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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . THE GRECIAN ARCHIPELAGO here CHAPTER VI: THE GRECIAN ARCHIPELAGO The next day, the 12th of February, at the dawn of day, the rose to the surface. I hastened on to the platform. Three miles to the south the dim outline of Pelusium was to be seen. A torrent had carried us from one sea to another. About seven o’clock Ned and Conseil joined me. Nautilus “Well, Sir Naturalist,” said the Canadian, in a slightly jovial tone, “and the Mediterranean?” “We are floating on its surface, friend Ned.” “What!” said Conseil, “this very night.” “Yes, this very night; in a few minutes we have passed this impassable isthmus.” “I do not believe it,” replied the Canadian. “Then you are wrong, Master Land,” I continued; “this low coast which rounds off to the south is the Egyptian coast. And you who have such good eyes, Ned, you can see the jetty of Port Said stretching into the sea.” The Canadian looked attentively. “Certainly you are right, sir, and your Captain is a first-rate man. We are in the Mediterranean. Good! Now, if you please, let us talk of our own little affair, but so that no one hears us.” I saw what the Canadian wanted, and, in any case, I thought it better to let him talk, as he wished it; so we all three went and sat down near the lantern, where we were less exposed to the spray of the blades. “Now, Ned, we listen; what have you to tell us?” “What I have to tell you is very simple. We are in Europe; and before Captain Nemo’s caprices drag us once more to the bottom of the Polar Seas, or lead us into Oceania, I ask to leave the .” Nautilus I wished in no way to shackle the liberty of my companions, but I certainly felt no desire to leave Captain Nemo. Thanks to him, and thanks to his apparatus, I was each day nearer the completion of my submarine studies; and I was rewriting my book of submarine depths in its very element. Should I ever again have such an opportunity of observing the wonders of the ocean? No, certainly not! And I could not bring myself to the idea of abandoning the before the cycle of investigation was accomplished. Nautilus “Friend Ned, answer me frankly, are you tired of being on board? Are you sorry that destiny has thrown us into Captain Nemo’s hands?” The Canadian remained some moments without answering. Then, crossing his arms, he said: “Frankly, I do not regret this journey under the seas. I shall be glad to have made it; but, now that it is made, let us have done with it. That is my idea.” “It will come to an end, Ned.” “Where and when?” “Where I do not know—when I cannot say; or, rather, I suppose it will end when these seas have nothing more to teach us.” “Then what do you hope for?” demanded the Canadian. “That circumstances may occur as well six months hence as now by which we may and ought to profit.” “Oh!” said Ned Land, “and where shall we be in six months, if you please, Sir Naturalist?” “Perhaps in China; you know the is a rapid traveller. It goes through water as swallows through the air, or as an express on the land. It does not fear frequented seas; who can say that it may not beat the coasts of France, England, or America, on which flight may be attempted as advantageously as here.” Nautilus “M. Aronnax,” replied the Canadian, “your arguments are rotten at the foundation. You speak in the future, ‘We shall be there! we shall be here!’ I speak in the present, ‘We are here, and we must profit by it.’” Ned Land’s logic pressed me hard, and I felt myself beaten on that ground. I knew not what argument would now tell in my favour. “Sir,” continued Ned, “let us suppose an impossibility: if Captain Nemo should this day offer you your liberty; would you accept it?” “I do not know,” I answered. “And if,” he added, “the offer made you this day was never to be renewed, would you accept it?” “Friend Ned, this is my answer. Your reasoning is against me. We must not rely on Captain Nemo’s good-will. Common prudence forbids him to set us at liberty. On the other side, prudence bids us profit by the first opportunity to leave the .” Nautilus “Well, M. Aronnax, that is wisely said.” “Only one observation—just one. The occasion must be serious, and our first attempt must succeed; if it fails, we shall never find another, and Captain Nemo will never forgive us.” “All that is true,” replied the Canadian. “But your observation applies equally to all attempts at flight, whether in two years’ time, or in two days’. But the question is still this: If a favourable opportunity presents itself, it must be seized.” “Agreed! And now, Ned, will you tell me what you mean by a favourable opportunity?” “It will be that which, on a dark night, will bring the a short distance from some European coast.” Nautilus “And you will try and save yourself by swimming?” “Yes, if we were near enough to the bank, and if the vessel was floating at the time. Not if the bank was far away, and the boat was under the water.” “And in that case?” “In that case, I should seek to make myself master of the pinnace. I know how it is worked. We must get inside, and the bolts once drawn, we shall come to the surface of the water, without even the pilot, who is in the bows, perceiving our flight.” “Well, Ned, watch for the opportunity; but do not forget that a hitch will ruin us.” “I will not forget, sir.” “And now, Ned, would you like to know what I think of your project?” “Certainly, M. Aronnax.” “Well, I think—I do not say I hope—I think that this favourable opportunity will never present itself.” “Why not?” “Because Captain Nemo cannot hide from himself that we have not given up all hope of regaining our liberty, and he will be on his guard, above all, in the seas and in the sight of European coasts.” “We shall see,” replied Ned Land, shaking his head determinedly. “And now, Ned Land,” I added, “let us stop here. Not another word on the subject. The day that you are ready, come and let us know, and we will follow you. I rely entirely upon you.” Thus ended a conversation which, at no very distant time, led to such grave results. I must say here that facts seemed to confirm my foresight, to the Canadian’s great despair. Did Captain Nemo distrust us in these frequented seas? or did he only wish to hide himself from the numerous vessels, of all nations, which ploughed the Mediterranean? I could not tell; but we were oftener between waters and far from the coast. Or, if the did emerge, nothing was to be seen but the pilot’s cage; and sometimes it went to great depths, for, between the Grecian Archipelago and Asia Minor we could not touch the bottom by more than a thousand fathoms. Nautilus Thus I only knew we were near the Island of Carpathos, one of the Sporades, by Captain Nemo reciting these lines from Virgil: “Est Carpathio Neptuni gurgite vates, Caeruleus Proteus,” as he pointed to a spot on the planisphere. It was indeed the ancient abode of Proteus, the old shepherd of Neptune’s flocks, now the Island of Scarpanto, situated between Rhodes and Crete. I saw nothing but the granite base through the glass panels of the saloon. The next day, the 14th of February, I resolved to employ some hours in studying the fishes of the Archipelago; but for some reason or other the panels remained hermetically sealed. Upon taking the course of the , I found that we were going towards Candia, the ancient Isle of Crete. At the time I embarked on the , the whole of this island had risen in insurrection against the despotism of the Turks. But how the insurgents had fared since that time I was absolutely ignorant, and it was not Captain Nemo, deprived of all land communications, who could tell me. Nautilus Abraham Lincoln I made no allusion to this event when that night I found myself alone with him in the saloon. Besides, he seemed to be taciturn and