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DTI – CIAP decentralizes Evaluation of Contractor’s License in the Visayas
Philippine Contractor’s Accreditation Board (PCAB) of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippine (CIAP), an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has come up with an innovative and efficient way to serve its stakeholders in the Visayas by decentralizing the evaluation of Contractor’s License through the CIAP Window in Cebu effective this year 2018. CIAP’s Window Cebu services include pre-screening and evaluation of application for a contractor’s license; acceptance of complaints or cases, staff logistics, coordination support during hearings and orientation on mediation for small claims and information dissemination and promotion, acceptance of new and renewal application prior to registration/ authorization. According to DTI 7 Regional Director Asteria Caberte, decentralization of the evaluation process aims to provide more access and faster transaction of the contractors from region 7 to easily avail of the service. Through this facility the contractors from different provinces of Central Visayas need not travel to Manila to Transact business, thus, saving time and reducing cost of doing business. Dir. Caberte underscored that for the months of January – March, 2018, 215 applications were processed and evaluated or a 51% increase from the same period last year. “Note that this year the CIAP office has managed to shorten processing time, from 3 months to 1 month,” Caberte added. Meanwhile, the construction industry in Central Visayas is expected to grow further in the next four years as the Philippine industry is driven largely by the residential and the infrastructure markets. The infrastructure market is said to be the fastest-growing sector in the construction industry, with growth rate driven by Philippine government plans to... read moreDTI’s Design Center partners with the metros’ key creative hubs for Design Week Philippines
In line with the celebration of Design Week Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Design Center of the Philippines (DTI-Design Center) partners with key organizations and events all over the Metro Manila in its aim to gather the creative community and support the advancement of the creative services sector of the country. With the tagline “Design Tribes,” Design Week Philippines kicked off last 14 April 2018 in Intramuros and will run until 22 April 2018. “Building connections and communities has always been at the core of Design Week Philippines,” said DTI Design Center Executive Director Rhea O. Matute. “This is why we create a movement by engaging partners and partner events to show the diverse ways of celebrating Design Week Philippines, and eventually make design and creativity a way of life in the Philippines,” she added. Design Center has established collaboration with 41 partners, 32 events in 16 venues all over the Metro Manila. Matute emphasized that partnerships help amplify and promote new destinations and hubs that can play significant roles in enabling communities, especially the youth. “We are looking at the youth, the millennials and the Gen Z, as the next generation of minds that will create positive and progressive disruptions in society. What they do, can do, and will do will definitely shape and influence lifestyles, products, services, and industries in the coming years. What Design Week and the Department of Trade and Industry, through its Design Center, can do for them is to highlight new engagement platforms, nurture a network of creative professionals, and host events where they can gather, learn from one another, and... read more
SAFE BOHOL launching
The Provincial Government of Bohol, together LGU Inabanga and local and national government agencies will launch SAFE Bohol (Security Always For Everyone): Boholano Bayanihan on April 11, 2018 at the Inabanga Municipal Gym. This highlights the anniversary program of the Abu Sayaf incursion last year. The event will kick off with a mass at 7:30 in the morning to be followed by the honoring of the fallen soldiers. Former AFP Chief of Staff now DILG Secretary Eduardo Año will be the Guest of Honor during the program which will also include; solidarity messages, video presentations and theCovenant Signing of SAFE BOHOL: Boholano Bayanihan Considering that this is very important for Bohol, may we invite/ request you and your media to attend/ cover the said event. Those joining the event may coordinate with Frank Baylosis of ICONs (Inabanga Communications Network) for media designated areas, food, among others. Thank you so much and we hope that you can join us and work together for the best interest of...Experience top notch mobile camera technology with the new Huawei P9 Enjoyed best with Globe myLifestyle plan 1499
