by admin | Apr 16, 2016 | Local News / Bohol Balita
A Provincial Convergence of Women Micro-Entrepreneurs was recently conducted at JJ’s Seafood Village, Tagbilaran City.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and its partner agencies, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Agriculture (DA) launches the Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of Women (GREAT) Project 2.
The activity was attended by 48 women entrepreneurs from different municipalities of the Province. (Photo by DTI-Bohol/MTT)
by admin | Apr 16, 2016 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
TAGBILARAN CITY, April 16, (PIA) —With a new 100 kilowatt solar energy facility capable of, Holy Name University (HNU) in Bohol now holds the country’s record for the biggest thin-film-solar module technology.
HNU, an educational institution run by the Societas Verbi Divini (SVD) or the Society of the Divine Word, said that the facility stands as a testament of their environmental concern as well as their commitment to the advancement of green technologies.
The new power generating facility produces an estimated combined energy to run about 120 air conditioning units however covers only 1/6 of the schools requirements, according to Fr. Francisco Estepa, SVD, school President.
Solar facility installers, ORION group International Incorporated said HNU is the first institution in the country to use cutting edge 100 kilowatt photo-voltaic solar technology to tap and harness the solar energy for school use.
The facility uses 1080 photo voltaic cells which is now line up at the roof top of HNU’s Scanlon Building, in their Dampas Campus.
HNU, a school which has always impressed and advocated for clean energy said the use of clean energy that reduces carbon footprint contribute to the universal effort to minimize the threats of global warming.
During the project launching at the HNU Scanlon Building, April 15, HNU trustee and nationally acclaimed physicist, electronics expert and school administrator Dr. Christopher Bernido called the SVD achievement as pioneering in the country’s solar energy advancement.
He also detailed how people have been consuming energies from the earth and then from the sun.
ORION group president, Engr. Rynor Jamandre said that the HNU facility saves the world 11,251 gallons of gasoline, or some equivalent of 48 metric tons of coal.
In modern waste recycling facilities converting for energy, the HNU facility equals the energy generated from burning 35.8 metric tons of weight, he illustrated.
This, he pointed out, redounds to an average of 109,000 monthly savings in power bills for the school as it is capable of producing 145,000 kilowatts annually.
Well beyond the usual solar energy harnessed for stand-alone lighting and minimal industrial use, the HNU solar energy facility however is tied to the local grid, as the installation of battery banks holding the generated power proves expensive, Engr, Jamandre said. (rac/PIA-7/Bohol)
by admin | Apr 14, 2016 | Local News / Bohol Balita
SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan – Mayor Rodrigo Duterte just added this town to the list of its conquests.
Duterte’s admirers swiftly demolished perceptions he is weak in this town by a riotous welcome reserved only for hometown favorites.
No one could miss the landing site because of the long lines of vehicles waiting for the arrival of the front-running presidential candidate.
There was no hint of any effect of the desperate demolition job resorted to be his pursuers.
If any, it served only to fire up the welcoming party even more.
After a brief press conference at the landing site after Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, organizers aborted the announced motorcade due to time constraints, but it made little difference.
Duterte rewarded the patience of those who stood in line to wait for him when he opened the door of the van carrying him to the rally venue to wave and smile at them as he passed by.
Some were more fortunate because they were able to shake his hands during the time Duterte’s convoy had to stop due to heavy traffic.
Mobile phones and cameras were aimed at the passing convoy, recording the moment to prove how important it was to their owners.
The contrasting reactions of those he passed by betrayed the fate of their efforts.
“Nakuha ko sya!” a woman exclaimed, jumping with glee as she did so.
The frown on the face of her companion reflected her disappointment.
Some were more persistent, running after the mayor’s van which was moving at a snail pace, never giving up until they were satisfied with their shots.
Senior citizens and children alike jostled for position as soon as the van loomed in sight.
When the mayor’s party arrived at the San Miguel gym, it was already filled with cheering supporters.