preoccupied. Then, contrary to his custom, he ordered both panels to be opened, and, going from one to the other, observed the mass of waters attentively. To what end I could not guess; so, on my side, I employed my time in studying the fish passing before my eyes. In the midst of the waters a man appeared, a diver, carrying at his belt a leathern purse. It was not a body abandoned to the waves; it was a living man, swimming with a strong hand, disappearing occasionally to take breath at the surface. I turned towards Captain Nemo, and in an agitated voice exclaimed: “A man shipwrecked! He must be saved at any price!” The Captain did not answer me, but came and leaned against the panel. The man had approached, and, with his face flattened against the glass, was looking at us. To my great amazement, Captain Nemo signed to him. The diver answered with his hand, mounted immediately to the surface of the water, and did not appear again. “Do not be uncomfortable,” said Captain Nemo. “It is Nicholas of Cape Matapan, surnamed Pesca. He is well known in all the Cyclades. A bold diver! water is his element, and he lives more in it than on land, going continually from one island to another, even as far as Crete.” “You know him, Captain?” “Why not, M. Aronnax?” Saying which, Captain Nemo went towards a piece of furniture standing near the left panel of the saloon. Near this piece of furniture, I saw a chest bound with iron, on the cover of which was a copper plate, bearing the cypher of the with its device. Nautilus At that moment, the Captain, without noticing my presence, opened the piece of furniture, a sort of strong box, which held a great many ingots. They were ingots of gold. From whence came this precious metal, which represented an enormous sum? Where did the Captain gather this gold from? and what was he going to do with it? I did not say one word. I looked. Captain Nemo took the ingots one by one, and arranged them methodically in the chest, which he filled entirely. I estimated the contents at more than 4,000 lbs. weight of gold, that is to say, nearly £200,000. The chest was securely fastened, and the Captain wrote an address on the lid, in characters which must have belonged to Modern Greece. This done, Captain Nemo pressed a knob, the wire of which communicated with the quarters of the crew. Four men appeared, and, not without some trouble, pushed the chest out of the saloon. Then I heard them hoisting it up the iron staircase by means of pulleys. At that moment, Captain Nemo turned to me. “And you were saying, sir?” said he. “I was saying nothing, Captain.” “Then, sir, if you will allow me, I will wish you good night.” Whereupon he turned and left the saloon. I returned to my room much troubled, as one may believe. I vainly tried to sleep—I sought the connecting link between the apparition of the diver and the chest filled with gold. Soon, I felt by certain movements of pitching and tossing that the was leaving the depths and returning to the surface. Nautilus Then I heard steps upon the platform; and I knew they were unfastening the pinnace and launching it upon the waves. For one instant it struck the side of the , then all noise ceased. Nautilus Two hours after, the same noise, the same going and coming was renewed; the boat was hoisted on board, replaced in its socket, and the again plunged under the waves. Nautilus So these millions had been transported to their address. To what point of the continent? Who was Captain Nemo’s correspondent? The next day I related to Conseil and the Canadian the events of the night, which had excited my curiosity to the highest degree. My companions were not less surprised than myself. “But where does he take his millions to?” asked Ned Land. To that there was no possible answer. I returned to the saloon after having breakfast and set to work. Till five o’clock in the evening I employed myself in arranging my notes. At that moment—(ought I to attribute it to some peculiar idiosyncrasy)—I felt so great a heat that I was obliged to take off my coat. It was strange, for we were under low latitudes; and even then the , submerged as it was, ought to experience no change of temperature. I looked at the manometer; it showed a depth of sixty feet, to which atmospheric heat could never attain. Nautilus I continued my work, but the temperature rose to such a pitch as to be intolerable. “Could there be fire on board?” I asked myself. I was leaving the saloon, when Captain Nemo entered; he approached the thermometer, consulted it, and, turning to me, said: “Forty-two degrees.” “I have noticed it, Captain,” I replied; “and if it gets much hotter we cannot bear it.” “Oh, sir, it will not get better if we do not wish it.” “You can reduce it as you please, then?” “No; but I can go farther from the stove which produces it.” “It is outward, then!” “Certainly; we are floating in a current of boiling water.” “Is it possible!” I exclaimed. “Look.” The panels opened, and I saw the sea entirely white all round. A sulphurous smoke was curling amid the waves, which boiled like water in a copper. I placed my hand on one of the panes of glass, but the heat was so great that I quickly took it off again. “Where are we?” I asked. “Near the Island of Santorin, sir,” replied the Captain. “I wished to give you a sight of the curious spectacle of a submarine eruption.” “I thought,” said I, “that the formation of these new islands was ended.” “Nothing is ever ended in the volcanic parts of the sea,” replied Captain Nemo; “and the globe is always being worked by subterranean fires. Already, in the nineteenth year of our era, according to Cassiodorus and Pliny, a new island, Theia (the divine), appeared in the very place where these islets have recently been formed. Then they sank under the waves, to rise again in the year 69, when they again subsided. Since that time to our days the Plutonian work has been suspended. But on the 3rd of February, 1866, a new island, which they named George Island, emerged from the midst of the sulphurous vapour near Nea Kamenni, and settled again the 6th of the same month. Seven days after, the 13th of February, the Island of Aphroessa appeared, leaving between Nea Kamenni and itself a canal ten yards broad. I was in these seas when the phenomenon occurred, and I was able therefore to observe all the different phases. The Island of Aphroessa, of round form, measured 300 feet in diameter, and 30 feet in height. It was composed of black and vitreous lava, mixed with fragments of felspar. And lastly, on the 10th of March, a smaller island, called Reka, showed itself near Nea Kamenni, and since then these three have joined together, forming but one and the same island.” “And the canal in which we are at this moment?” I asked. “Here it is,” replied Captain Nemo, showing me a map of the Archipelago. “You see, I have marked the new islands.” I returned to the glass. The was no longer moving, the heat was becoming unbearable. The sea, which till now had been white, was red, owing to the presence of salts of iron. In spite of the ship’s being hermetically sealed, an insupportable smell of sulphur filled the saloon, and the brilliancy of the electricity was entirely extinguished by bright scarlet flames. I was in a bath, I was choking, I was broiled. Nautilus “We can remain no longer in this boiling water,” said I to the Captain. “It would not be prudent,” replied the impassive Captain Nemo. An order was given; the tacked about and left the furnace it could not brave with impunity. A quarter of an hour after we were breathing fresh air on the surface. The thought then struck me that, if Ned Land had chosen this part of the sea for our flight, we should never have come alive out of this sea of fire. Nautilus The next day, the 16th of February, we left the basin which, between Rhodes and Alexandria, is reckoned about 1,500 fathoms in depth, and the , passing some distance from Cerigo, quitted the Grecian Archipelago after having doubled Cape Matapan. Nautilus About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Jules Verne (1994). Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/files/164/164-h/164-h.htm This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at , located at . www.gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html