Smartphone photography takes on a whole new level as Huawei introduces one of the most impressive camera phones to date – Huawei P9. Featuring Leica dual-lens cameras and Huawei’s ultra-clear 5.2-inch screen, it gives ultra-sharp image capture and vivid display. Powered by Globe myLifestyle postpaid plans, customers can get it for free on Plan 1499. On Globe myLifestyle Plan 1499, the connected experience is made even better as it comes with 5 GB of data, plus unlimited calls and texts to Globe/TM. Customers can also enjoy FREE 1GB Spotify Premium or HOOQ for 3 months, choice of Navigation Pack, Explore Pack, or Fitness Pack for 1 month, 1 month Gadget Care, 1GB Globe Cloud, and free shipping as well. Boasting of detailed engineering, the Huawei P9’s Leica lens has clever optical engineering with dual-lens cameras that feature two sensors: one for RGB, and one for monochrome. Combining these two technologies, the Huawei P9 lets you capture vibrant colors with unparalleled detail, as well as appealing black and white images. Its camera quality is as powerful as a DSLR yet portable and packed with dual 12MP rear cameras and an 8MP front camera that produces images in stunning high-resolution. It is also equipped with creative shooting modes that inspire one to produce great photos with the use of IMAGEsmart 5.0 technology, Hybrid Focus, and Picture Quality algorithm. This allows users to shoot crisp, clear, and optimized photos in any condition. Various shooting modes are also available such as film, professional, time lapse, and wide aperture among others. Rounding up its powerful features is its premium and elegant design from diamond-cut...Local News/ Bohol Balita
HNU students hold TecHNUvate
By Zion Campo I remember somebody once said that Boholanos are average people but with above average talents. And I’m pretty sure it’s true and the students from Holy Name University are just few of those people who exhibit these above average talents. Last March 3, students from Holy Name University engineering department held an event in BQ Mall where they showcased their projects. These innovations range from a mobile application that searches for the shortest path from a user’s location to a hotel or gasoline station within Tagbilaran City to a computer vision technology that is capable of collecting vehicle count, density and processing results of traffic congestion. There’s also a Dora the Explorer-inspired hackpack prototype that alarms whenever someone attempts to steal something from your bag. These are just few of the awesome things Boholanos are able to create. And this coming Startup Weekend we’re looking for these kind of people to develop their simple ideas to world changing world class startups! You don’t have to be techie, all you need is the guts to go out there and do something. If you want to join Startup Weekend Bohol 2, you can purchase a ticket at www.swb2.eventbrite.com. Early bird rate ends this March...PSITE-7 Holds 8th Bohol IT Congress
The Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators – Region 7 holds the 8th Bohol IT Student Congress at the Alumni Educational Media Center at the Holy Name University on March 5, 2016. Ms. Amie Rosarie Cabalo, Dean of Computer Studies of Holy Name University, facilitated the activity which was attended by computer and IT students from the different universities and schools in the province. Bohol ICT Council Chairperson, Ms. Delilah Biliran, spoke to the students about the status of Bohol’s IT initiatives in order to attract BPO locators in Bohol. She updated the students on the government programs that will help improve IT competitiveness such as Tech4Ed and the scholarships that the students may avail at TESDA which cover certain skills in IT. She also discussed on freelancing as an option for employment. She encouraged the students to participate in the various competitions on technology startups and maker events. Jerome Auza, Bohol ICT Council Vice Chairperson discussed on the details of Startup Weekend Bohol and encouraged the participants to join and pitch their ideas in the competition. Mr. Charles Barette of FabLab Bohol discussed the FabLab facilities and the various activities held at Fablab. Mr. Jay Paul Aying of Bagol Labs added more details about Ideaspace competition and how to join the TechTalks.PH Tagbilaran...Panglao airport to accept Flights by December ‘17
