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DTI IMPLEMENTS CAPDEV TO JAGNA MSMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry Bohol Provincial Office through its Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (DTI-CARP BPO) in partnership with the Jagna Sustainable Micro-Enterprise Development Unit (JASMED) of LGU-Jagna conducted a Values-Based Entrepreneurship Training to its 7 assisted micro-entrepreneurs in their locality on February 22, 2017. The said activity aims to improve the entrepreneurial competencies and skills of these micro entrepreneurs to push them forward to become more sustainable and competitive. More so, DTI through its SME Roving Academy, conducted a 2 day Financial Management Training on February 16-17,2017 to 13 assisted micro-enterprises of LGU-Jagna JASMED. (MTTay... read moreASEAN HIGH-LEVEL TASK FORCE DISCUSSES PRIORITY MEASURES TOWARDS AEC 2025
The 31st Meeting of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) convenes today to discuss and recommend mechanisms that will support and strengthen the implementation of the AEC Blueprint 2025 towards greater regional cohesion and integration. The 31st HLTF-EI Meeting gathers ASEAN high-ranking trade officials in consultations on how the region can effectively address emerging challenges in a dynamic global environment. The Philippines will be represented by Dr. Ceferino S. Rodolfo, Undersecretary for Industry Development of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Managing Head of the Board of Investments. “The ASEAN High Level Task Force is considered a visionary group that assesses the progress of the region’s economic integration and proposes measures that will be submitted to the ministers who, in turn, will discuss these at the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat in March 2017. The meeting gives us the opportunity to consult each other on several matters to ensure that the benefits of integration are fully realized and shared by everyone in ASEAN. Strengthening compliance and monitoring our AEC commitments, and finding ways to deepen engagement with our stakeholders in designing and implementing regional strategies and initiatives are some of the topics we will focus on during the meeting,” Undersecretary Ceferino added. In light of the substantial progress of ASEAN’s economic integration, the AEC Blueprint 2025 requires a stronger undertaking in the presence of wider competition and vast opportunities in goods, services, skilled labor, investments and capital. “Our recommendations will take into account the need to implement both liberalization and cooperation measures and move forward the implementation of integration activities articulated in the ASEAN Economic... read more
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...Auza.Net Accepts 16 Students to Summer 2010 OJT Program
Auza.Net completed its selection of students who will undergo its Summer 2010 OJT Program on March 31, 2010. More than 30 applicants were screened and interviewed from Bohol Island State University, Holy Name University and University of Bohol. 16 promising students qualified for the program and will start their OJT program on April 5, 2010. The company’s summer OJT program has been a successful project allowing its trainees to be highly qualified job applicants to various IT companies upon graduation. The students who qualified, in alphabetical order, are: Alinab, Ivy Alombro, Jagad Marxcarlo Balaba, Noel Bonao, Analyn Calope, Mary Lee Corrales, Mark Angelou Damasin, Anna Rea Jumila, Mikejun Naguita, Hanna Harrette Naquila, Lalaine Malayao, Glenn Mark Omalsa, Louraine Pequino, Catherine Raut, Mary Jean Suarez, Sweetenia Tapuroc, Mark...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Central Visayas adopts measures to sustain food production despite El Nino
Tacloban City (February 7) –The Department of Africulture in Central Visayas has adopted measures in order to sustain food production in Region & despite the expected El Nino that is soon to affect cropping in the first semester of 2010. DA7 Regional Technical Director Angel C. Enriquez said, the province of Bohol and some parts of Negros Oriental in Central Visayas are included in the 24 areas in the country identified as “moderately vulnerable” to the El Nino phenomenon. An estimated 3,788 hectares of rice lands, mostly in Bohol, is expected to be affected by drought brought about by El Nino. DA7 is set to mitigate damage on rice production in Central Visayas through the GMA Rice program; the establishment of 844 units of shallow tube wells and pump irrigation system open-source (PISOS); restoration or rehabilitation of seven existing irrigation systems and distribution of drought-resistant varieties such as PSB Rc 68 intended for 125 hectares of affected rice areas. Furthermore, DA7, through the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is also intensifying its efforts to promote the Water-Saving Technology (Alternate Wet and Dry) in rice areas serviced by national and communal irrigation systems in the region. These are only few of the preventive measures that the DA is taking to ensure that Region 7 can get through the drought with less damage. Click here for full article from...Bohol Table Tennis Open, A Success
