by admin | Nov 15, 2014 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Fablab helps Boholano designers Compete for ASEAN integration
GETTING READY. DTI Regional Director Asteria Caberte and Asec Ceferino Rodolfo take turns in explaining the fablab in the context of equipping local designers to compete in the upcoming Asian integration, WHILE Erickson Nangkil, ahowa off a soap which the laser cutter behind him cut to assure uniformity. (RAC/PIA)
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, November 15, (PIA) – Since May 2014, Bohol fabrication laboratory (fablab) has helped some 25 micro, small and medium enterprise (SME) groups in making their products fare better as the country braces for ASEAN Integration by 2015, reports Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Director Asteria Caberte.
Of the 25 groups, 6 would come from the food industry where 3 are micro and another 3 belongs to MPCs, groups outside Bohol needing design assistance and students of BISU, Caberte told media.
The rest are furniture, metal and woodworks, simple circuit boards for automations, packaging and food processing.
Aside from the SME, the state of the art fabrication laboratory has provided an experience-based learning to science, technology and engineering students of the Bohol Island State University, adds Dr. Elpidio Magante, school president.
The fablab is a shared service facility which helps small and medium entrepreneurs produce better quality products.
This as the creative industries in the province sought for state of the art technology that could help them do rapid prototypes of high value and quality products to ascertain uniformity, product standard and the ability for mass production.
A project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Bohol Island State University (BISU), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the United States Agency for International Development (AUSAID), the fablab in Bohol is the country’s first of its kind, according to Trade Regional Director Aster Caberte.
It is a technology filled laboratory that offers hardware, software and state of the art equipment which attempts to help designers, food technologists, local products specialists and travel retail craftsmen replicate any of their creations with the precision only computers can make.
Machineries and technologies at the fablab Bohol include Small Milling Machine, a 3D Printer, Universal Laser System with water cannon, shopbot, Pina Teleconferencing with other Fablab experts and all Teleconferencing and sweatshirts
In Asia, regional leaders have been batting for an ASEAN economic community, to create one whole single market and production base in the region by ensuring free flow of goods, services, investment, capital and skilled or less skilled labor.
The AEC which was signed in previous ASEAN conferences pegged the start of opening Asean Member States (AMS) doors to friendly ASEAN workers accepting work without the need for working permits anymore, That also means products can come in the country without having to collect import duties.
As this bodes well to boost investments, open up jobs and escalate incomes, for producers, they would need to brace for the flooding of cheaper products that could practically drown the local competitions.
Here, the fablab forms as a laboratory for local designers and engineers needing the technological back-up towards the manufacture of product prototypes that could compete with the onslaught of cheap products.
We all need to work together to understand the pros and cons of global policy reforms, to ensure that the poor communities in the tourism supply chain can participate as destinations or suppliers of travel retails or souvenirs and food for the industry, according to a hint by DTI Assistant Secretary Ceferino Rodolfo, during a round table discussion at the BISU Fablab Conference Hall, November 14. (RAC/PIABohol)
by admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Blackout sa Bohol karong Sabado
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 12(PIA)–Gipahibalo sa National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) ang gitakdang blackout sa lalawigan sa Bohol sa umaabot nga Sabado, Nobyembre 15, 2014.
Ang maong power interruption magsugod sa alas 6 sa buntag hangtud sa alas 5 sa hapon nga maka-apektar sa Bohol Light Company, Inc. (BLCI), Bohol Electric Cooperative Inc. 1 (BOHECO I) ug BOHECO II.
Kini tungod sa pagsirado sa 138kV Ormoc-Maasin Line ug 138kV Maasin-Ubay Submarine Cable Line alang sa pagbalhin sa mga wires (ACSR conductors ug OPGW) gikan sa Emergency Restoration System (ERS) paingon sa permanent tower nos. 71 – 77 subay sa Ormoc-Maasin 138 kV line sa Leyte.
Ang mga estraktura sa ERS gitaod aron alisdan ang mga tore nga gitumba sa bagyong Yolanda sa niaging tuig. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
DOH Kalusugang Pangkalahatan Roadshow, ipahigayon sa Anda sa Biyernes
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 12(PIA)–Ipahigayon sa lungsod sa Anda, lalawigan sa Bohol ang Department of Health (DOH) on Wheels: Kalusugang Pangkalahatan (KP) Roadshow karong Biyernes, Nobyembre 14, 2014..
Ang DOH-Regional Office 7, sa pakigtambayayong sa nagkalain-laing kaabag nga ahensiya mopahigayon sa maong kalihokan nga nagtinguhang hingosgan pa ang health promotion efforts sa gobyerno pinaagi sa sadya nga kalihokan nga magtanyag og mga serbisyong panglawas ug awareness-raising nga mga kalihokan sa pakig-lambigit sa mga gi-ilang grupo sa komunidad.
Adunay ipahigayon nga Public Forum nga pangunahan ni DOH Asec. Jeanette Garin ug mga kauban niini sa DOH Central Office.
