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DTI meets Azerbaijan Ambassador to discuss oil, food trade
MAKATI—Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez met with Azerbaijan Ambassador Tamerlan Garayev last 31 May to discuss trade opportunities between Azerbaijan (AZ) and the Philippines (PH). “Our meeting with Consul Garayev is part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s strategy to seek out non-traditional trading partners. We see a lot complementation between our countries,” said Sec. Lopez. PH is keen on exporting tropical fruits, like bananas and mangoes, to AZ. Exporting to the Eurasian country is also a boon for PH’s Halal industry, since its population is predominantly Muslim. “Your country is famous for its mangoes,” said the Azerbaijan Ambassador who cited Jose Rizal as his childhood hero. Meanwhile, PH sees AZ as an alternative source of fuel since oil and natural gas account for around 90 percent of Azerbaijan’s total exports. The country is also a transport hub for exports since it’s located near Georgia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine. With only a 10M population and a 6.2% Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Ambassador Garayev said that his country needs more manpower for its tourism and agriculture industries. Since there are only 300 Filipinos in AZ, Sec. Lopez suggested that Filipinos fill these vacancies. Both countries want to mutually develop education and tourism by having student/ teacher exchange programs and tourism promotions. The two countries will form a Joint Economic Commission to further these talks beginning with possible government to government transactions. Current trade balance between PH and AZ is in favor of PH due to exports of the following: electronics; electrical and electronic machinery; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled. Azerbaijan is PH’s 172nd trading partner... read moreAris assures no service vacuum for B’vista folk
By JUNE S. BLANCO REP. Erico Aristotle Aumentado (Bohol, 2nd District) assures the Buenavistanhons that there will be no “service vacuum” in the town in the wake of the killing last Sunday of Buenavista Mayor Ronald Lowell “Sample” Tirol. Aumentado immediately met now Mayor Dave Duallo and the Sangguniang Bayan after the incident, for a closer look into the plans and direction the local officials, led by the late Tirol, had prepared and took. It is now, more than ever, that the people of Buenavista need to feel that they have the support they need – even with the murder of their former mayor, the solon said. He observed that some residents had admitted fearing for their lives when a gunman shot Tirol at close range while the latter was at the town cockpit past 3 pm last Sunday. But while Aumentado grieves over the death of a “close and intimate friend”, he said no leader is indispensable. Change is inevitable he philosophized, because of term limits and risks like death. But services will not be disrupted. After all, his is a people-based leadership, not leader-based. The interest of the people is paramount – not that of the leader, he said. He says he has confidence in Duallo, another “close and intimate friend” who is now picking up the pieces where Tirol had left off. Duallo has the determination to continue his dreams and those of his father and immediate congressional predecessor, former governor and congressman Erico Boyles Aumentado, for the development of Buenavista and the 2nd District in general, he added. On learning of Tirol’s murder, Aumentado said,... read more
Dip in Philippine competitiveness ranking a ‘wake-up call’ – business leaders
Ralf Rivas MANILA, Philippines – The sharp fall of the Philippines in the 2018 World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) should serve as a “wake-up call,” business leaders said on Thursday, May 24. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President Alegria Sibal-Limjoco said the dip in the Philippines’ competitive ranking by 9 notches in the 2018 WCY – to 50th place from 41st place last year – is a “wake up call for government and for business.” Guillermo Luz, Private Sector Co-Chairperson of the National Competitiveness Council, reiterated that the government should pay attention to the numbers of the WCY, as well as other studies. He explained that results of the study is a snapshot of how the Philippines is performing compared to its peers in Asia Pacific. “We compete for FDIs, trade, tourists, branding. It is a competition, we need to look at what other countries are doing,” Luz said. “In the ASEAN region, competition never sleeps. Respondents of these surveys look how we keep up with competition, how government implements regulation, and the measurability in terms of impact in the economy,” he added. The WCY study rereleased on Thursday revealed that the Philippines is 50th out of 63 economies in terms of overall competitiveness. This is the country’s worst year-on-year decline over the last decade and the steepest drop in Asia Pacific. The ranking is measured according to 340 indicators, about two-thirds of which are based on data and statistics, and the rest on the perceptions of over 6,300 executives worldwide. Where it all went wrong Despite having the fifth...Globe seeks support of Vice Governors in building telco infrastructure
