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read moreDTI, MSMED COUNCIL TO ACCELERATE 7MS FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT
Empowering and enabling small businesses are a priority of the administration’s economic development agenda since President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assumed office in 2016. In support of the President’s commitment to the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, the MSME Development Council (MSMEDC), through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as MSMEDC Chair, is staging once again the National MSME Summit 2018 on 10 July 2018 at the ASEAN Convention Center located at the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. “This Summit will be a venue for our MSMEs, the backbone of the Philippine economy, to become more innovative and competitive in their businesses. With the continued support from both government and private sectors, we are enabling MSMEs and generating inclusive growth,” DTI Secretary and MSME Development Council Chair Ramon M. Lopez said. With the theme “Accelerating 7Ms for Competitive MSMEs,” the Summit will present various opportunities and initiatives in gearing up for MSME competitiveness under the 7Ms framework which was introduced and supported by the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) on 14 July 2017, in line with the country’s hosting of ASEAN. The 2017 ASEAN Summit has issued the Manila Call to Action (MCA) for MSME Development, carrying a more MSME-centric perspective with its 7-point framework aligned to the following elements of an entrepreneur’s journey, known as the 7Ms – Mindset Change, Mastery, Mentoring, Money, Machine, Market Access, and Models of Business. Through 7Ms, MSMEs shall be assisted to develop a positive Mindset, to gain Mastery of their business, to provide quality business Mentorship, to facilitate access to Money, to improve access to domestic and international... read more
Rep. Aris: DPWH allocates P5M for feasibility study of Talibon-BU bridge
By JUNE S. BLANCO THREE years after Rep. Erico Aristotle Aumentado (Bohol, 2nd District) first filed the bill proposing the construction of a bridge to link Bien Unido and Talibon towns in northern Bohol, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has allocated P5 million for its full-blown feasibility study. During the pre-feasibility study, the team that conducted an ocular inspection of the possible anchor sites for the proposed bridge to link the two towns had identified Barangays San Isidro in Talibon and Nueva Esperanza in Bien Unido. Seawaters surrounding both barangays are observed to be shallow. Aumentado said while Bien Unido is adjacent to Talibon, one has to travel some 20 kilometers if he has some business or has something to buy in the latter which is the bigger town. Bien Unido and Talibon are both on the mainland, but they are points on promontories separated by a bay. With the bridge only five kilometers long, travel time will be drastically cut short. As a result, more business, like the transport of goods from one town to the other, can be done in a day. The solon expressed hope that the feasibility study will turn out good. Once completed, he said this means the cost of goods will go down hence, prices of commodities will reduce. The market linkage will also spur economic development for the two towns. Then DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson had sent the composite team of engineers and technical personnel from the national and regional offices. But current Sec. Mark Villar had effected the allocation of P5 million for the feasibility study. A 2015 DPWH...VICTOR, CreaCon & Education Conference slated for March 2 & 3
This year the major Information and Communications Technology conference for the Visayas will be hosted in Bohol on March 2. This is brought to us by the Provincial Government of Bohol through the Bohol Investment Promotion Center (BIPC), City of Tagbilaran, DICT, NICP, and VICTOR. The VICTOR (Visayas ICT Cluster Organisation) Conference brings together the leaders of industry, government the regional tech councils. This is something that should not be missed especially by the leaders and faculty of the educational institutions of Bohol, and local industry leaders. Under normal circumstances attendees would be primarily from the Visayas, yet this year there are many coming from across the country, perhaps attracted by the natural beauty of our province. The objective is for decision makers to share best practices and better prepare for the opportunities in the new tech-enabled economy. Attendees will get the latest about the exciting tech developments happening across the country. A major aim is to bring benefits to Bohol, hence the conference will showcase the opportunities for industry to bring high value jobs here. Visiting experts will mentor to fill gaps such as talent availablity and development. The following day, the CreaCon will be held, a conference for creatives. The exciting yet demanding digital creative fields of writing, art, animation, graphic design, entertainment and games will be presented and discussed by national experts. Whereas the prior VICTOR day will cater for the established leaders, this day will assist the up and coming players. Leaders in Education: please register for March 2 VICTOR Creative Professionals: please register for March 3 CreaCon Contact Bohol Investment Promotion Center for tickets...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Limpyong pangagamhanan, giseguro sa Duterte admin.