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ZUG, Switzerland, October 2nd, 2024/Chainwire/--Poland’s second-largest bank, Pekao S.A., used the Aleph Zero L1 blockchain to tokenize and preserve internationally renowned Polish artworks. Bank Pekao, Aleph Zero, and Degen House are proud to announce the launch of Archiv3, a project to tokenize and preserve Polish cultural heritage on the Aleph Zero blockchain, with digital reproductions securely stored in the Arctic World Archive (AWA). This initiative combines blockchain technology with a commitment to cultural preservation, ensuring the safekeeping of Poland’s artistic legacy for future generations. With Archiv3, Bank Pekao becomes the first universal bank to tokenize historical art specifically for preservation purposes. This initiative follows the bank’s earlier “Unique” project, marking its role in integrating blockchain technology with traditional banking. It also highlights the bank's ongoing commitment to modernizing its services and expanding the reach of digital assets. Notably, Archiv3 is the first project to tokenize artworks for long-term storage in the Arctic World Archive, known as the “Doomsday Library.” In its press release, Bank Pekao pointed out that the deciding factor in using the Aleph Zero blockchain has been not only its speed and security but also its attention to optimizing for a low carbon footprint and its carbon offset program. “We have chosen Aleph Zero for their privacy-focused, top-class technology combined with sound experience in cooperation with large institutions,” says Michał Walęczak, Director of the Private Banking Strategy and Development Department at Bank Pekao S.A. “Minimal carbon footprint as well as low storage costs were also important factors in our decision-making process. Tokenization of art requires modern and flexible technology, unforced creativity and some out-of-the-box thinking; these features we were happy to find in co-operation with Aleph Zero.” ARCHIV3 involves the meticulous digitization of masterpieces from iconic Polish artists, such as Jan Matejko, Stanisław Wyspiański, Wojciech Kossak, and others, facilitated by Degen House, the bank’s technological partner, who also managed the Aleph Zero integration. The process began with the creation of high-quality, museum-grade 3D scans using ultra-sensitive cameras, which capture every detail of the original artworks. These digital replicas were then minted as NFTs on the eco-friendly Aleph Zero blockchain, which ensures minimal carbon footprint during the process. The tokenized versions are subsequently archived in the Arctic World Archive, where they are expected to remain secure for at least 1,000 years. The artworks in the Archiv3 collection span a range of historical periods, primarily featuring 19th-century works and select modern pieces, such as those by contemporary artist Lia Kimura. This initiative aims to preserve these treasures not only for their cultural and historical significance but also as a resource for future study, conservation, and potential virtual exhibitions. Preserving Art for Future Generations The Arctic World Archive, located on the remote Svalbard archipelago, serves as a highly secure data vault designed to protect invaluable cultural, historical, and scientific information from natural disasters, cyber threats, and other risks. Established in 2017, the archive uses advanced storage technology to ensure data longevity without the need for electricity or human intervention, making it one of the safest places in the world for preserving irreplaceable records. The AWA already houses manuscripts from the Vatican Library, documentation from UNESCO and UNICEF, the entire GitHub code repository, as well as literary works by Nobel Prize laureates Olga Tokarczuk and Wisława Szymborska. Bank Pekao is the first financial institution to archive culturally significant artworks at the AWA, while doing the same using decentralized storage, setting a precedent for how blockchain technology can be used to bridge traditional art with new digital solutions. For any enquiries about this release, please contact josh@serotonin.co About Aleph Zero Aleph Zero is a privacy-first ecosystem of blockchain solutions that are engineered for speed, data confidentiality, and ease of development. It achieves efficiencies akin to conventional web2 systems, upholds rigorous standards for data protection via zero knowledge proofs, and offers a comprehensive toolset for development across web3 that ranges from WASM-based Rust to EVM-based Solidity environments. Aleph Zero’s versatility is highlighted by over 40 use cases being actively developed, showcasing its adaptability across various sectors and applications. These use cases are part of an engaged community and growing ecosystem of web3 applications that are supported by Aleph Zero ecosystem development programs. For more information, users can visit https://alephzero.org/ About Bank Pekao S.A. Bank Pekao S.A., founded in 1929, is one of the largest financial institutions in the Central and Eastern European region and the second-largest universal bank in Poland with assets of 316 billion PLN. With the second largest branch network, Bank Pekao serves 6.9 million customers. As a leading corporate bank in Poland, it serves every second corporation in Poland. Its status as a universal bank is based on its leading market position in private banking, asset management, and brokerage activities. Bank Pekao's diversified business profile is supported by a leading market balance sheet and risk profile reflected in the lowest risk costs, strong capital ratios, and resilience to macroeconomic conditions (Pekao proved to be the most resilient bank in Europe, ranking first in the stress tests conducted by the EBA in 2023 amongst 70 banks). Since 1998, Bank Pekao has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and participates in several local (including WIG 20 and WIG) and international indices (including MSCI EM, Stoxx Europe 600, and FTSE Developed). Pekao is one of the most dividend-paying listed companies in Poland over the past 10 years, paying out a total of approx. 20 billion PLN over a decade. About Degen House Degen House is a full-stack blockchain solutions provider with a proven track record of collaborations spanning major CEE banks and top global blockchain ecosystems. The company offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions, from strategic consulting and product development to targeted marketing and sales. Contact PR Manager Josh Adams Aleph Zero josh@serotonin.co This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here ZUG, Switzerland, October 2nd, 2024/Chainwire/--Poland’s second-largest bank, Pekao S.A., used the Aleph Zero L1 blockchain to tokenize and preserve internationally renowned Polish artworks. Bank Pekao , Aleph Zero , and Degen House are proud to announce the launch of Archiv3 , a project to tokenize and preserve Polish cultural heritage on the Aleph Zero blockchain, with digital reproductions securely stored in the Arctic World Archive (AWA). Bank Pekao Bank Pekao Aleph Zero Aleph Zero Degen House Degen House Archiv3 Archiv3 Arctic World Archive (AWA). Arctic World Archive (AWA). This initiative combines blockchain technology with a commitment to cultural preservation, ensuring the safekeeping of Poland’s artistic legacy for future