by admin | Jun 6, 2015 | Tech Talk
Auza.Net has completed its Summer 2015 On-the-Job Training (OJT) program on June 6, 2015. The trainees, composed of 10 students from different campuses of Bohol Island State University and University of Bohol, received their certificates of completion signed by the company’s technology consultant, Jerome Auza.
The trainees completed various projects which include conversion of web site designs to use a mobile friendly template, graphics editing and data entry for a point-of-sale system. They also performed actual outsourced data entry and processing required by a European company.
For the first semester of school year 2015, the company will again hire OJTs to continue the outsourced data entry and processing as well as participate in other projects to be done in the coming months. Applications for the OJT program are still being accepted. Interested candidates should email their resumes and application letters to jobs@auza.net.
by admin | Jun 4, 2015 | Local News / Bohol Balita
In english, the word simply means caution.
The word however is coined from Bangsamoro Basic Law (BABALA), which to some quarters, is nothing but the hot potato in the widely rejected Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domains (MOA-AD).
For want of exhaustive information, we could hardly tell which is which but with our politicians track record of laziness, we could assume it as a pasted copy of the former.
Like the MOA AD now, the government negotiators, again handpicked by the Administration just assumed Bangsamoro is just Moro Islamic Liberation Front, who speaks for the whole tribes of Mindanao.
In last week’s Senate hearing, we learned that key groups in the proposed Bangsamoro region were never consulted about the peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front or BBL that was drafted to implement it.
President Aquino’s handpicked peace negotiators assumed too much. For the pay they get, they thought MILF speaks for the entire region. Without the consent of the sultanates of Mindanao, the local government officials in the affected region and neighboring provinces, the Moro National Liberation Front and the non-Muslim people who live there, including indigenous peoples, the BABALA is a red flag.
Confronted with such a yawning deficiency in its proposed law, the administration has offered no other solution than to plow ahead with what is now clearly an artificial deadline: the SONA.
That is the biggest infirmity and hell, it could kill the BABALA for good. But not, with this President.
Instead, President Aquino reverted to gangster tactics that worked for him in the past: bribing lawmakers with pork like Coronas impeachment, and threatening to prosecute those who cannot be swayed with bribes.
In Bohol, the OPAPP brings its much belated BABALA consultation, after Boholanos have mocked on a sagging presidential popularity. Too late.
After the house committee deliberations, why the consultations now? And it was not even consultation, it was what a mediaman called indoctrination.
OPAPP denies having to do with it, but the reimbursement papers say otherwise.
CODE NGO, a group closely associated with DSWD Dinky Soliman and the HYATT on that day rammed “their version” of the BBL to innocent participants, with much of Boholano innocence and naivety, it could probably pass find.
What did not pass was the readymade manifesto saying Boholanos supporting the BBL. And the pre-printed post cards telling somebody up there that Boholanos support the BBL was documented too. Such treason.
Of the invitees, many were students who could not vote, and were offered money to attend.
Its damning and we hate to believe this.
But of course, with government bankrolling events like this, any signature in the liquidation papers or attendance can be used-traditional politicos style.
That again is another BABALA.
by admin | May 30, 2015 | Tech Talk
Late in April 2015, Google announced that it will start using the mobile device capability of websites as a criteria for search ranking. In the announcement, Google said that “Now searchers can more easily find high-quality and relevant results where text is readable without tapping or zooming, tap targets are spaced appropriately, and the page avoids unplayable content or horizontal scrolling.”
In the increasingly mobile market, Google included the “mobile friendliness” of a website as a criteria for mobile search results. This is an obvious evolution of Google’s search engine algorithm as mobile devices continue to dominate the Internet over desktop computers.
This is an important announcement for website owners because website viewers are increasingly using their mobile devices to look up information on the Internet. With Google’s algorithm change, the loss of website traffic could be significant especially if many of the viewers for a particular website prefer to use mobile devices. Website owners should seriously consider updating website designs using mobile friendly templates.
Aside from a design that fits on a mobile device, the design should also adapt to the screen size of the mobile device. On top of that, the use of unnecessary content should be avoided because mobile users expect websites to load quickly and not consume their mobile data allocations. This means websites should void having heavy graphics, video or audio files that play automatically and excessively long text content.
Fortunately for website owners, converting to a mobile friendly design is straightforward if they work with an experienced website management company. There are many mobile friendly templates that are very customizable yet highly adaptive to multiple screen sizes. Any company should ensure their websites have the proper content and design in order to take advantage of the Internet in marketing its products and services.