Others who were waiting in the areas around the venue dashed to the rally venue, sending temperatures rising in the unfinished gym that was already steaming hot.
The reception Duterte got was not much different from the ones he got in previous sorties, chants and yells that drowned out the public address system.
Immediately after the mayor uttered his greetings, the gym shook as the crowd roared in approval.
Duterte gave virtually the same message he has given in recent engagements: his disgust with the quality of the competition, corruption by two of his rivals, the growing threat of illegal drugs and criminality and incompetence of those in office.
The repetition proves his fixation with peace and order, his hatred for corruption and the universality of his message.
Duterte does not show signs he is changing his message. There is no need to when even his foes are now changing tactics, revisiting peace and order after being silent on it until he seized the lead.
Opposing camps may dismiss the warm welcome as a fluke.
All they need to do is to visit the same town and generate the same welcome – without resorting to threats and intimidation of local officials and government officials and employees and bribery of local supporters.
Until such time, however, the observation that San Miguel town has fallen to Duterte stands.
With each stop, the
by admin | Apr 13, 2016 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
TAGBILARAN CITY, April 13 (PIA)–Nipasidaan karon ang Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) nga naa sa 30 pa ka probinsiya ang mahimong makasinati og grabeng huwaw karong bulana.
Matud pa ni PAGASA Acting Administrator Vicente Malano, tungod kini sa gipaabot nga mas mo grabe pang epekto sa El Niño phenomenon sa mga mosunod nga adlaw.
Apil sa posibleng maapektuhan sa grabeng huwaw ang Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Siquijor ug 22 pa ka lugar sa Mindanao.
Nipasidaan ang PAGASA nga tungod sa grabeng kainit, gipaabot usab ang kakulang sa suplay sa tubig, pagkatap sa mga peste ug sakit.
Giingong dili lamang mga tawo ang makasinati og stress apan apil usab ang mga tanom ug kahayopan. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Apr 9, 2016 | Local News / Bohol Balita, Tech Talk
By: Zion Campo
Startup Weekend Bohol 2 is coming!
Time is almost up and we’re getting pretty pumped up! It’s time for Boholano innovators to volt in. Startup Weekend Bohol 2 will sure be a whirlwind event with startup enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs and established businessmen congregating to celebrate the awesomeness of innovation, tech and entrepreneurship!
Seriously though, a lot of things will happen this Startup Weekend Bohol 2. Ideas will get pitched, teams will argue, some might sizzle and others might triumph. The whole event will be chaotic for the uninitiated so here are some things you need to remember to stay sane this coming Startup Weekend Bohol 2.
1. Prepare. Prepare. Prepare.
Before you drop by this coming April 15, be sure that you are all ready for war. Because it will be a battleground out there. You only have 60 seconds to for the firepitch round so you’ll need to prepare what you’ll say. Those 60 seconds are important to get your idea to the next round and convince others to join you.
Research your idea. BUT DON’T BUILD IT YET. Rehearse your 60 second pitch. Think of something that will make people remember you and your idea.
Don’t forget to book your lodging if you’re out of the area since it will be a long night ahead of you! Assemble your Startup Weekend starter kit a.k.a. whatever you need to do great work. Don’t forget to bring your business cards too!
Startup Weekend Bohol 2 is a great avenue to connect with great people who do extraordinary work.
2. Shed Your Shyness
You’ll get the most of Startup Weekend Bohol 2 if you go out there and mingle. I know you’re scared, a little bit worried that you’ll embarrass yourself but what’s life without a little bit of hiccups.
Honestly, other people around you are probably just as scared as you are. Don’t be afraid to say hi, introduce yourself and connect. Hold a conversation with someone, hold a genuine conversation.
During Startup Weekend Bohol 2, if you’re working with your squad or team, we’ll most likely separate you from your buddies and introduce you to new people. We encourage you to expand your circle of human friends!
