by admin | Dec 1, 2016 | DTI Updates, Headlines, National News
TAGUIG CITY—The Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan (TNK)-Employment and Livelihood Summit piloted yesterday (1 December) aimed at wrapping up policy recommendations from previously held sectoral summits to chart a new employment agenda, in line with the administration’s development path.
Sectoral summits, whose recommendations feed into the TNK-Employment and Livelihood Summit include the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Summit, the Manufacturing Summit, Construction Congress and Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM).
“We want to identify the strategies to increase employment levels, improve access to employment opportunities, and address our skills requirement,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez.
The government, through DTI and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), gathered the public and private sectors and members of the academe to develop a national employment program, a strategic plan that supports the National Development and Security Strategy geared towards the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022.
The trade chief strongly encouraged the meeting to invest in job generating industries such as those in Industry and Services sector, specifically manufacturing, construction, IT BPM, retail trade, and tourism.
“Government is cognizant that we should make these industries attractive to investors hence, the action plan will allow us to prioritize,” he said.
He also called on participants to invest in the country’s human capital to help address the perennial problem of skills mismatch and to sustain the growth of Philippines industries
The two-day TNK Summit with the theme “Malasakit at Pagbabago Tungo sa Kaunlaran at Katiwasayan,” also aimed at preparing the workforce for the industry’s current and future needs.
The government aspires to draw a “shared agenda on employment creation and livelihood development that will contribute to the development of the President’s socio-economic agenda,” said DOLE Sec. Silvestre Bello III, adding that DOLE will continue implementing a “responsive, enabling and equitable labor policies, law and regulations.”
On the first day, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) discussed the country’s employment situation.
DTI reported specific recommendations from the Manufacturing Summit held on 28-29 November, and shed light on the Manufacturing Resurgence Program, inclined to generate decent jobs and promote inclusive growth. It also reported on the results of the Philippine Construction Congress for Employment Generation held on 23 November.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), meanwhile, discussed public investments in infrastructure sector and its impact on employment. The National Housing Authority (NHA) tackled strategies on creating jobs through mass housing, while the Department of Tourism presented the Tourism Roadmap 2022.
The Philippine Retailers Association stressed the potential of retail trade as major source of employment, while the IT-Business Process Association of the Philippines on IT-BPM’s future direction.
On the second day, the meeting is expected to focus on the development of global MSME, industries, labor, export and entrepreneurship.
“We hope that together, government, business and the academe, can craft an action agenda that we can all pursue at the start of next year,” Sec. Lopez said.
Outcomes of the TNK-Employment and Livelihood Summit will be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte, for his consideration. The Cabinet Secretary, through Undersecretary Gloria Mercado, showed support for the Summit, adding that similar initiatives are aligned with the government’s “collaborative, participative poverty reduction strategy.”
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by admin | Nov 29, 2016 | DTI Updates, Headlines
TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE PHL BAMBOO INDUSTRY. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez (Front, 3rd from L) met on 28 November Ilocos Sur 1st District Congressman Deogracias Victor Savellano (Front, 4th from L) and member representatives of the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC) to discuss the future direction of the Philippine bamboo industry, one of government’s key priority industries. As a high potential growth sector that can attract bigger investments and generate more jobs, the bamboo industry roadmap aims at realizing a progressive, dynamic, productive and globally competitive bamboo industry with a sustainable resource base. Roadmap strategies for 2016-2020 include research and product development, which covers inventory and resource mapping, plantation enhancement, tissue culture and propagation on commercial bamboo species, shoots production management and e-bamboo production, among others that will supply large requirements from bamboo processors of re-engineered bamboo panels, boards, poles, textiles, food, beverage and medicines. Sec. Lopez also serves as the PBIDC chairman.
by admin | Nov 29, 2016 | DTI Updates, Headlines
Recognizing the critical role of the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in achieving inclusive growth, the government said it remains committed in pushing further the growth and development of MSMEs.
“MSMEs play a vital role in the realization of a prosperous Philippine economy as the sector comprises the great majority of businesses. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will continue to create a culture and mindset of innovation, and secure an environment enabling all the MSMEs to help them face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as we enter an increasingly global and competitive market,” said Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez during his speech at the National MSME Summit 2016 on 11 November at the SMX Davao Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City.
The National MSME Summit is a concrete expression of DTI together with various partners and stakeholders in an effort to promote inclusive growth by empowering small business entrepreneurs to become more competitive and innovative fostering opportunities in participating in the global market.
The DTI chief cited some of the Department’s initiatives such as Shared Service Facility (SSF), Negosyo Centers, Kapatid Mentor Me, and SME Roving Academy that push further growth of MSMEs in the country.
Through the SSF program, the DTI, thru its SSF program, has already provided PHP1.082 billion worth of machinery and equipment and assisted 91,116 MSME beneficiaries nationwide. The SSF project provides tools and equipment for the common use of MSMEs belonging to business organizations and cooperatives, already providing 52,820 jobs to poor Filipinos.
As of October 2016, DTI, together with certain Local Government Units, have established 355 Negosyo Centers nationwide to provide registration facilitation, greater access to finance and business information, as well as access to market linkages.
In collaboration with the Philippine Center for entrepreneurship (PCE) – Go Negosyo, DTI has also rolled out 11 Kapatid Mentor Me program nationwide to help MSMEs scale up their businesses thru the weekly coaching and mentoring by business owners and practitioners on different functional areas of entrepreneurship.
In carrying out its SME Roving Academy program, DTI conducted 7,293 sessions, benefitting 301,737 beneficiaries nationwide. Through the academy, the entrepreneurs are equipped with the right entrepreneurial attitude and mind-set, enhanced managerial capabilities, appropriate knowledge on marketing preference, technology and lifestyles to help them establish and grow their businesses.
