by admin | May 12, 2018 | Headlines, Tech Talk
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol May 12 (PIA)—Jumpstarting to prop up Bohol’s inventory of trained technical persons who can support to rural communities in their development efforts, the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) in coordination with allied offices, dangle a free technical training to at least upgrade to technical grade skills held by young Boholanos.
The DICT is looking for trainees in the Rural Impact Sourcing Technical Training; a 12-day digital marketing and electronic commerce course, running from May 21- and in the Saturdays and Sundays until July 27, this year in Tagbilaran City.
The technical training that can provide digital opportunities in the countryside by equipping trainees who have good communication and with basic information technology skills, the edge in digital marketing and electronic commerce, according to Edilberto Aquino Jr., sharing this information during the monthly meeting of information officers in Bohol.
During the same gathering at the Panda Tea Garden Resort, Aquino, who came with another DICT staff said the training includes training modules for branding for companies products and services, web development, product photography content writing, customer relationship management and email follow through.
Also included in the technical training modules are data privacy and cybercrime law and digital marketing ethics, search engine optimization and email marketing, social media content creation, social media planning and calendar, business blogging, and building a freelance profile.
Applicant however should be Filipino citizens, at least a high school graduate, possesses basic information technology skills and has good communication skills, according to DICT.
While the deadline for applications was set May 11, DICT through Aquino said they can still accept applications before May 17 screening examinations.
Applications are done online. Interested applicants can apply through http://bit.ly/ristagbilaran as soon as possible, Aquino stressed.
The training on Rural Impact Sourcing is also in coordination with the provincial Government of Bohol, City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol ICT Council, Department of Trade and Industry and digitalph.
For more information, contact Bhol ICT Council at 09772614851 or email at bohol.ictc@gmail.com. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol/DICT)
by admin | May 11, 2018 | Headlines
The Department of Trade and Industry Negosyo Center Loboc in Bohol, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Sustainable Livelihood Program (DSWD-SLP) and the Loboc Local Government Unit, initiated a skills training activity on Crocheted Souvenir last April 23-24, 2018 at the Barangay hall of Villaflor Loboc, Bohol.
Participants to the training included members of the Souvenir Sustainable Livelihood Beneficiaries Association who are also beneficiaries of DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program.
The activity was designed to promote crochet as an innovative method of presenting souvenir items.
It aims to enhance skills of women particularly in rural areas of the community in handicraft-making which they can make business and increase local job opportunities that will become an alternative source of income for them.
The resource speaker of the training was the locally renowned crochet-maker from Tagbilaran City Mae Delusa.
In the two days training, Ms. Delusa shared her knowledge in crochet and taught the participants the skill.
The establishment of Negosyo Centers is provided under the Republic Act 10644, or the Go Negosyo Act and is meant to assist DTI in the creation and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Negosyo Center services provides MSMEs the ease of doing business, and facilitates access to financial assistance, and shared service facilities (SSF), among others.
by admin | May 10, 2018 | National News
DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez presenting the Sikap: Sipag at Abilidad book as a token for Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Brian Mikkelsen.
MAKATI—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez met with his Danish counterpart, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Brian Mikkelsen, to discuss trade and investment opportunities between the Philippines (PH) and Denmark (DK), especially concerning the PH government’s massive infrastructure program.
“The current economic growth momentum, rating upgrades, and aggressive infrastructure programs offer a lot of business opportunities for foreign investors particularly with technology-oriented services and systems,” said Secretary Lopez.
The trade chief also stressed that “President Rodrigo Duterte guarantees that your investments will be protected from corruption,” as he shared reforms to improve the ease of doing business and about the corporate tax scheme in the country.
Minister Mikkelsen praised PH’s economic growth of 6.7% and said that they “want to be part of the development happening in PH.” He also expressed interest in bringing construction firms to participate in the PH’s “Build Build Build” infrastructure program. Apart from this, the European Union (EU) member state is also keen on investing in renewable energy and affordable medicine.
Secretary Lopez welcomed this interest and encouraged the Danish to offer insights to solve the developing country’s problems and said that “unsolicited proposals are welcome.”
Meanwhile, DTI is planning a Nordic culinary tour this year to promote Filipino cuisine to DK and its neighboring countries. DTI Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado said that they’re also planning a trade roadshow in DK in 2019 to promote Filipino trade and investments in general.
PH currently enjoys GSP+ privileges with the EU and hopes to elevate this to a free trade agreement (FTA) soon. Also, discussions on the ASEAN-EU FTA are underway, with the last meeting held in Singapore last April 2018.
by admin | May 6, 2018 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
By JUNE S. BLANCO
REP. Erico Aristotle Aumentado (Bohol, 2nd District) will fly to Israel later today for a study tour to familiarize himself with drip and other alternative and modern forms of irrigation.
Prior to his departure, however, he met with top honchos of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for a briefing on current practices and places he should visit.
He also negotiated for more funds to buy modern farm equipment for the use of farmers especially those in his district.
He observed that the farmers have remained poor through these years. The only way to save them, he said, is through modernization. The funds he requested will be for a couple of tractors, solar and mechanical driers, harvesters, transplanters and the like.
These equipment, he said, will reduce wastage of the palay harvest by 25%, thereby increasing the income of the farmers.
Aumentado equates the absence of development to the farmers’ remaining poor. After all, he said, the farmers comprise 30% of the labor force in the province.
He sees hope in improving the lot of farmers through modernization – including the application of alternative irrigation methods.
The solon admits that he has often wondered how the Israelis have converted their deserts into productive agricultural areas.
This visit, he said, will finally give him the opportunity to facilitate the transfer of this Islaeli technology to the Boholano farmers.
by admin | May 6, 2018 | Headlines, Kumon, Local News / Bohol Balita
Kumon K of C awarded its advanced students and program completers in a simple awarding ceremony on May 5, 2018 at the Kumon K of C. Chief Instructor Dr. Elva Evasco-Auza presented medals and certificates to the advanced students. Dr. Auza also presented certificates of completion to the program completers.
The Kumon ASHR (advanced students honor roll) include the bronze award given to the students who have advanced 6 months ahead of their grade level. The silver award is given to the students who are 2 years advanced and the gold award is given to the students who are 3 years advanced.
The program completers are as follows: Alex Rina, Jhaeia Dolalas, Ashley Empuerto, Karl Jipos, Benedict Galorport, Nesshil Namocatcat, Kristinne Garcia and Chaira Angela Galorio, Janine Shane Abellana, Chawisa Genosas, Karl Priscilla, Alyssa Mae Gallentes Jamero, Ashley Mae Gallentes Jamero and Cheska Genosas.
The rest of the Kumon K of C instructors and administration staff joined the celebration together with the parents of the advanced students and completers.
The Kumon K of C Completers for May 2018 together with Chief Instructor Dr. Elva Evasco-Auza and staff