TAGBILARAN CITY, July 26 (PIA)–Giseguro kagahapon ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte sa iyang unang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ang 101 porsiyentong limpyo nga pangagamhanan sa iyang administrasyon. Samtang hugot usab niyang gipasidan-an ang mga kawani ug opisyal sa gobyerno batok sa korapsiyon. Matud pa sa Presidente, kun may madungog siyang sumbong o hunghong batok sa taga-gobyerno, iya dayon kining tangtangon sa puwesto. “Kapag may marinig ako sa Executive Department, even a whisper, even a whisper, hiwalay-hiwalay na tayo. Marami diyan, diyan sa gallery marami diyan walang trabaho, nag-aaply hanggang ngayon. Hindi naman lahat kasi mayayaman yan eh. Mga asawa ninyo ata ‘yan,” matud pa ni Duterte. Sama sa gilaoman, nahimong sentro gihapon sa SONA sa Presidente ang kampanya sa gobyerno batok sa ilegal nga droga nga una na niyang gisaad niadtong eleksiyon. Gimando sa Presidente sa Philippine National Police (PNP) ang total war sa mga drug financier ug gipabantayan bisan ang performance sa mga local government units. Kalabot niini, gitahasan ni Duterte ang National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) nga paspasan ang imbestigasyon ug pagresolba sa administrative cases sa mga police officers nga nalambigit sa kriminal ug ilegal nga kalihokan. Gimando usab niya ang pagmugna og polisiya alang sa lifestyle check sa mga miyembro sa PNP. Gipahayag usab ni Duterte nga himuong rehab haven ang mga kampo sa militar alang na usab sa seguridad sa mga nitahan nga adik ug mga nadakpang drug pushers. Banhawon usab ang nagkahinay nga ROTC ug gamiton ang mga reservists aron i-mobilize sa kampanya batok sa ilegal nga droga. Imbes nga kaltoan og walo ka minuto lamang sama sa gipahayag sa Malakanyang, nikabat sa...Duterte: economic restrictions needed to lure investors. jobs
TAGBILARAN CITY, July 26 (PIA)–President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration hints economic restrictions to attract more investments as he lays out the country’s job generation policy, insisting local government units to keep up and open its doors to more investments. In his maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered before the joint session of the senate and the members of the house of representative during the opening of the 17th Congress, Duterte, points out investments for development telegraphed his bias for negotiations over the usual hard stance against rallying critics, that being better policy to calm investors. Instead of barricades and shields for the riot police which was readied as a fixture for the SONA, he allowed police to mingle with the rallyists who, in the most recent years, got closest to the Batasang Pambansa on a SONA Day. Duterte opened Commonwealth Avenue and had Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa in a dialogue with rallyists hours before he delivered his SONA. While on it, the president who in surveys has just enjoyed over 90% trust ratings said “We shall continue to attract investments that will generate thousands of jobs each year—jobs that are suitable for the poor and less skilled members of the workforce.” Even before the SONA, which the president traditionally delivers every time the Congress every 4th Monday of July, Duterte has already instructed his cabinet secretaries to cascade his development priorities and policies. He said issuing permits and licenses should be done in three days, no necessary follow-ups. In Bohol for example, four days prior to the SONA, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 7...Unilateral ceasefire sa mga rebeldeng grupo, gi-deklarar ni Duterte
