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 I took up Bluepoint's Total Linux course last 2002 and time and again, what I've learned are still relevant today. Why? The course was developed with security and performance in mind.
In less than two months, I was able to learn the best practices in setting up Linux as a server: installing Linux at a bare minimum; removing standard and unnecessary programs, files and folders; protecting critical files and folders; compiling server software and the Linux kernel from scratch with optimized settings and necessary features only; installing servers in a jailed environment; designing and implementing a paranoid firewall.
Aside from the hands on lecture, we also had the toughest practical and written exams.
This quality training helped me obtain a score of 100% in my RHCE exam last March 2005. The first person I thanked was of course, my instructor, Engels Antonio of Bluepoint Institute.
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Bluepoint is a non-profit Open Source education and development center. It is the first organization in the Philippines to focus on Linux and Open Source training.
VISION Bluepoint seeks to be the primary institution focused on Linux and Open Source education based in the Philippines recognized worldwide.
We started providing vendor-independent Linux training in 1999 with our highly regarded Total Linux® course, which gradually revolved around the Red Hat Linux distribution - Red Hat being the global leader in developing, deploying and managing Linux and Open Source solutions.
In 2002, Bluepoint offered Red Hat's Linux training and acclaimed Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) programs throughout the Philippines as the official Red Hat Certified Training and Education Center (RHCTEC), at the time when RHCE was named one of IT industry's "10 Hottest Certifications" and ranked as the highest quality training and certification in IT.
MISSION Purpose
We exist to enhance the IT skills of Filipinos by providing globally competitive Open Source education.
Business
We do this by advocating, educating people in, and developing Open Source software through trainings, seminars, fund-raising events, research, and development.
Values
We believe that Open Source provides the greatest degree of freedom in terms of operation as well as development. It is more cost effective and reliable than proprietary software in the long term. We are committed to excellent service, innovation, diversity, creativity, honesty, and integrity. Our accountability is to God.
Bluepoint started providing comprehensive PHP programming lessons in October 2001 by enriching its Web Development curriculum of HTML and JavaScript with PHP with SQL database integration modules. This Certified PHP Developer (CPD) certification course is now aptly called Extreme PHP. |
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Contact Us Tuesday, Jun 8, 1999, 9:45 PM
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Kilosbayan House, 7 First Street, Acacia Lane
1550 Mandaluyong City, Philippines
TEL (632) 534-1077
FAX (632) 534-5873
BBS (632) 578-8212
info at bluepoint.com.ph |
The Kilosbayan House has been provided by the Salonga Foundation for Human Development for the use of Kilosbayan, Bantay Katarungan, Bantayog ng mga Bayani, UCCP Volunteer Committee for Retired Ministers and Church Workers, and Bluepoint foundations, as well as the Regina Publishing Company. The building, located at 7 First Street, Acacia Lane in Mandaluyong City, used to be the national headquarters of the Liberal Party. |
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Bluepoint Institute Saturday, Jun 26, 1999, 8:00 PM
Bluepoint Incorporated inaugurated the Bluepoint Institute of Higher Technology with simple blessing rites at the Zaravel Business Center in Quezon City. The event was facilitated by Monsignor Sabino Vengco and attended by families of the Board of Directors. Present during the rites were Sen. Jovito Salonga, Mrs. Lydia Salonga, and Lamberto E. Antonio. Board members Engels Antonio, Eddie Salonga, Magie Antonio, and Jonathan Fabre hosted the simple ceremony.
The Bluepoint Institute of Higher Technology is an Open Source technologies education and development center. It is the first institution in the Philippines that specializes in Open Source education, particularly in Linux, Perl, Java, Web Development, and *BSD.
PHOTO GUIDE. From left to right: Monsignor Sabino Vengco, Magie Antonio (standing), guests Psylocke and Magtanggol Antonio, Lamberto E. Antonio, Sen. Jovito Salonga, and Mrs. Lydia Salonga. |
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MandrakeSoft Partnership Thursday, Oct 21, 1999, 5:00 PM
Bluepoint secures Linux-Mandrake distributorship from MandrakeSoft. |
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Team Building Sunday, Oct 31, 1999, 11:00 PM
As part of the preparations for the Linux-Mandrake Philippine product launch, Bluepoint held an overnight planning session at the Salonga rest house in Pansol, Laguna.
Aside from road mapping the company's course in line with the Linux-Mandrake distributorship, the out-of-town event served as a team-building activity for the company's new members, Joanne Canque and Veronica Torres. The event also capped Bluepoint's two-week internal Linux-Mandrake proficiency training. |
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KKK Wednesday, Nov 3, 1999, 4:00 PM
Bluepoint appoints Katipunan Komputer Korporasyon, direct distributor of Mustang and Santronics software, as master channel for Linux-Mandrake Power Packs. |
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Linux-Mandrake Launch Thursday, Nov 25, 1999, 9:00 PM
Linux-Mandrake was officially launched in the Philippines by Bluepoint today at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City. Present during the event were special guests from the local media, De La Salle University (DLSU), Department of National Defense (DND), and selected IT companies invited by Bluepoint for its channel program. Mr. Walter Cang represented Katipunan Komputer Korporasyon (KKK), Bluepoint's master channel for Metro Manila. Bluepoint's Total Linux and Red Hat 101 students were also present to witness the product launch. Eddie Salonga was Master of Ceremonies.
