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Aris highpoints Bohol Polls ‘17
By JUNE S. BLANCO WHAT is it in election years that pulls down net satisfaction ratings (NSRs) of candidates? This was what happened to three of Bohol’s incumbent top leaders in 2016 – except for Rep. Erico Aristotle Aumentado (Bohol, 2nd District) whose NSR increased by six percentage points. The three top leaders managed to recover in 2017. Gov. Edgardo Chatto and Rep. Rene Ralampagos (Bohol, 1st District) moved up by four percentage points each – from +81 to +85 for the former and from +50 to +54 for the latter. Rep. Arthur Yap (3rd District) fared better: +74 this year from +63 in 2016 or up by 11 percentage points. But Aumentado topped his six-point increase of +63 in 2015 to +69 in 2016 with a 15-point jump to +84 this year. While Chatto’s, Relampagos’ and Yap’s yearly ratings from 2014 to 2017 would look like the pulses of the heart in an electrocardiogram. Aumentados’s ratings steadily climbed, with no dips at all. Aumentado thanks his supporters for the trust and confidence in him. While he rode on the good name, accomplishments and popularity of his father and relished the sympathy votes when he first entered politics as replacement candidate and won in 2013, he said the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Bohol Poll results already reflect what his constituents feel about how he has gone about his work. To note, his namesake father, immediate congressional predecessor and former Gov. Erico Boyles Aumentado, passed away on Christmas Day of 2012 – at the height of the campaign. The solon said the 2017 results inspire him to strive even... read moreInt’l fintech firm Payoneer supports Geeks on a Beach for the second year
International financial technology firm Payoneer is supporting the global startup conference Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) for the second straight year as one of this year’s most awaited event’s silver sponsors. Miguel Warren, Payoneer Philippines Country Manager, said the company is delighted to once more take part in this year’s GOAB which will be held at Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines on August 24-25, 2017. “We are in Geeks on a Beach to talk about the huge potential of e-commerce, freelancing, and outsourcing in the Philippines; and how Payoneer can help these fields with their online and cross-border payments.” said Warren. This year’s GOAB, which has been done annually since its first staging in Boracay Island in 2013, again promises to bring together some of the biggest names of the tech, design, and startup world from across the world. “We really like to see the kind of folks gathered together in Palawan for the Geeks on a Beach – startups, techies, and corporates – to see how we can help them facilitate payments on an easy, convenient, and cost-efficient way,” said Warren. Warren is part of the panel on “Corporate Digital Transformation: Becoming Victorious in a Collision between Businesses and Today’s Challenging Digital Forces” during the second day of the GOAB conference. His fellow panelists include Robertson Chiang of Dragonpay Corporation, Arup Maity of BlastAsia & Xamun Inc., Joey Limjap of PLDT Innolab, Ramon Escueta of Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and Annabelle Ong of the Puerto Princesa Chamber of Commerce. This panel is especially envisioned for corporates and businesses wishing to jumpstart their digital innovation by incorporating automated processes and... read more
Cases of violence against women, girls decreasing!
