lulan ang mga istoryang masaya
Bantayog ng kabataan ang dala
Repeke sa pusong maligaya
Dumadagdag sa makulay na memorya

Bakas ang samahang matatag
Dito sa grupong hindi matitinag
Ang mga matitipino at mga dilag
Kawing-kawing na tropa ang mababanaag.

Project Kalasag: Visualize an actual attack

Project Kalasag: Visualize an actual attack. It’s really fun! Iba talaga ang Pinoy! 

To those interested to join our Kalasag Group, we are looking for hackers and security specialists to join us. Para sa mga Pilipino.

Mabuhay!

Iloilo City website suffers a double blade

After it was defaced by Iloilo hackers, the site was DDoS’ed by another group to mitigate effects. Iloilo IT needs to do something about this. Government should actively promote web security for LGUs and the whole online Filipino community.

It was Black vs White 😊

Note: Their site has been hacked twice already just this month.

Sibat

Sibat

If there is Project Kalasag, there is also Project Sibat. Sibat will be our official flag for DDoS simulation. 

It's running now. We will further enhance it. We assure you,  it's beautiful. Pilipinas, together we will secure our future web.

Walang nagagawa

Okay lang maraming nawala,kaysa naman kasama natin na nandyan...ngunit walang nagagawa.
-mbm

Project Kalasag

Kampo Mara- May Gate at Stage na

Paunti-unti ang pag-gawa sa Kampo. Magandang Libangan! 

Meeting with Sir Hagedorn

Why Server logs are important?

When someone says that server logs are nothing, that person is stupid. Period.

As for me, Server Logs are very important. Why?

1. This gives us a whole view of what’s really happening on your server. Watching server activities can be a good thing to do too.
2. If someone messes up with your server, server logs is your friend. "Huli ka balbon" sabay ngiti.
3. IT Cyber Security - I believe that with No Logs, there is No Glory.
4. For some developers, server logs with debugging tools provide them an easy way to solve a problem.
5. The key for server logs is "managing and monitoring". With server logs, everything will be easy.

If you have better tools to read or analyze logs, that’s even better as you can easily identify patterns that can be valuable to you to become proactive in any server events and management.

Server logs are very important. Only malicious people will not like it or will intentionally delete it.