Pagatambongan usab ang maong Public Forum ni Gob. Edgar Chatto ug mga mayor sa kalungsoran.
Ang Kalusugang Pangkalahatan o Universal Health Care sa DOH nagtinguhang maabot sa labing kabus ang de-kalidad nga serbisyo sa panglawas ug kahimsog.
Apil usab sa Kalusugang Pangkalahatan ang pag-ugmad sa mga tambalanan ug rural health units sama sa nagpadayong mga hospital modernization programs sa Bohol.
Kini kabahin sa gitawag ni Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III nga social contract tali sa iyang mga boss—ang katawhang Pilipino. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Nov 8, 2014 | Local News / Bohol Balita, Tech Talk
The College of Computer Studies of Holy Name University held a dialogue with industry players on November 8, 2014 at the Chico Cafe in Dao Diamond Hotel in Tagbilaran City. The dialogue was held in order for the college to gather opinions from the potential employers of its graduates in order to help improve the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science curriculum.
The BSCS Academic Program Review and Development Committee invited Henry Baliar, Head of Corporate IT of Alturas Group of Companies, Ruel Rule, founder of Geeko IT Solutions and Jerome Auza, Technology Consultant of Auza.Net. The committee members were Isabel Abucejo, Mariejo Narca and Jay Paig, all professors of the college.
L-R: Jerome Auza of Auza.Net, Ruel Rule of Geeko IT Solutions, Henry Bailar of Alturas Group of Companies, and the BSCS Academic Program Review and Development Committee members: Isabel Abucejo, Mariejoe Narca and Jay Paig
During the small group discussion, the committee gathered opinions from the industry players on the strengths and weaknesses of the graduates, the qualities and skills required of graduates, the trends in the industry that must be incorporated in the curriculum and possible linkages opportunities.
The industry players suggested updates on the curriculum on so that there would be elective subjects focusing on certain specializations of computing specializations like accounting, cloud computing and open source development. They also gave feedback on their experience with the graduates of HNU BSCS who have worked at their organizations.
by admin | Nov 7, 2014 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Song about hope marks ‘Typhoon Yolanda’ anniversary
To mark the first anniversary of the devastation caused by “Typhoon Yolanda,” the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR) will launch on Friday the music video, “We Will Rise Again,” as a tribute to all Filipinos affected by the disaster.
Released online via Yolanda Anniversary’s YouTube channel last November 3, the video highlights the Filipino spirit of ‘bayanihan’ and showcases the efforts rendered by various groups and individuals during the relief, recovery, and rehabilitation phases in the typhoon-stricken areas.
“We Will Rise Again” is a pop ballad composed by musician Jude Gitamondoc and interpreted by Filipina singer Raki Vega, both from Cebu. It was released as a single by Vega back in 2010, but both artists graciously lent their talents when they were approached regarding this project.
The OPARR said it has chosen this song because its music and lyrics serve as a “perfect reminder of the unwavering determination, the indomitable spirit, and the unparalleled resilience of the Filipinos”, as evidenced by the visuals shown in the video.
The song is filled with messages of steadfast hope, signifying the government’s principle of ‘building back better’, as reflected in the words, “Like an eagle to the distant dawn / From out the shackles of the past / We’ll be flying free at last / And rising with the morn / We will stand and we will rise again…”
The music video was pieced together using photos and film footages shared by government agencies, local government units, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector partners, media networks, and typhoon survivors.
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said Tuesday the OPARR will officially broadcast the music video nationwide on November 7, in cooperation with the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster sa Pilipinas. Secretary Panfilo Lacson will also deliver the “Yolanda Report: A Story on Hope and Change” on that day.
All government agencies, television networks, cinemas, development partners, private sector partners, and Filipino citizens are encouraged to share the link of the music video in their official or personal websites, and other social media platforms.
“Let this video be a celebration of resilience and bayanihan, and let this song be our message of thanks to everyone,” the OPARR said. (PND)
by admin | Nov 7, 2014 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
PNoy, nimando sa pagtapos sa Yolanda rehab sa 2016
MANILA, Nov. 6 (PIA)–Gimando ni Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III sa mga ahensiyang nakatutok sa “Yolanda” rehabilitation nga humanon ang mga proyekto sa dili pa siya monaug sa pwesto sa 2016.
Mokabat sa 25,000 ka proyekto ang angay humanon alang sa mga lugar nga naigo sa bagyong Yolanda, usa ka tuig na ang mi-agi.
Matud pa ni Kalihim Herminio Coloma, Jr. sa Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), target sa Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan nga matapos ang 30 porsiyento sa proyekto karong tuig, 50 porsiyento sa sunod tuig ug 20 porsiyento sa 2016.
Mikabat sa 171 municipalities ug 14 ka probinsiya ang naapektuhan sa bagyong Yolanda.
Una nang gipalig-on ni Presidente Aquino ang P168 bilyon nga pondo alang sa rehabilitasyon sa mga biktima sa bagyong Yolanda niadtong Nobyembre 2013. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
