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DTI spotlights Central Visayas MSMEs at OTOP Premium Product Showcase
The Department of Trade and Industry will demonstrate the massive potential of the grassroots level in Region 7’s food and non-food industries with the mounting of the One Town One Product (OTOP) Premium Product Showcase at the Paseo Solana, Ayala Center Cebu on November 17 – 19. DTI Central Visayas Regional Director Asteria Caberte said the event will feature products of local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Central Visayas that have undergone product development workshops conducted by the department under the OTOP Program. Caberte added that MSMEs participating in the OTOP Premium Products Showcase will also supply products for the Go Lokal stores, Tindahang Pinoy, trade fairs and other market access platforms used by the DTI. The DTI official explains that the current OTOP Program is a leveling up process that focuses on new variations, better products that have significant improvement in the areas of quality, design, standards, compliance, marketability and production quality. Around 100 MSMEs in Central Visayas took part in the recent OTOP Next Gen Screening, Assessment and Triage (SAT) sessions in Cebu City where experts from the Design Center of the Philippines and from the private sector evaluated potential OTOP products. The One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines is a priority stimulus program for Micro and Small and Medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) as government’s customized intervention to drive inclusive local economic growth. The program enables localities and communities to determine, develop, support, and promote products or services rooted in its local culture and competitive advantage. As their own ‘pride-of-place,’ these are offerings where they can be the best at or best... read more‘Reinvent globalization’, DTI chief to APEC ministers
Da Nang, Vietnam – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez called on the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies to focus on discussions and initiatives centered on promoting sustainable, innovative, and inclusive growth during the 29th APEC Ministerial Meeting on 8 November. “It is our duty as ministers to reinvent the globalization model wherein progress and growth are extended to the bottom of the pyramid. This is the only way that we will be able to realize the Bogor Goals and usher APEC’s role beyond 2020,” said Sec. Lopez. The DTI chief also highlighted the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and its development and internationalization in pushing inclusive economic growth and development. As the Philippines’ (PH) trade minister, Sec. Lopez also expressed the country’s support for APEC’s programs in promoting green and sustainable MSMEs through the Green Economic Development. The set of policies pushing for the creation of climate-smart and environment-friendly industries are now integrated in the manufacturing industry sector, particularly for the automotive, auto parts, pulp and paper, plastic, housing, and furniture industries. On the e-commerce discussion, PH has submitted its intent to participate in the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Enforcement Arrangement (CPEA) and work with economies in ensuring compliance with international standards to address MSMEs’ issues on security as well as privacy in the internet and digital economy. “PH continues its support for the MSME sector as we co-lead the development of the APEC MSME Work Programme with Malaysia. We have also shared our inputs on tariffs, investments, non-tariff measures, transparency, and capacity-building discussions,” Sec.... read more
DTI leads Halal export promotion and dev’t
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as the lead agency in developing and promoting the Philippine halal industry, is set to implement initiatives toward the development of the country’s Halal exports highlighting its potential contribution in driving trade and investments in the country. Speaking at the recent World Halal Assembly held in Manila last 18 and 19 January, DTI Trade and Investments Promotion Group Assistant Secretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman cited figures validating the need for the Philippines to get involved in halal export, import and production. “Muslim population worldwide has been steadily growing at a 1.84 percent per annum. In 2016 Muslim population was at 2.14 billion, growing to 2.18 billion in 2017. At present, 32.43 percent of Asia’s current population of 1.4 billion is Muslim. In Africa, there are 635 million Muslims. World Muslim population translates to a $3.2- trillion halal industry worldwide. It is expected to increase to $10 trillion by 2030,” explained Assistant Secretary Macatoman. He added, “the sheer size of underserved markets makes it easier to penetrate the industry. There are simply more people who need Halal products and services than there are existing businesses.” At present, the Philippines only contributes five (5) percent of the global halal trade. With the new Philippine halal law in place, Assistant Secretary Macatoman explained that Filipino entrepreneurs are in the best position to take advantage of the rising halal industry worldwide. According to him, Filipino Muslims naturally understand what the global market wants and needs, being part of the market themselves. “Filipino entrepreneurs like the ones based in Zamboanga are in a...PSITE-7 Holds 8th Bohol IT Congress
The Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators – Region 7 holds the 8th Bohol IT Student Congress at the Alumni Educational Media Center at the Holy Name University on March 5, 2016. Ms. Amie Rosarie Cabalo, Dean of Computer Studies of Holy Name University, facilitated the activity which was attended by computer and IT students from the different universities and schools in the province. Bohol ICT Council Chairperson, Ms. Delilah Biliran, spoke to the students about the status of Bohol’s IT initiatives in order to attract BPO locators in Bohol. She updated the students on the government programs that will help improve IT competitiveness such as Tech4Ed and the scholarships that the students may avail at TESDA which cover certain skills in IT. She also discussed on freelancing as an option for employment. She encouraged the students to participate in the various competitions on technology startups and maker events. Jerome Auza, Bohol ICT Council Vice Chairperson discussed on the details of Startup Weekend Bohol and encouraged the participants to join and pitch their ideas in the competition. Mr. Charles Barette of FabLab Bohol discussed the FabLab facilities and the various activities held at Fablab. Mr. Jay Paul Aying of Bagol Labs added more details about Ideaspace competition and how to join the TechTalks.PH Tagbilaran...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Graduation sa mga pampublikong tunghaan, gitakda sa Marso 27, 28
MANILA, Feb. 6, 2014 (PIA)–Gitakda sa Department of Education (DepEd) sa Marso 27 ug 28 ang graduation sa mga pampublikong tunghaan sa nasud base sa gipagawas nga DepEd Order #10 series of 2013. Gimando usab sa ahensya nga himuong yano lamang ang pagpahigayon sa graduation sa mga bata ug hugot usab ang ilang pasidaan batok sa pagpaningil og mga graduation fees. Matud pa ni DepEd Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali, wala pugngi ang mga prinsipal, administrator ug Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) sa mga pampublikong tunghaan nga mangolekta og graduation fees aron himuong memorable ang okasyon. Apan angay dili kini mahimong babag alang sa uban nga dili maka-martsa tungod kay dili makabayad sa maong graduation fee. Kun may reklamo kalabot sa pugos nga pagpaningil sa graduation fee, mahimong e-text ang reklamo sa DepEd hotline nga 0919-4560027....Kapin sa 400,000 ka turista niduaw sa Bohol sa 2013
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Jan. 27, 2014 (PIA)–Bisan naigo ang lalawigan sa magnitude 7.2 nga linog niadtong Oktubre sa niaging tuig, ang Bohol gi-bisita gihapon sa daghang mga turista. Ang industriya sa turismo dinhi nakatala og 400,090 ka turista nga nibisita dinhi sa niaging tuig 2013 base sa datus sa Bohol Tourism Office (BTO). Apan kini posibleng madugangan pa unta kun ang ubang lungsod diin adunay pantalan, sama sa Jagna ug Ubay, malakip sa pagkuha sa mga dumuduong dinhi sa Bohol. Ang buwan sa Mayo sa niaging tuig ang nakatala sa pinaka-daghang turista nga nikabat sa 50,339, apan ang pinaka-ubos mao ang buwan sa Oktubre nga aduna lamang 15,772 tungod na usab sa linog nga niigo sa Bohol. Ang ihap sa tourist arrivals nisaka sa 18,355 sa Nobyembre ug 26,475 sa Disyembre sa niaging tuig. Ang buwan sa Enero nakatala og 29,480; Pebrero – 35,392; Marso – 38,559; Abril – 49,583; Hunyo – 37,153; Hulyo – 34,003; Agosto – 33,676 ug Setyembre – 31,304. Ang lokal nga turista mao’y dakung bul-og sa mga dumuduong dinhi nga nikabat sa 221,960 diin 146,866 (via air) samtang 75,094 (sea traspo). Ang mga Asians ang kinadaghanang langyaw nga nibisita dinhi nga adunay 115,928 (via air and sea); gisundan sa Europeans nga nikabat sa 34,097; ug mga Amerikano nga nikabat sa 28,105. Ang labing taas nga pag-uswag sa turismo sa Bohol nabati sa dihang nabisita kini og 641,614 ka turista niadtong tuig 2012 base sa datos sa BTO....PNoy appoints a Boholano as new NBI director