PHOTO GUIDE. Magie Antonio presents screenshots of the latest GUI enhancements to Linux-Mandrake.
In his keynote address, Engels Antonio read an e-mail from Cyril Chaussin of MandrakeSoft SA. The message was primarily targeted at potential Bluepoint Channels:
"We are MandrakeSoft, publisher of the software distribution, Linux-Mandrake. Linux is an operating system considered like one of the most powerful and the most stable actually on the market today. MandrakeSoft is a French start-up, created in November 1998, and our product, Linux-Mandrake, has been voted the "Best Product of the Year" ; Best Distribution-Server ; Top 2 Distribution-Client, at the Linux World Expo in San Jose, California in August 1999. MandrakeSoft counts already more than 800,000 users in the world, thanks to a distribution network implanted in a dozen countries. You could have more information regarding our product and our company on our website. It is very important for you to be able to propose the choice of an OS to end-users (Windows and/or Linux). This would allow you to put a greater value on your brand image (modern, innovative), and to offer a solution to the fears of users connected to their lack of knowledge of the Linux system (partitioning of disk, etc...). In fact, you can offer them an immediate solution! We therefore wish to propose you a very interesting marketing solution which is not very expensive."
Guest speakers Danny Escasa of the Philippine Open Source Foundation and Miguel Paraz of IPhil Communications Inc. talked about Open Source and "How Linux is Doing Today in the Philippines," respectively. Magie Antonio discussed the features of Linux-Mandrake during the product launch proper.
PHOTO GUIDE. Danny Escasa and Miguel Paraz answer Linux-related questions from the audience. |
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Bluepoint Foundation Saturday, May 6, 2000, 9:00 PM
Bluepoint Institute of Higher Technology Foundation held its first general meeting today at the Kilosbayan House in Mandaluyong City. It was led by the foundation's core group: Engels Antonio (Chairman), Eddie Salonga (Vice-Chairman), Magie Antonio (Executive Director), and Joanne Canque.
Former Senate Persident Jovito Salonga (Director), NCC Director General Ike Seneres (Director), Mari Kaimo (Director), and Christine Chan (Director) were also present during the meeting. Lamberto E. Antonio (Director) was represented by his son.
PHOTO GUIDE. From left to right: Magie Antonio, Engels Antonio, Christine Chan, Mari Kaimo, Sen. Jovito Salonga, Ike Seneres, Joanne Canque, and Eddie Salonga. |
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Bluepoint Foundation Launch Thursday, Jun 8, 2000, 11:00 PM
Bluepoint Institute of Higher Technology Foundation was formally launched today at the National Computer Center (NCC), University of the Philippines (UP) in Quezon City.
The event was successfully held at the NCC even though it coincided with this year's Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) anniversary which created a monstrous traffic jam at the Quezon City Memorial Circle that left many guests, media practitioners, and our refreshments sponsors stranded for several hours.
NCC Director General Ike Seneres gave the welcome remarks. Ms. Maita Gomez introduced the members of the foundation. Eddie Salonga talked about Buepoint's auxilliary projects in place of Sen. Jovito Salonga's speech - the former Senate President was unable to make it to the launch due to the traffic. Engels Antonio presented the foundation's objectives, the Bluepoint Open Network Engineering (ONE) program, and the Lalainya Beowulf cluster. Mari Kaimo facilitated the Q&A session.
PHOTO GUIDE. The men of Bluepoint take a breather after the launch. From left to right: Lamberto Antonio, Engels Antonio, Eddie Salonga, and Mari Kaimo. Photo courtesy of Chin Wong, Computerworld Philippines. |
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Bluepoint Institute Turns 1 Monday, Jun 26, 2000, 12:00 AM
Bluepoint celebrates first year as Open Source Education and Development Center. |
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Planning in Tagaytay Thursday, Sep 21, 2000, 10:00 PM
Bluepoint and DAP holds One Linux Day planning at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay. |
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Team Building in Laguna Sunday, Oct 1, 2000, 11:00 PM
Bluepoint holds internal team building session at Pansol, Laguna. |
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PWA Semifinals Monday, Oct 16, 2000, 1:00 PM
Bluepoint bests 186 Corporate Category nominees, makes it to the semifinals of the 3rd Philippine Web Awards. |
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PWA Finals Wednesday, Oct 25, 2000, 4:00 PM
Bluepoint in People's Choice Awards bid as finalist in the 3rd Philippine Web Awards. |
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PWA Awards Night Friday, Nov 24, 2000, 11:45 PM
For his untiring efforts to get the Electronic Commerce Act signed into law, Sen. Ramon Magsaysay Jr. received the Internet Man of the Year Award at the 3rd Philippine Web Awards tonight. The E-Commerce Act, also known as Republic Act No. 8792, is the merged version of Senate Bill No. 1902 and House Bill No. 9971. Magsaysay, a member of Bluepoint Foundation, was the primary author and sponsor of the bill.
