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PH gains membership in Int’l Halal Accreditation Forum.
PH gains membership in Int’l Halal Accreditation Forum. Positive developments await for the Philippine Halal industry as the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) formally signed on 6 December 2017 a full membership agreement with the International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF). Being a full member of the IHAF gives DTI-PAB voting rights at the General Assembly and committee meetings that could be highly beneficial to Philippine Halal industry. This membership is also seen to further Halal trade between the Philippines and other IHAF member countries. The IHAF is an independent, non-government network of accreditation entities mandated to enforce Halal standards in their respective countries and regions. Empowered by its mandate to protect the growing number of Halal consumers and to facilitate international trade, IHAF establishes a solid ground for the global industry of Halal food and non-food products. In photo is DTI Undersecretary for Trade and Investments Promotion Group Nora K. Terrado (left) with International Halal Accreditation Forum Secretary General Mohamed S. Badri (right) during a courtesy call held at the DTI International Building, Makati City on 7 December... read moreDTI INNOVATES MARKETING MENTORSHIP
Mandaluyong – At the sidelines of the opening of Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair on 6 December 2017, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Markprof Foundation headed by Mr. Josiah Go to create marketing tutorial videos for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). “We are bringing marketing seminars of the experts in the field of marketing and branding closer to our MSMEs. The videos will be accessible and available in all Negosyo Centers in municipalities and provinces nationwide,” said Sec. Lopez. The 22 marketing videos to be produced by Markprof Foundation will be distributed to all 716 Negosyo Centers in the country. The videos will contain different principles as well as strategies in marketing and brand-building to help local MSMEs overcome challenges and grow their respective businesses. The trade chief also shared that online mentoring will be available soon to make learning and mentoring more accessible to all MSMEs anytime and anywhere. DTI, the government agency champion promoting MSMEs, takes a holistic and strategic approach in supporting the sector through its 7Ms strategy (Mindset change, Mastery, Mentoring, Money, Machine, Market access, and Models of business). The National Trade Fair, which is ongoing until 10 December 2017, is one of the initiatives of DTI to provide market access for the products of MSMEs and features One Town, One Product (OTOP) offerings from all regions in the country. The fair also showcases the output of DTI’s Shared Service Facilities (SSF) beneficiaries including select machineries and equipment that helps in increasing the productivity and improving competitiveness of MSMEs. With the support of the Duterte Administration... read more
Antequera Duathlon 2018 registration until Feb 28
TAGBILARAN CITY, February 1 (PIA)–If Alicia had a trail run and an off-road bike race in two days, Antequera will do it in one: the Antequera Off-road Duathlon 2018. Now asserting as a viable sports tourism destination, Bohol is at it again this summer, with another grueling race showcasing Antequera’s trails and immersion into locals in a rub-bike run event. Set at 6:30 AM this March 18, the 5 kilometer (km) run, 25 km bike and 3 km run speeds off in the classic leave no trace race: participants who litter could lose, so they must provide for their race provisions while organizers put up aid stations where participants can refill water bottles or hydration packs. “We want this with least environment impact, so participants are advised to pocket their litter and empty them at the aid stations, outside help from non-participants or spectator, like food, hydration, tools, or medical assistance from any person not directly involved in the event in the entire bike course is strictly prohibited,” one of the race organizers, Russel Villas said. “Even pacing from a non-competitor or vehicle is not allowed at any time on the bike course, participants may walk their bike if needed, but they can’t complete the bike course without their bikes,” he added. Participants must complete the entire bike course unassisted, strictly following the designated track and specified as race course, or face disqualification, return to the transition area on the same mountain bike they started as a bike change would be ground for disqualification and immediate ejection from the race. Open to participants 16 year old and above...Why Join Startup Weekend Bohol 2?