generations. With Archiv3, Bank Pekao becomes the first universal bank to tokenize historical art specifically for preservation purposes. This initiative follows the bank’s earlier “Unique” project, marking its role in integrating blockchain technology with traditional banking. “Unique” “Unique” It also highlights the bank's ongoing commitment to modernizing its services and expanding the reach of digital assets. Notably, Archiv3 is the first project to tokenize artworks for long-term storage in the Arctic World Archive, known as the “Doomsday Library.” In its press release , Bank Pekao pointed out that the deciding factor in using the Aleph Zero blockchain has been not only its speed and security but also its attention to optimizing for a low carbon footprint and its carbon offset program. In its press release In its press release “We have chosen Aleph Zero for their privacy-focused, top-class technology combined with sound experience in cooperation with large institutions,” says Michał Walęczak, Director of the Private Banking Strategy and Development Department at Bank Pekao S.A. “Minimal carbon footprint as well as low storage costs were also important factors in our decision-making process. Tokenization of art requires modern and flexible technology, unforced creativity and some out-of-the-box thinking; these features we were happy to find in co-operation with Aleph Zero.” ARCHIV3 involves the meticulous digitization of masterpieces from iconic Polish artists, such as Jan Matejko, Stanisław Wyspiański, Wojciech Kossak, and others, facilitated by Degen House, the bank’s technological partner, who also managed the Aleph Zero integration. The process began with the creation of high-quality, museum-grade 3D scans using ultra-sensitive cameras, which capture every detail of the original artworks. These digital replicas were then minted as NFTs on the eco-friendly Aleph Zero blockchain, which ensures minimal carbon footprint during the process. The tokenized versions are subsequently archived in the Arctic World Archive, where they are expected to remain secure for at least 1,000 years. The artworks in the Archiv3 collection span a range of historical periods, primarily featuring 19th-century works and select modern pieces, such as those by contemporary artist Lia Kimura. This initiative aims to preserve these treasures not only for their cultural and historical significance but also as a resource for future study, conservation, and potential virtual exhibitions. Preserving Art for Future Generations The Arctic World Archive, located on the remote Svalbard archipelago, serves as a highly secure data vault designed to protect invaluable cultural, historical, and scientific information from natural disasters, cyber threats, and other risks. Established in 2017, the archive uses advanced storage technology to ensure data longevity without the need for electricity or human intervention, making it one of the safest places in the world for preserving irreplaceable records. The AWA already houses manuscripts from the Vatican Library, documentation from UNESCO and UNICEF, the entire GitHub code repository, as well as literary works by Nobel Prize laureates Olga Tokarczuk and Wisława Szymborska. Bank Pekao is the first financial institution to archive culturally significant artworks at the AWA, while doing the same using decentralized storage, setting a precedent for how blockchain technology can be used to bridge traditional art with new digital solutions. For any enquiries about this release, please contact josh@serotonin.co josh@serotonin.co josh@serotonin.co About Aleph Zero Aleph Zero is a privacy-first ecosystem of blockchain solutions that are engineered for speed, data confidentiality, and ease of development. It achieves efficiencies akin to conventional web2 systems, upholds rigorous standards for data protection via zero knowledge proofs, and offers a comprehensive toolset for development across web3 that ranges from WASM-based Rust to EVM-based Solidity environments. Aleph Zero Aleph Zero Aleph Zero’s versatility is highlighted by over 40 use cases being actively developed, showcasing its adaptability across various sectors and applications. These use cases are part of an engaged community and growing ecosystem of web3 applications that are supported by Aleph Zero ecosystem development programs. For more information, users can visit https://alephzero.org/ https://alephzero.org/ https://alephzero.org/ About Bank Pekao S.A. Bank Pekao S.A. , founded in 1929, is one of the largest financial institutions in the Central and Eastern European region and the second-largest universal bank in Poland with assets of 316 billion PLN. With the second largest branch network, Bank Pekao serves 6.9 million customers. Bank Pekao S.A. Bank Pekao S.A. As a leading corporate bank in Poland, it serves every second corporation in Poland. Its status as a universal bank is based on its leading market position in private banking, asset management, and brokerage activities. Bank Pekao's diversified business profile is supported by a leading market balance sheet and risk profile reflected in the lowest risk costs, strong capital ratios, and resilience to macroeconomic conditions (Pekao proved to be the most resilient bank in Europe, ranking first in the stress tests conducted by the EBA in 2023 amongst 70 banks). Since 1998, Bank Pekao has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and participates in several local (including WIG 20 and WIG) and international indices (including MSCI EM, Stoxx Europe 600, and FTSE Developed). Pekao is one of the most dividend-paying listed companies in Poland over the past 10 years, paying out a total of approx. 20 billion PLN over a decade. About Degen House Degen House is a full-stack blockchain solutions provider with a proven track record of collaborations spanning major CEE banks and top global blockchain ecosystems. The company offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions, from strategic consulting and product development to targeted marketing and sales. Degen House Degen House Contact PR Manager Josh Adams Aleph Zero josh@serotonin.co This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here here here

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Authors:
(1) Benzar Glen S. Grepon, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines ben.it2c@gmail.com (corresponding author);
(2) JC P. Margallo, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines;
(3) Jonathan B. Maserin, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines;
(4) Rio Al-Di A. Dompol, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines. Table of Links Abstract and Intro Literature Review Methodology Results Discussions Conclusions Recommendations Research Implications Practical Implications Declarations References and Author's Biography CONCLUSIONS The developed web application meets the objectives to provide the users. The web application is well-recommended and acceptable by the users. The researchers provided cheaper premium web hosting every year for its renewal. The researchers will incorporate ads for additional revenue for the web application and a registration form for the users to get an acknowledgment of their contribution to the post and to improve the web application. Agencies such as DPWH, RTA, and the like should be able to contribute accurate reports using the web application to ensure reliable and well-grounded information is delivered to the community. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the future development expand the coverage of the road updates, including the entire Philippine archipelago, for long-drive commuters and drivers to be more updated regarding road updates. Also, include using mobile applications for more user-friendly design and interactions. RESEARCH IMPLICATIONS The study allows viewing and reporting road updates with attachments as proof, informing commuters about what to expect when they travel. The system has been implemented in the municipality of Bukidnon and has been updated now and then for continuous quality improvement. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS The main benefit that the Road Updates Information System can do is to inform people who are constantly traveling to be updated on the current situation of a specific road by accessing the system and checking the map on areas to travel and see for  themselves the photos and description of a place where road construction, accidents and other causes that delay the traveling time of passengers and travelers. Aside from being informed of the road updates, citizens can also participate by uploading photos and descriptions of what is still going on the roads to the system and be viewed by people who try to access the web portal. DECLARATIONS Conflict of Interest No author has disclosed any conflicts of interest. Informed Consent The study did not involve humans as participants and only used scene text datasets that are already available online hence this is not applicable. Ethics Approval The conducted research uses only scene text datasets, which are already available online, and did not include humans as participants; hence this is not applicable. REFERENCES Altvater, A. (2023) What is agile methodology? tools, best practices & more, Stackify. Retrieved from https://stackify.com/agile-methodology Amado, T. and Dela Cruz,J.C. (2022).Localized Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System through Ontological Modelling. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM), Boracay Island, Philippines, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109419. Balahadia, F. F., Fabito, B. S., & Fernando, M. C. G. (2015). E-Participation: Incident mapping portal for local government units. In 2015 International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. Dadvar, S., Lee, Y. J., Shin, H. S., & Khodaparasti, H. (2020). Integrated Highway Safety Information System (HSIS) datasets by means of a Roadway Safety Data Integrator (RSDI) tool. Data in Brief, 32, 106154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.106154. ISO 25010. (n.d.). ISO 25000 PORTAL. https://iso25000.com/index.php/en/iso-25000- standards/iso-25010 Khan, M. E., Shadab, S. G. M., & Khan, F. (2020). Empirical study of software development life cycle and its various models. International Journal of Software Engineering, 8, 16-26. Khan, M., Shadab, S., & Khan, F. (2020). Empirical Study of Software Development LifeCycle and its Various Models. International Journal of Software Engineering (IJSE),8(2), 16-26. Khoo, H.L., Ong, G.P. (2013). Evaluating perceived quality of traffic information system using structural equation modeling. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 17(4), 837-849. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12205-013-0248-6 Li, H. & Zhijian, L. (2010). The study and implementation of mobile GPS navigation system based on Google Maps. 2010 International Conference on Computer and Information Application, Tianjin, China, pp. 87-90, doi: 10.1109/ICCIA.2010.6141544. Luthfi, A. M., Karna, N., & Mayasari, R. (2019). Google maps API implementation on IOT platform for tracking an object using GPS. In 2019 IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Wireless and Mobile (APWiMob) (pp. 126-131). IEEE. Macfarlane, J. (2023). Your navigation app is making traffic unmanageable. IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from https://spectrum.ieee.org/your-navigation-app-ismaking-traffic-unmanageable McCall, M. (2021). Participatory Mapping and PGIS: Secerning Facts and Values, Representation and Representativity. International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR), 10(3), 105-123. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEPR.20210701.oa7 Markus Löchtefeld. (2019). DetourNavigator - Using Google Location History to Generate Unfamiliar Personal Routes. In Extended Abstracts of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA '19). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Paper LBW1117, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1145/3290607.3313047 Novikov, A., Borovskoy, A., Gorbun, Y., Terentyev A. and Pletney,M. (2021). Geographic Information Systems to Improve Road Safety. Systems of Signals Generating and Processing in the Field of on Board Communications, Moscow, Russia, 2021, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/IEEECONF51389.2021.9416096. Slamet, C., Rahman, A., Sutedi, A., Darmalaksana, W., Ramdhani, M. A., & Maylawati, D. S. A. (2018). Social media-based identifier for natural disaster. In IOP conference series: materials science and engineering (Vol. 288, No. 1, p. 012039). IOP Publishing. Srivastava, A., Bhardwaj, S., & Saraswat, S. (2017). SCRUM model for agile methodology. In P. N. Astya, A.Swaroop, V. Sharma, M. Singh, & K. Gupta (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing, Communication, and Automation (ICCCA). Paper presented at the 2017 International Conference on Computing, Communication, and Automation, India (pp. 864-869). India: IEEE. Thalluri, L., Veeravalli, H., Rekapalli, D., Katragadda, S., Teja, T., & Sundar, C., (2022). Smart Vehicle Tracking System with Collision Avoidance. 7th International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems (ICCES) (pp. 462-467). IEEE. Wörndl, W., Herzog, D. (2020). Mobile Applications for e-Tourism. In Xiang, Z., Fuchs, M., Gretzel, U., Höpken, W. (eds) Handbook of e-Tourism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05324-6_17-1 Xu, R., Zhang, S., Xiong, P., Lin, A. and Ma, J. (2022). Towards Better Driver Safety: Empowering Personal Navigation Technologies with Road Safety Awareness. 2022 IEEE 25th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), Macau, China, pp. 3004-3009, doi: 10.1109/ITSC55140.2022.9922545. Yang, S. Y., & Hsu, C. L. (2016). A location-based services and Google maps-based information master system for tour guiding. Computers & Electrical Engineering, 54, 87-105. Yamsaengsung, S., & Papasratorn, B. (2018). Towards Improving User Interaction with Navigation Apps: an Information Quality Perspective. KnE Social Sciences, 3(1), 119- 131.https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v3i1.1401 Authors’ Biography Benzar Glen S. Grepon is the Director of the Information Management Office and the previous IT Program Head of Northern Bukidnon State College, specializing in research, Programming, Project Management, Management Information Systems, Network Management, and Administration JC P. Margallo is a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate College at Northern Bukidnon State College, specializing in Web development and programming. Jonathan B. Maserin is a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate College at Northern Bukidnon State College, specializing in Web development and programming. Rio Al-Di A. Dompol is a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate College at Northern Bukidnon State College and a computer programmer in the Information Management Office of NBSC, specializing in Web development, programming, Database Management and Mobile Design and Development. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Benzar Glen S. Grepon, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines ben.it2c@gmail.com (corresponding author); (2) JC P. Margallo, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines; (3) Jonathan B. Maserin, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines; (4) Rio Al-Di A. Dompol, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines. Authors: Authors: (1) Benzar Glen S. Grepon, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines ben.it2c@gmail.com (corresponding author); (2) JC P. Margallo, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines; (3) Jonathan B. Maserin, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines; (4) Rio Al-Di A. Dompol, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines. Table of Links Abstract and Intro Abstract and Intro Literature Review Literature Review Methodology Methodology Results Results Discussions Discussions Conclusions Conclusions Recommendations Recommendations Research Implications Research Implications Practical Implications Practical Implications Declarations Declarations References and Author's Biography References and Author's Biography CONCLUSIONS The developed web application meets the objectives to provide the users. The web application is well-recommended and acceptable by the users. The researchers provided cheaper premium web hosting every year for its renewal. The researchers will incorporate ads for additional revenue for the web application and a registration form for the users to get an acknowledgment of their contribution to the post and to improve the web application. Agencies such as DPWH, RTA, and the like should be able to contribute accurate reports using the web application to ensure reliable and well-grounded information is delivered to the community. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the future development expand the coverage of the road updates, including the entire Philippine archipelago, for long-drive commuters and drivers to be more updated regarding road updates. Also, include using mobile applications for more user-friendly design and interactions. RESEARCH IMPLICATIONS The study allows viewing and reporting road updates with attachments as proof, informing commuters about what to expect when they travel. The system has been implemented in the municipality of Bukidnon and has been updated now and then for continuous quality improvement. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS The main benefit that the Road Updates Information System can do is to inform people who are constantly traveling to be updated on the current situation of a specific road by accessing the system and checking the map on areas to travel and see for  themselves the photos and description of a place where road construction, accidents and other causes that delay the traveling time of passengers and travelers. Aside from being informed of the road updates, citizens can also participate by uploading photos and descriptions of what is still going on the roads to the system and be viewed by people who try to access the web portal. DECLARATIONS Conflict of Interest Conflict of Interest Conflict of Interest No author has disclosed any conflicts of interest. Informed Consent Informed Consent Informed Consent The study did not involve humans as participants and only used scene text datasets that are already available online hence this is not applicable. Ethics Approval Ethics Approval Ethics Approval The conducted research uses only scene text datasets, which are already available online, and did not include humans as participants; hence this is not applicable. REFERENCES Altvater, A. (2023) What is agile methodology? tools, best practices & more, Stackify. Retrieved from https://stackify.com/agile-methodology Amado, T. and Dela Cruz,J.C. (2022).Localized Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System through Ontological Modelling. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM), Boracay Island, Philippines, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109419. Balahadia, F. F., Fabito, B. S., & Fernando, M. C. G. (2015). E-Participation: Incident mapping portal for local government units. In 2015 International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. Dadvar, S., Lee, Y. J., Shin, H. S., & Khodaparasti, H. (2020). Integrated Highway Safety Information System (HSIS) datasets by means of a Roadway Safety Data Integrator (RSDI) tool. Data in Brief, 32, 106154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.106154. ISO 25010. (n.d.). ISO 25000 PORTAL. https://iso25000.com/index.php/en/iso-25000- standards/iso-25010 Khan, M. E., Shadab, S. G. M., & Khan, F. (2020). Empirical study of software development life cycle and its various models. International Journal of Software Engineering, 8, 16-26. Khan, M., Shadab, S., & Khan, F. (2020). Empirical Study of Software Development LifeCycle and its Various Models. International Journal of Software Engineering (IJSE),8(2), 16-26. Khoo, H.L., Ong, G.P. (2013). Evaluating perceived quality of traffic information system using structural equation modeling. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 17(4), 837-849. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12205-013-0248-6 Li, H. & Zhijian, L. (2010). The study and implementation of mobile GPS navigation system based on Google Maps. 2010 International Conference on Computer and Information Application, Tianjin, China, pp. 87-90, doi: 10.1109/ICCIA.2010.6141544. Luthfi, A. M., Karna, N., & Mayasari, R. (2019). Google maps API implementation on IOT platform for tracking an object using GPS. In 2019 IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Wireless and Mobile (APWiMob) (pp. 126-131). IEEE. Macfarlane, J. (2023). Your navigation app is making traffic unmanageable. IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from https://spectrum.ieee.org/your-navigation-app-ismaking-traffic-unmanageable McCall, M. (2021). Participatory Mapping and PGIS: Secerning Facts and Values, Representation and Representativity. International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR), 10(3), 105-123. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEPR.20210701.oa7 Markus Löchtefeld. (2019). DetourNavigator - Using Google Location History to Generate Unfamiliar Personal Routes. In Extended Abstracts of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA '19). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Paper LBW1117, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1145/3290607.3313047 Novikov, A., Borovskoy, A., Gorbun, Y., Terentyev A. and Pletney,M. (2021). Geographic Information Systems to Improve Road Safety. Systems of Signals Generating and Processing in the Field of on Board Communications, Moscow, Russia, 2021, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/IEEECONF51389.2021.9416096. Slamet, C., Rahman, A., Sutedi, A., Darmalaksana, W., Ramdhani, M. A., & Maylawati, D. S. A. (2018). Social media-based identifier for natural disaster. In IOP conference series: materials science and engineering (Vol. 288, No. 1, p. 012039). IOP Publishing. Srivastava, A., Bhardwaj, S., & Saraswat, S. (2017). SCRUM model for agile methodology. In P. N. Astya, A.Swaroop, V. Sharma, M. Singh, & K. Gupta (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing, Communication, and Automation (ICCCA). Paper presented at the 2017 International Conference on Computing, Communication, and Automation, India (pp. 864-869). India: IEEE. Thalluri, L., Veeravalli, H., Rekapalli, D., Katragadda, S., Teja, T., & Sundar, C., (2022). Smart Vehicle Tracking System with Collision Avoidance. 7th International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems (ICCES) (pp. 462-467). IEEE. Wörndl, W., Herzog, D. (2020). Mobile Applications for e-Tourism. In Xiang, Z., Fuchs, M., Gretzel, U., Höpken, W. (eds) Handbook of e-Tourism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05324-6_17-1 Xu, R., Zhang, S., Xiong, P., Lin, A. and Ma, J. (2022). Towards Better Driver Safety: Empowering Personal Navigation Technologies with Road Safety Awareness. 