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Sikat Pinoy National Arts and Crafts Fair presents “Piling-Piling Produktong Pilipino” at Megamall
26 October 2017, Manila – With 280 exhibitors in 2×3 sq. meters of exhibition space virtually overflowing in Megatrade Halls 1-3, the Sikat Pinoy National Arts & Crafts Fair focuses on the living traditions of the country’s indigenous people to preserve our rich cultural heritage. Complementing the wealth of heritage and artisanal products on display, the fair is also a “festival of the senses” with a daily program of onsite artistic performances, skills demonstrations, and entrepreneurship learning sessions. As Department of Trade and Industry Assistant Secretary Rosvi C. Gaetos stated in her opening remarks, Sikat Pinoy National Arts & Crafts Fair has gone beyond the usual “flea market” style bazaars and is presenting the best products of the regions. The Sikat Pinoy National Arts & Crafts Fair is at the Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall and will run from 26-29 October 2017. The Sikat Pinoy National Arts & Crafts Fair is a project of the Department of Trade and... read moreInvest in innovation to globalize MSMEs
The Philippines recently co-hosted with Chinese Taipei the “APEC Policy Dialogue on MSME Marketplace & O2O Forum” targeted at promoting the application of online-to-offline (O2O) business models and encouraging MSMEs to invest in innovation. Since the inception of APEC O2O initiative in 2015, the Forum has showcased more than 200 best practices in the Asia-Pacific region. For the Philippines, three innovative startups have won the O2O best practice awards namely: Medifi, revolutionizing healthcare with cloud based health profile management, video consultations, and medical imaging support; SnipePH, your one-stop solutions partner for employment engagement and business needs, and; recently we have BeamAndGo, specializing in consumer-related E-Commerce products and the first in the Philippines to offer a digital SMS gifting solution delivered as a text message. “Technological innovations have the capacity to reduce costs, allowing ease of doing business which enables SMEs to access resources they need to grow and expand their business and accelerate the on-boarding of currently excluded markets into the global economy.” DTI Regional Operations Group (ROG) Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya said. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), e-commerce helps local businesses access global value chains. It enables them to have a presence in foreign markets through exports and imports. This process leads to higher productivity because of more efficient use of technology, heightened competition, and greater consumer choice; and creates jobs as firms start to expand. The Asia-Pacific region has the largest market share in the digital economy, accounting for 33% of total market scale but only a few SMEs in APEC are currently taking full advantage of new digital opportunities. ... read more
DTI: Price Freeze in effect in Albay
DTI Region 5 – The Department of Trade and Industry in Albay imposed a Price Freeze on basic commodities in the whole Province of Albay as lava continues to flow from the Mayon Volcano. As of Tuesday, Albay Province has been declared under a state calamity by the Provincial Council of Albay through Resolution No. 670-2018. The DTI-Albay Provincial Office is closely monitoring the price and supply of basic necessities in establishments throughout Albay. DTI will ensure there are sufficient and reasonably-priced basic necessities such as canned sardines, evaporated and condensed milk, coffee refill, laundry bar, detergent powder, candles, bread (Pinoy tasty and Pinoy pandesal), salt, bottled water, and instant noodles. A Memorandum Circular was also issued to all wetmarkets, supermarkets, groceries, bakeries, and water refilling stations, reminding establishments to comply with the provision of the Price Act. It will also serve as a warning that any violation of the Price Act shall be dealt with accordingly. The DTI enjoins the retailers to comply with the price freeze while consumers are advised to be guided by the price freeze list in their respective areas in making their purchases. Penalties for violation against the price freeze include at least the imposition of fine of P5,000.00 up to P1 million and/or imprisonment of one (1) year up to ten (10)...Sponsors Wanted for Startup Weekend Bohol