Still on the fence about joining Startup Weekend Bohol 2? Worried that it might just be a time waster? Curious if is it really for you? Well, worry no more. We’re compiling a list of a couple of things you’ll learn and pick up during this intensive 3 day weekend event. 1. Validate your idea Now, most of you probably have ideas that you want to pitch during Startup Weekend Bohol 2 and that’s great. Startup Weekend is a good platform to get a chance to see if your idea is really something people want. The fire pitch is the first stage of Startup Weekend and it’s where your idea either gets voted and validated or shafted and forgotten. Congratulations! If your idea gets pass the voting stage then your idea is a little bit closer to being validated. But you still have a long way to go and the 3 day event will be stepping stones to taking that idea from just an idea to something people actually want. During the event, you’ll get the chance to get out and get customer feedback from your prospective customers and see if they are really willing to pay for your product. Startup Weekend will provide you a chance to test that idea you’ve been cultivating in your head into something more than just idea. After all, ideas are dime a dozen. Execution is everything. 2. Learn Startup Weekend Bohol isn’t just an event, it’s like an educational camp too. You learn by doing and not just theory alone. You only have 54 hours to work on the startup so you’ll...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Cultural mapping to lead way for new tour offerings in Neg Occ, Bohol
Cultural mapping to lead way for new tour offerings in NegOcc, Bohol “Sometimes, economic benefits of [aggregate] local cultural resources is higher than a building a new factory,” says Jeffrey Evenson, a Canadian Cultural Planning consultant leading coaching sessions in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Bohol this September. Around 60 government personnel together with local private sector will be trained on cultural mapping through a series of sessions to be held from September 17 to 20 in Negros Occidental and September 22 to 25 in Bohol. This activity is supported by the Local Governance Support Program for Local Economic Development (LGSP-LED) a program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) that is funded by the Government of Canada. LGUs are aiming to create new tourism packages through the said workshops. However, according to Evenson, the approach and tool he will introduce can also serve as a framework for LGUs to later on map other assets such as transport, energy, agriculture, among others. The role of the LGU in LGSP-LED’s approach is to serve as a portal linking tourism assets together in such a way that it spurs inclusive growth. “Cultural heritage tour providers in Bohol, for example, may see the beaches in Panglao island as competitors for tourists,” said LGSP-LED Manager Randi Alampay. Through this innovation, however, LGUs and private sector alike will be able to see the linkages, opportunities between local assets and, together, take advantage of tourism growth. “What we really want is for LGUs to see this tool as an innovation and learn from the experiences of Canada,” said LGSP-LED Field Director Francis Gentoral. Both Negros Occidental and Bohol are pilot sites...5 Bol-anon nga nakalingkawas sa Okt. 15, 2013 nga linog, posibleng makauban sa usa ka salo-salo sa Santo Papa
5 Bol-anon nga nakalingkawas sa Okt. 15, 2013 nga linog, posibleng makauban sa usa ka salo-salo sa Santo Papa TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Sept. 17 (PIA)–Posibleng lima ka Bol-anon nga nakalingkawas sa magnitude 7.2 nga linog sa lalawigan Bohol niadtong Oktubre 15, 2013 ang makauban sa usa ka salo-salo ni Pope Francis sa iyang pagbisita dinhi sa nasud sa Enero 2015. Matud pa ni Tagbilaran Bishop Leonardo Medroso nga kun maapil sa iskedyul, moadto ang lima sa Palo, Leyte dungan sa pagbisita didto sa Santo Papa aron makauban sa paniudto. Naglaom si Bishop Medroso nga bisan kadali lamang, mobisita usab si Pope Francis sa Bohol aron maduaw ang mga residenteng naapektuhan sa linog tungod kay maghatag kini og inspirasyon ug paglaom. Apan gitataw usab sa obispo nga parte lamang kini sa preparasyon ug dili pa kumpirmado sa Vatican. Sa labing ulahing impormasyon gikan sa Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), sa Nobyembre pa ipahibalo ang official itinerary sa Santo Papa sa iyang pastoral visit dinhi sa nasud. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)...TechTalks.PH – Tagbilaran to Host Technopreneur Bootcamp