Globe Telecom is seeking the support of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines in building telco infrastructure in the country in line with its vision of ushering the country to become a digital nation by 2020. Specifically, Globe is looking to rationalize the permitting process to mitigate bureaucratic red tape and other political hurdles that stand in the way of deploying telecommunication infrastructure such as cell sites and fiber optic cables. If implemented, this would enable the company to improve data connectivity at lower rates. Emphasizing that data connectivity is a key driver of economic growth in the Philippines, Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu emphasized that a collaboration with the government in developing key telecommunications infrastructure would enhance digital capabilities of the country, enabling local industries and communities to access services and improve productivity. He pointed out that existing telecommunication infrastructure in a given locality, or the lack of it, is oftentimes a direct result of the LGU permitting environment. Securing different permits at LGU level could be very challenging, from the sheer number of permits to the different political personalities that mobile operators have to deal with, said Cu, adding that it takes at least 8 months to complete the permitting process, involving around 25 permits. “We would like to reiterate our call for a closer collaboration with the government as we set out in building a telco infrastructure that would provide world-class data connectivity even in areas outside our major cities,” said Cu. Early this year, Globe launched a plan to create an internet superhighway nationwide. The plan aims to deploy fiber optics in...Local News/ Bohol Balita
3rd International Choir Festival, ipahigayon sa Hunyo 9-13
TAGBILARAN CITY, June 7 (PIA)–Gitakdang ipahigayon ang 3rd Bohol International Choir Festival and Competition (BICFC) dinhi sa lalawigan gikan Hunyo 9 hangtud Hunyo 13, 2016. Buksan ang maong kalihokan sa Hunyo 9 pinaagi sa parada sa may alas 4 sa hapon gikan sa Plaza Rizal paingon sa Bohol Cultural Center diin didto ipahigayon ang opening program. Duha ka lokal nga choir gikan sa syudad sa Tagbilaran ang mo-representar sa Bohol sa maong kompetisyon nga makig-bangga sa mga sumasalmot gikan sa nagkalain-laing nasod. Gitakdang motambong sa maong opening ceremonies si Professor Felipe M. de Leon Jr. sa National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA). Ang BICFC gi-presenter sa Provincial Government of Bohol, inabagan sa technical assistance gikan sa World Mice ug sa pakigtambayayong sa City Government of Tagbilaran, Department of Tourism (DOT), Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) ug sa Liwayway Group of Companies/OISHI....Pagsumiter sa nominasyon alang sa Purok Awards, gi uswag
TAGBILARAN CITY, June 6 (PIA)–Gi-uswag sa Galing Purok Awards Committee taman Hunyo 10, 2016 gikan sa unang gitakdsang petsa nga Mayo 30, 2016 ang pagsumiter sa nominasyon alang sa Galing Purok Awards (GPAs) sa lalawigan sa Bohol. Kini aron mas mahatagan pa og igong panahon nga maduso sa mga kabarangayan ang ilang mga gikarekomendar nga purok aron matimbang sa mga Municipal Evaluation teams sa dili pa ibangga ang mga mananaug sa provincial level ug gantihan ang makadaug. Ang Galing Purok Awards sa Bohol, napalig-on pinaagi sa Provincial Ordinance No. 2011-36, diin gipahimutang niini ang Purok Power Movement (PPM) isip nag-unang stratehiya sa pagpatuman sa mga sistema nga sundon sa mga purok aron sa mas sayong nga pagpadagayday sa mga programa sa kagamhanan. Gipatuman pinaagi sa diwa sa tinabangay ug alayonay, ang PPM g-ubanan sa Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Army ug uban pang mga civil society nga kahugpungan. Gawas sa Best Purok Award nga sumada sa mga awards nga gibugtaw, laing 24 ka grupo ug indibidwal lakip na ang program awards ang ilogan sa libo-an ka purok sa lalawigan sa Bohol....Kumon K of C Students Pass Completer Test
