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DTI targets Calabarzon firms to join National Quality Programs
The Department of Trade and Industry is eyeing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as large corporations in Calabarzon to join its two quality programs: Philippine Quality Challenge (PQC) and Philippine Quality Award (PQA) in a bid to promote organizational competitiveness in the local businesses. The DTI- Competitiveness Bureau (CB) recently conducted its PQA/PQC Roadshow at Lucena, Quezon Ptrovince to orient local businesses and organizations about the two performance excellence programs. CB Executive Director Virgilio Fulgencio stated that SMEs will benefit in joining Philippine Quality Challenge since they can improve their organizations and become comparable with world-class firms. “As we push our SMEs to become globally competitive, we are putting them at the center of our efforts to improve and attain performance excellence. In this way, they could compete with other firms within and outside the ASEAN region.” Fulgencio explained. To be able to join both programs, organizations should first undergo Applicants’ Training and comply with the Eligibility Requirements before they enter the assessment phase. After completing the requirements, the team of assessors will do an independent review and present their findings to the Board of Judges. The whole assessment cycle usually takes a year, from application to awarding rites. PQA is the highest level of recognition given to organizations based on a global standard. It was established to assist local companies/organizations achieve world-class performance excellence. It is the Philippine version of the US Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) and National Quality Awards abroad. PQC,on the other hand is the simplified version of the PQA criteria, focusing on companies interested to start their quality initiatives towards organizational excellence.... read moreLisensya nga may 5 years validity, ipagawas na
MANILA, October 5 (PIA)–Gitakda nang ipagawas sa ulohang buhatan sa Land Transportation Office (LTO) ang bag-ong mga driver’s license nga may 5 years validity agi og pagsunod sa mando ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte. Matud pa ni LTO Chief Asec. Edgar Galvante, ang mga lisensyang may 5-year validity alang una sa mga kliyente sa Metro Manila nga sugdan sa Oktubre 10 sa LTO Central Office ug 3 ka LTO licensing office sa syudad sa Quezon. Sa Oktubre 14 usab gipaabot nga tanang mga buhatan sa LTO sa tibuok Metro Manila ang makahatag na sa maong lisensya ug sa dili pa matapos ang tuig, mahatag na usab kini sa tibuok nasod. Samtang gitataw ni Galvante nga sa pagkakaron, hinimo una sa papel ang mahatag nga mga bag-ong lisensya ug ang mga reserbang plastic card usab sa LTO ang mahimong ihatag sa mga overseas Filipino workers (OFW). Kalabot niini, giingong nakig-alayon na usab ang LTO sa Presidential Communications Office (PCO) aron mag-produce og mga plaka nga gitinguhang mahatag sa ikaduhang kwarter sa sunod tuig. Giingong magdugang usab og analytics sa mga plaka sama na lang sa Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) sa tabang sa National Printing Office.... read more
DTI ENSURES PROMPT, EFFICIENT REDRESS FOR CONSUMERS
With high regard for consumers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) commits in providing the consuming public with a prompt and efficient resolution of their complaints. The DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) reported that from January to February this year, the department received 1,460 complaints — all of which fully settled. Of the 1,460 complaints, 337 were dismissed, 274 were archived, 269 were endorsed to other government agencies, 53 were escalated to adjudication, and 527 were resolved early through mediation. DTI-FTEB Director-in-Charge Ferdinand Manfoste noted that 98.67 percent of those complaints resolved early through mediation were acted on within 10 working days only. “The DTI is highly committed to working on a complaint on time and efficiently. To do this, we firmly adhere to our Department Administrative Order [DAO] No. 13-02, Series of 2013,” Manfoste stressed. Section 4 of Rules II and III of the said DAO states that resolution of complaints falling under the DTI’s jurisdiction shall not exceed 10 working days by mediation while 20 working days by adjudication. Manfoste also pointed out that there were 269 complaints endorsed to other government agencies because those did not fall under the jurisdiction of the DTI. He assured, though, that these were given with necessary actions by the lawful agencies. Meanwhile, the director-in-charge explained that 53 complaints were escalated to adjudication because some complainants and respondents failed to reach an agreement during the mediation stage. But Manfoste ensures that, as much as possible, complaints are amicably settled during mediation stage to save both parties’ time and expenses. One consumer, who asked for help regarding his request for a...No Results Found
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Evasco calls people to unite for Maribojoc development
MARIBOJOC Mayor Leonciao Evasco called Maribocjanons to unite some more in a bid to transform their 5th class town into an economic, social and cultural dragon in Bohol. “We now have two dragon boats and as you may learn later, we need to paddle together to move forward under the rhythm of the drum and according to the direction of the steerer,” as he addressed the people gathered at the town sports gymnasium and cultural center. Using the analogy during his State of Governance Address (SOGA) marking his first year in governance, the mayor hinted the town’s tourism potentials as a major investment, as he revealed the town’s receipt of two dragon boats to complement Abatan River Tour. “Abatan River is envisioned to be the site for Aqua Sports,” he said. Floating rafts with a spa and coffee shop is already in operations and soon the two dragon boats are to see action in the river, he added. He said the present efforts concentrate on integrated resource management in community development especially in eco-tourism and in strengthening its socio-economic base. The town executive shared that the present development plans involve the communities and integrate them with the projects. Over this, he assured that a significant proportion of the benefits would be redistributed at the level of the host community. ”Eco cultural tourism must benefit the local population economically and culturally to provide them incentives to protect the natural resources which create the attractions,” he explained to Maribocjanons gathered at the town gymnasium. Stating the town’s vision as a socially vibrant, economically efficient and ecologically sustainable community, Evasco said the...The #1 station DYRD AM turns 1 year today on its Global Broadcast serving Boholanos