TAGBILARAN CITY, December 8 (PIA)–Bohol Police Provincial Office reports a 52% dip in violence against women and children (VAWC) from January to November in 2017. The downtrend is already considered huge accomplishment and records would also show that in 2016, VAWC cases reached 165 cases, according to a report read by Police Senior Inspector Nida Perocho. Perocho, who came to the Kapihan sa PIA bringing a summative report on the vawc cases in Bohol also clarified that the cases in their records at Camp Dagohoy reflect only those getting into town blotters that prospered into legal suits. As to the development, authorities continue to urge women and girls who might be victims of physical, sexual, emotional and psychological or economic abuse to come out where help is available. It would only be when they come out from hiding that they can be helped, emphasizes Inspector Perocho. And coming out may mean getting these cases known by legal suits. One thing good about reporting these cases of abuse is that the perpetrators would have something to think about before committing another atrocity as he can really get to jail, added social worker Desiree Faith Lingo, at the radio forum. By reporting and filing suits however, many women and girls fear they have nowhere to go. A facility called Bohol Crisis Intervention Center here responds exactly to cases like that, volunteers BCIC’s Donna Belle Mante. BCIC is designed as a temporary shelter and safe house for women and children who are victims of violence, where victims get to a support...DTI Holds Bohol i2i Boot Camp
The Department of Trade and Industry – Bohol Province held the first Bohol Idea to Contextualized Innovation (BHLi2i) Competition held at the Bohol Cultural Center last October 5-6, 2015. Ten (10) out of the thirty two (32) teams who registered were selected to proceed to the 2nd phase of the competition. These teams represent the different schools, colleges and universities in the province. The following ideas that qualified for the 2nd phase (prototyping stage) are: Bus Monitoring System (BMS), Bantay Palay “Grain Saver”, ACCRE, eGO, Heat Laptop Charger, e-Gen Light, PleteE, Drainage Inspection Machine (DIM), Rapid Testing Device (RTD), and Cocobot. In the next stage, DTI will support the teams in the development of their ideas into actual prototypes using the facilities of the Bohol Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab), the first of its kind in the country. This will start on the 3rd week of October until the last week of November. Teams will learn 3D or 2D data preparation and undergo training on the use of digital fabrication equipment available at the Bohol FabLab such as the 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Large and Small Format CNC Milling Machines, media printers and embroidery machine. Prior to the pitching of ideas, all 150 individual participants were fortunate enough to be assisted by different mentors during the ideation process. Mentors included Carlo Calimon (CEO of MobKard); Dave del Rosario of Ideaspace Foundation; Prim Paypon of Dream Project PH; Andy Rapista (Founder of Watson Institute Philippines), Raphael Mijeno of SALT; and Artie Lopez (BrainSparks Philippines). All prototypes developed will again undergo selection process in November. Qualified teams will proceed to the next phase,...Local News/ Bohol Balita
A KALAHI MCA feature… Mabini farmers tame Tabunok floods with 300 meter river dike
Rey Anthony Chiu MABINI, Bohol, July 21, 2012 (PIA) –Then, most farmers could only look helplessly as the floodwaters from the overflowing Tabunok River creep up and drown their rice crops. Now, armed with the participatory assessment skills, plus an engineering inspiration, they have high hopes that their efforts give them a good fighting chance against the notorious floods that has claimed several lives here. For most farmers, “tabunok” spells good harvest. Here, Tabunok is also fatal and destructive. Tabunok, a local term for rich loam deposits left after a flood, is what most farmers here capitalize to produce the harvest in the more that 150 hectares of rice and prime farmlands. The rich loam deposit, which the river brings, also causes the river to be called Tabunok. Tabunok River partly assures people of good harvest when it brings in the rich soil during its flow. And when the water is just a bit too much, the flow also portends death and destruction, when the collected rainwater from the grazing grounds upriver converge to wash down Cogtong Bay, said Barangay Chairman Rodrigo Vallespin. When that happens, he admits he could not sleep as he has to direct the barangay disaster council to effect the evacuations, knowing that the flooding may not only destroy crops. When the floods come, it would be in a flash, he said adding that a school girl crossing the ankle deep stream down river was suddenly washed out to sea when the raging water tumbled down. When the rains come at night, I could not sleep tight, knowing that down the village center, the water...DOST-Bohol Kicks Off National Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology – Bohol Science and Technology Center kicks off its celebration of the National Technology and Science Week with a Kapihan sa PIA at the Prawn Farm Grill and Restaurant at the Island City Mall on July 23, 2012. The Kapihan started at 1:30PM with a presentation of the various programs of DOST that will assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with