Seven students from Kumon K of C passed the completer tests conducted by Kumon Philippines, Inc. (KPI) in May 2016. Two students took their completer tests on May 28 and five on May 31 at the Cebu office of KPI. The students were accompanied by Chief Instructor Dr. Elva Evasco-Auza and assistan instructors Nuova Fima Maylon and Ma Leslie Pelpinosas. Bernard Hans Kurt Mortil, a Grade 7 student, enrolled in the math program in June 2015 with starting point B101 and finished math in 12 months. Eunice Chua, a Grade 5 student, enrolled in the math program in June 2015 with starting point B101 and finished math in 12 months. Jesse Biliran, Grade 6 student, enrolled in the math program in September 2014 with starting point of A and finished Kumon in 2.8 years. Jon Lexis Biliran, a Grade 5 student, started Kumon in September 2014 starting point of A and finished Kumon in 2.8 years. Jeremiah Auza, a Grade 2 student, enrolled in the reading program in June 2013 with starting point of 7A and finished Kumon in 2.11 years. Peter Paul Jabines, a Grade 3 student, enrolled in the reading program with a starting point of 3A in July 2013 finished Kumon in 2.11 years. Jeorgeiann Suaffield, a Grade 7 student, enrolled in the reading program in 2014 and finished in March 2016 with a break in 2015. She only took 7 months in the reading program. Suaffield also took the Math completer test last year and was the first Math program completer from Kumon K of C. Chief Instructor Auza said that she is proud of...Postal ID Privilege Program, gilusad sa PHLPost
TAGBILARAN CITY, September 2 (PIA)–Gilusad na sa Philippine Postal Corporation ang ilang gipalig-on nga privilege card diin ang mga nagkupot niining Postal ID kinahanglan lamang nga ipakita kini sa mga ka-partner nga establisimyento sa PHLPost ug mahimo na silang makakuha og mga diskuwento ug uban pang ipanghatag. Ang maong privilege program parte sa gisaad sa PHLPost nga pagpa-usbaw sa standards sa mga ID nga gi-isyu sa gobyerno pinaagi sa paghiusa sa mga kliyente niini ug sa nagkalain-laing ka-partner nga establisimyento sa korporas¬yon aron mapanalipdan ang kailhanan sa mga kliyente ug aron malikayan ang mga pekeng transaksiyon Ang maong Postal ID aduna na usab pisikal ug biometrics-based security features mao nga kini na karon ang pinaka-secure ug pinakadali nga makuhang ID gikan sa gobyerno. Makakuha og diskwentong 10% sa admission fee ug encounter programs sa Ocean Adventure, 10% nga diskwento sa Superior o Deluxe Room sa Camayan Beach Resort and Hotel, P1.00 nga kida sa matag litro sa gasolina o diesel gikan sa Flying V, 10-15% nga diskwento gikan sa Derm Magic, Fresh Salon and Spa, Fresh Touch Spa ug uban pa. Mahimong mo-apply alang sa bag-ong gipalig-on nga Postal ID ang mga Pilipino ug langyaw nga namuyo sa nasod bisan unsa ang pangedaron o propesyon. Ang mga application forms makuha bisan asa sa 1,300 ka post office sa tibuok nasod ug mahimo usab kini ma-download gikan sa postalidph.com o phlpost.gov.ph. Alang sa dugang mga detalye kun asa ug unsaon paggamit ang mga pribilehiyong kauban sa gipalig-ong Postal ID, bisitaha lamang ang Postal ID website (www.postalidph.com) ug ang mga social media accounts sa Facebook (newpostalid), Twitter (@PostaLiD) ug sa Instagram....FDA, nipasidaan batok sa pekeng tambal sa Hepatitis-C
TAGBILARAN CITY, June 2 (PIA)–Nipasidaan ang pamunoan sa Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sa publiko batok sa pekeng tambal sa sakit nga Hepatitis C nga mikuyanap karon sa Southeast Asia. Nipagawas og pasidaan ang FDA human sa gipagawas nga advisory sa World Health Organization (WHO) batok sa pagkuyanap sa mga pekeng tambal sa rehiyon. Gitumbok sa FDA ang pekeng tambal nga Sofosbuvir+Ledipasvir (Ledso) 400 mg/90 mg capsule ug Daclatasvir (Dakavir) 60 mg capsule nga may label sa Pharco Corporation, nga nakabase sa Alexandria, Egypt. Apan gihimakak sa maong medicine company nga wala sila’y ingon niining matang sa tambal. Nipasidaan ang FDA batok sa bisan kinsang masakpan nga nagkopot o namaligya niniing pekeng tambal nga pasakaan og kaso sa paglapas sa Republic Act No. 9711 o FDA Act of 2009. “The presence of these identified products pose potential danger or injury to the consuming public and the importation, selling or offering for sale of such is in direct violation of Republic Act No. 9711 or the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009,” matud pa sa ahensiya. Ang FDA nag-deploy na karon sa ilang mga opisyal sa Field Regulatory Operations Office aron mosusi sa mga drug stores ug mga susamang establisemento....National News
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