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PROV’L GOV’T supports ‘Bold’ Women Power for Change
IT WAS IN the late 19th century when the International Council of Women (ICW), the first international women’s rights organization, was formed. Now, more than a century later, women’s rights organizations are still going strong; and women all over the world have chosen the Month of March as International Women’s Month and March 8 as International Women’s Day (IWD). In the Philippines, the designated month and day are the same as that of the IWD’s, given credence through Presidential Proclamation No. 227 series of 1998 and Republic Act 6949 series of 1990, respectively. As per Joint Memorandum No. 2017 by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Department of Education (DepEd), this is to give recognition to the important role and contribution of women to Philippine society. This year’s theme is “Be Bold for Change.” To ensure a more meaningful and uniform observance of the 2017 Women’s Month here in Bohol, and in consonance with the Philippine Commission of Women and Women’s Month Celebration, Liza M. Quirog, Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person and SEEM Cluster Head of the PGBh, informed all concerned that the PGBh, through Gov. Edgar M. Chatto, is strongly supporting the advocacy with the theme, “We Make Change Work for Women.” The same memo enjoins all local chief executives to conduct simultaneous and synchronized activities mentioned therein. These are the conduct of a Female-led Fun Run (Run for a Cause) last March 8 at 5:00 in the morning; immediately followed by a Zumbabae for All (Zumba). A three-day rummage sale... read moreRep. Aris: Plant more guso, produce guso-based foods
By JUNE S. BLANCO GUSO crackers, anyone? How about some guso noodles? Rep. Erico Aristotle Aumentado’s (Bohol, 2nd District) said many products from guso or the edible carrageenan-rich seaweeds abundant in the shallow waters of northern Bohol towns are waiting to be developed. On top of supporting the planting itself as his constituents’ livelihood, the solon said he will also support those who will venture into processing the seaweeds harvest into crackers and noodles. Aumentado vowed to bring the technology to his district. He said the idea was well-received by his constituents when he first broached it to them. On the “how” part, the solon said he will bring in the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for more training on planting and securing the planting materials. He will bring in the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to cover questions on the processing part, the actual cooking and packaging, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for the marketing side. He wants the new products to be marketed not only in Bohol but to other provinces and even outside of the country in light of the ASEAN economic integration. The novel and exotic products, he said, will bolster Bohol’s position in the tourism map. He expressed confidence that soon, buyers from all over the world will be looking for the items on the shelves. In effect, he explained, the convergence of BFAR, DOST and DTI in his first attempt at branding Bohol will up the province’s eco-tourism attractions. When the project goes full blast, Aumentado said Bohol’s eco-tourism will sell not only for the tarsier, the... read more
Manila FAME October Show to Highlight PH Culture, Design Ingenuity
Manila FAME, the Philippines’ premier lifestyle and design event, is set to make waves again among international and local buyers as it returns on October 20-22 with a range of new show features and artisans in a showcase of the country’s rich cultural heritage and design ingenuity. The 66th edition of Manila FAME will strip down to its roots to present a show built upon the intertwine of the country’s rich cultural heritage and design excellence and the promotion of Philippine products. Artisans from across the country will showcase their best products at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade and Training Center in Pasay City across the three-day event. “For this edition of Manila FAME, we put focus on how our culture has influenced generations upon generations of Filipino artisans. Manila FAME has always stood as a canvas to which the best of Philippine lifestyle and design talents embellish their work to showcase the country’s vibrant and multi-layered cultural heritage,” said CITEM Executive Director Clayton Tugonon. No less than eight show features will be included in the upcoming show. New Generation Weaves, a staple of Manila FAME for the past three editions, will return with Paris-based design specialist Nelson Sepulveda at the helm. Sepulveda will work with more than 30 small and medium enterprises to invoke harmony and balance through Philippine craftsmanship and the beauty of natural raw materials. GREAT Women Project 2 will also return to highlight the works of women artisans across the country. The project was launched by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in partnership with the DTI Project Management...Apple Unveils Apple Watch—Apple’s Most Personal Device Ever
CUPERTINO, California — Apple® on September 9, 2014 unveiled Apple Watch™—its most personal device ever—featuring revolutionary new technologies and a pioneering user interface with a beautiful design that honors the rich tradition of precision watchmaking. Apple Watch introduces a specially designed and engineered Digital Crown that provides an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate. The Digital Crown is Apple’s most revolutionary navigation tool since the iPod® Click Wheel and iPhone® Multi-Touch™. Apple Watch will enable you to communicate in new ways right from your wrist by sending and receiving messages, answering calls to your iPhone, and with Digital Touch, sending something as personal as your own heartbeat. Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives. Apple Watch is available in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition. “Apple introduced the world to several category-defining products, the Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “And once again Apple is poised to captivate the world with a revolutionary product that can enrich people’s lives. It’s the most personal product we’ve ever made.” “With Apple Watch, we’ve developed multiple technologies and an entirely new user interface specifically for a device that’s designed to be worn. It blurs the boundary between physical object and user interface,” said Jony Ive, Apple’s senior vice president of Design. “We’ve created an entire range of products that enable unparalleled personalization.” Apple Watch comes in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition—available in two different sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm. The beautifully designed and durable enclosures are...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Plan to remove Obenza blocked