2022 IEEE 25th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), Macau, China, pp. 3004-3009, doi: 10.1109/ITSC55140.2022.9922545. Yang, S. Y., & Hsu, C. L. (2016). A location-based services and Google maps-based information master system for tour guiding. Computers & Electrical Engineering, 54, 87-105. Yamsaengsung, S., & Papasratorn, B. (2018). Towards Improving User Interaction with Navigation Apps: an Information Quality Perspective. KnE Social Sciences, 3(1), 119- 131.https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v3i1.1401 Authors’ Biography Benzar Glen S. Grepon is the Director of the Information Management Office and the previous IT Program Head of Northern Bukidnon State College, specializing in research, Programming, Project Management, Management Information Systems, Network Management, and Administration Benzar Glen S. Grepon JC P. Margallo is a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate College at Northern Bukidnon State College, specializing in Web development and programming. JC P. Margallo Jonathan B. Maserin is a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate College at Northern Bukidnon State College, specializing in Web development and programming. Jonathan B. Maserin Rio Al-Di A. Dompol is a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate College at Northern Bukidnon State College and a computer programmer in the Information Management Office of NBSC, specializing in Web development, programming, Database Management and Mobile Design and Development. Rio Al-Di A. Dompol This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. available on arxiv

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有效的道路更新系统：对通勤者和机构的实践和研究意义

Authors:
(1) Benzar Glen S. Grepon, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines ben.it2c@gmail.com (corresponding author);
(2) JC P. Margallo, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines;
(3) Jonathan B. Maserin, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines;
(4) Rio Al-Di A. Dompol, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines. Table of Links Abstract and Intro Literature Review Methodology Results Discussions Conclusions Recommendations Research Implications Practical Implications Declarations References and Author's Biography Abstract Purpose – Knowing the current situation on every road in an area is still difficult to anticipate. Commuters, riders, and drivers are still dependent on road situations from a local news agency to be well informed and be updated on possible road updates such as vehicular accidents, government road and bridge projects/construction, and other related road obstructions. To give solutions regarding road updates, a web-based roads update information system has been developed that uses Google Maps API allowing people to view and be notified of the real-time updates of the road situation of a specific area. Method - This paper discusses the main system functionalities, including sub-systems and modules of the system, the research approach and methodology, which is the Agile Model, and its impact on disseminating road information and its status. Results – The project has been evaluated using ISO 25010, a quality evaluation system for product/software measuring its functionality, efficiency, reliability, usability, security, maintainability, and portability. Based on the evaluation result, the project has been rated 4.21, signifying an excellent performance based on qualitative description through a Likert scale descriptive interpretation. The project has been running and hosted on the world wide web and is expected to expand its coverage area from its origin country to the rest of the world. Conclusion – Based on the initial findings of the study, the respondents agreed that the developed web system was functional and a massive help to commuters, riders, and people who travel a lot. The system's overall effectiveness and performance were excellent based on the criteria set by ISO/IEC 25010. Recommendations – It is recommended for future development to expand the coverage of the road updates, if possible, including the entire Philippine archipelago for long-drive commuters and drivers to be more updated in terms of road updates. Also, include the use of mobile applications for more user-friendly design and interactions. Research Implications – The study allows viewing and reporting road updates with attachments as proof, informing commuters about what to expect when they travel. The system has been implemented in the municipality of Bukidnon and has been updated now and then for continuous quality improvement. Practical Implications – The main benefit that the Road Updates Information System can do is to inform people who are constantly traveling to be updated on the current situation of a specific road by accessing the system and checking the map on areas to travel and see for themselves the photos and description of a place where road construction, accidents and other causes that delay the traveling time of passengers and travelers. Aside from being informed of the road updates, citizens can also participate by uploading photos and descriptions of what is still going on the roads to the system and be viewed by people who try to access the web portal. Keywords – Road Updates, Information System, Google Maps, Web App, Web Portal, Philippines INTRODUCTION With growing municipality dwellings, expanding roots of human settlements, and the complex urbanization happening all over, the way we find our way through routes and off-the-routes is getting tougher. This is why navigation apps are growing in prominence and scope to help us better read, predict, and pierce through streets and directions (Yamsaengsung and Papasratorn, 2018). People use navigating apps as their primary information access (Wörndl and Herzog, 2020) to familiar and unfamiliar destinations or personal routes (Löchtefeld, 2019). Knowing the current situation of a particular place, especially road conditions, and updates, is difficult to monitor with the existing navigation apps. The problem began when smartphone apps like Waze, Apple Maps, and Google Maps came into widespread use, offering drivers real-time routing around traffic tie-ups; an estimated 1 billion drivers worldwide use such apps. Now that online navigation apps are in charge, they are causing more problems than they solve (Macfarlane, 2019). In the case of the Philippines and experienced in other countries, there are a lot of on-going situations that cause delays (e.g., landslides, on-going road repairs, accidents, and others) to commuters and travelers’ day by day. This situation has inspired the proponents to design and develop a Road Updates Information System. It's still challenging to predict the state of every road in each area. To stay informed about potential road updates such as traffic accidents, governmental road and bridge projects/construction, and other associated road impediments, commuters, riders, and drivers continue to rely on the road status provided by a local news organization. Traveling without the idea of what's going on ahead will make the traveling riskier; for example, planning to go somewhere where there is ongoing rescue operation because of the landslide currently happening or delay because there are roads and bridges needed to be repaired, these incidences will undoubtedly delay the traveling time and expectations of a particular traveler or commuter which may affect their transactions, vacations or any essential dealings. Fortunately, the proposed system has the capabilities to help riders, drivers, commuters, or even ordinary people to be able to navigate the map through a web application and be updated on what's happening, aside from being informed those who were in the actual site where accidents happened, landslide and other factors which delay the passing by of vehicles in certain places can participate by updating the map and upload pictures and information to update the maps with the present situation. This web app uses Google Maps API to locate the exact location of a condition that causes the delay and inform all web app users of the situation, then giving them the decision whether to continue to travel or reroute to other alternative routes to avoid being congested where any incidences happen. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. Authors: (1) Benzar Glen S. Grepon, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines ben.it2c@gmail.com (corresponding author); (2) JC P. Margallo, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines; (3) Jonathan B. Maserin, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines; (4) Rio Al-Di A. Dompol, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines. Authors: Authors: (1) Benzar Glen S. Grepon, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines ben.it2c@gmail.com (corresponding author); (2) JC P. Margallo, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines; (3) Jonathan B. Maserin, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines; (4) Rio Al-Di A. Dompol, Northern Bukidnon State College, Philippines. Table of Links Abstract and Intro Abstract and Intro Literature Review Literature Review Methodology Methodology Results Results Discussions Discussions Conclusions Conclusions Recommendations Recommendations Research Implications Research Implications Practical Implications Practical Implications Declarations Declarations References and Author's Biography References and Author's Biography Abstract Purpose – Knowing the current situation on every road in an area is still difficult to anticipate. Commuters, riders, and drivers are still dependent on road situations from a local news agency to be well informed and be updated on possible road updates such as vehicular accidents, government road and bridge projects/construction, and other related road obstructions. To give solutions regarding road updates, a web-based roads update information system has been developed that uses Google Maps API allowing people to view and be notified of the real-time updates of the road situation of a specific area. Purpose Method - This paper discusses the main system functionalities, including sub-systems and modules of the system, the research approach and methodology, which is the Agile Model, and its impact on disseminating road information and its status. Method Results – The project has been evaluated using ISO 25010, a quality evaluation system for product/software measuring its functionality, efficiency, reliability, usability, security, maintainability, and portability. Based on the evaluation result, the project has been rated 4.21, signifying an excellent performance based on qualitative description through a Likert scale descriptive interpretation. The project has been running and hosted on the world wide web and is expected to expand its coverage area from its origin country to the rest of the world. Results Conclusion – Based on the initial findings of the study, the respondents agreed that the developed web system was functional and a massive help to commuters, riders, and people who travel a lot. The system's overall effectiveness and performance were excellent based on the criteria set by ISO/IEC 25010. Conclusion Recommendations – It is recommended for future development to expand the coverage of the road updates, if possible, including the entire Philippine archipelago for long-drive commuters and drivers to be more updated in terms of road updates. Also, include the use of mobile applications for more user-friendly design and interactions. Recommendations Research Implications – The study allows viewing and reporting road updates with attachments as proof, informing commuters about what to expect when they travel. The system has been implemented in the municipality of Bukidnon and has been updated now and then for continuous quality improvement. Research Implications Practical Implications – The main benefit that the Road Updates Information System can do is to inform people who are constantly traveling to be updated on the current situation of a specific road by accessing the system and checking the map on areas to travel and see for themselves the photos and description of a place where road construction, accidents and other causes that delay the traveling time of passengers and travelers. Aside from being informed of the road updates, citizens can also participate by uploading photos and descriptions of what is still going on the roads to the system and be viewed by people who try to access the web portal. Practical Implications Keywords – Road Updates, Information System, Google Maps, Web App, Web Portal, Philippines Keywords INTRODUCTION With growing municipality dwellings, expanding roots of human settlements, and the complex urbanization happening all over, the way we find our way through routes and off-the-routes is getting tougher. This is why navigation apps are growing in prominence and scope to help us better read, predict, and pierce through streets and directions (Yamsaengsung and Papasratorn, 2018). People use navigating apps as their primary information access (Wörndl and Herzog, 2020) to familiar and unfamiliar destinations or personal routes (Löchtefeld, 2019). Knowing the current situation of a particular place, especially road conditions, and updates, is difficult to monitor with the existing navigation apps. The problem began when smartphone apps like Waze, Apple Maps, and Google Maps came into widespread use, offering drivers real-time routing around traffic tie-ups; an estimated 1 billion drivers worldwide use such apps. Now that online navigation apps are in charge, they are causing more problems than they solve (Macfarlane, 2019). In the case of the Philippines and experienced in other countries, there are a lot of on-going situations that cause delays (e.g., landslides, on-going road repairs, accidents, and others) to commuters and travelers’ day by day. This situation has inspired the proponents to design and develop a Road Updates Information System. It's still challenging to predict the state of every road in each area. To stay informed about potential road updates such as traffic accidents, governmental road and bridge projects/construction, and other associated road impediments, commuters, riders, and drivers continue to rely on the road status provided by a local news organization. Traveling without the idea of what's going on ahead will make the traveling riskier; for example, planning to go somewhere where there is ongoing rescue operation because of the landslide currently happening or delay because there are roads and bridges needed to be repaired, these incidences will undoubtedly delay the traveling time and expectations of a particular traveler or commuter which may affect their transactions, vacations or any essential dealings. Fortunately, the proposed system has the capabilities to help riders, drivers, commuters, or even ordinary people to be able to navigate the map through a web application and be updated on what's happening, aside from being informed those who were in the actual site where accidents happened, landslide and other factors which delay the passing by of vehicles in certain places can participate by updating the map and upload pictures and information to update the maps with the present situation. This web app uses Google Maps API to locate the exact location of a condition that causes the delay and inform all web app users of the situation, then giving them the decision whether to continue to travel or reroute to other alternative routes to avoid being congested where any incidences happen. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. available on arxiv

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