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Jan. 17 (PIA)–President Benigno Aquino III has appointed Atty. Virgilio Mendez, a Boholano, as the new director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). He was the NBI Deputy Director for Regional Operations Services (NBI-DDROS) before his appointment. Mendez took his oath before Justice Secretary Leila de Lima yesterday at the Department of Justice (DOJ). A native of Bayongan, San Miguel, Bohol, Mendez was born on March 5, 1952, to a farmer and a public school teacher. Mendez was one of the authors of the NBI Code of Conduct and Manual of Operations. He received commendations for the arrests of suspects in high-profile cases, including the Kristelle “Kae” Davantes murder and the fatal shooting of former Lingayen Vice Mayor Ramon Arcinue and his wife last year. He was also responsible for the solution of and the filing of charges in the bombing of an LRT train in Manila on Rizal Day in 2000. At first, he wanted to become a priest and finished his secondary education at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Tagbilaran City. However, Mendez instead gave in to the calling of being a “Padre de Pamilya.” He is married to Vilma Garcia and they have three children. Mendez went on to study law at Divine Word College in Tagbilaran City and earned a degree in 1976. He passed the bar with a grade of 81.55 percent in the same year. The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) in its meeting yesterday passed a congratulatory resolution for the new NBI director as proposed by Governor Edgar Chatto. “It is important that the PPOC in...Filling of applications for April 6 career service written exams ongoing
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Jan. 17 (PIA)–The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Bohol Field Office is now accepting applications for the Career Service Professional and Sub-Professional Paper-and-Pencil Test to be conducted in Tagbilaran City on April 6, 2014, the first career service examination schedule for the year. Deadline for submission of application is on February 20, 2014. The CSE Professional level is a general ability test that aims to measure verbal, analytical and numerical abilities, while the Sub-Professional level aims to measure verbal, numerical and clerical skills. Both levels have general information questions on the Philippine Constitution, government work ethics (R.A. 6713), human rights issues and concepts, and environment management and protection. Passing grade is 80.00. Those who are interested to take the said examination may visit the CSC office at Circumferencial Road, Tagbilaran City. Applicants must bring 4 passport-size photos with handwritten (not computer-generated) full name tag in front with a signature over the name; P500 exam fee; and the original and photocopy of any valid ID containing the applicant’s clear picture, date of birth, and signature. Only the following IDs will be honored: Driver’s license, SSS ID, GSIS ID, Philhealth ID, current company/office/school ID, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voter’s ID, Valid passport or Police clearance. Application forms can also be downloaded at the CSC website http://www.csc.gov.ph. For more information, one may call the CSC office at telephone number (038) 501-7046....Usa ka Bol-anon ang natudlong bag-ong NBI direktor
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Jan. 17 (PIA)–Usa ka Bol-anon nga beterano isip field investigator ug abogado ang natudlong bag-ong pangulo karon sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Si Deputy Director for Regional Services Virgilio Mendez na ang direktor karon sa NBI nga taga Bayongan, lungsod sa San Miguel, Bohol. Si Mendez nanumpa sa katungdanan atubangan ni Justice Secretary Leila de Lima kagahapon, susamang petsa niadtong 1978 diin nisulod siya sa maong buhatan isip NBI Agent I. Sa iyang 36 ka tuig nga pag-alagad sa maong buhatan, si Mendez nakasikop og mga suspetsado sa mga high-profile nga kaso. Apil sa mga malampusong pagsikop nga naghatag ni Mendez og pasidungog mao ang: Guialaludin ‘Boy Muslim’ Otto, nga wanted sa 2 counts of murder, Abdulgani “Abdul Malang” Abas kansang pagkasikop nakaingon sa interception sa mga improvised explosive device, ug ang mga suspetsado sa brutal nga pagpatay ni Kristelle “Kae” Devantes. Niadtong 2011, natudlo siya sa kanhi posisyon isip deputy director for regional operations services. Natudlo siya isip NBI Regional Director sa Rehiyon 10 niadtong 2004. Si Mendez usab ang responsible sa pagkasikop sa mga suspetsado sa pagkamatay ni Lingayen Vice Mayor Ramon Arcinue ug sa iyang asawa. Siya usab ang lead investigator sa Atimonan shootout ug personal nga nitutok sa imbestigasyon sa Cagayan De Oro bombing. Siya usab ang nangulo sa imbestigasyon sa gituhuang rice smuggler nga si David Tan. Natapos ni Mendez ang pagtungha sa sekondarya sa Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary sa syudad sa Tagbilaran ug nilampos usab siya sa iyang pagtuon sa abogasya sa Divine Word College sa ning syudad. Gihulipan ni Mendez si Atty. Medardo de Lemos nga nitindog...National News
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