Why Support Startup Weekend Bohol? If you’re curious what Startup Weekend Bohol can do for you and your awesome business, well, here’s a list of benefits that you’ll be showered for your kind hearted gesture! 1. Get a Seat in the Spotlight Startup Weekend Bohol isn’t just an event. It is a BIG event. Last year, we had around (insert number of attendees here) that came all over Bohol and even outside Bohol just to get a taste of entrepreneurship. Sponsoring Startup Weekend Bohol will give you a chance to expose and market your own startup to early stage companies, entrepreneurs and prospective clients!!! You don’t only get the word out there about what your company is and who you are but you’ll also have the opportunity to find possible new leads. 2. Find Great Employees Startup Weekend Bohol attendees are no ordinary people. They’re innovators. They’re hungry. They’re all around awesome. When you put yourself out there, trying to build something, it’s a badge of honor. Not everybody has the guts to start something and that is what separates the average employee and the superstar employee! Startup Weekend attendees are a mixture of developers, designers, sales, admin, content creators and a whole lot more. Startup Weekend Bohol is a cornucopia of talent just waiting to be tapped! We don’t know, the employee that will help catapult your business into the clouds might be a Startup Weekend Bohol attendee. You don’t only get brand exposure from sponsoring Startup Weekend Bohol, you’ll also be able to network and connect with a lot of people. 3. Give back, give back and...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Mga lokal nga opisyal sa Bohol, gipasidan-an batok sa pamulitika
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Oct. 18 (PIA)–Hugot karong gipasidan-an ni Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Mar Roxas ang mga lokal nga opisyal sa lalawigan sa Bohol batok sa pamulitika sa pangapud-apud sa mga relief goods alang sa mga biktima sa magnitude 7.2 nga linog nga nitay-og sa lalawigan niadtong Martes, Oktubre 15. Matud pa ni Roxas, hugot nga monitoring ang ipahigayon karon sa kagamhanan taliwala sa daghang mga reklamo nga ilang nadawat nga giingong pag-abusar sa pipila ka pilitiko sa mga Bol-anon samtang naa sa panahon sa kalamidad. Dugang pa ni Roxas, ang kalamidad sama sa linog sa Bohol panahon sa pagtinabangay ug dili pagpamulitika. “Lahat po ng mga reklamento, ipapatupad po namin, panahon po ng sakuna ito, tulungan po natin ang lahat ng ating mga kababayan. Yong mga biktima ang dapat na mauna,” matud pa ni Roxas atol sa gipahigayong briefing sa People’s Mansion ganinang buntag kauban ni Bohol Gob. Edgar Chatto ug uban pang gabinete ni Presidente Benigno Aquino III. Giingong ang ubang mga lokal nga politiko, mga kaalyado lamang nila ang gipanghatagan sa relief goods. Nipasumbingay pa ang kalihim nga angay seryosohon ang pagtabang sa mga biktima sa kalamidad ilabi na nga daghan kaayo ang mga naapektuhan sa maong kalamidad. Samtang gipahibalo ni Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sec. Dinky Soliman nga mahimong motawag o text sa numero 0920-9463766 ang mga naapketuhan sa linog sa mga kalungsoran nga wala pa nahatagi og relief goods. Dugang pa ni Soliman, kinahanglan ilakip og butang ang pangalan, saktong lokasyon ug unsay gikinahanglan sa maong numero. Gihatag usab ang hotline number nga 09176274714 alang sa panginahanglan...Suplay sa koryente sa Bohol, halos nabalik na sa normal; DOE, susihon ang gikatahong oil price hike sa Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Oct. 18 (PIA)–Gikumpirmar karon ni Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Mar Roxas nga nabalik na sa normal ang halos tanang suplay sa koryente sa daghang lungsod sa Bohol nga grabeng naapektuhan sa magnitude 7.2 nga linog nga nitay-og sa lalawigan niadtong Oktubre 15. Matud pa ni Roxas, tulo na lamang ka lungsod karon ang wala pa gihapo’y suplay sa kuryente nga naglangkob sa Maribojoc, Loon ug Sagbayan. Dugang pa sa kalihim, ang police station ug munisipyo lamang sa lungsod sa Loon ang adunay suplay sa koryente karon. Giingong gihimuan na kini og paagi sa Department of Energy (DoE) ug lokal nga electic cooperative dinhi nga mabalik na sa normal ang suplay sa koryente sa tibuok lalawigan. Samtang gipahibalo ni Director Asteria Caberte sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sa Rehiyon 7 nga susihon na sa DOE ang giingong over pricing sa pagbaligya og gasolina dinhi sa lalawigan sa Bohol nga grabeng naapektuhan sa linog. Matud pa ni Caberte, dili apil sa price freeze ang gasolina ug wala may kakulang sa suplay dinhi sa lalawigan apan nadugay lamang ang pag-abot tungod sa mga nagubang dalan. Una nang nipagawas og prize freeze ang DTI sa mga nag-unang panaliton sa Bohol ug Cebu apan wala naapil niini ang presyo sa gasolina. Una niini, gireklamo sa pipila ka mga residente dinhi ang P100 matag litro nga presyo sa gasolina tungod kay nagdugang lamang kini sa kalisod sa mga motorista. Gireklamo usab sa ubang tricycle driver dinhi ang giingong pag-limit sa pagbaligya og