The DYRD AM global broadcast through www.dyrdam.com marks its 1st year anniversary today, Tuesday. On July 8, 2007 DYRD AM was brought to the entire world through the facilities from Auza.Net on the Internet. The station’s worldwide broadcast initiated the latest webcasting-technology innovation in the province of Bohol that garnered an unprecedented listenership of 138,076 registered for the month of June 2008. More so, that it added an awesome number of listeners making DYRD AM #1 in the latest HNU Poll Survey. The station’s global broadcast agreement was entered into a signing of contract between the General Manager of DYRD AM Peter Dejaresco and Jerome Auza the owner of Auza.net during a launching program in 2007 at the Prawn Farm of the Island City Mall. The maiden broadcast gained listenership, continuously, from Boholanos in all corners of the world particularly in the United States, Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong and in various provinces in the country. The internet broadcast agreement was renewed for another year of service to the Boholanos...A resolution unanimously approved opposing oil exploration in Bohol-Cebu strait
A resolution opposing oil exploration in areas considered rich marine biodiversity was brought about during the Third International Assembly of the International League of People’s Struggle. The global activists, a group of anti- oil exploration signed the resolution and was unanimously approved by the anti-imperialist alliance, according to the Pamalakaya Information Officer, Gerry Albert Corpuz. Corpuz said, those who signed called for Otto Energy, NorAsia and the Philippine government to refrain from offshore mining in the 445,000 hectare Bohol- Cebu strait. The activists group composes 339 activist members from 35 countries. The group expressed outrage over the conduct of oil and gas exploration and vowed also to campaign against off-shore mining of ExxonMobil in the Sulu Sea. The concern militant fisher folk group, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas, bared that the global activists group signed the resolution in Hong Kong on June 18-20, 2008 during the Third International Assembly of the International League of People’s...Senator Legarda on the welfare of Teachers
Senator Loren Legarda in a phone-patched interview over DYRD AM radio program “Sangonan” heard only every Saturdays, expressed recognition to the teachers for their invaluable role in building a strong nation. The lady Senator cited the three bills she filed in the Senate to further improve the status of teachers economically and professionally. These bills are: 1. Senate Bill No. 72, An Act Providing for Security of Tenure, Code of Conduct and Additional Benefits to Teachers, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 4670, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, and for other purposes; 2. Senate Bill No. 1088, An Act Regionalizing the Department of Education Payroll System and for other purposes; and 3. Senate Bill no. 1611,An Act Upgrading the Minimum Salary Grade Level of Teachers from Salary Grade 10 to 19. Loren declared that it is high time that the plight of public school teachers should be looked into and help provide a better and improved work environment as well as living conditions for the teachers and their families. Senator Legarda added that as the founder of Luntiang Pilipinas, an environmental foundation founded in 1998, she entered into a partnership with the education department through Education Secretary Jesli Lapuz and other education officials to jointly undertake programs for reforestation and the enhancement of the environment. During the interview, she announced the Nationwide Search for the Best School Forest Park. The lady Senator said that through the competition, young people will gain better appreciation of trees and the environment in general. Regional winners of the said competition shall be awarded a fully functional...3 pa ka task-forces ang naumol alang sa Princess of the Stars
TULO pa ka task forces ang na-umol samtang utingkayon ang mga buhaton kalabot sa pagkalunod ug pagpang-ugkat sa mga biktima sa natundag nga Princess of the Stars. Matud ni Transportation Undersecretary Elena Bautista, ang mga task forces mahipno kon matino na ang suporta gikan sa international communities. Kini mao nga task forces mao ang hazardous materials (HAZMAT) kinsa maoy maghupot sa anggulo sa toxic materials gikan sa nalunod nga barko, ang Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) ug ang Psychosocial program (PSP) nga maoy saligan sa paghatag ug tambag sa mga kabanay sa mga biktima. Kining tulo ka sub-task forces maoy moabag sa naha-unang task forces sa search and rescue ug recovery (SAR) ug relief and rehabilitation, kins una na nga na-umol. Matud ni Bautista, alang sa Hazmat, nakigsabot na ang nasud sa World Health Organization ug sa United nations environment unit kalabut sa tukmang pag-handle sa water samples. Alang sa DVI, siya mibutyag nga ang Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) magpadala ug 3,000 ka DNA testing kits samtang ipadala sa Saravejo, Bosnia Herzegovina, ang mga bukog sa mga biktima aron tukma kining mailhan pinaagi sa siyensa. Ang kagamhanan sa Canada usab mipasalig na sa pagtabang sa pag-ila sa mga biktima pinaagi sa dental files sa mga na-ugkat nga biktimang wa pa hi-ilhi. Sumpay ni Bautista nga pasugdan na ang pagpalutaw ug balik sa barko samtang gipa-abot nga kini matapos sulod sa usa ngadto sa tulo ka buwan....National News
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