TAGBILARAN CITY, July 26 (PIA)–“I am now announcing a unilateral ceasefire with the CPP/NPA/NDF effective immediately and call on our fellow Filipinos in The National Democratic Front and its forces to respond accordingly.” Kini ang usa sa mga highlight sa unang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte kagahapon. Sa iyang mensahe sa nasyon, gi-awhag niya ang tanang mga Pilipino, partikular na ang mga Moro, ug mga miyembro sa rebeldeng grupo nga tapuson na ang pila na ka dekadang pakig-away sa mga Pilipino sa isig ka Pilipino. Matud pa ni Duterte, dili mabayran og mga medalya sa kabayanihan ug kaisog bisan sa cash assistance ang pagbangotan sa matag biyuda ug nabiling anak sa mga napatay nga sundalo ug rebelde tungod sa pakigbugno. Target sa Presidente nga makab-ot ang malungtarong kalinaw sa Pilipinas sa dili pa matapos ang iyang unom ka tuig nga termino. Mao nga nihangyo usab siya sa CPP-NPA-NDF nga atbangan ang deklarasyon og unilateral ceasefire sa gobyerno. Gitakdang magsultihay og balik karong Agosto 20 hangtud 27 sa Oslo, Norway ang gobyerno ug CPP-NPA-NDF kalabot sa malungtarong kalinaw nga gipangindahay sa tanang niaging administrasyon....Personal ug corporate income tax, ubsan
TAGBILARAN CITY, July 26 (PIA)–Gi-anunsiyo ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte ang plano niining ubsan ang personal ug corporate income tax ubos sa iyang administrasyon. Sa iyang unang State of the Nation Address (SONA) kagahapon, miingon ang Presidente nga parte kini sa tax reform agenda aron masayon ang koleksiyon sa buhis ug madugangan ang take-home pay sa mga mamumuo. Matud pa ni Duterte, makapadani usab kini og mas daghang tigpamuhonan sa pagnegosyo sa nasod. Pasabot pa sa Presidente, kun mas dako ang kita sa mga mamumuo, mas daghan kining gastuhon maong motuyok ra ang salapi sa ekonomiya. Dungan niini, gibutyag usab ni Duterte ang plano niining luagan ang gipatuman nga Bank Secrecy Law sa nasod aron malili ang mga kuwestiyonableng bank accounts. “On taxation, my administration will pursue tax reforms towards a simpler, and more equitable, and more efficient tax system that can foster investment and job creation. We will lower personal and corporate income tax rates and relax the bank secrecy laws,” matud pa ni Duterte. Samtang balay ug dugang trabaho usab ang iyang gisaad alang sa mga urban poor. Apil ang pagpasiugda og programa sa reproductive health iyang gisaad isip parte sa iyang agenda alang sa mga kabos. Sa pagtapos sa iyang SONA, miingon si Duterte nga magpabiling yano ang iyang administrasyon ug subli niyang gibalik nga mahimong limpyo ang iyang liderato....Capitol sponsored Jobs fair for pre-registered applicants open Friday, at the ICMall
TAGBILARAN CITY, July 26 (PIA)–Job seekers, Bohol Capitol is sponsoring a jobs fair this Friday, July 29, but applicants, to be entertained by employers, need to pre register. According to Capitol’s Bohol Employment and Placement Office (BEPO), an attached office of the Office of the Governor, registrations for Friday Fair are facilitated at the BEPO or the municipal Public Employment Service Office (PESO). BEPO Ma. Vilma Yorong said the Jobs Fair, which happens at the Island City Mall Activity Center opens for overseas and local employment. Signifying interest to join the first Provincial Government sponsored fair this year are 25 recruitment and employment agencies, each with their own options for local and overseas slots, Yorong said. Aimed at bringing government services closer to its constituents, the jobs fair is among Bohol’s local efforts at facilitating proper jobs matching amid the rising problems of underemployment due to over-qualification. Due to the expected turn-out, which could be very good considering the past Bohol sponsored jobs matching, BEPO has decided for the pre-registration as a strategy to also help PESO come up with a local directory of skills for future uses, BEPO explained. At the PESO or BEPO, job fair organizers advised job applicants to bring the necessary documents to show to the PESO so the applicant can be listed according to skills or capacities. Only thos who have pre-registered would be entertained this Friday, BEPO warns. On Friday, applicants need still to come to the ICM in smart casual attire and present their documents including a comprehensive resume, school diploma or transcript of records and other job related certificates and employment...National News
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