A Guide to the Best Productivity Apps While Living in Manila
Living and working in Manila can be both an enriching and frightening experience. While the rich culture and diversity of people can offer an excitement, it can also be frustrating especially when you consistently navigate the infamous Manila traffic that, sometimes, decreases work productivity, adding up the unpredictable weather in this country. Thankfully, there are some apps that were developed to lessen our stress when it comes to these, help us increase productivity, and battle the unexpected while stationed in Metro Manila.
Note: All recommended apps are downloadable for free both in IOS and Android and are all in English.
To increase work productivity
Store all your notes,reference materials and research in one place
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• Evernote – Considered one of the foremost productivity tool, Evernote is a great note-taking tool in a way that it provides users the ability to write notes, checklists and research; save all web articles and research in one platform and share these notes to others. Evernote syncs to all devices. Know more: https://evernote.com
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Providing you the best sense of security for your online accounts
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• Keeper – If you are the type to always lose your passwords for your hardware devices and online sites, download Keeper. Keeper keeps all your passwords behind a single “master” password that automatically wipes away all your sensitive account information if your account is hacked. Keeper synchs across all devices. Know more at https://keepersecurity.com/
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Your note-taking made easy
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• InkFlow – InkFlow serves as the perfect app for individuals who like taking down notes. Have the ability to jot down notes minus the pen and paper everywhere – whether during meetings, on your way to work or during office down time. The app also allows users to get texts and pictures from the web and save it in your “work sheet”. Know more at: http://www.qrayon.com
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Useful Apps in Surviving Pinoy-living
• MMDA and Waze App – The Metropolitan Development Authority or MMDA serves as the regulating office in the traffic and road management of Metro Manila thoroughfares. The MMDA app serves as a general traffic indicator and displays major roads in Manila and the severity of traffic in these areas. On the other hand, Waze, meanwhile, uses GPS traffic and feedback from other users to give a more on-demand, as-it-happens traffic situation in Manila. Since it functions as a social media platform for users, Waze gives up-to-date traffic advisories, hazard notices, road accidents reports and even recommendations for alternative routes. For more information: https://wiki.waze.com and http://www.mmda.gov.ph/
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• Uber and GrabTaxi – Uber and GrabTaxi are two of the most reliable transportation mediums when private vehicle is not available. Similar to the service it offers in other parts of the world, Uber provides access to private vehicles to commuters via a specialized app. Payment is done via credit card while commuters are assured of a safe and hassle-free ride. GrabTaxi meanwhile utilizes a wide network of taxi drivers and operators who will send a taxi cab to you wherever you maybe. Follow GrabTaxi on Facebook to know their latest promos. For more information: https://www.uber.com and http://grabtaxi.com/
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• Project Noah – Project N.O.A.H. or the National Operational Assessment of Hazards is the brainchild of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in coordination with PAGASA, the Philippine weather bureau. This app is useful for tracking weather outlook anywhere in the Philippines, flood map and rain gauges which will prepare you for the brutal rainy season in the country. To know more: http://noah.dost.gov.ph/
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Article by Melanie Suzon
