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DTI enforces 30-day period of securing Sales Promotion Permit prior to its implementation
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced to the companies operating in the country that it will strictly enforce the 30-day submission of application for a sales promotion permit prior to implementation. The Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau’s Sales Promotion Division (FTEB-SPD) of the DTI conducted a forum for Philippine businesses on the strict implementation of securing a sales promotion permit 30 days prior to the start of their promotional programs and activities last 14 March 2017 at the Berjaya Hotel in Makati City. According to Article 116 of the Republic Act 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines, “No person shall conduct any sales campaign, including beauty contest, national in character, sponsored and promoted by manufacturing enterprises without first securing a permit from the concerned department at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement thereof.” Two hundred forty-eight representatives from small, medium and large companies in the country participated in the discussions on issues that they are experiencing in securing a sales promotion permit, particularly on concerns on the digital market environment. During the forum, DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua emphasized, “It is crucial for the private sector to adhere to the said mandatory provision. The DTI will ensure that all companies with sales promotional activities will comply by its conduct of regular enforcement activities”. The DTI-FTEB advised its stakeholders to plan and file their applications for sales promotion permit with the Department with enough lead time to meet their implementation date target. For more information on securing a Sales Promotion Permit from the Department, call DTI Direct 751.3330 or send... read moreMEDIA FORUM / SITE VISIT TO BDJ
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y TO : ALL STATION MANAGERS/ REPORTERS Radio Stations ALL EDITORS/ WRITERS News papers RE : MEDIA FORUM / SITE VISIT TO BDJ In line with good governance and transparency, a MEDIA FORUM and SITE VISIT will be conducted at the Bohol District Jail, Cabawan District, this city, on March 30, 2017, Thursday. This is also an offshoot of a recent concern / query by media to BDJ as well as showcase the best practices, programs, projects of the Bohol District Jail. The activity will start with a Forum and Interaction with Warden JCINSP Felilde Aroa Montejo, DDM at 10:00 in the morning. Site visit and tour of the facilities, projects, among others will follow then lunch at the cafeteria. Transportation will depart at 9:15am at the governor’s mansion grounds to ferry to participants to Cabawan and back at around 2:30 in the afternoon. We hope that with your presence, we can inform more on the programs of BDJ and support of the Provincial Government. Thank you so much and let us work together in promoting a better... read more
DESIGN PHILIPPINES SHINES ANEW AT MAISON ET OBJET
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its attached agency, Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) in coordination with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Paris (PTIC-Paris), recently participated at the Maison et Objet, the premier and largest French trade fair for interior design held on 8-12 September 2017 in Paris, France. “The presence of DESIGN PHILIPPINES at this year’s Maison et Objet is a testament of DTI’s commitment to continuously support and provide global platforms for Filipino exporters and designers,” said DTI Undersecretary for Trade and Investments Promotion Group Nora K. Terrado. As the country’s third participation in one of the world’s biggest lifestyle event which attracts over 75,000 visitors worldwide including interior designers, decorators, architects, hotel directors, art directors, stylists and trendsetters, showcased DesignPhilippines which highlighted and represented the country’s creative sensibilities. Among the world-class Filipino companies showcased at the DesignPhilippines are: Agsam Fashion Fern, Beatriz, Catalina Embroideries, Finali, Kit Silver Jewellery, Megabijoux, Nature’s Legacy, and Weave Manila. “We strive to open doors for our emerging designers and exporters to access global partners who frequent the world’s most important international trade shows such as the Maison et Objet which is held twice a year in Paris. This is key in enabling them to meet new trade buyers and be exposed to overseas markets,” Terrado added. Led by DTI’s CITEM, DesignPHILIPPINES is a branding initiative that positions the Philippines as a sourcing destination for finely crafted products for the world market. “We see the vital role that the government plays when it comes to accessing markets for our local exporters. As we participate in...Health startup mClinica scores investment from Kickstart, IMJ IP and 500 Startups
Health startup mClinica scores investment from Kickstart, IMJ IP and 500 Startups Mobile health technology company mClinica announced a recently-closed round of funding from Kickstart Ventures, Inc., and foreign venture capitalists 500 Startups from Silicon Valley and IMJ Investment partners from Japan. The amount of investment remains undisclosed, but founder Farouk Meralli said the capital will be used to fuel mClinica’s SEA expansion, starting with Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. The company currently has a growing network of over 1400 pharmacies nationwide on its platform and access to over 20 million customers. One in every two independent pharmacies in the Philippines is now part of mClinica, making it the largest pharmacy network in the country. “We have been waiting for a solution like this. With mClinica, we now have new ways to access the pharmacy channel more and gather data in the process. This was non-existent before,” Lito Ardeta, Philippines Country Manager, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International. mClinica creates a digital infrastructure connecting pharmaceutical companies directly to pharmacies to make healthcare better for the patient. The Philippines was selected as its pilot market in view of the high prices of medicines, a highly-fragmented status of independent pharmacies, and data scarcity. Farouk Meralli, a 28-year old Harvard School of Public Health graduate worked as an executive in strategy and management for Roche, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer before taking the entrepreneurial route and founding mClinica. Meralli discovered first-hand the challenges pharmaceutical companies face in many emerging markets. “While emerging markets were growing rapidly, we did not have access to the same data we had in more mature markets. The issue could not...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Joint councils endorse for North-east Bohol growth
