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CANADIAN BUSINESS EXPERTS TO MENTOR IN DTI NEGOSYO CENTERS
Aspiring and existing Filipino entrepreneurs can soon avail of free business mentorship from Canadian business experts, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partners with a Canadian development organization focusing on capacity building to stimulate entrepreneurship for the long-term. DTI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) to improve DTI’s capacity to expand integrative and inclusive business services provided to clients nationwide through the Negosyo Centers (NCs) and the Shared Service Facilities (SSF). The 447 currently established NCs are part of DTI’s grand initiative to boost micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), offering the sector efficient business mentoring services, functional competencies, advice and information on market. SSFs, meanwhile, cater MSMEs the needed machinery, equipment, tools, systems, skills and knowledge under a shared system. The MOU cites cooperation between two sides to strengthen the capacity of DTI, local partners and beneficiaries by providing training, advisory services and mentoring at the institutional and individual levels through the application of high-level Canadian technical expertise. “The transfer of skills and knowledge from Canadian advisors with an average of 25 years of experience have been proven effective, after pilot-testing this system in Region 4A,” said DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, adding that such partnership complements government’s existing initiative to equip MSMEs with proper business mentoring. Through NCs, DTI assisted more than 490,000 clients and conducted over 6,000 seminars for MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs. NCs also created over 41,000 MSMEs. Immediate outcomes also include increased capacity of local government units (LGUs) to use automated revenue generation systems and knowledge transfer on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for... read moreGOV SUSPENDS CLASSES, INSPECT FLOOD & LANDSLIDE AREAS…
Gov Edgar M. Chatto declared suspension of classes today, January 17, from kindergarten, elementary & high school in both public & private schools in consultation with PAGASA & DEPED. This will ensure safety of school children with the rise of flood waters yesterday in many areas of the province. Upon arrival from Davao City where Gov Chatto attended the ASEAN 2017 HOSTING LAUNCH, he immediately inspected areas in Tubigon, Catigbian (Baang), Balilihan ( Hanopol ) & Cortes (Rosario & Loreto) where landslides & floodwaters were reported. Today, Gov Chatto proceeded to continue inspection of affected areas in Sikatuna, Loboc, Bilar, Carmen & Sagbayan. Chatto gave instructions to PDRRMO Head Anthony Damalerio to immediately convene disaster relief teams of DSWD, PSWD & Red Cross. The Governor likewise directed Provincial Agriculture Office Chief Larry Pamugas to immediately submit agriculture sector damage reports due to flooding. Engineering teams were likewise dispatched to landslide affected areas. Tarsier 117 has constantly released PAGASA weather updates to the disaster teams at the provincial, city, municipal and barangay levels. Search and rescue teams of TARSIER 117, PNP, AFP, COAST GUARD and other concerned agencies are on high alert... read more
DTI to hold trade and investment forum in Toronto
In its effort to increase trade and investment opportunities from various markets, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), represented by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Toronto, is set to hold a breakfast forum dubbed as “Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Philippines” on 26 July at the Pinnacle Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. The forum is made possible with the support and cooperation of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver. Hon. Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer is expected to open the forum while Philippine Ambassador to Canada H.E. Petronila P. Garcia will serve as a keynote speaker. Special guests from various Canadian sectors led by Aquilini Renewable Energy Ltd. and Corinthian Distributors Ltd. will share their experience in doing business in the Philippines. “The Philippines would like to see more investments from Canada given the vast potentials in manufacturing and services in the areas of IT-BPM, specifically game development and animation, agri-based industries, and aerospace”, according to Senior Trade Commissioner Maria Roseni Alvero. Alvero is also set to present trade and investment opportunities in the Philippines during the event. “We also aim to double our exports to Canada particularly of food products and IT-BPM services in the next few years,” added Alvero. The five-day trade and investment outreach to Western Canada aims to introduce the services of the recently opened DTI Office, also known as the Philippine Consulate General (Toronto) Trade Section. It opened its new location in Downtown Toronto last 1 July 2017. The office currently caters to all provinces and territories of Canada. Similar outreach programs are scheduled for the other regions...Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet PC Touch Screen Laptop–done!
