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DTI remains committed in pushing for the MSME growth
Recognizing the critical role of the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in achieving inclusive growth, the government said it remains committed in pushing further the growth and development of MSMEs. “MSMEs play a vital role in the realization of a prosperous Philippine economy as the sector comprises the great majority of businesses. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will continue to create a culture and mindset of innovation, and secure an environment enabling all the MSMEs to help them face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as we enter an increasingly global and competitive market,” said Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez during his speech at the National MSME Summit 2016 on 11 November at the SMX Davao Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City. The National MSME Summit is a concrete expression of DTI together with various partners and stakeholders in an effort to promote inclusive growth by empowering small business entrepreneurs to become more competitive and innovative fostering opportunities in participating in the global market. The DTI chief cited some of the Department’s initiatives such as Shared Service Facility (SSF), Negosyo Centers, Kapatid Mentor Me, and SME Roving Academy that push further growth of MSMEs in the country. Through the SSF program, the DTI, thru its SSF program, has already provided PHP1.082 billion worth of machinery and equipment and assisted 91,116 MSME beneficiaries nationwide. The SSF project provides tools and equipment for the common use of MSMEs belonging to business organizations and cooperatives, already providing 52,820 jobs to poor Filipinos. As of October 2016, DTI, together with certain Local Government Units, have established 355... read moreMalakanyang, gipahinumdoman ang Ombudsman sa immunity sa Presidente
MANILA, November 28 (PIA)–Subling gipahinumdoman sa Malakanyang ang Office of the Ombudsman nga dili mahimong kasohan si Presidente Rodrigo Duterte. Pahayag kini ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Kalihim Martin Andanar human miingon si Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales nga ilang ipadayon ang pagpahigayon og imbestigasyon batok ni Presidente Duterte taliwala sa pagbaton niini og ‘immunity from suit’. Gitumbok ni Andanar nga gi-ila sa Palasyo ang mandato sa Ombudsman nga aksyunan ang mga reklamo batok sa kawani ug opisyal sa gobyerno. Apan matud pa, giingong “entirely different matter” ang kaso batok sa Presidente. Niadtong Biyernes sa niaging semana, gikompirmar sa Office of the Ombudsman nga may lakang na silang gihimo kalabot sa plunder complaint nga giduso ni Senador Antonio Trillanes IV batok kang Presidente Duterte tungod sa giingong pag-hire og ghost employees sa dihang mayor pa kini sa lungsod sa Davao. Gawas sa maong reklamo, gihisgotan usab ni Morales nga wala usab nila gipadaplin ang posibilidad nga ma-imbestigahan usab ang Presidente kalabot sa mga kaso sa extrajudicial killings sa nasod. Giingong mahimong imbestigahan sa Ombudsman kun adunay ‘misconduct’ sa parte sa usa ka opisyal sa gobyerno.... read more
Philippines-Japan strengthen collaborations in improving the construction industry through manpower development
Atty. Ruth B. Castelo, Undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry-Construction Authority of the Philippines led the Philippine delegation of 20 participants from the government and local construction industry in the Technical Benchmarking on Construction Techno-Academy Training Centers in Japan. The Philippine delegation as well as the 30 delegations from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of the government of Japan was welcomed by Mr. Toshihiko Kuwabara, superintendent of the Craftsman Development School of the Tone Numata Techno Academy in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture to observe students in training. Mr. Kuwabara shared in his opening speech that 5 Filipino trainees will enter the roofing course in July. He emphasized the importance of cross border observations and exchange of opinions with the Philippines to bring up future leaders in the construction industry. Numata City Mayor Koichi Yokohama together with school superintendent Mr. Kuwabara led local representatives in the exchange of tokens with the Philippine delegation led by Atty. Castelo. After the ceremony, the delegation headed to the old Municipal Nango Elementary school which functions as a training ground for ‘impact screw driver’, ‘metal sheet cutting’ and ‘wood materials cutting’ followed by a visit to the old Municipal Hirakawa Elementary School which houses the Drone Training School of the academy. Mr. Takeshi Aoyagi, chairman of the Gunma Prefecture Construction Industry Association presented the outcome of the pioneer batch of trainees and said ‘the pioneer batch have been sent out last year and all of them are working in the field without dropping out; this is an indicator on the importance of training before entering the field’. Mr....No Results Found
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Local News/ Bohol Balita
LMP Bohol wants brgy treasurers to collect real property tax