OTHER than Panglao Airport Project, which was endorsed for continued support by the new Administration, majority of Bohol’s next development would be gyrating off to the island’s northeastern towns. And if the proposed projects get implemented, it would seem that the general region comprised of the cluster of towns from Clarin to Ubay would be the next economic growth center in the island. At the recent meeting of Bohol’s key development councils including the Provincial Peace and Order, Sangguniang Panlalawigan and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines, the joint council meeting endorsed the $3M Compact loan for the Ubay Airport Development project by Korean Official Development Assistance with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines as project proponent. Also endorsed was the P38M Bohol Holistic Enterprise for Livestock based Livelihood Opportunities (Hello) for funding under the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KoICA), an integrated poverty alleviation intervention that would be implemented mostly in the region’s poverty saddled towns. Head of project implementer, Dr. Stella Marie Lapiz said the project would benefit families in San Isidro, Danao, Dagohoy, San Miguel, Trinidad, Bien Unido, Sagbayan, Clarin, Inabanga, Buenavista, Getafe, Talibon, Ubay and President Garcia. Part of the endorsed projects which concentrates on the second district of Bohol is the three bridges proposed for the Tulay ng Pangulo which are all located in the Mabini-Ubay road namely Pasanan, Biabas and Ondol bridges, at an aggregate cost of P61M and following the Austrian Assisted Bridges Program. Moreover, the councils also pushed for the inclusion of the Bohol Dairy Production and Meat processing the in the Korea-Philippine Multi-Industry Cluster Agreement. The center was initially...Crimes dropped 10% in May- police report
CRIMINALITY in Bohol dipped 10% during the period May 1-31 despite the usual rise in crimes by the fiesta month owing to the bulk of well-wishers that can camouflage the entry of criminal elements from nearby islands. For the police force, the month also featured a change in command in Camp Dagohoy from Boholano PSSupt Anthony Obenza to Pssupt. Rodolfo Llorca. Some politicians sought for Obenza’s transfer due to insinuations of bias. It was Governor Erico Aumentado who is also running for the Second District as Representative who appointed Obenza. Scoring the victory, police authorities ascribe to the intense operations brought about by the National Firearms Control Program and the successful conduct of comprehensive programs and operations that heightened police visibility in the past month of May. Camp Dagohoy also ascribe the intensified election ban and heightened operations as contributing factor effecting to the lessening of reported criminal activities. According to police crime data at Camp Dagohoy, May crime count amounted to 222 cases, some 10% less than the previous month of April, which registered 249 index and non-index crimes, a report during the recent Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting held at the Bohol Tropics revealed. The merry month registered 175 index crimes, some 20 cases lesser than last month which showed some 195 cases. Non index crimes also went down to 47 from 54 of last month, or some 7 cases left. Still leading the reported criminal activities is theft at 73, followed by physical injuries at 38 and robbery at 37. Over the development, police authorities bared that the force is to intensify its intelligence and...Aumentado mitudlo ni Herrera, Lopez agig Acting gov, v-gov
GITUDLO ni Gobernador Erico Aumentado si Bise Gob. Julius Caesar Herrera isip acting Governor samtang gitudlo usab si Bokal Cesar Tomas Lopez isip acting Vice Governor gikan Hunyo 8-10. Kini tungod kay ang gobernador ikauban ni Presidente Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa iyang opisyal nga byahe isip pangulo sa delegasyon sa Pilipinas nagdto sa Shanghai World expo sa China. Gimandu sa gobernador sa iyang memorandum ngadto ni Herrera ug Lopez, nga ang duha magabuhat sa mga buluhaton ug responsibilidad nga nasubay sa balaod sagun sa Local government Code. Lakip na usab sa adtoon nila ni Presidente Arroyo uban sa gobernador mao ang kasaulugan sa Philippine National Day nga nailahan sa Filipino Chinese Friendship Day Hunyo 9. (PIA...Roxas naglaraw’g protesta
GILARAW ni Senador Manuel “Mar” Roxas ang pagpasak ug electoral protest batok sa naproklamang Bise Presidente nga si Jejomar Binay. Matud ni Roxas sa iyang pamahayag, buot siyang matuki ang labing dako mga gidaghanon sa boto sa pagka bise presidente nga gi-balewala sa pag-ihap aron sugdan ang tinud-anay ug kompleto nga iphanay agi ug utang niya sa katawhan. Sumpay ni Roxas, kinsa apo sa kanhi Presidente nga si Manuel Roxas, iya na nga gimandu sa iyang mga abogado ang paghipos sa mga ebidensya aron katun-an ang protesta nga ipasaka sulod sa 30 ka adlaw human maproklama si Binay niadtong Hunyo 9. Hinuon, midaug ug naproklama na usab ang Presidente sa nasud, kinsa kauban kang Roxas sa partido ug kadugo usab sa mga dagkong apilhedo sa politika nga...DepEd orders strict enforcement of no-smoking rule in schools
As some schools opened classes on Monday, the Department of Education (DepEd) has started enforcing a no-smoking rule in all public and private elementary and high schools. DepEd Order 73, issued by DepEd Secretary Mona Valisno, declared all elementary and high schools “No Smoking” areas. “Effective immediately, smoking will be prohibited inside school premises. This includes open or covered spaces around school buildings,” Valisno said in the May 28 order, a copy of which was posted late Sunday on the DepEd website. The order was addressed to undersecretaries and assistant secretaries, bureau, center and service directors, regional directors, schools division and city superintendents, and heads of public and private elementary and high schools. Valisno ordered school heads to put up “No Smoking” signs in conspicuous places around the school compound. She also ordered them to place signs with the message “You are entering a No-Smoking Area” in entry points such as gates and side entrances. “Regional and division officials are instructed to oversee the implementation of this order in schools under their supervision,” she said....National News
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