TAGBILARAN CITY, March 3 (PIA)—Call it another boast, the kind people have been hearing about the plan to build an airport in Panglao, it should be there by the end of 2017. The New Bohol Airport Construction and Sustainable Environment Protection Project, quite a long name for simply Bohol Airport has Chiyoda-Mitsubishi Joint Venture (CMJV) only 30 months to complete the project, according to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). And for airport that took at least five administrations to plan, it is no less than President Benigno S Aquino who came to lay the time capsule containing the project development plans at the site where the future P4.7 billion airport terminal building would stand. For a project that started in June 22, 2015, the target 30 months needed to complete the airport and its peripheries, is in December 2017. Since June 2015, civil works, procurement of goods and related systems have been done, according to the DOTC. Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Bohol airport will have 2 kilometer runway long .45 meters wide and covers a total land area of 82,000 square meters. The airport will have two stub taxiways of 32,000 square meters, a 56,000 square meter apron, a 193 lot car park or 8,720 square meters and would have 3 kilometer access roads with two lanes for each direction, data from japan Airports Consultants showed. The airport would have a single storey Passenger Terminal Building of 8,300 square meters, a 9 storey 33 meter high Control Tower Building, a two storey 1,000 square meter Administration Building, a Fiore station and Maintenance Building,...PNoy, gipangunahan ang switch-on ceremony sa 2,864 sityo sa Rehiyon 7
TAGBILARAN CITY, Mar. 03 (PIA)–Gipangunahan ni Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III ang seremonya sa pagpasiga sa mga sityo sa tulo ka lalawigan sa Rehiyon 7 kagahapon. Ubos sa Sitio Electrification Program sa Rehiyon 7, 2,684 ka sityo ang napasiga na gikan Oktubre 2011 hangtud Enero 2016, nga may kinatibuk-ang 31,253 inisyal nga household connections. “Ngayong araw nga po, nasaksihan na natin ang seremonyal na pagpapailaw ng 2,684 na sitio dito sa Central Visayas sa ilalim ng Sitio Electrification Program na pinangunahan ng DOE, ng NEA, at nagawa sa tulong ng ating mga electric cooperatives. Maraming salamat po sa kanilang lahat,” matud pa sa pahayag ni PNoy. Ang napasug-an nga mga sityo naglakip sa 469 sa lalawigan sa Bohol, 2,097 sa lalawigan sa Sugbo ug 118 sa lalawigan sa Siquijor. Base sa maong electrification program, 7 ka electric cooperatives ang mag-supply og kuryente sa Bohol, Cebu ug Siquijor alang sa pagpalambo sa ekonomiya ug turismo sa rehiyon. Sa iyang diskurso didto sa Barangay Lourdes sa Panglao kagahapon, miingon ang Presidente nga 100 porsiyento nang adunay kuryente ang Bohol. Matud pa sa Presidente nga ang gobyerno nakapasiga na sa 32,026 ka sityo sa tibuok nasod nga may 98.72 percent completion rate. “Bago nga raw po matapos ang Marso, matatapos na ang lahat ng natukoy sa ating imbentaryo. Marso pong kasalukuyan iyan, hindi 2017,” matud pa ni PNoy. Nitambong usab sa maong seremonya sila Department of Energy (DOE) Kalihim Zenaida Monsada, Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Kalihim Joseph Emilio Abaya, Bohol Gob. Edgardo Chatto ug Bohol Rep. Rene Relampagos. Si Chatto mipadayag sa iyang dakung pasalamat sa Presidente alang sa Sitio...PNoy, gipangunahan ang seremonya sa time capsule-laying sa Panglao Airport
BOHOL, Mar. 03 (PIA)–Gipangunahan ni Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III ang seremonya sa time capsule-laying alang sa pagtukod sa P 7.14 bilyong Panglao International Airport sa Barangay Lourdes sa lungsod sa Panglao, ning lalawigan. Gipaabot nga matapos ang konstraksyon niini sa Disyembre 2017. Ang Chiyoda-Mitsubishi Joint Venture (CMJV) ang Contractor sa maong proyekto nga gisugdan niadtong Hunyo 2015 sa pakigtambayayong sa Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) isip funding agency. Sa diskurso sa Presidente, subli niining gitumbok sa mga Bol-anon nga angay walay mahabilin sa paglambo sa nasod. Matud pa nga usa ang lalawigan sa Bohol nga gitutokan sa iyang administrasyon paghuman sa linog nga nitay-og sa lalawigan niadtong 2013. “Sa pag-ikot natin sa bansa, tinutukoy natin ang mga pangangailangan ng komunidad, at agad itong tinutugunan. Isa po ang Bohol sa mga tinutukan natin matapos yanigin ng malakas na lindol ang inyong probinsya,” matud pa sa pahayag ni PNoy. Ang Presidente nagkanayon nga ang maong bag-ong airport gipaabot nga mo-alagad sa 1.7 milyong turista matag tuig. Giingong triplehon ang gidaghanon gikan sa kapin 500,000 ka turista matag tuig nga modagsa sa Tagbilaran Airport nga mas gamay ug limitado lamang ang nakapahimos. Gitumbok sa Presidente nga mahinungdanon nga mahatagan og pagtagad ang turismo sa Bohol tungod kay kini man ang gipanginabuhian sa kadaghanan sa maong lugar. Gipasabot ni PNoy nga matag turista nga mobisita, makamugna kini og trabaho o pagkakitaan sa mga Bol-anon. Matud pa usab sa Presidente nga ang Panglao Airport usa sa major infrastructure projects sa Bohol. Gikan tuig 2011 taman 2016, gibutyag ni PNoy nga ang gobyerno nigahin og P10.45 bilyon sa Bohol. Kining kantidad gigasto sa konstraksyon sa...National News
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