Held last January 30 -31 at the K of C Recreation Center, the Bohol Table Tennis open was participated by almost a hundred table tennis enthusiasts from around Bohol. The participants ranged from gradeschool to highschool students, and college students to professionals. The tournament had 6 categories with three winners for each one. It was culminated by an amazing display of talent and skill during the Class A championship game played between trainer Victor “Bitoy” Causin and his student, Ivan Cagas. The following are the participants who brought home the bacon: A. Elementary Girls 1st placer: Jean Trisha Epe 2nd placer: Christine Malayao 3rd placer: Eunice Naomi Lubiano B. Elementary Boys 1st placer: Ralph Christian Ociones 2nd placer: Nel Evander Bingcol 3rd placer: Rey Carlos Culpa C. High School Girls 1st placer: Mikeejo Sires 2nd placer: Jacklyn Lantaca 3rd placer: Sweet Mae Pabe D. High School Boys 1st placer: James Perlas 2nd placer: Maurello Petalcorin Jr. 3rd placer: Waldner Causin E. Class B 1st placer: Geneson Balbin 2nd placer: Lowella Tirol 3rd placer: Inting Macalam F. Class A 1st placer: Victor “Bitoy” Causin 2nd placer: Ivan Cagas 3rs placer: Reuel “Opong” Causin ========================= The Bohol Table Tennis Club and K of C Recreation Center would like to thank the following sponsors for the Bohol Table Tennis Open: Ms. Alice Andan Mr. and Mrs. Precious Andan Ms. Jennylyn Balbin Mr. Deo Butawan Mr. Ivan Cagas Capt. Renato Cagulada Mr. Philippe Chew PAT Salon Mr. Julian Muir-Hardingue Mr. Peter Namata Mr. Allan Pernia Engr. Roger Petalcorin Dr. and Dra. Gideon Robillos Mr. John Geesnell “Baba”...Tropang Growee holds 2nd DDC badminton tourney
The 2nd Badminton Tourney of DDC and Growee Multivitamins plus Chlorella Growth Factor, in Partnership with Team Dan “Neri” Lim, held a smashdown event in San Jose Badminton Court last January 29-31, 2010, with the championship game held in BQ Mall Atrium. The 3-day tournament was highly participated by 120 players from the different badminton clubs in Cebu, Dumaguete and Bohol. The White Feathers Club of Cebu grabbed most of the major prizes followed by the Supreme Badminton Club of Bohol and players from the University of Visayas and University of San Jose Recolletos. An exhibition game for men’s doubles open was participated by players from UV and USJR. The highlight of the event was the Mixed Doubles Open category and the exhibition games. Players received cash prizes from Tropang Growee and gift packs from Bohol Bee Farm. The following emerged as winners: Women’s Doubles Class E Winner: Shirley Teh and Isah Salise 1st Runner-up: Mimi Jumamoy and Julie Campos Men’s Doubles Class C Winner: Roger Carbo and Kevin Bergantin 1st Runner-up: Jed Cagulada and Reymark Go Men’s Doubles Class D Winner: EJ Arquillano and JR Bergantin 1st Runner-up: Levi Isoto and Mark Sacol Men’s Doubles Class E Winner: Jun-jun Cubero and Stephen Cortes 1st Runner-up: Rodel Rapista and Reggel Estrado Men’s Doubles Class F Winner: Dennis Saco and Mark Nicolau 1st Runner up: Thomas Dasmarinas and Glenn Doloritos Mixed Doubles Open Winner: Clint Armamento and July Marata 1st Runner-up: Jed Sumalinog and Caryl Calloga Mixed Doubles Class C Winner: Mitong Karaan and Loverly Magallano 1st Runner-up: Mark Bergantin and Sam Erivesa Mixed Doubles Class D Winner: Jude Morales...NGCP: Visayas to suffer week-long brownouts
Iloilo City, Philippines — The Visayas regions are expected to have power interruptions for at least a week starting Monday. A major power plant in Leyte will be shut down for maintenance purposes. In an advisory on Sunday, January 31, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said the preventive maintenance services on the 120-megawatt Mahanagdong geothermal power plant started on Saturday and was expected to last for 10 days.Other major plants in Cebu will also be shut down for maintenance services. The Visayas grid, covering Western Visayas(Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental), Central Visayas (Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor) and Eastern Visayas (Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar, and Eastern Samar) will suffer a decrease in supply of up to 200 MW. The drop in supply is expected during peak hours on weekdays starting Monday. Click here for full...Guv launches clean, orderly peaceful elections crusade
By Rey Anthony Chiu BOHOL Peace and Order Council (PPOC), through Gov. Erico Aumentado has launched a crusade for clean, peaceful and orderly elections, installing Interior and Local Government Provincial Director Rustica Mascariñas and Provincial Election Supervisor Eliseo Labaria as co-chairpersons of the ad hoc body. Using the (PPOC) being its chairman, Aumentado steered the council to pass a resolution creating the body and naming its executive committee officers and members. The PPOC then named Bohol Schools Division Superintendent Lorna Rances as vice chair, the private sector including the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) and its partner Rotary Philippines. The council also named Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), the Bohol Bankers Association (BBA), Bohol Alliance of Non-Government Organizations (Bangon), the church, the inter-faith groups and the indigenous peoples’ group, as well as other government agencies including the police and military, representatives of candidates as members....National News
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