The XT2 provides an outstanding tablet experience. A high-performance system designed with intuitive input capabilities including a capacitive multi-touch screen and pen, the Latitude XT2 can work the way you want. With just a stroke of your fingertips, you can: * scroll through large web pages * zoom in on graphics, photos or online maps * enlarge emails to aid reading * close your screen * collaborate in real-time * and more These gestures work in many business applications today, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Earth, Acrobat and others. Processors: Intel® Core™2 Duo ULV processor SU9400 (1.4GHz) Memory: up to 5GB (1x1GB on board, 1x4GB DIMM) DDR3 1066MHz Preliminary Dimensions: 11.7″ x 8.7″ x 1.1″ (297×220.6×27.4mm) Ports: 1394, USB 2.0 (x2, one powered), USB 2.0/eSATA, VGA, RJ-45, Audio Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista®...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Mining summit for LCEs set in Cebu
A Stakeholders Forum or Mining Summit for Local Chief Executives (LCEs) will take place in Cebu next week. This summit aims to have a better understanding on the important role local government units play in the implementation of mining laws. The Mining Summit is set on September 24 with the bulk of the invited participants composed of mayors from the different towns and cities of Cebu and other stakeholders in the mining sector. Roger de Dios, vice-chair of the Regional Minerals Development Council (RMDC) and officer-in-charge of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7) bared local government units (LGUs) need to know their regulatory powers and exercise these under the mining laws as well as other related rules particularly as the functions of the DENR has already been devolved to the LGUs. Among the topics to be tackled in the mining summit include the Philippine Mining Regulatory Framework, Situationer of Mining in Cebu, Mineral Endowments in Cebu, Role of LGUs in the Implementation of Mining Laws, Rules and Regulations, and Deputation & Apprehension Procedures. A major highlight during the summit will be the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement among the DENR-7, DENR-MGB 7, Armed Forces of the Philippines – Central Command, Philippine National Police -7 and the National Bureau of Investigation -7 that will compose the Multi-Sectoral Task Force to enhance the law enforcement capability in pursuing a more vigorous campaign against environmental laws violations particularly on illegal mining and quarrying operations. (PIA/FCR) Click here for full...2009 ALAY LAKAD – THE WALK-FOR A CAUSE set on September 18
The 2009 Alay Lakad executive committee is now in preparation for the coming WALK-FOR A CAUSE activity set September 18. Last year’s collection was P197,382.70 for the financially-challenged but deserving students, skills trainings and livelihood projects. In the actual walk, the first group will be led by the Bohol Jaycees and Lions clubs, while the second group will be headed by the Rotary Club of Tagbilaran, Rotary Club of Upper Tagbilaran and the Kiwanis Club of Metro Tagbilaran coming from two (2) jump-off points namely: the Tagbilaran City Government tennis court along JA Clarin Street and the Lim Cua Juanay Cockpit along CPG North Avenue. During the Alay Lakad executive committee meeting it was suggested that each employee in the city, province or national agencies will contribute not less than P20.00, regardless if he or she will participate in the walk or not and any amount will do for students. First-aid will consist of two (2) separate composite teams composed of CHO doctors and nurses and the BFP-TCEMROT rescue team. An on-air marathon will be conducted to encourage pledges and massive participation over Stations DYTR and DYRD on September 14 and 15. At present, there are six (6) scholars being funded by the Alay Lakad. The raffle draw for the first 1000 participants and the selection of the Miss Alay Lakad 2009 will add fanfare to the activity. The project chair reported that the committee has devised a way of coming up with the 50-50 percentage computation for the Miss Alay Lakad 2009, with equal consideration on beauty and money. To qualify as candidate, one must be at least...Kayak race for Cebu-Bohol crossing on
