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Lopez submits DTI’s first 100 days to Duterte
DAVAO CITY—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte DTI’s accomplishment for the first 100 days during the Presidential Townhall on 7 October. Existing and aspiring entrepreneurs witnessed the Presidential Townhall, which coincided with the launching of the Project Kapatid Mentor Me Program in Davao City, a joint initiative of DTI with Go Negosyo, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Philippine Franchise Association, the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. and other organizations that mentor micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to level-up and be more relevant in today’s market competition. Sec. Lopez handed over to the President a hard copy of report outlining DTI’s accomplishments from July to September 2016 anchored on DTI’s Trabaho at Negosyo agenda and the President’s 10-point socio-economic agenda. It touched on areas including ease of doing business, consumer protection, industry development, exports and investments and promotion of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). DTI is one with other government agencies in streamlining processes. DTI partnered with the Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Information and Communications Technology in cutting business permit processing and licensing from an average of more than a week to two days or less using a unified form and a maximum of two signatures only. The trade chief reported that such streamlining is now done in 85 percent of LGUs, in its first month of implementation. In three months’ time, DTI resolved 94 percent or 948 out of 1,013 consumer complaints. In the same period, DTI confiscated PhP 1.9 million-worth of violative products, 18 firms were penalized and amount... read moreMandatory annual check-up sa mga pinaka-kabos, target sa gobyerno
MANILA, October 10 (PIA)–Sa niaging 100 ka adlaw sa pangatungdanan ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte, gitutokan sa Department of Health (DOH) ang health agenda sa administrasyon sa mosunod nga unom ka tuig. Matud pa ni DOH Kalihim Paulyn Ubial, target sa administrasyong Duterte nga ipaubos sa mandatory annual check-up ang 20 ka milyong pinaka-kabos nga Pilipino sa tibuok nasod. Pasabot pa ni Ubial, nanguna man sa listahan ni Presidente Duterte ang health agenda nga mahimong himsog ug makalikay sa sakit ang maong mga kabos. Giingong ang listahan sa maong mga pinaka-kabos nga Pinoy maggikan sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Gawas niini, giingong target usab sa gobyerno nga makab-ot kini sa mosunod nga 100 ka adlaw isip pinaskohan na usab alang sa atong mga kabos nga lungsoranon. Dugang pa ni Ubial nga sa pagkakaron, libreng check-up lamang una ang gitanyag sa DOH alang sa mga kabos. Matud pa sa Kalihim, kun ma-detect nga adunay sakit ang usa ka kabos nga indibidwal, hatagan kini og tambal o abagahon na sa gobyerno ang pagpatambal o pagpa-opera kun gikinahanglan.... read more
PH exports continue to grow, up by 11% in Feb 2017
Philippine exports posted an increase of 11% with total sales of $4.782 billion for the month of February 2017, marking its third month of positive growth according to a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). For February 2017, eight out of ten top major Philippine exported goods rose with electronic products comprising 51.6% of the total exports revenue amounting to $2.470 billion compared to $2.131 billion registered in the same period last year. Other products that increased include cathodes and sections of cathodes, of refined copper (946.9%); other mineral products (107.5%); coconut oil (66.5%); electronic equipment and parts (64.9%); metal components (29.4%); other manufactures (20.1%); electronic products (15.9%); and chemicals (9.6%). United States (US) topped other Philippine export destinations for the said month, accounting for 15.6% to total exports with receipts valued at $745.22 million. It is followed by Japan with 15.25% share with revenues amounting to $728.35 million. The increase in February 2017 exports lifted the cumulative value of merchandise exports by 17.36% for the first two months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, based on preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Continued export growth can be attributed to the significant increase of Philippine electronic products by 13.24% in the first two months of 2017. This stemmed from the positive performance of the six out of nine subsectors of the industry which contributed 96.74% share in the cumulative total value of the industry. Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) noted that the increasing efforts of the Philippines in strengthening ties with its ASEAN neighbors...No Results Found
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Auza.net gains new customers for BoholbBiz and BoholClassifiedAds