“Currently, the DTI is crafting a financing program for MSMEs known as Pondo Para sa Pag-asenso (PPP) to help MSME owners optimize their potential and achieve major growth through alternative sources of funding. By helping the Filipino entrepreneurs grow their businesses, the program aims to provide accessible, fast, and hassle-free business loans tailor fit to each entrepreneur’s needs, goals, and cash flows,” DTI Secretary Lopez added.
These DTI programs will continuously develop MSMEs to help them become more competitive in the domestic and international markets thereby increasing their contribution to the country’s GDP and total employment.
With the theme “Growing Global MSMEs,” the National MSME Summit is organized by DTI, through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council (MSMEDC) and in cooperation with the PCE – Go Negosyo.
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by admin | Nov 28, 2016 | Headlines, National News
MANILA, November 28 (PIA)–Subling gipahinumdoman sa Malakanyang ang Office of the Ombudsman nga dili mahimong kasohan si Presidente Rodrigo Duterte.
Pahayag kini ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Kalihim Martin Andanar human miingon si Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales nga ilang ipadayon ang pagpahigayon og imbestigasyon batok ni Presidente Duterte taliwala sa pagbaton niini og ‘immunity from suit’.
Gitumbok ni Andanar nga gi-ila sa Palasyo ang mandato sa Ombudsman nga aksyunan ang mga reklamo batok sa kawani ug opisyal sa gobyerno.
Apan matud pa, giingong “entirely different matter” ang kaso batok sa Presidente.
Niadtong Biyernes sa niaging semana, gikompirmar sa Office of the Ombudsman nga may lakang na silang gihimo kalabot sa plunder complaint nga giduso ni Senador Antonio Trillanes IV batok kang Presidente Duterte tungod sa giingong pag-hire og ghost employees sa dihang mayor pa kini sa lungsod sa Davao.
Gawas sa maong reklamo, gihisgotan usab ni Morales nga wala usab nila gipadaplin ang posibilidad nga ma-imbestigahan usab ang Presidente kalabot sa mga kaso sa extrajudicial killings sa nasod.
Giingong mahimong imbestigahan sa Ombudsman kun adunay ‘misconduct’ sa parte sa usa ka opisyal sa gobyerno. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Nov 28, 2016 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
TAGBILARAN CITY, November 28 (PIA)–Gikumpirmar sa Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) nga gidawat na sa tanan nilang mga opisinang konsular ang Improved Postal ID isip usa sa mga nag-unang dokumento sa pag-ila alang sa mga gustong mokuha og pasaporte.
Gipahayag sa DFA ang kumpirmasyon sa pagdawat sa Postal ID isip nag-unang ID gikan sa usa ka sulat ni DFA Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns Ariel Abadilla kang Assistant Postmaster General Luis Carlos isip nag-unang ID sa ilhanang pisikal ug biometrics nga nagpalambo sa lebel sa seguridad niini.
Gidugang pa ni Aba¬dilla nga maapil na ang Improved Postal ID sa bag-ong bersyon sa e-Passport Application Form nga ipagawas sa DFA sa mga mosunod nga semana.
Tungod kay ang Improved Postal ID ang pinadaling makuha nga valid ID gikan sa gobyerno, mas mapadali na alang sa mga ordinaryong katawhan ang pagkuha og passport.
Kauban sa Postal ID, kinahanglan na lamang isumite sa DFA sa mga gustong mo-apply niini ang ilang birth certificate ug application form nga adunay kumpletong detalye.
Ang Improved Pos¬tal ID gidawat usab isip valid ID sa tanang institusyong pinansyal nga gidumala sa Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sa tibuok nasod.
Ang mga Pilipino ug langyaw nga namuyo sa nasod bisan unsa ang pangedaron o propesyon, mahimong mo-apply alang sa Improved Postal ID.
Kinahanglan lamang og duha (2) ka kopya sa application form nga adunay kumpletong detalye, pagmatuod sa pagkatawo ug gipuy-an.
Ang application fee nagkantidad og P504.00, apil na ang tax ug delivery fee niini. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Nov 28, 2016 | Headlines, National News
MANILA, November 28 (PIA)–Gimando na sa Malakanyang sa Philippine National Police (PNP) ang paghugot sa seguridad sa mga pampublikong lugar human sa nakit-ang improvised explosive device (IED) duol sa US Embassy ka kaulohan ganinang buntag.
Matud pa ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Kalihim Martin Andanar, gimanduan na usab ang mga hingtungdang transport agencies nga dugangan ang deployment sa mga uniformed personnel sa mga tugpahanan, pantalan ug terminal sa mga bus ug hugtan ang screening sa mga mosulod nga pasahero ug bagahe isip parte sa security vigilance.
Dugang pa ni Andanar, ilang gipaniguro sa publiko nga dili angay hinungdan sa pagka-alarma ang insidente ug ipadayon lamang ang mga aktibidad sa normal nga paagi.
Una niini, gi-angkon ni PNP Chief Dir. Gen. Ronald dela Rosa nga ang bombang nadiskobrehan sa Roxas Boulevard duol sa US Embassy sa kaulohan susama ra usab sa eksplosibo nga gigamit sa Davao City bombing.
“The PNP is on top of the situation and shall beef up security measures in public places especially where there are big crowds. To ensure public safety in airports, seaports, bus and mass transport terminals, concerned transport agencies are instructed to increase the visibility and presence of uniformed personnel and heighten the screening of persons and luggage as part of our security vigilance. We assure the public that this incident should not be a cause for alarm. Business and work continue as normal,” matud pa ni Andanar. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
