by anyajulia | Jul 26, 2008 | Features, Local News / Bohol Balita, Tourism
On the 25th of July 2008, tourism and fashion were given a big boost at the Sandugo Showcase.
At 2:00 pm, near the National Bookstore, the Presentation for Emerging Tourist Destinations started. Different organizations were able to showcase their tourist destinations as well as the local products and services that they provide. The presenters were Negros Oriental, E.A.T Danao, Siquijor, Abatan, Anda and BANGON.
Tour Operators from Bohol were invited to the presentation: the Bohol Federation of Tour Operators (BOFETO) and the Bohol Society of Travel Agency (BSTA).
While later on, at 5:30 pm, The Inabanga Raffia Fashion Show, which is a project of the Municipality of Inabanga, ramped its way to the audience’s sights. The fashion show revolved around the Raffia-made products, like bags and mats, of different colors and designs.
by anyajulia | Jul 25, 2008 | Business, Features, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita, Tech Talk
On July 24, 2008, the Bohol Information and Communication Technology Council was launched. The launching was done with a press conference held at the Prawn Farm, Island City Mall. The Council members who were present were Ms. Leah Magno (Chairman) of University of Bohol, Mr. Jerome Auza (Vice-Chairman) of Auza.net, Ms. Ma. Fe Dominise of Bohol Investment Promotion Center (BIPC), Ms. Nannette Arbon of Department of Trade & Industry, and many more. Also in attendance were representatives from Globe and PLDT who expressed the commitment of their companies to help Bohol achieve its goals in the ICT sector.
The ICT Council is a council that concentrates on ICT and will assist the Governor and Bohol. Its goal is to generate jobs for Boholanos through ICT. They aim to define strategic directions and encourage organizations to reduce poverty. It hopes to push for policies that improves the delivery of basic services.
The council foresees development through a strategic approach in implementation and sustainability of ICT by means of government support, skills training, and infrastructure development.
The launching was opened by a presentation of the Bohol ICT Council and was followed by a question and answer portion between the council and the press.
by anyajulia | Jul 25, 2008 | Business, Features, Local News / Bohol Balita
On the afternoon of July 24, 2008, the SPIN Program was launched at the Island City Mall Activity Center. It was an event with a talk show format where the panelists were Regional Director Aster Caberte f DTI-VII, Mr. Jennifer Cruz of 33.3 Exports, Engr. Ramir Bongahoy of Cebu GTH Foundation, and Col Raul Reyes and Col Cesar Yano of the AFP. They were there to talk about the SPIN Program and how it affects each branch they represent. The talk show was hosted by Jojie Villamor of DTI – VII.
The SPIN program is about how to develop sub-contractors/exporters in the countrysides. It hopes to place in the minds of the sub-contractors the consciousness of quality products and provide jobs in rural areas. So far the SPIN Program has been able to do trainings in Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, Leyte and hopefully Region 6.
This program is a joint project between the government and the private sectors. It runs on the theme of “Magtulungan at Magkaisa Laban sa Kahirapan.”
After the talk show, it was followed by an MOA signing and pictorial of the SPIN program members.
by anyajulia | Jul 25, 2008 | Business, Features, Local News / Bohol Balita
The Launching of the Department of Trade & Industry – Bohol and the GTZ Small and Medium Enterprises Development through Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) took place at the Island City Mall Activity Center on July 24, 2008. This was one of the major events during the SME Day.
The launching was opened up with a Background of the SMEDSEP by Ms, Aster Caberte, the Regional Director of the DTI-VII. Shortly a Message on Partnerships was given by Mr. Volker Steigerwald, a representattive of the German Technological Corporation (GTZ). Afterwards, a presentation ws shown regarding the Bohol SMEDSEP Projects.
It was then followed up by speeches of the different branches of the SMEDSEP. First, was Dr. Elpidio Magante, the President of CVSCAFT; second, was Engr. Ramir Bongahoy, the President of Cebu GTH Foundation; and lastly, was Ms. Emilia Rosalinda, of PROCESS – Bohol.
The launching ended with an MOA signing and a pictorial of the SMEDSEP Members.
by anyajulia | Jul 25, 2008 | Business, Features, Local News / Bohol Balita
The Launching of the Bohol Small & Medium Enterprises Development Council was one of the events that graced the SME Day. The event tackled about the Initiatives of the Bohol SMED Council.
The program was started with an Opening Remarks from Ms. Aster Caberte, the Regional Director of DTI -VII; followed by a Rationale of the SMED Plan by Mr. Norris Oculam, the Chairman of the Bohol SMED Council. After which, a Powerpoint presentation was played regarding the “Bohol Harmonized SMED Plan”. The “Tatak Bohol Seal of Excellence” was then presented by Ms. Nannette Arbon, the Provincial Director of DTI-Bohol. And there was then a Recognition of Bohol SMED-C Members.
And lastly, the launching ended with an MOC signing, to show support for the Bohol SMED Plan, and was followed by a pictorial.
by anyajulia | Jul 25, 2008 | Business, Features, Local News / Bohol Balita, Tech Talk
July 24th was proclaimed “Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day”. It was filled with events that helped the SMEs, not only here in Bohol but in the region as well, to develop itself and grow. The SME Day was held at the Island City Mall Activity Center.
The SME Day consisted of the following events: The Launching of the Bohol Small and Medium Enterprises Development (SMED) Council; the Launching of the Department of Trade & Industry – Small & Medium Enterprises Development through Sustainable Employment Programs (DTI-SMEDSEP); the Launching of the Sub-contracting Partners for Innovation Program Program.
