by admin | Mar 22, 2016 | Headlines, World
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the World Bank Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help increase countries’ awareness and involvement in the development, adoption and use of international standards that promote open, fair and transparent trade.
The MoU serves as the foundation for future cooperation in the areas of knowledge generation and dissemination; encouraging research and promoting awareness; improving monitoring and evaluation; and enhancing capacity around international standards that give countries the opportunity to participate in global trade and that contribute to economic development, social progress and protection of the environment.
Kevin McKinley, Acting Secretary-General of ISO, said: “We are pleased to partner with the World Bank Group in this way. This signing is an important first step in working towards shared objectives supporting sustainable economic development, as well as fair and transparent trade. Working with the Bank Group is a unique opportunity to help developing countries strengthen their national quality infrastructures to better integrate with regional and global markets. This partnership with the World Bank will also support our collective efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”
Anabel González, Senior Director, Trade & Competitiveness Global Practice, World Bank Group,said: “This signing underscores the World Bank Group’s commitment to support the integration of developing countries in the global economy. International standards play a crucial role in helping countries increase productivity, access international markets and maximize the benefits of joining value chains. We have an important role to play in strengthening the capabilities of developing countries and their firms to participate in the development of international standards, as well as in complying with those standards. This alone can contribute to addressing the challenges of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. We look forward to working closely with ISO to not only highlight the role international standards play in increasing global trade but the benefits countries will receive by actively taking part in the development of these standards.”
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 162 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market-relevant international standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. These standards give world-class specifications for products, services and systems, to ensure quality, safety and efficiency and help facilitate international trade.
The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It comprises five closely associated institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Bank’s private-sector arm; the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank works closely with the rest of the World Bank Group to help developing countries reduce poverty, promote economic growth, and build shared prosperity. The institution provides a combination of financial resources, knowledge and technical services, and strategic advice to developing countries.
The Philippines is a member to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) through the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Philippine Standards as the country’s National Standards Body.
For more information on the ISO, visit http://www.iso.org/ For more information on the services of the DTI, log-on to http://www.dti.gov.ph
by admin | Apr 1, 2015 | Headlines, TBTK, World
TAGBILARAN CITY, MARCH 29, (PIA) – For the love of Bohol, Boholanos in Kuwait engaged non Boholanos even, to organize Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan (TBTK-Kuwait) and join the help earthquake and calamity stricken Bohol bandwagon.
It would also be a help-group for Boholanos in Kuwait who would be needing such, organize support for help Bohol and promote the province as an investment haven and tourism destination.
It’s basically a Boholano group, the first in Kuwait which is recognized by the embassy, Argie Mortejo described the group.
We are into seeking ways to help Bohol rise up from calamities as well as promote the province’s tourism destinations and a perfect place for families of Filipinos working in Kuwait to visit, as they come home.
The group is also preparing to join the TBTK in Bohol this July, she added.
TBTK is a quadrennial gathering of Boholanos from all over the world in Bohol, initially aimed at engaging Boholano expats to be balikbayans and possibly see ways to invest their hard earned money for development in Bohol.
No less than Philippine Consul General to Kuwait Atty Raul Dado who inducted the newly organized TBTK-Kuwait, at the Kuwait Continental Hotel, March 27, 2015. she said.
Also with the consul general was Labor Attache Atty Cesar Chavez.
Elected officers are: President Engr. Jim A. Dalugdog, Vice President Jose E. Simangca, Vice President for Operation Leah M. Francisco, secretary General Heraclea V. Jayectin and Assistant secretary Argie Mortejo.
Key officers also elected are Secretary for personnel Glenda L Bauab, Secretary for Appointments Noli I. Maputol, Secretary for Operations Gamaliel Jayectin, Secretary for Finance Maria Eva Tiongco, Assistant Treasurer Samson Dumangas, Audit Secretary Ma. Leah Parilla.
TBTK Kuwait Secretary of Justice is Quirino Tumampos Jr., Relations Secretary Rodel Lovette, Projects Secretary Albert Edulan and Willy Vismanos, Transportaion Secretary Floro Navea, Gil Franciso Rufin Jr and Jimmy Mendoza.
Alos elected are Coordination Secretary Marcial Usaraga as Sheba Virginia Gison and Conrada Pondoc are advisers.
