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DTI launches expanded Shared Service Facility to strengthen footwear industry
MARIKINA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez led the inauguration of the expanded Shared Service Facility (SSF) on high value custom-made footwear which features advanced technology and newly acquired state-of-the-art machineries in preparing customized footwear molds that would increase productivity of shoemakers. “We need to equip our micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs with modern machineries that would increase productivity with lesser cost in order to revive the footwear industry. Marikina has always been known for their shoes. And if we come together, government, private sector, and Filipino shoemakers with their unique craftsmanship, we can easily sell our products here and abroad,” said Sec. Lopez. The trade chief also encouraged government personnel to support and choose local footwear. Likewise, DTI will push for policies and programs to have government agencies purchase locally-made shoes as well as bags, example for public school children. Meanwhile, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro announced the city’s project to build a mall-type facility to feature all Filipino MSME products, specifically Marikina-made footwear. DTI welcomed the proposed project and pledged its support to the local government through the Go Lokal! concept store. “Having this kind of project will bring our efforts in marketing the products of our MSMEs to a higher level. From a pop up store to a mall of all-local and quality products will definitely help us strengthen the sector,” the trade chief said. According to Sec. Lopez, the government will continue to support the footwear industry in a holistic manner through its 7Ms (Mindset change, Mastery, Mentoring, Market, Money, Machine, and Models) strategy. “With our collective effort, we can make Marikina-made... read moreP3 LOANS TO BE ACCESSED THROUGH DIGITAL PLATFORM.
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Negosyo Centers conduct marketing seminar for Cebu MSMEs
Micro and small entrepreneurs from the towns of Consolacion and Carcar attended a seminar recently conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Negosyo Centers (NC). entitled ”Marketing Your Business”. According to NC Carcar business counselors Jessa Joyce Apas and Karen Ann Sayson, the topics discussed during the activity included the concept of marketing and how it can be applied into the MSMEs’ perspective. DTI believes that a business doesn’t end with a product development. It is equally important to know how to penetrate the market thus the introduction of marketing seminars. In line with Republic Act No. 10644 or the Go Negosyo Act, the DTI Negosyo Center continues to assist MSMEs in all aspects of business, from finance, marketing, branding, labeling, among others. Since DTI wants to cater nor just to existing MSMEs but to would be entrepreneurs as well, the department, through its Negosyo Centers, also offers How to Start a Business seminar which can be complemented by a Simple Business Plan Preparation. A Financial Management seminar is also prepared for would be entrepreneurs in order to help them manage well their finances. For more information on seminars and trainings conducted by DTI, interested parties can visit the nearest Negosyo Center in their area. Negosyo Centers have been set up by the DTI to promote ease of doing business, facilitate business registration, provides business advisory services and business information, particularly in the countryside., Other support for MSMEs ensure management guidance, assistance and improvement of the working conditions of MSMEs; and facilitate market access and linkaging services for...Firechat: Messaging on mobile when Internet is not availble
By: Jerome Auza I was fortunate to be in a meeting on August 27, 2016 with Bohol Gov. Edgar M. Chatto, representatives of the Bohol Chamber of Commerce, Bohol ICT Council and some private consultants where we discussed the need to have a system to communicate on our mobile phones even when Internet connection is not available. We discussed the concept of getting the Boholanos ready for such situations because being able to send messages during emergencies or disaster situations is very important. The loss of cellular service can happen during a typhoon and other disasters when the communication towers get disabled by loss of power or damage. This happened a few years ago in Bohol during the 2013 earthquake when cell sites did not operate for several hours. In the areas hit by typhoon Yolanda in the same year, mobile service providers were completely down for several weeks. Fortunately the technology to do this is already available in a mobile app called Firechat which uses a system called MeshKit developed by Open Garden. Firechat is a messaging app which can use peer-to-peer connections to send messages. When there are several Firechat users, the app creates a peer-to-peer mesh network which is used to deliver messages to the users. The more users using Firechat, the better the mesh network becomes in terms of capacity and speed of transmission. Firechat behaves just like any other messaging app but it can use WiFi and Bluetooth to deliver the message through other mobile phones when cellular service is down. Messages are encrypted and received only by the intended recipient. Broadcast messages are...Local News/ Bohol Balita
Geeks on a Beach 4 offers 40% discount on tickets