A SINISTER plot involving a top politician in the 2nd district of the province to ease out PNP provincial director Anthony Obenza so he could be replaced with a more “friendly” police provincial director was uncovered last week. An unnumbered memorandum dated April 8, 2010 and signed by Police Director Abner Cabalquinto “terminated” the designation of PSSupt Anthony Lao Obenza as Acting Provincial Director of the Bohol Police Provincial Office. Slated to replace Obenza was PSSupt Rodolfo Abejo Llorca effective April 15. But unconfirmed reports say a Boholano politician has actively sought the intervention of DILG Secretary Ronaldo Puno to cause the issuance of a relief order. Sensing an evil scheme to derail the gains achieved by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) to ensure clean, honest and orderly elections, Governor Erico Aumentado immediately filed an injunctive relief with the courts and sought for the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO). Read the full story on Bohol Times...2 ka gikatahapang drug pusher nasikop sa ronda sa Corella
Duha ka gikatahapang tigpahuyot sa ilegal na drugang shabu, usa niini nakasohan sa maong sala, nadakpan sa gihimong ronda sa kapulisan sa managlahing balay didto sa barangay Cnapnapan, Corella, Bohol kagahapon sa buntag. Ang mga suspetsado nailhan nga sila RAymond Ingking ug Jose Meleriano Alingig. Nabawi gikan sa panimalay ni Ingking ang usa ka sachet nga gidudahang adunay shabu, laing sachet nga gidudahang naay shabu residue lakip na ang mga shabu paraphernalia. Samtang nasakmit sa pinuy-an ni alingig ang duha ka sachet nga gidudahang dunay shabu ug mga shabu paraphernalia. Sigun sa taho nga ang bahan sa Special Weapons and Tactics kun SWAT, Provincial Public Safety Management Company ug Special Operations Group kun SOG sa Bohol Provincial Police Office ubos sa pagpangulo ni Chief Inspector Nicomedes Olaivar nironda sa mga pinuy-an sa duha basi sa kuha sa search warrant nga gipagula ni Hukom Fernando Fuentes III sa Regional Trial Court Branch 49 nga nakabase sa dakbayan sa Tagbilaran tungod sa paglapas sa Akta Republika 9165. Sayo niini, si Ingking aduna nay kaso nga giatubang sa hukmanan human kini nadakpan sa samang sala apan nakagawas kay nakapiyansa. Gidala ang duha ka suspek didto sa Kampo Dagohoy ug gipaslak sa bilangguan. (Andy...Manag-uyab gitulis samtang nag date sa tulay sa Causeway
Manag-uyab gitulis samtang nag date sa Suarez Bridge sa Causeway Drive, dakbayan sa Tagbilaran niadtong Sabado sa kaadlawon. Ang mga biktima mao sila John Jay Olaivar, 21 anyos ug nagpuyo sa Habitat, Tabalong, Dauis, Bohol ug Reche May Areja, 19-anyos, dalaga ug nagpuyo sa dalan Gallares, ning siyudad. Nahitabo ang insidente mga alas 12:30 sa kabuntagon samtang nag date ang duha sa nahisgutang dapit. Matud sa duha ka biktima, dihay miduol nila na duha ka mga lalaki ug nagpasumangil kini ug pangutana kabahin sa usa ka tawo unya mikalit ra ang usa ka tawo ug bunlot ug dekalibre nga pusil ug gitutok ngadto sa mga biktima. Nakuhaan ang duha sa ilang mga cellphone apan na rekober ra kini nila sa dihang nadakpan ra ang duha ka...Batan-ong lalaki dakpan sa buy-bust operation sa lungsod sa Loay
Dakpan ang usa ka batan-ong lalaki kinsa gidudahang tigpahuyot sa ilegal nga drogang shabu atol sa gihimong buy-bust sa kapulisan didto sa Barangay Sagnap,Loay,Bohol niadtong Huwebes sa gabii. Ang suspetsado nailhan nga si Juirafe Mark Solis, 20-anyos, ulitawo, nagpuyo sa maong lugar. Nasayran sa taho nga ang bahan sa Special Operations Group (SOG), Provincial Intelligence Branch sa Bohol Provincial Police Office ug Loay Police Station ubos sa pagpangulo ni Inspector Vener Santos nagpahigayon ug buy-bust operation ngadto sa maong suspek. Nasakmit gikan kang Solis mao ang duha ka sachet ngs gidudahang dunay shabu, usa ka Nokia 1100 cellphone ug duha kabuok P500 nga marked money. Gidala ang suspek ug ang nakuha nga ebidensya ug gipaslak didto sa Kampo Dagohoy. (Andy...6-anyos nga batang babaye nga nawala sa ICM,napalgan sa Lungsod sa Talibon
Nahupay ang gibating kaguol sa usa ka ginikanan human na rikober sa kapulisan ang ka 6-anyos nga batang babaye dihang gikatahong nahanaw samtang nag shopping sa Island City Mall sa dakbayan sa Tagbilaran niadtong Miyerkules. Giila ang bata nga si Gillian Marie Avila, taga barangay Jimilian, Loboc, Bohol. Nasayran sa taho nga ang biktima mikuyog sa iyang inahan nga si Susima Avila nisud sa maong mall niadtong Miyerkules apan gibilin ang bata human nisulod sa comfort room ang maong inahan apan sa dihang migawas na niini, nahanaw na si Gillian Marie. Nagpatabang ang inahan sa maong biktima ug nagpa-flash alarm sa Kampo Dagohoy ang insidente nga niresulta sa pagka rekober niini didto sa balay sa usa ka Epifania Abaat sa Balintawak, Talibon, Bohol mga alas 3 sa hapon niadtong Huwebes. Nahibaw-an nga ang maong bata misakay ug usa ka St. Jude nga Bus paingon sa naasoyng lungsod ug gidala sa balay ni Abaat gumikan kay walay nakaila niini. Gikuha sa mga sakop sa Bohol Provicial police ang maong bata didto sa Talibon Police Station ug gitunol kini ngadto sa iyang ginikanan. (Andy...National News
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