access to finance, technical assistance. DOST-7 Regional Director Engr. Rene Burt N. Llanto graced the activity and presented the Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program (MAPEX) and Consultancy For Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE). Engr. Marcial Tanggaan, Provincial Director of DOST-Bohol, assisted in answering questions from the audience. After the press conference, Llanto and Tanggaan presented awards to Hon. Edgar M. Chatto, governor of Bohol for his “meritorious commitment to the advancement of science, technology and innovation” in the province. Ms. Victoria Sandidge of the Bohol Bee Farm was awarded for her “innovative application of technologies in food processing, organic farming, health and wellness, tourism and handicrafts development”. Also awarded is Mr. Leonard Alturas for his “distinguished advocacy in science and technology in the application and integration of food safety standards in business operations”. Mr. Marlito Uy of the Alturas Group of Companies, represented by Mr. Loy Palapos, was also recognized for his “invaluable support in the implementation of science and technology in the countryside”. Dr. Elpidio T. Magante of the Bohol Island State University was also awarded for his “invaluable support to the implementation of science and technology, S&T Plans, programs and activities at the university. He was represented...PNoy, dili prayoridad ang Cha-cha apan andam usab maminaw sa mga niduso niini
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, July 13 (PIA)– “Don’t fix what ain’t broke.” Mao kini ang tubag ni Presidente Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III sa pagbanhaw og balik sa planong pagbuhi sa panaghisgot sa Charter change (Cha-cha) nga giduso nilang Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile ug Speaker Feliciano Belmonte. Miingon ang Presidente nga posibleng makadaot pa sa ekonomiya sa nasud kun i-pugos ang Cha-cha partikular na ang pipila ka economic provisions niini. Nagtuo usab ang Presidente nga makayang mo-uswag ang ekonomiya sa Pilipinas bisan dili na bag-ohon pa ang Batakang Balaod. Gipasigarbo og balik sa Presidente ang 6.4-percent nga growth rate sa nasud nga natala niining milabay nga quarter sa tuig. Gitataw usab ni PNoy nga bisan dili prayoridad sa kagamhanan ang Cha-cha, andam usab siya nga maminaw sa pagpasabot sa mga nagduso niini. (PIA-Bohol/ecb) Hulyo 23, special non-working day sa Bohol TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, July 13, 2012 (PIA)–Gi-deklarar ni Presidente Benigno S. Aquino III ang Hulyo 23, Lunes isip usa ka special (non-working) day sa tibuok Bohol ug syudad sa Tagbilaran sa kasaulogan sa ika-158 nga Bohol Day. Gipagawas sa Presidente ang deklarasyon pinaagi sa Proclamation No. 431 nga gilagdaan ni Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. kagahapon, Hulyo 12, aron mahatagan og kahigayonan ang katawhan sa syudad sa Tagbilaran ug tibuok Bohol nga isaulog ug motambong sa mga kalihokan alang sa kasaulogan niini. Pinaagi sa Akta Republika 7683, gideklarar na sa Kongreso nga special holiday sa tibuok Bohol ug syudad sa Tagbilaran ang Hulyo 22. Apan gihatagan og pagtugot ni Presidente Aquino ang hangyo sa buhatan sa Gobernador nga ideklarar ang Hulyo 23 nga special (non-working) day sanglit nga Hulyo...Aquino declares July 23 as a special (non-working) day in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, July 13 (PIA)–President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared July 23, which falls on a Monday, as a special (non-working) day in the province of Bohol and Tagbilaran City in commemoration of its 158th Foundation Day Anniversary. The Chief Executive issued the declaration through Proclamation No. 431 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on July 12, to give the people in the entire province of Bohol and Tagbilaran City the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies. The Province of Bohol and the City of Tagbilaran mark the commemoration of the 158th Foundation Day anniversary on Sunday, July 22, 2012. President Aquino granted the request of the Office of the Governor to declare Monday, 23 July 2012, as a special (non-working) day instead of July 22, which falls on a Sunday. On July 22, 1854, Bohol was separated from Cebu and, together with Siquijor, was created into a politico-military province during the Spanish rule in the Philippines. Thereafter, it was recognized as a province during the American regime....Aquino declares July 2 as a special (non-working) day in Tagbilaran City
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, June 28 (PIA)–President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared July 2, which falls on a Monday, as a special (non-working) day in Tagbilaran City in the province of Bohol in celebration of its 46th Charter Day. The Chief Executive issued the declaration through Proclamation No. 417 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on June 27, to give the people of Tagbilaran City the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies. The city marks the commemoration of its Charter Day on July 1, which falls on a Sunday. President Aquino granted the request of the Eleventh Sangguniang Panlungsod to declare July 2 as a special (non-working) day instead of July 1 in the city. Tagbilaran became a chartered city on July 1, 1966 by virtue of Republic Act No. 4660....National News
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