To test if your website is already mobile friendly, use <a href=’https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/mobile-friendly/’>Google’s Mobile Friendly Test tool</a>.
by admin | May 30, 2015 | Tech Talk
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the international tech confab which returns this August 2015 to Boracay Island, gets backing from Air Asia Philippines.
In the event launching today at the Azia Suites in Cebu City, GOAB organizers announced that AirAsia Philippines CEO Joy Caneba will be giving the keynote address during GOAB in behalf of Asia’s leading and largest low-cost carrier.
“AirAsia Philippines is excited to take part in an event renowned to be the International Summit for Tech, Startups and Design in the country. We are more than glad to share our own experience of building tech innovations that enhance the lives of ordinary people,” said Caneba.
GOAB has been providing an international platform for startups or innovation-driven enterprises, technopreneurs, and designers with a laid back yet productive interaction and discussion on technology, entrepreneurship, and actual business opportunities.
Caneba said that AirAsia Philippines’ backing of GOAB is a reaffirmation of the seriousness of its efforts to take roots in the Philippines by supporting its budding tech and startup communities.
The airline has earned a reputation for making air travel experience more convenient through tech innovations such as the mobile, web, and kiosk check-ins.
GOAB’s lead organizer TechTalks.ph, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Filipino tech entrepreneurs and promoting the Philippine tech sector to the world, emphasized that this year’s event will be about less the hype and more action.
“Our success these past 2 years has pushed GOAB to return to Boracay Island this August 20-21 with a triple splash — triple number of innovative minds, triple funding opportunities, and triple doses of fun,” said Tina Amper, TechTalks.ph founder.
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the country’s leading wireless service provider, and IdeaSpace, the largest privately-backed early stage startup incubator in the country, have also consistently supported GOAB for the past three years since the event’s first staging in Boracay.
“This year marks a transition of the Philippine startup ecosystem – from potentials to success stories. The 3rd Geeks on a Beach will be as exciting as ever as we go back to Boracay – a convergence of the best minds in the country with the best beach in the world.” said Earl Martin S. Valencia, president at IdeaSpace and VP for corporate innovation and strategy at Smart.
Also expressing support in behalf of the Smart Developer Network is Paul Amerigo Pajo, senior manager and developer evangelist at Smart. “Developers want to meet startups. Startups want to meet developers. Geeks On A Beach is one of the few events that cater to both.”
“SMART and IdeaSpace have been with us from the very beginning. And now we also have AirAsia with us. We are very happy to have more and more businesses, seasoned entrepreneurs, and even people from government backing GOAB,” said Amper.
She said that twenty tech champs in the world have so far confirmed their attendance to speak before an expected 600 participants from across the globe.
Some of the speakers include IdeaSpace President, Earl Valencia; Monk’s Hill Ventures Managing Director, Kuo-Yi Lim; Kickstart Ventures President, Minette Navarrete; Rappler CEO, Maria Ressa; SMART Communications Developer Evangelist, Paul Pajo; Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communication Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) Deputy Executive Director, Mon Ibrahim; and 500 Startups Managing Partner, Khailee Ng.
TechTalks.ph and the DOST-ICTO have partnered once again with Sym.ph, Happy Garaje, and PRWorks for the third GOAB, and major partnerships with Smart through the Smart Developer Network, IdeaSpace, Microsoft, and Monk’s Hill Ventures.
To register, sponsor, or inquire about GOAB, visit the website, www.GeeksOnABeach.com, follow @GeeksOnABeach in Facebook and Twitter @GeeksOnABeach, or emailhello@GeeksOnABeach.com
by admin | May 30, 2015 | Local News / Bohol Balita
Kumon K of C, headed by chief instructor Dr. Elva Evasco-Auza, achieves its 1st Math program completer on May 30, 2015. Jeorgieann C. Suaffield, took and passed the Math completer test on the same date at the Kumon Philippines, Inc. Cebu branch.
Suaffield is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jeorge Suaffield and is a student at the Philippine Science High School in Tagbilaran City this school year. She started her Kumon program a few years ago at the Kumon K of C center located at the K of C Recreation Center. She will also soon complete her Reading program later this year.
Dr. Auza said that this achievement is an important milestone of the Kumon K of C center which started operations in 2011.
