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First Bohol Coastal-wide Dive Forum
The Province of Bohol through the Bohol Tourism Office conducted of Bohol’s first ever “Coastal-wide Dive Forum” on August 11, 2017 at Bohol Plaza Resort, Dayo Hill, Dauis, Bohol. The forum was in partnership with the Bohol Provincial Tourism Council (PTC), Inc. and the Panglao Association of Dive Operators (PADO) has taken new steps in its efforts for sustainable tourism development. LGU environment and tourism officers, representatives of Municipal and Provincial Tourism Councils, headed by Atty. Lucas M. Nunag, scientists, national agency representatives from the Department of Tourism, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippine Coast Guard, PNP Tourist Police and employees of the provincial government attended the forum. Also present and facilitated the workshop, were private sector stakeholders many of whom are dive operators all over the province, hotel and resort owners, business groups and individuals advocates for Bohol’s sustainable environment and inclusivity of business practices. Jo Cabarrus, Head of the Bohol Tourism Office welcomed the participants and gave the forum’s statement of purpose. Atty. Mitchell John Boiser, Acting Provincial Administrator and the Provincial Legal Officer in behalf of the Governor speaks of the forum as timely, considering that the diving industry in our province is flourishing with the influx of tourists who come to Bohol to experience one of the best dive sites in the country. Aside from Balicasag being famous as a world-class dive spot, there are other sites like Cabilao, Anda, Jagna and many more that offer the same exhilarating experience. He emphasized that the diving industry and the community need to be conscientious in creating balance between tourism development and ecological preservation and... read moreFinalists of the Asian Hospital Management Awards 2017 announced
418 entries from 102 hospitals in 17 countries Manila, Philippines, 9 August 2017 – Hospital Management Asia (HMA) announced the finalists of the 16thAsian Hospital Management Awards (AHMA). Hosted by leading health technology company, Philips, the awards received 418 entries from 102 hospitals in 17 countries in Asia Pacific and the winners will be awarded on Thursday, 24th August 2017 at Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila, Philippines. For sixteen years now, AHMA has been recognizing hospitals in Asia that have implemented outstanding programs and best practices that served patients, hospital employees, and the community. Thirteen awards categories were vied for. The AHMA 2017 finalists will be displaying posters of their respective programs during the two-day Hospital Management Asia conference on August 23 and 24 at Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila, Philippines. The poster display will offer a venue for the finalists to share the benefits of their winning programs with the HMA community. The awarding ceremony of AHMA 2017 is hosted by Philips and will take place during the Awards Gala Dinner at Shangri-La at the Fort in Manila, Philippines on the evening of August 24, Thursday. For the list of AHMA 207 finalists, please visit: http://www.asianhospitalmanagementawards.com/finalists Learn more about AHMA award categories and criteria at: http://www.asianhospitalmanagementawards.com/Categories-and-Criteria About HMA HMA was awarded the MARK OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE BEST OPERATIONS TEAM in the Global Conference Awards 2015 and BEST MANAGED EVENT in the Asian Conference Awards 2013, organized by the London-based Global Conference Network. This year, HMA is a finalist in BEST AWARDS EVENT CATEGORY in the Global Conference Awards 2017. HMA, now in its 16th year, is the largest educational event for healthcare managers in Asia, organized by Clarion Events. HMA 2017 is co-hosted... read more
DTI 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...ICTO, BIPC, BICTC hold Freelance Workshop
With reports from Leah Marchil The DOST ICT Office in coordination with the Provincial Government of Bohol through the Bohol Investment and Promotion Center and the Bohol ICT Council held a Rural Impact Sourcing Forum for IT and Business and Accounting students from UB, BISU, Cristal E, STI, Mater Dei College, BIT, as well as students from DCPNHS, BWS, and TCSHS. The forum presented opportunities for livelihood and employment through freelance work on the Internet. Speakers of the forum included DOST ICTO Deputy Executive Director for eInnovation Monchito Ibrahim, Team Lead Jielyn Joy Jocson, Upwork Philippines representative Olivia Briones and Online Jobs University Founder and CEO Genesis Reonico. Testimonies were also presented from those in the Impact Sourcing Industry. Alwyn Rosal (web services), Joseph Ingking (Graphics Design), Nelson Buena (Social Media Marketing), and Gemela Castro (Teaching) shared advantages of freelance work on the Internet. The promotion of Impact Rural Sourcing is seen as an important step in opening up the IT industry in the province, with IT considered as one of major development pillars and a growth propeller. Provincial Administrator Ae Damalerio represented Gov. Edgar Chatto while City Administrator Edi Borja represented Mayor Baba Yap in welcoming participants of the forum, both underscoring province and city efforts to build the IT industry in the province, gearing programs towards a healthy investment climate as well as strong human...Local News/ Bohol Balita
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....Red tide alert sa Tagbilaran bay area