gasolina sa ubang gasoline station og usa ka litro lamang sa matag sakyanan nga...Local officials request to postpone barangay polls in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Oct. 17 (PIA) – Bohol local officials recommended to the COMELEC to suspend the barangay elections here after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the province in the morning of October 15. Bohol governor Edgar Chatto said the Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed a resolution asking the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the postponement of the barangay elections in Bohol and to grant special elections after the province has settled down from the tragedy. Bohol has already been declared under a state of calamity. Under Section 5 of the Omnibus Election Code, postponement or suspension of elections are granted in cases where there are conflicts, war, terrorism, and destructions of election records and paraphernalia and in “force majeure” or calamity. Latest information says, COMELEC commissioners will tackle the resolution/request en banc today whether or not to grant the postponement of the barangay elections on October 28 in Bohol, especially in areas that are badly damaged by the earthquake....Tubig ug pagkaon, kinahanglan sa mga Bol-anon
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Oct. 17 (PIA)–Gi-angkon ni Bohol Gob. Edgar Chatto nga kinahanglan pa sa mga Bol-anon karon ang ilimnong tubig ug dugangan pa ang mga pagkaon sa mga lugar nga grabeng naapektuhan sa linog. Kini tungod kay apektado man ang tinubdan sa suplay sa tubig sa lalawigan. Dugang pa niini ang mga panawagan sa daghang mga residente nga mga lumolopyo sa mga lungsod sa Maribojoc, Loon ug Loboc nga nangayo og tabang. Apan giseguro karon ni Chatto nga naabot na sa mga otoridad ug rescue teams ang pila ka mga lungsod nga nahimong isolated tungod sa kusog nga pagtay-og sa linog niadtong Martes Gipasabot sa gobernador nga gawas sa mga lungsod sa Loboc, Loon ug Maribojoc, grabe usab ang kadaut sa 7.2 magnitude nga linog sa Antequera, Calape, Tubigon, Sagbayan, San Isidro, Clarin, Inabanga ug uban pa. Ang maong mga lugar ang nakatala og daghang mga casualties. Gawas sa relief operations, gipahigayon usab ang retrieval operations sa Loon ug sa Maribojoc tungod sa taho nga aduna pay mga nalubong nga buhi nga kinahanglang kubkobon. Daku ang pasalamat sa mga local nga opisyal sa Bohol sa paspas nga pagresponde sa Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) nga nitabang sa search and retrieval operations nga nagdala pa og mga K9 dogs. Sa pagkakaron, gihimong receiving area alang sa pagkolekta og mga relief goods ang Bohol Cultural Center. Matud pa ni Police Officer 3 Carl John Legazpi, Operations Clerk sa Bohol Provincial Office, nikabat na sa 145 ang gidaghanon sa mga namatay sa Bohol. Samtang mikabat na sa 374 ang mga nataho nga naangol ug adunay 22 pa nga missing....Agencies working hard to restore infrastructure in Bohol
With three out of 14 bridges in Bohol heavily damaged, the Department of Public Works and Highways said it will provide temporary bridging materials to connect isolated areas in the province. In a briefing with President Benigno S. Aquino III at the Governor’s mansion here, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson said the building materials will come from Bacolod and Aklan and will take the department maximum of four weeks to build. “We hope we’ll be able to do it in less than four weeks. All the others are minor—‘yung mga approach lang, settlements—which means that out of the 14, the 11 remaining should be passable within a week’s time,” Singson told the President. The private sector is also helping the government assess the province’s structures, he said. The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers is bringing in 10 structural engineers, together with the DPWH’s bridge and structural engineers. The experts will be assessing hospitals, school buildings, municipal halls, and public markets, he explained. Although there are damages to roads, Singson said they believe they could make most of the roads passable soon. With regards to the condition of the Tagbilaran Airport, Transportation and Communication Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said the facility has opened since 10:30 a.m. yesterday. While there are limitation the facility is structurally sound, he said. As to the Tagbilaran Port, Abaya said it is partially open. It could actually accommodate two non-RORO vessels and two RORO vessels. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) engineers are coming over to assess the expansion of the cargo area to allow forklifts and trucks to move containers. Based on the...National News
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