“I feel very happy that Jeorgiann received her recognition for completing the Math program, . This is also her personal achievement which she and her parents would be very proud of. I am confident that the Kumon K of C center will produce more completers in both Math and Reading programs in the coming years.”, said Dr. Auza.
A Math completer has completed the worksheets covering high school math topics up to Advanced Differentiation and Integration and Differential Equations. The program also covers Differentiation, Trigonometry, Logarithms, Functions and more.
Jeorgieann C. Suaffield (center) with Kumon K of C Chief Instructor Dr. Elva Evasco-Auza (L) and her mother Mrs. Analyn Suaffield (R) after Suaffield received her certificate of recognition for completing the Kumon Math Program at the Kumon Philippines, Inc. Cebu Branch.
About Kumon:
The Kumon method of learning is individualized. The starting point for each Kumon student is determined individually. Students start with the level where they can attain a perfect score by studying on their own.
The worksheets have been designed in a way that allows students to figure out how to solve problems on their own. If students continue to study at their own pace, they will catch up with their school grade level and eventually advance far beyond it.
Kumon pursues the potential of each individual with an individualized, self-learning method. Based on individualized instruction and study at the “just right” level, Kumon seeks to improve the skills of each child and maximize their potential.
The Kumon K of C center is located at the K of C Recreation Center, Tagbilaran City. The center is open Tuesdays and Saturdays at 9:00AM – 6PM. For inquiries, please contact 09216574802 or 038-5101320.
by admin | May 27, 2015 | National News
BOHOL, May 27 (PIA)–Ang Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) mi-awhag sa publiko sa pagsumbong kanila sa mga establisementong dili luwas ug nagbutang sa ilang mga trabahante sa kakuyaw.
Tungod niini, nagmugna og hotlines nga matawagan 24/7 diin ang mga trabahante ug nagpakabanang lungsoranon mahimong motaho sa mga makuyaw, peligroso ug dili luwas nga mga buhatan alang sa paspas nga aksiyon.
Mahimong motawag sa Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) hotline/helpdesk numero 0927-877-2587 ug (02) 928-6690 o e-mail lang sa oshc_dole@yahoo.com.
Alang sa Employees Compensation Commission (ECC), ang motawag mahimong mo-connect sa ECC pinaagi sa 0917-822-780. Ang maong hotline gidumala 24/7 ni Dr. Dianne, ECC Quick Response Team leader.
Sa Central Office sa DOLE, ang DOLE Call Center nga gidumala sa Labor Communications Office, modawat usab og mga pangutana ug reklamo sa numero (02) 527-8000.
Samtang sa Rehiyon 7, mahimong motawag ni Exequiel Salcedo III ug Ingrid Z. Yumang sa mga numero (032) 266-9722; 0917-837-1236; 0917-836-9626; o mahimong mo-email sa reu7@ecc.gov.ph.
Gimanduan ni DOLE Kalihim Rosalinda Baldoz ang OSHC ug ECC, parehong attached agencies sa DOLE sa pagbutang og kawani nga maoy modumala sa tinagsa nga mga hotline/helpdesk ug motubag sa mga pangutana ug reklamo kalabot sa health and safety sa buhatan, nga matud pa parte sa mas gipalapdan ug gihingosgan nga information ug education campaign aron ipa-usbaw ang kaamgohan ug kahibalo sa workplace safety and health.
Gimanduan usab ni Baldoz si OHSC Executive Director Teresita Cucueco, M.D. sa pagre-activate sa ilang Safety Patrol Program nga nagsugod niadtong 2012 ug palapdan ang scope ug coverage niini gikan sa construction ug ubang hazardous occupation ngadto sa ubang industriya.
Ang Safety Patrol gilangkoban sa mga eksperto gikan sa DOLE regional offices, OSHC, ug tripartite partners kinsa mopahigayon og safety audits sa mga construction sites sa tibuok nasud. Ang mga eksperto gikan sa OSHC, ang Employees Compensation Commission ug Bureau of Working Conditions mo-apil usab sa audit kun gikinahanglan. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | May 27, 2015 | National News
MANILA, May 27 (PIA)–Nangdawat na og aplikasyon ang Civil Service Commission (CSC) alang sa ipahigayong 2nd Career Service Professional ug SubProfessional written examinations nga gitakda sa Oktubre 18.
Ang application period modagan gikan Mayo 25 hangtud sa Setyembre 3.
Niadtong Mayo 3, kapin sa 180,000 ang nikuha sa pasulit sa Career Service Examination Paper-and-Pencil Test.
