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Tune in to Konsyumer Atbp, (KATBP), DTI’s consumer education radio program, simultaneously aired over DZMM 630 kHz and Sky Cable channel 26, every Saturday from 10:30 in the morning to 12:00 noon. Learn from the timely and informative discussions of DTI Undersecretary Ted Pascua and DZMM’s senior reporter, Alvin Elchico, on pressing relevant consumer-related programs and issues. Participate in KATBP’s informative discussion and get a chance to win special prizes by sending your reactions/ comments to DZMM <space> REACT <space> MESSAGE and send to 2366. For Facebook users, send messages and greetings online and type DZMM Teleradyo on the search box and click “Like”. Filipinos abroad can listen to Konsyumer Atbp at www.dzmm.com.ph. Just click “Listen Live” for the free live audio streaming. KATBP is a partnership between the DTI-CPG and the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation for consumer advocacy. For more information, call DTI-CPG at 751.4740/48. Follow us at Facebook page konsyumeratbp.... read moreBOI-approved investments reach second-highest level since 2000, exceeds 7 percent target with 20 percent growth
Investment projects approved by the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) grew 20.4 percent in 2016, reaching P441.8 Billion from the P366.7 Billion registered in 2015. The value of registered projects in 2016 is second highest since 2000, next to the P466 Billion registered in 2013. The 20.4 percent growth also exceeded the agency’s 7 percent growth target for 2016. With a 20.4 percent growth in 2016: • BOI surpassed its 2016 target of 7 percent increase in value of registered projects. • 2016 value of registered investments is second highest since 2000 • Foreign investment pledges is 50 percent higher in 2016 than in 2015 • Foreign investment level in second half is almost twice than in the first half • Among major sectors, growth in investments (2016 vs. 2015) is fastest in construction (644.8 percent) and manufacturing (81.3 percent) • Mostly buoyed by hydropower projects, investments in Cordillera Administrative Region increased from P85.6 Million in 2015 to reach P34.8 Billion in 2016. Trade Secretary and BOI Chairman Ramon Lopez said the growth in the agency’s investment pledges is driven by the continued confidence of investors with the country’s sustained strong macroeconomic fundamentals and in President Duterte’s socio-economic agenda; as well as a result of President Duterte’s state visits since he started the current administration. “With the investment missions that we are doing, investors have gained greater awareness of the Philippines’ strong and growing economy,” he said adding that during the President’s state visits, he always assures investors that the government will honor, secure, and protect their investments. The aggregated investment approvals in 2016 were generated from 377... read more
Rep. Aris wants “ro-ro” ramps for 3 Bohol ports
By JUNE S. BLANCO IMPROVED ports may serve best the population today but these may be insufficient in the coming years. Rep. Erico Aristotle Aumentado (Bohol, 2nd District) made this observation after noting that development is dynamic. Seafaring vessels are becoming bigger, bringing in and out of ports bigger batches of passengers and cargoes each time, he noted. Aumentado said while expansion and extension of the ports of Clarin, Buenavista and Getafe towns are in place with the P60 million savings in the 2015 budget of the then Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC), improvement must not stop there. The three ports had gotten P20 million each. This early, he said, studies must already be made for the further development of these ports, specifically the establishment of roll on-roll off ramps and sturdy mooring facilities. These facilities will enable bigger vessels to seek harbor or shelter should they be near these ports during storms or typhoons. And while they are at it, the solon said the studies must include mooring facilities to accommodate power barges as well. Aumentado is pushing for the development of local power sources. But, he pointed out, it will still be to Bohol’s advantage to be ready for power barges. The gestation period for the more serious development of locally-generated power will be long, he admitted, hence the mooring facilities will be an advantage. The Clarin, Getafe and Buenavista ports are also gateways to and from Bohol. The improvement expands the previously limited berthing areas that used to accommodate just one passenger banca at a time – leaving no more space for pump boats to...New Acer Aspire One 10.1” display to be unveiled at CES 2009
Acer plans to phase out the 8.9 version of the Acer Aspire One as it has already stopped shipping of these versions. It focuses now on its upcoming 10.1 inch version, that has yet to be released this February 2009. The new Aspire One will be unveiled at the computer show CES 2009. Details are appearing regarding the new 10” Acer Aspire One netbook. Its specifications are the basically the same with the 8.9 version aside from some alterations made, which are: * a 10.1” display screen(1024 x 600 resolution) * removal of those pesky trackpad-flanking mouse buttons * Intel Atom N280 * multi-card reader * options for 3G and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR * Windows XP OS * No onboard memory * a single 2 GB DIMM slot * 6-cell battery It is rumored to be priced around $399 or Php 18,880.68 Sources: http://www.aspireoneuser.com/2009/01/03/new-acer-aspire-one-with-10-inch-display-to-be-unveiled-at-ces-2009/ http://www.slashgear.com/10-inch-acer-aspire-one-just-399-1430334/ http://macles.blogspot.com/2009/01/acer-aspire-one-101.html http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/03/more-10-inch-acer-aspire-one-rumors-trickle-out/...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Central Visayas police to visit gunowners with expired licenses
The Police Regional Office – Central Visayas (PRO-7) will have house-to-house visitations of gun owners with expired licenses. This is in support to their continuing campaign against loose firearms as mandated under Executive Order 817 or the National Firearms Control Program. Police Regional Office (PRO-7) Firearms and Explosives Unit (FEU) Head P/Supt. Jacinto Cesar bared that since the EO took effect this month, only 132 license firearms were renewed as of August 20. The reduction of loose firearms is also aimed to prevent the use of illegal firearms in wrecking harassment and violence in next year’s polls with the 2010 Presidential race. But even before the EO took effect this month, the PRO-7 already renewed 879 licenses as of July 22 exceeding the three percent monthly target as the figure accounts for 4.3 percent of the 20,370 guns with expired licenses in Central Visayas. A one-month amnesty from October 1 to 31 is likewise given to gun owners whose weapons have never been registered. Those who failed to adhere until the deadline has lapsed, will face stiff penalties ahead for possession of loose firearms. (PIA/FCR) Click here for full...“Bagong Bayanis” a group of Boholanos petitioned COMELEC for Party-list accreditation.