Volunteers from Techtalks.ph – Tagbilaran are working with IdeaSpace to host a Technoperneur Bootcamp on September 29, 2014 in Tagbilaran City. Techtalks.ph – Tagbilaran is a group of technology enthusiasts in Tagbilaran City who are passionate about startup events in Bohol. Ideaspace is a non-profit organization that runs an incubator program to support science and technology entrepreneurs. Ideaspace will hold a regional leg of their #Technopreneur Bootcamp for students and young alumni in Bohol. The #Technopreneur Bootcamp series is a vehicle for IdeaSpace to bring down to the grassroots level the advocacy for successful technopreneurship, collaborative participation and innovation. The event is dubbed as ‘IdeaSpace: #Technopreneur Bootcamp@Bohol’ and will be held at JJ’s Seafood Village, K of C Drive, Tagbilaran. Registration starts at 8am. Bohol based colleges and universities are invited to send students or fresh graduates in order to participate and listen to success stories from start-up mavericks and industry experts. Also, there’ll be a hand-in-hand workshop from startup experts to the groups and a pitching competition in the afternoon wherein teams will have to showcase their ideas and pitch to judges. The free event includes lunch and giveaways, as well as the chance to compete for investment and mentoring. It is the first time IdeaSpace has visited Bohol. As many as a hundred teams can be accommodated with each team having 2 to 3 members. To register as a team, download the PDF Application Form at http://bit.ly/1qdNBqv. Describe the idea and business plan in the Form. Professors may be instrumental in getting this right! Email the completed pdf to dave@ideaspacefoundation.org on or before September 27th, 2014. Selected...PCCI official statement on power supply shortage for dissemination to PCCI network
STATEMENT ON THE POWER SUPPLY SITUATION The serious concern about power supply shortfall in Luzon in 2015-2016, a similar potential shortfall in the Visayas and the ongoing shortage in Mindanao is definitely a deafening sound for action, a deliberate one that does not need to raise the panic button among the public. This challenge we face now does not come as a surprise. Over the last four to five years, the power supply and demand situation has been extensively presented and discussed in several consumers, business and government fora both, separately and jointly. With the supply shortfall escalating into brownouts in Luzon and finally putting everyone on the same page, we are calling for all stakeholders to act in unison in addressing the issue on hand. From the combined economic, industry, investment and even political view, there appears to be two (2) basic distinct critical periods or challenges to address – the 2015-16 period and post-2016 and forward. The first has to be confronted with basic “stop-gap” or “band-aiding” measures. This situation is like a golf ball lying 6 inches from the hole. It is a “give” situation and there is no need to tap it in, meaning any steps taken to cure, to bridge or aid the gap would be acceptable to all. There is no need to declare a national emergency. The second is different because it must be addressed by way of a well-laid out plan that is shared with all stakeholders and which government could smoothly and competently implement through the grant of emergency powers to the President, if the plan would warrant the...Auza.Net Accepts Applications for Software Developer Positions
Auza.Net is now accepting applications for software developer positions to support its expanding operations with a European software company supplying highly specialized software for the semiconductor industry. Applicants must have actual software development experience in PHP or C/C++. Actual experience in databases like MySQL and MSSQL would be an advantage. Skills in CSS, HTML and Javascript are an advantage. Auza.Net Technology Consultant Jerome Auza said that the company’s major client in Europe is about to expand operations in Taiwan, US and Israel. Auza.Net provides 100% of the technical support and software development manpower and therefore is making the necessary preparations to absorb the additional demand. The company’s software development team wrote more than 90% of the software code currently used in product engineering departments in various semiconductor companies. The team is currently developing a real time monitoring module which will allow semiconductor test facilities to monitor production rate and test failures in real time anywhere in the world from any computer with authorized network connection. Applicants should send soft copies of their application letter, resume, transcript of records and police clearance to...National News
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