Ang pagpasar sa CSE ang usa sa basic requirements sa pag-apply og posisyon sa gobyerno.
Ang eksaminasyon bukas sa indibidwal, bisan unsa ang educational attainment, Filipino citizens apil na ang nagkupot og dual citizenship, di mo-ubos sa 18 anyos sa oras sa pag-file sa aplikasyon ug wala pa nakakuha og susamang level sa eksaminasyon sulod sa tulo ka buwan sa dili pa ang petsa sa eksaminasyon.
Ang application form angay i-submiter og personal sa CSC Regional Office (CSCRO), o sa bisan-asang CSCRO’s Field Offices, diin ang aplikante nag-planong mokuha sa maong eksaminasyon.
Ang CSC mipasidaan nga ang pagpangdawat og aplikasyon matapos bisan unsang oras bisan dili pa moabot ang gitakdang deadline sa Setyembre 3, 2015 kun ang CSC Regional/Field Office makakab-ot na sa target number of applicants. P500 ang examination fee alang sa duha ka levels sa CSE-PPT.
Gitambagan ang mga aplikante sa pag-access sa CSC website nga www.csc.gov.ph ug pangitaa ang 2015 CSE-PPT Examination Announcement, alang sa detalye sa mga testing centers, qualifications, application requirements ug procedures, ug uban pang mahinungdanong impormasyon. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | May 26, 2015 | National News
MANILA, May 25 (PIA)–Ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) milagda og memorandum of agreement uban sa Department of Energy (DOE) alang sa partnership sa implementasyon sa proyektong National Intensification of Household Electrification (NIHE).
Ang NIHE usa ka proyektong nagtinguha sa paghatag og serbisyong elektrisidad ngadto sa mga kabos nga pamilyang walay akses sa sugang dagitab.
Kining inisyatiba sa DOE agi og pagsunod sa implementasyon sa ilang 2014-2017 Household Electrification Development Plan (HEDP), nga nagtinguhang makab-ot ang 90% household electrification sa tuig 2017.
Isip partner agency, ang DSWD mohatag og listahan sa potensiyal household beneficiary alang sa proyekto sa NIHE gamit ang Listahan o ang National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR).
Ang Listahanan usa ka information management system nga magtino kinsa ug asa nahimotang ang mga kabos.
Kini gamiton sa paghimo og komprehensibong database sa mga kabos nga pamilya alang sa nasudnong ahensiya sa gobyerno ug ubang social protection stakeholders isip basehan sa pagtumbok sa mga programa ug serbisyo sa social protection.
Base sa 2011 nga datos sa Listahan, di mo-ubos sa 2.6 milyong kabos nga pamilya sa tibuok nasud ang walay akses sa sugang dagitab. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | May 26, 2015 | National News
MANILA, May 25 (PIA)–Nisalmot sa Brigada Eskwela 2015 sa Department of Education (DepEd) si Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III.
Mibisita ang Presidente sa Marikina Elementary School sa Barangay Sta. Elena Lunes sa buntag kauban nila DepEd Sec. Bro. Armin Luistro ug Marikina Mayor Del De Guzman.
Matud pa sa Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), gi-inspeksyon niini ang mga lawak tungaan sa wala pa nihatag og briefing si Luistro.
Ang Brigada Eskwela tinuig nga kalihokan sa DepEd diin ang mga school officials, magtutudlo, estudyante ug mga miyembro sa komunidad magtinabangay sa pagpanghinlo, pag-ayo ug pagpangandam sa mga pampublikong tunghaan usa ka semana sa dili pa magbukas ang klase.
Gi-aghat sa DepEd ang publiko nga makighiusa sa programa aron masiguro nga andam ang mga pasilidad sa mga pampublikong tunghaan sa pagbukas sa klase.
Base sa pahibalo sa buhatan, sa Hunyo 1 pormal nga magsugod ang mga klase nga matapos usab sa Abril 1, 2016. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
by admin | May 16, 2015 | Tech Talk
By: Jerome J. Auza
Anyone in business, big or small, need to do the necessary but very tedious work of accounting. In a fast paced business environment, manual accounting may not be ideal as it can be prone to human errors. Even the use of spreadsheet applications like Excel, will still be prone to errors because implementing the accounting rules and procedures will still depend on the human operator.
The good news is that there are many desktop based accounting system software. But for businesses that have multiple branches and are spread out across a large area and across islands, keeping a local accounting system will still be inconvenient as each branch try to synchronize accounting data regularly.
