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P10-M budget alang sa BDJ expansion, aprubado na
BOHOL, January 11 (PIA)–Gi-aprobahan na sa Kagamhanang Probinsiyal sa niaging semana ang P10 milyong budget alang sa katukoran sa dugang selda sa mga bilanggoan sa Bohol District Jail (BDJ) sa Barangay Cabawan ning syudad sa Tagbilaran. Sa pakighinabi sa usa ka lokal nga estasyon sa radyo dinhi, gibutyag ni BDJ Warden Jail Chief Insp. Rusylvi Abueva nga ang maong pondo gamiton sa pagpatukod sa dugang 10 ka selda sa mga bilanggoan. Matud pa ni Abueva, gipaabot nga sugdan sa ikatulong kwarter ning tuig ang maong proyekto samtang naghulat pa ang mga opisyal sa pinal nga approval sa desinyo sa maong pasilidad. Giingong ang pagatukorong dugang selda makapasulod og 30 ngadto sa 40 ka binilanggo. Sa pagkakaron, ang populasyon sa BDJ nga adunay 25 ka selda nikabat na sa 895 ka piniriso apan gi-desinyo lamang kini nga makapasulod og 400 ka binilanggo. Gipaabot nga madugangan pa ang gidaghanon sa mga ma-preso tungod sa nagpadayon pa karong kampanya sa gobyerno batok sa ilegal nga droga.... read moreDTI triples number of Negosyo Centers nationwide to 447
Hits 200% of target last year The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) significantly expanded and strengthened its support and services to the growing number of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide, tripling the number of Negosyo Centers established across the country from 144 in 2015 to 447 in 2016. In 2016, DTI hit almost 200% of the 150 target with 298 Negosyo Centers built. Majority of the Centers launched last year covered the period July to December 2016 under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, with 197 centers launched. DTI also surpassed its set targets for the establishment of Negosyo Centers for two consecutive years. In 2015, DTI established 144 Centers, exceeding the 100 target. People’s partner Through Negosyo Centers, DTI assisted a total of 491,314 clients nationwide and conducted over 6,000 seminars for MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs. Negosyo Centers also created over 41,000 MSMEs. There were 213,092 clients served from July to November 201 alone. “An entrepreneurial nation is what will give the Philippines a good chance towards economic prosperity. Negosyo Centers are people’s partners towards inclusive growth. This is part of the government’s commitment to encourage entrepreneurship among ordinary Filipinos,” said DTI Sec. Ramon Lopez. As infrastructures of entrepreneurship, Negosyo Centers provide efficient services to MSMEs across the archipelago, including through provision of business mentoring services, information on market and access to money. These Centers are expected to bring in business opportunities to communities and MSMEs and contribute to countryside development. MSMEs, backbone of the Philippine economic growth, have become a priority of President Duterte, with the... read more
DTI to stage the ‘7Ms’ in ASEAN
In support of an “Inclusive, Innovation-led Growth” for a strong ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), the Philippines, through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is conducting today the ASEAN 2017 MSME Development Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Manila, the Philippines. The Summit will place the interests of MSMEs at the center of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) agenda and putting together the MSME advocates, mentors, enablers and business experts from the ASEAN region who can help develop, handhold, and empower the MSMEs and spread the economic fruits of the AEC dream. With the theme, “The 7Ms Towards Shared Prosperity in ASEAN,” the DTI aims to gather insights from thought leaders and experts addressing the 7Ms that sum up the elements of the approach and framework for enabling and fostering the MSMEs. “Through the 7Ms, we’ll empower the MSMEs so they can also share in the benefits of the ongoing economic growth, and improve the quality of their lives by engaging in vibrant entrepreneurial activities,” said DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez. The seven-point strategy includes Mindset, Mastery, Mentoring, Markets, Money, Machines, and Models of Business. These will equip the entrepreneurs in making a difference in the market while contributing to the larger cause of sustaining the entrepreneurial revolution in ASEAN. MSMEs are integral to the economic development and growth of the ASEAN region as they outnumber large enterprises in both quantity of establishments and share of the labor force they employ. The ASEAN MSMEs comprise the 95-99% of all business establishments, generating between 51% and 97% of employment. . “We are advocating the 7Ms of DTI Secretary Ramon...Nettop ng Bayan, cheapest PC unit
The NETTOP ng BAYAN is by far the cheapest desktop unit ever. It is a collaboration between Intel and the Commission On Information and Communications Technology (CICT), bringing down the basic PC package to Php 10,000 . It is an effort to allow Filipinos, PC ownership at affordable prices and as well as increasing PC penetration here in the country. The Nettop ng Bayan is an Internet-centric desktop PC that is priced at P 9,988.00. This unit includes the following: – Intel Celeron Processor 220 – Intel Desktop Board D201GLY2 – Integrated Stereo Audio Controller – Integrated Intel Graphics – Built-in 10/100 LAN – 512MB DDR2 667 Memory – 80GB Hard Disk Drive – Zeal Ion B1000 Mini-ITX Casing w/ Power Supply – Front USB & Audio Parts – 15″ CRT SVGA Color Monitor (Black) – PS/2 Keyboard – PS/2 Mouse – Amplified Stereo Speaker (Black) It is currently distributed by Villman Computers and Enigma...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Gov’t frees P500M road safety fund for engines conversion