The “Bagong Bayanis” are the underprivileged workers, including the Overseas Filipino Workers. This group will soon be represented in the halls of Congress of the Philippines. The Organizations for National Economic Benefits for Overseas Workers, Helpers and Other Laborers or One-Bohol who petitioned the Commission on Elections for its accreditation as a sectoral party list in the coming 2010 elections, announced its founding leader Rodolfo Kid Caneda. In its petition received by the Comelec Manila dated July 17, 2009, the officers of One-Bohol party-list prayed that it be registered as such “representing the disadvantaged sector of labor to participate under the party-list system in the 2010 elections and in the succeeding elections and it be accorded the rights and privileges.” The Comelec received such petition under SPP Case No. 09-209 (B). It is represented by Caneda, Atty. Jordan M. Pizarras as executive vice-president and Atty. Joseph Entero as vice-president for the national capital region. ONE-Bohol, Caneda said, is an organization that aims at fostering and developing the potentials of the workers sector and the entire nation by binding themselves together in one alliance. To support its accreditation with the Comelec, the petitioners attached the Resolution No. 004-09 approved by the National executive Committee of the...PPA and Contractor assure opening and operation of an international cruise ship port soon in Bohol.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the project contractor firmly assure opening and operation of the ambitious international cruise ship port in Catagbacan, Loon by mid-2010. PPA-Tagbilaran Manager Manny Boholano and WTG Construction and Development Corporation Operations Manager Wilhelm Go said a port, modern and one of its kind outside Metro Manila, will be “usable” in time for the huge global luxury liners to dock. The assurance was made in the presence of Loon Mayor Peter Lloyd Lopez, Congressman Edgar M. Chatto of the first district of the province at the port when on a project status assessment and projection on necessary additional facilities once the port will be operational. According to Cong Chatto, the said project needs an appropriate initiative from the officials of the town to “prepare” the locals, including the nearby Cabilao island settlers, for eco-tourism and related economic activities that will demand their passion, talent and participation as a consequence of the dramatic port development. Cabilao, offers dive sites at par with the world’s best, a possible direct island link of choice by tourists unloading from luxury ships at Catagbacan port. Chatto saw the on-going works for a first-hand evaluation of the project execution wherein which New York-based Philippine tourism attaché Emma Ruth Yulo Kitiyakara and the Global Cruise Industry key players would wish to be updated on the...Waterworks, infra, social services get budget priorities for Tubigon
WATERWORKS, market drainage and expanded social services took the big bulk of the debates during the recent Strategic Planning and Budgeting workshop for Tubigon local officials and department heads held in Lahug, Cebu City August 25-26. Faced with the reality of a decreased Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for the town and its reclassification by skipping into first class from a third class town, local officials face an imminent slashing of budgets to come out effective and operational as local government. Although not necessarily affected as much because the town has not been as dependent on the national government’s allotment fund, Mayor and lawyer Luna Piezas has to admit measures have to be done to make the town a competitive haven for development in this side of Bohol. Preparing for a possible shortfall of P5M from the IRA, the town officials haggled to insert each department’s priorities. During the workshop facilitated by municipal planning and development office Engr. Noel Mendaña, insisted that the coping up proposed work plans and budgets should always correspond to the Executive-Legislative Agenda. Fully participating the planning workshop were Mayor Piezas, Vice mayor Alfredo Batauza and the entire Sangguniang Bayan, department heads and key staff. The scrimping of budgets finally settled with the prioritization of the expansion projects for the municipal waterworks, revamp on the market drainage system as well as the budget for senior citizens and the town’s persons with dis-abilities (PWDs). Officials resolved that from the town’s general income, one percent would be set aside for the senior citizens and to aid for the PWDs. One percent may be small but it would be...San Miguel inaugurates various infra projects
SHOWING what good intentions in public service could do, in a rare move, San Miguel Claudio Bonior donated his P300K prize as model mayor to help erect the new P.7 M municipal library and information center here. During the inauguration of the facility that would also house the municipal tourism, information, archive and the Secretary to the Sanggunian last Tuesday, August 25, Mayor Bonior said he has long dreamt about the facility than can be the source of key developmental information to help his people. Fully believing in people empowerment as a potent tool for poverty alleviation based on their experience of the community driven development (CDD) approach adopted for their government projects, opening up a venue for information sharing would enhance the approach, the mayor said. It may be recalled that the town adopted the CDD approach for the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Community Integrated Delivery Social Services (CIDSS), one that also pushed the mayor into the limelight for being a model in the project implementation. The award came with a plaque of appreciation and P300K cash, one which the mayor also used to finance the municipal library and information center. Seeing the nobility of the move, the local government unit and the Poblacion Barangay Council also pitched in about P400K to complete the municipal facility. The inauguration day was also marked with the formal turn over ceremonies of the last batch of KALAHI funded projects: four farm to market road rehabilitation and spillways for town barangays, PLGU funded two-classroom school building project, municipal water supply and spillway along Cresino Street...National News
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