The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Bohol Chapter have rallied behind a move to allow to barangay treasurers to collect real property taxes in a recent bid to increase tax revenues collection. Led by Ubay Mayor Eutiquio Bernales, the movement surfaced after the league members listened to presentation on the electronic tax revenue assessment and collection system (ETRACS), touted as top of the line computerized system designed to streamline tax assessment and make collection efficient and practical. LMP Bohol President, Catigbian Mayor Roberto Salinas stressed “the move may be applicable to some towns, but not all however and should be considered on a case-to-case basis”, while pointing out the impracticality of putting trainings for treasurers and assistant treasurers. On the other hand, several LMP members believe that Bernales’ proposal complements the implementation of the ETRACS, which would be piloted in Bohol in Maribojoc town. (rachiu/PIA) Click here for full...Capitol allots P3 M for tertiary roads upkeep
Capitol has formally told the League of Municipalities the release of P3M for repair and maintenance of the 55 kilometers of Bohol’s tertiary provincial roads. In the recent LMP meeting, Engr. Einstein Gonzales told the mayors that the fund from Capitol’s 20% development fund would be available soon. Bohol has by far, 918 kilometers of provincial roads classified as primary to tertiary. Gonzales adds that the fund for the 55 kilometers would be a separate maintenance fund from the usual maintenance activities implemented by the Office of the Provincial Engineer on the primary and secondary access roads. The fund would also be used for pakyaw contracts with residents in the barangays who have aired elation over the prospect of additional income and better roads, the engineer claimed. The move is also seen as Capitol’s way of generating more jobs in the countryside. Jobs available for the contract work would be patching, ditching and clearing, one that can easily be filled by unemployed workers in the barangays. (rachiu/PIA) Click here for full...DPWH funds P3M processional road
Catigbian Mayor Roberto Salinas succeeds in getting P3M worth funds for the town’s inner and outer religious processional roads. The projeect will be funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Central Office. The project may not really pass government audit, observers once told Mayor Salinas. “But the road is also owned by the government and the people who deserve to get their share of the taxes,” Salinas explained. For the national government funds, almost a kilometer of standard government public roads are paved in concrete, filled with standard shouldering materials and asserts the governor’s executive order reflecting the provisions of the national law on municipal roads. Salinas admitted that it took him two visits to the public works office in Manila to get his P3M wish. (rachiu/PIA) Click here for full...HNU’s Fr. Bancale Dies In Easter Celebration
Rev Fr. Romeo Bancale died on Easter Sunday past 4:00 in the afternoon. Fr. Bancale, together with other SVD priests, was attending the Easter celebration held at the SVD Beach Resort in Libaong, Panglao. Fr. Bancale was swimming when he called for help to a fellow SVD priest, Fr. Boboy Sarabia. Though given first aid remedies once on shore, he was Dead-On-Arrival at the Ramiro Hospital. Fr. Bancale died due to cardiac arrest secondary to swimming, as said by resident doctors. Fr. Bancale recently served as the vice president for academic affairs and director, Center for Research & Local Governance of Holy Name University, Tagbilaran. His wake is currently held at the HNU gymnasium, Jansen Heights Campus but only until Friday tomorrow. On Saturday, his remains will be flown to Manila. And interment is set at the Christ the King Seminary, Quezon City on April 20, 2009 at 3 o’clock in the...PGMA signs new law on Students’ employment
HIGH school students now have the chance to pay their way through college when President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed into law the expanded Special program for the Employment of Students (SPES). Poor students during the ceremonial signing of the law called it a big leap from the older law that only allows big establishments to tie up with the government for summer job slots. As PGMA signs the bill into law, students can avail of another pro-active step by the government to augment family resources, by getting temporary employment chances to expand family income in time for the economic crunch. The law allows students employment while on vacation, and his income is a big supplement on his future matriculation fees, just as the older law has delivered about 400,000 students from 2001-2005, data form the Commission on Higher Education shows. The old SPES law has helped students through college and we are hopeful that the expanded law makes the field much wider for poor students to try their luck, says Bohol labor agency spokesperson Teri Salas, in a phone interview. The newly signed law also provides that student workers earn probationary period benefits if the grantee is subsequently hired, a press release from Bohol Representative Edgar Chatto bared. Rep Chatto is the bill’s principal author. With him are Rufus Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro), Eufrocino Codilla, (Leyte) Mary Ann Susanno (Quezon City), Emmanuel Villanueva (A TEACHER), Magtanggol Gunigundo (Valenzuela City), Arthur Pingoy (South Cotabato) and Orlando Fua (Siquijor), he added. The law, also called the comprehensive Students’ Summer Job Law amends Republic Act 7323, which has been implemented for the...National News
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