EXPECT the country’s best paddlers here as the 3rd Leg of the Philippine Kayak Challenge rows to the region’s eco-tourism capital this November. The leg comprises a marathon kayak crossing from Cebu to Bohol, organizers said during the recent Provincial Tourism Council Meeting last week. According to Val Camara, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) brings to the Visayas the Adventure Philippines Kayaking Campaign to generate a new consciousness for the sport. The racing event, open for single and tandem, sit in and sit-on kayak enthusiasts would take off from an area somewhere near Punta Engaño in Cebu. Then it would take paddlers to the coasts of Cordova and then cross to Olango island in Cebu. From there, the race shifts to a dangerous crossing to Getafe Bohol through the islets and tide flats to complete the 24-kilometer crossing distance. Then from Getafe town, the racers take their boats to the coasts of Buenavista, Inabanga, Clarin and then for a short stop at a sandbar off Tubigon town. Then the race continues to Calape, take the Moalong River and the out to PuntaCruz point in Maribojoc before crossing the Maribojoc Bay for the final dash to Panglao island. “This is exactly the activity that would open up another niche market for tourism in Bohol,” asserts Camara. He said kayak ideally fits into Bohol because the sport is supportive of the eco-cultural tourism dream here and allows coastal communities to come up with future plans to make kayak a part of their environmental tourism options. It all started when Secretary Ace Durano personally took on...Bohol upgrades gun-free tourism areas into DZs
BOHOL police officials do not just want gun-free tourism areas here. In a recent move presented to the Provincial Tourism Council, PSSupt. Edgardo Ingking bared the plan to transform tourism areas into “Discipline Zones” (DZ). “We want to help create an environment to sustain Bohol’s tourism potential by strictly imposing order, maintain and sustain the law enforcement efforts by making sure basic laws are followed,” he told council members. The police proposal also dovetails with the out-going tourism council chairman Peter Dejaresco who said Bohol’s greatest challenge is to sustain its tourism momentum. “Unchecked incivility and disorder breeds crime,” Ingking, who may have this as his last legacy to Bohol before he bows out as provincial commander here stressed. In designated pilot tourism areas, he explained, police would go for zero crime tolerance on basic laws in traffic, squatting, pollution, illegal vending, sanitation and applicable local ordinances. In these areas, anti-littering, smoking areas, traffic laws, environmental laws, discipline and some local ordinances like stakeholder uniforms may be strictly enforced to impose order. To be implemented in tandem with the business sector, police and the civil society, the “Discipline Zone” plan creates a formidable force against crimes, he assured. Set to be a three phased plan, the DZ would start its three month pilot implementation after the stakeholders shall have identified the areas. Stakeholders would be trained, craft strategies and formulate plans, propagate the communication plan to generate awareness, deploy personnel and asses the situation monthly. The overall aim is to have the Department of Tourism (DOT) accredit the place as Discipline Zone, the Camp Dagohoy based cop said. Ingking...Bohol puts up anti-HIV/AIDS core teams in govt hospitals
HEALTH authorities in Bohol vow to activate nine more Hospital Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Core Team (HACT) after taking the cue from Bohol regional hospital. According to Board Member Cesar Tomas Lopez, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Health, after the reactivation of the Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital HACT and Center, other government hospitals would follow suit. In fact, there is already a step to identify more government and private hospitals for possible HACT Centers, Lopez, who is also a doctor, added. The move, one of the more proactive steps by local authorities against the threat HIV AIDS however dents less over the large misinformation about the disease. AIDS, a disease that could be fatal to people affected by it, stigmatizing to their families can be preventable provided people practice healthy and safe sex and blood transfusions. But operating on the context of largely migrating Boholanos, local authorities have drafted anti-HIV AIDS measures to map out a local response to the disease and other sexually transmitted infections. Lopez, who, along with the Provincial HIV AIDS Multi-Sectoral Council (PHAMSC) he chairs, has lobbied for the activation of the HACT in the rural health units of Ubay, Talibon and Carmen this time said next in line would be government hospitals. A HACT is a team of doctor, a nurse, medical technologist and a social worker basically equipped the respond to the proper management in the onset of a possible case of infection, says Provincial HIV AIDS coordinator Mila Israel. These personnel based in hospitals undergo at least two weeks of intensive training in disease control and management and would be the...National News
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