3. Listen to Your Customers
One thing you should be doing during Startup Weekend Bohol 2 is to validate your idea. How should you do it? Get out there and talk to your customers!!!
And we don’t mean, ask your friends to like your facebook page and consider that as validation. Ask people offline and do a survey online. Message your Facebook friends list. Leverage your connections. Don’t be squeamish about talking to your customers.
It’s hard to listen when the people you talk to tells you that your idea isn’t something they would use or pay for. But it’s harder if you build it, then nobody’s going to actually use it because you didn’t actually validate your idea. Don’t waste your time building something people don’t want!
Don’t make that mistake. Your customers are your lifeblood if you’re going to do a startup. Make sure you’re building what they want, what they really want. Ask them questions.
4. Work With Your Team
Your idea can only go a long way without a good team. Work with them.
Even though you might be complete strangers in the beginning, you’ll get to know each other much better over the weekend. Know what each member brings to the table. Is it sales experience? Tech development knowledge? Project management skills? Design prowess?
Get to know your people better. You’ll be spending three days with your team. Don’t just tell them to do this and do that just because it’s your idea. Work with them and make good friends.
5. Ask Help From Mentors
Don’t forget we have mentors!
These guys are experienced people who know their stuff. They are there during Startup Weekend Bohol 2 to share their expertise. Listen to them young padawan.
Exercise caution though.
Take advice and consider if it will work for your startup idea. Don’t just gobble up everything they say. Be smart with taking advice. They are there to tell you what they’ve learned with their experience. But what might have gone well for them, might not go well for you.
Ask help from mentors but don’t swallow everything. Consider what they say. Implement what you think will be good for your startup idea.
6. Practice Your Pitch
During the end of the weekend, you’ll get on stage again to pitch your idea in front of judges.
Be sure you’ve practiced your pitch over and over and over again. You’ll be given ample time to practice. It’s your chance to shine and sell your idea so do your best. Don’t worry about messing up.
Everybody is nervous. Just breathe in, calm yourself and get the ball rolling.
7. Enjoy!
Startup Weekend Bohol 2 isn’t just all work, there’s also some having fun here and there. Don’t be so focused on trying to win the first prize that you forget to enjoy working over the weekend.
As they always say, the best thing about going after success is the journey towards it. Be in the NOW! It’s the weekend. Have fun!
by admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
TAGBILARAN CITY, April 07 (PIA)–Ipahigayon sa Biyernes, Abril 8 ang candidates forum sa lalawigan sa Bohol nga gitawag og “Your Voice, My Choice.”
Pagatambongan kini sa mga kandidato sa pagka-gobernador ug kongresista alang sa piniliay sa Mayo 9 diin ilang ipahibalo sa mga Bol-anon ang ilang mga plano ug panahom sa mga nag-unang hisgotanan.
Ang maong candidates’ forum gipasiugdahan sa Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (BCCI) ug didto kini ipahigayon sa Bohol Wisdom School gymnasium.
Sa alas 9 sa buntag, madungog ang 6 ka kandidato sa pagka-kongresista samtang 1:30 sa pales usab e-presentar ang mga kandidato sa pagka-gobernador.
Ang maong gubernatorial ug congressional candidates forum, magpahibalo sa katawhan sa baruganan sa mga kandidato sa mga hisgotanan kalabot sa agrikultura, turismo, teknolohiya, overseas Filipino workers ug apil na ang mga importanteng isyu kalabot sa infrastructure development, peace and order ug ang kalabot sa kalikopan.
Gitataw ni Engr. Al Uy, presidente sa BLCI nga usa kini ka forum ug dili debate.
Si Peter Dejaresco ang moderator sa gubernatorial candidates’ forum samtang si Mayet Gasatan ang mag-moderate sa congressional forum.
Mapaminaw kini sa kahanginan pinaagi sa lokal nga estsyon sa radyo nga dyRD-AM. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
