The editors of WikiPilipinas, the Philippines’ premier online encyclopedia, were invited to present its latest project WikiHealth on the last day of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Information and Communications Technology and Web Users’ Conference (ICT Conference) in Cagayan de Oro City last May 4.
WikiHealth, which was launched late last year, is an online encyclopedia on health and wellness in the Philippines, conceived by the Vibal Foundation in collaboration with the DOH.
Joining the DOH forum in Cagayan de Oro were information technology officers from various regions around the country. According to Charity Tan, Information Management Service head of DOH, WikiHealth is a big help to the department, in its drive to make information about Philippine healthcare accessible to a wider audience.
In his presentation of WikiHealth, WikiFilipino editor Yol Jamendang explained the importance of reaching the mass audience with a reference website that is written generally in Filipino and in layman’s terms. He also encouraged the delegates to contribute to the website, which currently has 1,700 entries and counting.
The WikiHealth website is at health.wikipilipinas.org. Registration and contribution is free. For inquiries and contributions, email health-related articles to WikiHealth editor Maui Flores at wikihealth.wikipilipinas@gmail.com
Wikifilipino Editor Yol Jamendang on his presentation to the participants of ICT Conference.
Wikipilipinas Project Editor Merck Maguddayao explains the writing guidelines of WikiPilipinas.
Yol Jamendang talks about Wikihealth.
Hello Mr. Ong, Couple of questions. First, do you do eiotaridl jobs, and if you do, how much do you normally charge? Or do you know of anyone who does?Second, since I just found out about this site from a friend who invited me to the launching of her blog, I saw that your firm carries varied topics and interests. Do you have anything that deals with food or something of that sort, like history, etc (no recipes, please!)And thirdly, how can one become a contributor. Do you have to go through the motions of cover letters, submission of manuscripts and with a return address on an envelope? You know, those kind of submission stuff writers often do.I just hope you’re one of those guys that don’t think like Gloria Diaz who says that Cebuanos hardly speak english! Am sure not, since at least you credit your Japanese students for trying (even how few and far in between they were).Judging from the above, you probably guessed I am Cebuana and I do like to write. And I would be happy to receive any information from you.Sincerely,Vanette ColmenaresP.S. I like the way you write.
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