During the Sandugo Showcase ’08 at the Island City Mall, Auza.Net – a technology firm in Tagbilaran City that is committed to the delivery of information services, provide dedicated Internet access service for call center operations, develop and maintain free information web sites, resell web hosting services, provide IT consulting services and provide training on Linux and other open source software; gains new customers for the BoholBiz.com and BoholClassifiedAds. BoholBiz.com is a Free Online Bohol Business Directory that allows you to advertise your business for free. While BoholClassifiedAds is a free classified ads website that caters to advertisers selling products and services in Bohol. Auza.net gains 11 more customers for both websites. Customers say that the aforementioned services are amazing, efficient and very satisfying. They find it nice and they feel that anything is possible. Theyare assured because products are easily sold and there is fast release of information. Customers quote that “In this generation where change is constant, we need to be updated, and BoholBiz and BoholClassifiedAds provides this opportunity not only to the people of Tagbilaran, but to all Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) here in...Bohol Launches Bohol ICT Council
On July 24, 2008, the Bohol Information and Communication Technology Council was launched. The launching was done with a press conference held at the Prawn Farm, Island City Mall. The Council members who were present were Ms. Leah Magno (Chairman) of University of Bohol, Mr. Jerome Auza (Vice-Chairman) of Auza.net, Ms. Ma. Fe Dominise of Bohol Investment Promotion Center (BIPC), Ms. Nannette Arbon of Department of Trade & Industry, and many more. Also in attendance were representatives from Globe and PLDT who expressed the commitment of their companies to help Bohol achieve its goals in the ICT sector. The ICT Council is a council that concentrates on ICT and will assist the Governor and Bohol. Its goal is to generate jobs for Boholanos through ICT. They aim to define strategic directions and encourage organizations to reduce poverty. It hopes to push for policies that improves the delivery of basic services. The council foresees development through a strategic approach in implementation and sustainability of ICT by means of government support, skills training, and infrastructure development. The launching was opened by a presentation of the Bohol ICT Council and was followed by a question and answer portion between the council and the...Launching of the Bohol Food Safety Team – an ITS SAFE Project
On the afternoon of July 24, 2008, the Bohol Food Safety Team -a project of the Integrated Technology System & Support Amenities for Food Enterprises (ITS SAFE), was launched at the Island City Mall Activity Center. The event was opened up by a presentation of the ITS SAFE Project. Afterwards, a talk show followed with Mr. Norris Oculam, Mr. Fortunato Lim, and Ms. Pureza Chatto of the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Arnold Labunog of PROFOOD. The theme of the talk show was “The Food Safety Movement and its Importance to Bohol’d Tourism Industry.” The Bohol Food Safety Team will make sure that all can avail of the services for product development, and that when the product gets to the consumer, it is still safe to eat. Food Safety is not only important to tourists since all of us eat. Bohol has an industry where the consumer profile is not only local but international as well. It is only Bohol that has a Food Safety Team. After the talk show, there was an introduction of the Food Safety Team and an MOA...Launching of the Sub-contracting Partners for Innovation (SPIN) Program
On the afternoon of July 24, 2008, the SPIN Program was launched at the Island City Mall Activity Center. It was an event with a talk show format where the panelists were Regional Director Aster Caberte f DTI-VII, Mr. Jennifer Cruz of 33.3 Exports, Engr. Ramir Bongahoy of Cebu GTH Foundation, and Col Raul Reyes and Col Cesar Yano of the AFP. They were there to talk about the SPIN Program and how it affects each branch they represent. The talk show was hosted by Jojie Villamor of DTI – VII. The SPIN program is about how to develop sub-contractors/exporters in the countrysides. It hopes to place in the minds of the sub-contractors the consciousness of quality products and provide jobs in rural areas. So far the SPIN Program has been able to do trainings in Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, Leyte and hopefully Region 6. This program is a joint project between the government and the private sectors. It runs on the theme of “Magtulungan at Magkaisa Laban sa Kahirapan.” After the talk show, it was followed by an MOA signing and pictorial of the SPIN program...Launching of the DTI-SMEDSEP Programs
The Launching of the Department of Trade & Industry – Bohol and the GTZ Small and Medium Enterprises Development through Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) took place at the Island City Mall Activity Center on July 24, 2008. This was one of the major events during the SME Day. The launching was opened up with a Background of the SMEDSEP by Ms, Aster Caberte, the Regional Director of the DTI-VII. Shortly a Message on Partnerships was given by Mr. Volker Steigerwald, a representattive of the German Technological Corporation (GTZ). Afterwards, a presentation ws shown regarding the Bohol SMEDSEP Projects. It was then followed up by speeches of the different branches of the SMEDSEP. First, was Dr. Elpidio Magante, the President of CVSCAFT; second, was Engr. Ramir Bongahoy, the President of Cebu GTH Foundation; and lastly, was Ms. Emilia Rosalinda, of PROCESS – Bohol. The launching ended with an MOA signing and a pictorial of the SMEDSEP...National News
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