A solution that would work very well for companies with many branches is a cloud based accounting system. Using a browser, the users can post transactions and immediately, that the posted transactions will reflect on the system. For example, if branch A sold a product, after posting the invoice or POS transaction for that sale, the income statement may be viewed and that transaction will be immediately reflected on the report.
The CloudLedger system is a full featured double entry ledger system that is deployed by Auza.Net on a cloud server and offered to SMEs. The largest deployment of CloudLedger is a company with 40+ branches with hundreds of transactions per day.
CloudLedger includes Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables and Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Trial Balance and Chart of Accounts). Also included are Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, Quotations and a basic Point-of-Sale system.
Because CloudLedger is deployed on the cloud, there is no need to install and maintain a local server. It is provided as a monthly service with no long term contracts, thus the cost of the system can be spread out on a monthly basis.
For security, access to the CloudLedger account is restricted via VPN or IP address access control.
To inquire about the CloudLedger system, please email to info@auza.net.
by admin | May 16, 2015 | Tech Talk
Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) surfs its way back to Boracay Island this August for its third year of gathering tech startups, technopreneurs,businessmen, and designers from all over the world.
“Also known as the International Summit for Tech, Startups and Design, GOAB 3 eyes to create productive discussions on building products that make a difference and enhancing the lives of everyday people with less hype but more action,” said Tina Amper, TechTalks.ph founder.
With the past two years’ massive success, GOAB returns with a triple splash this coming August 20-21 which means triple number of innovative minds, triple funding opportunities, and triple dose of fun.
Amper confirmed the attendance of 17 tech champs so far to speak before an expected 600 to 1,000 participants from across the globe.
Some of the speakers include IdeaSpace President, Earl Valencia; Monk’s Hill Ventures Managing Director, Kuo-Yi Lim; Kickstart Ventures President, Minette Navarrete; Rappler CEO, Maria Ressa; SMART Communications Developer Evangelist, Paul Pajo; Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communications Office (DOST-ICTO) Deputy Executive Director, Mon Ibrahim; 500 Startups Managing Partner, Khailee Ng; Benjamin Joffe, General Partner of Haxlr8r; Mikko Perez, Founder & CEO of Ayannah.com; Gwendolyn Regina Tan, Director of Strategy and Business Development Asia Pacific of Mashable; Chow Paredes, Co-Founder of Zipmatch; Jojo Flores, Co-Founder and Vice President of Plug and Play Tech Center; Christina Laskowski, Founder and Managing Director of Alquemie Partners; Arup Maity, President and CEO of Blastasia Inc.; Farouk Meralli, CEO of mClinica; Jay Fajardo, Founder and CEO of Proudcloud; and See Mei Chow, head designer of Piktochart.
“GOAB will be maintained as an ‘honest-to-goodness, no holds-barred conference’ where people exchange their share of truths about startups, technology, and design—minus the long sleeves, coat and tie,” said David Overton, founder and CEO of Sym.ph, and Chief Geek for GOAB.
Two days are set aside exclusively for the main event but in a span of one week; all geeks are welcome to join the week-long run of workshops, training sessions, networking opportunities, pitching events, and product demonstrations with or without their flip-flops on.
Boracay Island, being one of the best islands in the world, sets a relaxing background of what is usually thought as an intense and stressful conference.
OrganizersTechTalks.ph and the DOST-ICTO have partnered once again with Sym.ph, Happy Garaje, and PRWorks Vis-Min, with major sponsorships by SMART DevNet, IdeaSpace, Microsoft, and Monk’s Hill Ventures.
DOST-ICTO continues to team-up with TechTalks.ph to encourage Filipino startups to get mentoring and funding in the country instead of going abroad.
GOAB is open to anyone who is interested in the tech and startup industries in the Philippines – including those looking for tech and entrepreneurship learning events, business and investment opportunities, outsourcing partnerships, and connection with leaders in startups or “innovation driven enterprises” (IDE) in the Philippines as well as Southeast Asia.
Interested participants are invited to view event details or register at www.GeeksOnABeach.com. Early bird discount is up to 45% off and is valid until May 15 only. Potential sponsors are invited to contact GOAB at hello@GeeksOnABeach.com
TechTalks.ph, organizer of numerous startup gathering in the country including GOAB and Startup Weekend, is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering Filipinos tech entrepreneurs and promoting the Philippine tech sector to the world.