THE government is letting loose P500M from the road safety tax to be lent to transport cooperatives all over the country. Presidential Management Chief Hermogenes Esperon bared this during a press conference in Panglao two weeks ago. The fund, which can be used to help drivers switch their engines to liquefied petroleum gas is a government move to slowly shake off from heavy dependence on imported oil amidst the unpredictable price of oil in the global markets. He said even Bohol transport groups can avail of such fund if only to initiate the switch here. Esperon, who was then the Armed Forces Chief said the programmed switch to LPG is also in line with the government’s policy on cleaner energy use to mitigate the effects of climate change....Central Visayas creates integrated reg’l livelihood, employment center
For the benefit of the displaced workers, both domestic and overseas, Central Visayas has created its first Integrated regional livelihood and employment center. Executive Order 783, issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, calls for government agencies to consolidate their respective livelihood programs into a ‘one-stop-shop’ by creating an Integrated Regional Program Office at all regional centers in the country. These centers shall provide for employment intervention to save and create jobs as part of the country’s economic resiliency plan. They shall also support the micro-enterprises and self-employment, including livelihood programs. RDC-7 resolution # 13 recommends to adopt the ‘One-Cebu Employment Action Center’ (OCEAC) as the Integrated Regional Livelihood Program Office for Central Visayas and enjoins the other provinces of Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. (PIA/MBCN) Click here for full...Catigbian gets P1.2M tractor fund from DA
CATIGBIAN gets P1.2M representing 50% of the funds for its priority plan to purchase a tractor from the Department of Agriculture (DA). Mayor Roberto Salinas, representing Catigbian received the check from DA Regional Director Ricardo Oblena, during the Agri-trade Fair two weeks ago. Salinas, who has been envisioning highly agricultural town Catigbian as a green haven for peace and development was so elated during the fund turn-over witnessed by Catigbianons and Bohol farmers who turned out for the fair. Salinas also said the town would be putting up the other 50% of the amount to be able to purchase the tractor and hopefully start a government based mechanized farm tilling industry as a complement to the locally owned tractors which are for rent to farmers needing mechanized support in their fields....Panglao beachfront clearing now stalled
CLEARING of the public access areas in Panglao beachfronts has been stalled, reports Mayor Benedicto Alcala in a radio interview. Alcala who said he has temporarily stopped issuing business permits to resorts intruding in the 20 meter public access zones also bemoaned that a temporary restraining order issued to stop the demolition of structures has now become “permanent”. Tourists and local observers have hailed the clearing the 20-meter public access zones by Panglao local government noting that the move has restored order and cleanliness in the beachfronts. Some resorts owners however were able to secure court orders to stop the LGU from the demolition and while the TRO was for 20 days, some interpreted it as effective with the pendency of cases filed against Mayor Alcala. Alcala also admitted that the Governor’s Office know about the stalled implementation and through the Provincial Legal Office, advised that the LGU would just have to await for the resolution of the case....Maribojoc grabs Sandugo mardigras crown, takes home 3 more awards
SANDUGO festival’s throbbing drums, borrowed calypso beat and trumpet fanfare sounded in a cacophony of pulsating beat a few moments after the last of the dancing contingents bowed out from their ground ritual demonstration: to announce this year’s street dancing grand champions Proving they could be second to none, last year’s street dancing festival runner ups, Maribojoc came out big and strong to beat eight other contenders to the honors as Bohol’s Sandugo mardigras champions this year. Moving as a singular sea of gold, blue and green in front of magnificent mountain backdrop, Maribojoc dancers performed their routines in near perfection while brilliantly using the props to maximize on special effects to elicit loud applause from the crowd of thousands witnessing the competition. Romping away this year with the Grand Champion trophy and P200T, and reaping more with the Best Street Dancing, Choreography and Costume, Maribojoc went home clearly savouring a total of at least P260T cash award they had relentlessly pursued festivals back. Also coming as strong second is Katigbawan Festival grand champion Immaculate Mary Academy of Catigbian town. Exploring the tradition of carabao pageants in the town and using a tricky combination of colors pink and blue for their costume and an impeccable detail on choreographed movements, IMA Catigbian impressed the judges with their over-all performance to award them P150T as this year’s runner up. Trinidad, with the unmistakable use of the Pintados identity and a creative use of indigenous costume accents coupled with pulsating action lent them the contingent the third place. Running home with P100T cash prize and trophy, Trinidad contingent explored on the homegrown...National News
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