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, June 27 (PIA)–Nipahimangno ang mga tinugyanan sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) sa publiko nga likayan una ang pagkaon sa tanang matang sa mga kinhason nga makuha sa kadagatan sa syudad tungod sa red tide. Gibutyag ni Cresencio Pahamutang, ang tinugyanan sa BFAR nga gawas sa Tagbilaran bay area, mikatap na ngadto sa walo ka barangay sa syudad ang red tide. Una nang nipahimangno sa miaging mga adlaw ang BFAR sa paglikay sa pagkaon sa tanang matang sa kinhason dinha sa Causeway nga gitaliwad-an sa Dauis ug Tagbilaran. Apan sa usa ka radio interview ganinang buntag, gibutyag ni Pahamutang nga mikatap na usab ang red tide sa kadagatan sa Poblacion 1, Mansasa ug Poblacion 2 nga adunay taas nga red tide organism samtang ang kadagatan sa Bool, Cogon, Booy, Taloto ug Manga nakitaan usab og red tide organism. Gitambagan ang publiko nga likayan una ang pagkaon sa tanang matang sa mga kinhason nga makuha niining mga dapita hangtud sa tukmang panahon nga ilibkas na sa BFAR ang ilang red tide advisory. Ang red tide namugna tungod sa climatic condition ug nakatampo usab niini ang mga gikan nga hugaw sa tawo ug mga hayopan nga mabanlas sa dagat gumikan sa mga pag-uwan....Auza.Net Opens Business Services Center
On June 23, 2012, Auza.Net formally opened its business services center located at Rm 1, K of C Building, K of C Drive, Tagbilaran City. The center offers digital printing, color photocopy, international fax, online marketing, on-the-job training, Linux training and many more. The company has reached nearly 8 years of providing Bohol with premium internet connection and website development services catering mostly to the local market. It now expands its services to cater to the needs of businesses, professionals and students in the area. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by the company’s technology consultant, Engr. Jerome Auza, together with his wife, Dr. Elva Auza and the blessing of the office was officiated by Fr. Desiderio “Kiking” Magdoza of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. The celebration was attended by close family and friends with the company’s on-the-Job trainees. Beginning Monday, the Auza.net Business Services Center will be providing the following services: Online Marketing On-the-Job Training and lectures for IT and Computer Students Linux Download and Installation Introduction to Linux for Office and Home Use Scanning Colored/black and white Printing Clear photocopy Bulk printing and scanning Fax (Local, National and International) ID and photo printing Encoding Lamination Cell phone...Bohol ICT Council Attends Regional MSME Conference
The Bohol ICT Council represented by Chairperson Ms. Leah T. Magno and vice chair Engr. Jerome Auza, attended the Regional Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Conference on June 19, 2012 at the City Sports Club Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City. The conference was organized by the Private Sector Promotion (SMEDSEP) Program of the Department of Trade and Industry – Region VII (DTI-7) and the German International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). Together with Magno and Auza are Ms. Marietta Gasatan, President of the Bohol Chamber of Commerce, Atty. Lucas Nunag, Chairperson of the Bohol Provincial Tourism Council, Ms. Inday Dominise of the Bohol Investment and Promotions Center, representatives from DTI-Bohol and other MSME stakeholders in Bohol. Magno discussed about the opportunities and challenges in the IT industry in Bohol during the “Conversations on the Development of IT-Enabled Services” while Nunag shared experiences in the tourism industry in Bohol during the “Conversations on the Development of the Tourism Sector” The conference participants were welcomed by Mr. Prudencio J. Gesta, President of the CCCI. Cebu City Mayor Michael L. Rama, Dr. Volker Steigerwald, Program Manager of GIZ – Private Sector Promotion (SMEDSEP) Program, and Ms. Asteria C. Caberte, Regional Director of DTI-7 gave keynote...TechTalk: IT Enthusiasts Organizes First Meetup in Bohol
Information technology (IT) enthusiasts organized its first meetup in Bohol at the Auza.Net Training Center at the K of C Recreation Center on June 9, 2012. The meetup was attended by a mix of entrepreneurs, professionals, hobbyists and students and a representative of TechTalks.ph – Cebu. The group introduced themselves and talked about their experiences in IT in Bohol and also discussed potential opportunities. The meetup was organized by Ben Skelton, a British entrepreneur who has a setup shop in Baclayon, Bohol and Jerome Auza of Auza.Net in coordination with Ms. Tina Amper of TechTalks.ph. Ms. Amper is currently based in California and provided the help through online methods. Ppip Cimafranca, a member of TechTalks.ph – Cebu travelled to Tagbilaran to attend the meetup and share his insights and experience with TechTalks.ph – Cebu. The students expressed their interest to learn relevant matters on the IT industry that might help them in future work or ventures. Incidentally, this weekly column on the Bohol Chronicle has a tag line of “TechTalk”. The Cebu group has organized Startup Weekend Cebu (http://cebu.startupweekend.org/) on May 11-13, 2012 and a similar activity is being discussed by the Bohol group. Startup Weekend started in Boulder, Colorado and became a Seattle, Washington based non-profit organization. It organizes 54-hour weekend events during which groups of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more pitch ideas for new startup companies, form teams around those ideas, and work to develop a working prototype, demo, and/or presentation by Sunday evening. Such an activity may help spur IT based projects based in Bohol that may become successful worldwide...National News
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