The organizers of Geeks on a Beach 4 offers early bird registration discounts of 40% until April 15, 2016. GOAB4 will be held in Bohol at one of the upscale resorts in Panglao, Bohol on August 25-26, 2016. The GOAB is an international conference and this is the 4th year it is being held. Previous venues were in Boracay and Mactan. The tech community in Bohol had campaigned for the province as a venue and fortunately this year, Bohol already has the facilities to hold such conference. Boholanos who wish to join are encouraged to register early to take advantage of the generous discount. To register, please go to www.geeksonabeach.com. The GOAB conference is unique because instead of a formal atmosphere, the participants may come in in comfortable outfit and discuss state-of-the-art technology in their flip-flops. Big names have attended previous GOAB conferences. The likes of Dave McClure the founder of 500 Startups, Mr. Khailee Ng, Maria Ressa, powerhouse of social news. Bowei Gai. Earl Valencia. Minette Navarrete. Attendees are business people, investors, founders, designers, developers and more. According to the GOAB website, “The challenges of today’s startups are ever changing and the frontiers are plenty and are up for the taking. Do not miss this opportunity to learn, share and pitch. GOAB is the conference that allows anyone to have a platform to share ideas big and small.” The Bohol ICT council is encourage local government units to sponsor representatives from their respective municipalities to this unique conference. Local startups that would need some encouragement by the government should be sponsored. This year’s GOAB is a great opportunity...Bohol, gitay-og na usab og linog
TAGBILARAN CITY, Mar. 21 (PIA)–Gitay-og og magnitude 3.4 nga linog ang lalawigan sa Bohol ganinang alas 7:01 sa buntag, Marso 21. Matud pa sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), natala ang epicenter sa linog sa gilay-ong 8 kilometro, amihanang sidlakan sa lungsod sa Danao. Nabati ang Intensity 4 sa syudad sa Tagbilaran, Bohol; Intensity 2 sa syudad sa Lapu-lapu, Cebu; samtang Intensity 1 sa syudad sa Sugbo. Tectonic ang origin sa linog ug walay gipaabot nga aftershocks....DOH, mitunol sa TSeKap package sa 418 accredited brgy. health stations sa Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Mar. 21 (PIA)–Gipangunahan mismo ni Department of Health (DOH) Kalihim Janette Garin ang pagtunol karong adlawa sa Tamang Serbisyo para sa Kalusugan ng Pamilya o TSeKap package alang sa 418 ka accredited barangay health stations sa lalawigan sa Bohol. Ang maong TSeKap package nagsulod sa digital BP apparatus, non-contact thermometer, glucometer, nebulizer, stethoscope ug dressing set. Si Garin ang pinasidunggang mamumulong sa gipahigayong Barangay Health Workers Congress karong adlawa sa Bohol Cultural Center. Ang Kalihim nagkanayon nga sa mga lugar nga wala pay barangay health stations, ang DOH maghatag og school based stations. Gipahinumdoman usab ni Garin ang mga barangay health workers sa pagka-anaa na sa mga maintenance medication alang sa hypertensive ug diabetic nga pasyente sa mga rural health centers. Gitumbok sa Kalihim nga kining mga programa sa panglawas nagpakita lamang sa pagtubag sa nasudnong kagamhanan, ubos sa pagdumala ni Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III sa pagkab-ot ug pagahom sa mga lungsoranon nga mahimong aktibo sa pagsalmot sa maayong pagpamuno....DOH, mitunol sa TSeKap package sa 418 accredited brgy. health stations sa Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Mar. 21 (PIA)–Gipangunahan mismo ni Department of Health (DOH) Kalihim Janette Garin ang pagtunol karong adlawa sa Tamang Serbisyo para sa Kalusugan ng Pamilya o TSeKap package alang sa 418 ka accredited barangay health stations sa lalawigan sa Bohol. Ang maong TSeKap package nagsulod sa digital BP apparatus, non-contact thermometer, glucometer, nebulizer, stethoscope ug dressing set. Si Garin ang pinasidunggang mamumulong sa gipahigayong Barangay Health Workers Congress karong adlawa sa Bohol Cultural Center. Ang Kalihim nagkanayon nga sa mga lugar nga wala pay barangay health stations, ang DOH maghatag og school based stations. Gipahinumdoman usab ni Garin ang mga barangay health workers sa pagka-anaa na sa mga maintenance medication alang sa hypertensive ug diabetic nga pasyente sa mga rural health centers. Gitumbok sa Kalihim nga kining mga programa sa panglawas nagpakita lamang sa pagtubag sa nasudnong kagamhanan, ubos sa pagdumala ni Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III sa pagkab-ot ug pagahom sa mga lungsoranon nga mahimong aktibo sa pagsalmot sa maayong pagpamuno....Organizers of Bohol Startup Weekend 2 Continue Preparations
By: Zion Campo Startup weekend is a 54-hour event that promotes the spirit of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and innovation in its affected community; and a few passionate Boholano techies are back to give Bohol it’s second event after 2014! The event is action-packed and full of pressure so the organizing team have taken it upon themselves to create sub-events preparing interested participants for the main event to come this April. At its 1st pre-event entitled Practice Your Pitch!, a few hopefuls attended to hone their idea presentation skills. It was a workshop event that encouraged interaction and confidence among ideators and business-minded folk that wanted to impact their communities through action and vision! Facilitated by Startup Weekend Bohol 2’s Lead Organizer and Co-Organizer, Ms. Ashley Uy, and Ms. Lai Biliran, participants of the Pre-Event learned the fastest way to make a lasting and memorable presentation at Startup Weekend’s first night: a critical skill for those who want to pitch! At the 2nd pre-event entitled Step Up Stand Out!, a whooping 24 participants attended the informative session about how to stand out from the rest of the crowd when you’re looking for a job. The event was organized by Startup Weekend Bohol 2’s Co-Organizers, Jane Alcantara, Charles Barrete, Jay Paul Aying with guest speaker Thomas Ridenour of TarShare. All this preparation would not have been possible without our sponsors: PLDT SME Nation, Auza.net, Gwion, Savenearn, Alturas Group of Companies, LiveLingua, PrintBit, Geeks On A Beach , BIPC and our co-presentors TechTalks.ph Bohol, and FabLab Bohol. If you would still like to support Startup Weekend Bohol 2, contact us at bohol@startupweekend.org for...National News
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