Incidentally, Bluepoint was a finalist in the Corporate Category. The foundation thanks Alma Buelva and Kyo Suayan for being the most impartial and professional judges in the 3rd Philippine Web Awards. |
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Bluepoint QA Sunday, Jan 7, 2001, 9:00 PM
Bluepoint inaugurated Bluepoint QA today at the Kaimo Building in Quezon City. The simple blessing rite was attended by relatives and friends of the Board of Directors and led by Pastor Nomer Bernardino. |
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Planning in Subic Wednesday, Apr 11, 2001, 10:00 PM
Bluepoint and DAP hold planning at the Subic Bay Yacht Club. |
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Bluepoint Foundation Turns 1 Friday, Jun 8, 2001, 12:00 AM
Bluepoint celebrates first year as a non-profit organization. |
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Bluepoint Institute Turns 2 Tuesday, Jun 26, 2001, 12:00 AM
Bluepoint celebrates 2nd year as Open Source Education and Development Center. |
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Red Hat Partnership Tuesday, Nov 27, 2001, 7:00 PM
Bluepoint will be offering Red Hat's Linux training and RHCE programs throughout the Philippines starting 2002, subject to an MOA and Training Partner Agreement signed by both organizations today. This move will extend the scope of professional training opportunities available to Linux systems and software professionals in the Philippines, and position them to take greater advantage of the expanding Linux marketplace. |
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Bluepoint Christmas 2001 Sunday, Dec 9, 2001, 11:00 PM
Bluepoint held its first alumni homecoming today at the Kilosbayan House in Mandaluyong City.
The alumni homecoming cum Christmas party was attended by graduates of Bluepoint's Total Linux and Web Development courses. Aside from special numbers by Eddie Salonga and Bluepoint faculty, elections were also held for the alumni association's first set of officers:
President - Mike Calingasan (Total Linux 8)
Vice-President - Leyo Magpayo (Total Linux 10)
Secretary - Arvin San Andres (Total Linux 3)
Treasurer - Carlos Yu (Total Linux 11)
There was food a-plenty as everyone contributed to the potluck-style party. An Open Source-biased Win-Lose-Or-Draw game was led by Magie Antonio. Representatives from Total Linux 8 and 10 teamed up to win the cool Bluepoint mugs up for grabs. Engels Antonio announced the Bluepoint-Red Hat partnership in his closing remarks. |
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Red Hat Partnership Launch Wednesday, Feb 13, 2002, 12:00 PM
The Philippines is now a major training hub for Red Hat. In a formal partnership launch at the Edsa Shangri-La today, Liam Mulhall (Regional Manager of Red Hat GLS, Asia Pacific) said that "This is really in line with one of our priorities in the Asia Pacific region, which is to increase Red Hat Certified Engineers in the Philippines and in other Southeast Asian countries. Bluepoint has the ability, skills and geographical coverage to assist us in achieving our long term strategy for the Philippines."
Bluepoint has been appointed as Red Hat's training partner in the Philippines, allowing it to conduct a wide range of training courses designed for all levels of Linux users: Introduction to Red Hat Linux (RH033); Red Hat Linux System Administration (RH133); Red Hat Linux Networking and Security Administration (RH253); the Red Hat Certified Engineer course (RH300); and the Red Hat Certified Engineer exam (RH302).
Check out Red Hat's official press release and the February 18, 2002 article by Computerworld Philippines Staff Writer Jennifer Simes for more information.
INVOCATION: PRAYER ON THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCHING BY BLUEPOINT OF RED HAT AND ITS RHCE PROGRAMS
ALMIGHTY, LOVING GOD:
We come to You at this morning hour knowing that without Your guidance, we cannot achieve what we seek to accomplish today. Many of us do not know how to express the deepest longings in our hearts but we know how much we miss when we fail to bring to You in prayer our hopes and fears, our plans and expectations. Forgive us, O Lord, for the pride and the presumption that makes us continue to manage our own affairs, to the exhaustion of mind and body and spirit.
You have created us in your image and we are grateful to You for the creation of our hands and minds. We have developed all kinds of technology that make life on earth more humane, useful, and fulfilling - but we have also used technology to degrade and destroy one another. We build churches and towering edifices - but with our ingenuity and resourcefulness, we also wreck them and wipe them out. We can be like angels, on the one hand, and then descend to the level of beasts, on the other. We are a strange paradox of goodness and evil.
Lord, help us to understand ourselves. We pray for some pattern of consistency in our relations with You and with one another. Teach us how to maintain life on an even keel, so that with a balanced life of faith and trust in You, we may love and trust one another.
We ask for Your blessings on the public launching today of Red Hat and its programs, so that with Your guidance, those in charge of Bluepoint may contribute to the development of a free, open, just and compassionate society in this part of our world, accountable to You and to our people. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Jovito R. Salonga
Bluepoint Institute of Higher Technology Foundation
13 February 2002 |
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