Handling the Admin concerns for the group are Geben Gumapac and Robertson Lariba. (rac/PIABohol)
TBTK KUWAIT with the consul. Newly elected officers of TBTK Kuwait joined Consul General Raul Dado after the induction ceremony at the Kuwait Continental Hotel last Friday, March 27. (contributed photo)
by admin | Jan 12, 2015 | Headlines, World
MANILA, Jan. 12 (PIA)–Sa iyang pagbisita sa Sri Lanka ug Pilipinas, nanawagan ang Santo Papa og pag-ampo sa publiko alang sa luwas ug malinawon nga biyahe.
“I would like to ask you to please accompany me with prayer. I’d also like to ask the Sri Lankans and the Filipinos who are here in Rome to pray especially for me and this trip,” matud pa ni Pope Francis sa Angelicus prayer sa St. Peter’s square.
Gitakdang mobiyahe ang Santo Papa paingon sa Sri Lanka karong gabii alang sa pag-canonize sa usa ka paring si Joseph Vaz.
Sa Huwebes sa 5:45 sa hapon, moabot sa Pilipinas si Pope Francis ug mobiya sa nasud sa Enero 19.
Gitakdang bisitahon sa Santo Papa ang mga biktima sa bagyong Yolanda sa Visayas. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Dec 8, 2014 | World
MANILA, Dec. 08 (PIA)–Nasulod ang Vigan sa Ilocos Sur sa mga gi-proklamar nga
New7Wonders Cities.
Kauban sa Vigan sa mga nasulod ang mga lungsod sa Beirut sa Lebanon; Doha, Qatar;
Durban, South Africa; Havana, Cuba; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; ug La Paz, Bolivia.
Matud pa ni Bernard Weber, founder-president sa New7Wonders, tuyo sa kamapnya nga
pilion ang pito ka syudad sa tibuok kalibotan nga adunay “global diversity of urban society.”
“For the first time in human history, more than half of our planet’s population lives in cities
and this election emphasizes the dramatically challenging character of out changing world,”
pasabot pa ni Weber.
Nagsugod niadtong Oktubre 2013 ang botohan alang sa 28 ka nasud nga naapil sa Official
Finalist Candidates sa maong sangka nga gipili sa kinatibuk-ang 1,200 ka nasud nga
nominado. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Dec 8, 2014 | World
MANILA, Dec. 08 (PIA)–Nagpasalamat ang Malakanyang sa international community sa
ilang kaandam nga motabang sa mga naapektuhan sa bagyong Ruby.
Matud pa ni Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, daghang mga nasud ug mga
higala sa Pilipinas ang nipahayag na og kaandam nga mohatag og tabang sa mga typhoon
victims.
Apil sa andam nga motabang sa Pilipinas ang Australia, Japan, Estados Unidos, Malaysia,
Singapore, Canada, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, United Kingdom ug China.
Gawas pa niini, nipaabot na usab og suporta ang ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance Center,
United Nations, International Maritime Organization, World Food Programme ug European
Union.
Giingong aduna na usab military ug private assistance nga nadawat ang Pilipinas.
Giseguro ni Valte nga tanan nga sentimong tabang sa international community, i-account
gayud sa gobyerno. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | Nov 21, 2014 | Headlines, World
OFWs makapahimos sa pag-ubos sa remittance fee sa mga G20 nga nasud
MANILA, Nov. 20 (PIA)–Ubsan sa mga nasud nga miyembro sa G20 ang remittance fee sa ipadalang salapi sa mga migrant workers apil na ang mga overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) karong Nobyembre.
Matud pa sa impormasyon, gikan sa 8%, ubsan kini og himuon nang 5%.
Ang mga nasud nga miyembro sa G20 mao ang Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States ug European Union.
Gikalipay kini sa Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) tungod kay dakung tabang kini sa ipadalang dolyar sa mga OFWs tungod kay madugang kini sa ilang ipadalang salapi sa nasud.
Nanghinaot ang BSP nga malabwan karong tuig ang record high nga P25 bilyon remittances niadtong 2013.
Matud pa nga ang Pilipinas ang may pinakadakung remittance sa tibuok kalibotan ug kadaghanan sa mga gipadala gikan sa Estados Unidos, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UK, Hongkong ug Canada.
Gipaabot usab nga mosaka pa ang ipadalang dolyar karong buwan sa Nobyembre ug Disyembre tungod sa pagpangandam sa kapaskuhan. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
