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Feature: Siquijor chamber stays strong at 26
SIQUIJOR PIA)- - Claimed to be the “single voice” of business in Siquijor province, the Siquijor Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCII) celebrated its 26th Anniversary with a bit of grandeur this time at Dong San Korean restaurant in Pulangyuta, Siquijor. Not because of the grandest, dazzling looks of its members and the guests but because of the impressive accomplishments the SCII have made so far for the province. At 26, SCCII remains strong and continue to be stronger to make an even stronger voice as challenged by this years theme: “A Strong Voice: A Strong Economy, says SCCII President Judy Uy Booc. TESDA Officer in Charge Fletcher Gumahad, the event’s guest speaker, lauded the SCCII’s strong partnership with the government and its significant contribution to the province’s economy. It is the private sector that is always focused on bringing about value and change in economy and it does by harnessing available resources, deploying intellectual and financial capital and taking risk, he noted. Citing that entrepreneurs comprise only 4% of the population in most countries, while 16% are imitators, and 80% employed, Gumahad still believed that the they are the engine for growth, creating jobs, paying taxes and unlocking opportunities and the prosperity of a nation. “It is critical then to encourage the 4% to create job opportunities for the 80% and inspire the 16%,” he said . “Every prosperous country in the world has got there on the back of good government policies and a vibrant and thriving private sector,” he added. The private sector, he also said, is characterized by highly efficient and competent chambers of commerce together with other business associations. This mobilize business membership offer valuable member services, like mentoring, skilling, exposing and developing the younger generation of entrepreneurs, promoting investments, strong business advocacy and building strong countrywide chamber structures. He also encouraged the SCCII
TESDA Officer-in-charge and SCCII’s guest speaker Fletcher Gumahad (above) and SCCII President Judy U. Booc giving their words of inspiration during SCCII’s 26th Anniversary celebration.
to keep the organization vibrant with competent and dedicated membership as it “unlocks the entrepreneurial potential of the next generation,” he said. The private sector has an important role to play in addressing our many challenges. And for this to happen it has to be well organized, well networked , well represented, well funded
and well respected, Gumahad shared. Gumahad also shared some tips to create a strong economy. He said that in order to help local business grow by taking the lead in programs and efforts that create a strong local economy and make our community a great place to do business. (mbcn/rac/PIA7-Siquijor)
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DOST Siquijor inks MOA with women’s association by Engr. Reinhold Jek Abing SIQUIJOR, March 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) here inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Antonio Women’s Association for Better Environment (SWABE) for the Grant-in-Aid Project entitled “Upgrading
the Herbal Tea Making Technology through the Introduction of Efficient Tea Making Equipment and Enhancement of the Packaging and Labeling of SWABE Herbal Tea to Penetrate New Markets”. The signing was held recently at the Provincial Science and Technology Center of DOST Siquijor and witnessed
Gender and Development (GAD) and (LGSPLED) consultant Mary Cindy Uy talks about GAD & women during the Siquijor Police Provincial Office’s Traditional Monday Flag Raising Ceremony led and participated by all PNP and NUP SPPO personnel.
With the upcoming Holy Week and the the island’s Healing Festival, the PNP-SPPO has conducted coordination conference on security preparation for Bantay Lakbay 2016 to ensure safe and harmonious work with their partners in the community.
by the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) staff. The MOA Signing between the two parties seals the assistance to be extended by DOST to SWABE. The assistance aims to acquire efficient processing equipment for tea making, enhance product packaging and labeling, increase production output and increase gross sales. In an interview with SWABE President Arleta Ferolin and Treasurer Maria Orot, both expressed their gratitude to DOST for the GIA Project. Ferolin said that the project is an answered prayer for the organization. She said the organization worked hard to register its name with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for the issuance of receipts and the renewal of the all its licenses. She further said that she was more than happy now that the MOA took place. On the other hand, Provincial S&T Director Engr. Mario E. de la Peña hopes that this assistance could generate increased gross sales for the organization. He then reminded the association that in order to sustain the project, the association should allocate a portion of would-be gross sales for the purchase of product packaging and labeling. “Part of the assistance is the laboratory analysis which hopefully will lead to the process of securing a License to Operate (LTO) from the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA)”, de la Peña said. SWABE is a women’s association located in San Antonio, Siquijor, Siquijor. It has been making and marketing herbal tea and liniments using different kinds of herbal plants as raw materials. The group marketed its products to selected retail stores and souvenir shops which later captured the attention of the local market. Eventually, tourists were seen buying their products. Soon after, orders began filling up and the firm can no longer cope up with the orders taking into consideration its existing processing equipment. Because of this need, the firm approached DOST for possible assistance. To note DOST also pioneered in helping SWABE develop its liniment production through technology transfer, trainings and lecture. (mbcn/rac/PIA7Siquijor/Engr. Reinhold Jek Abing/ DOST-Siquijor)
TESDA-LTI to offer scholarship programs for summer 2016 by Elsa A. Apiag
SIQUIJOR, March 17 (PIA)- -The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority -Lazi Technical Institute (TESDALTI) now accepts scholarship applicants for summer classes under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP). This is a good news to the out of school youth, the returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), college Qualification
Food and Beverage Services (FBS) NC II
undergraduates and college graduates who would wish to acquire knowledge and skills in technical vocational education and thereafter be part of the Filipino workforce, says Elsa Apiag of the LTI here. The TWSP is designed towards filling up the skills gaps and job requirements of priority industries and sectors with high employment demand, improving the reach of quality TVET Training Schedule April 4, 2016 to June 3, 2016
Housekeeping NC II
April 4, 2016 to June 17, 2016
Bartending NC II
April 11, 2016 to June 10, 2016
Bread and Pastry Production NC II
April 25 to May 20, 2016
Cookery NC II
May 16 to July 8, 2016
to the grassroots and encouraging technical-vocational institutions to offer programs in higher qualifications catering to in-demand industry requirements. This shall be supportive of the government’s thrust of rapid, inclusive and sustained economic growth, she said. The LTI has just received the approved Qualification Map for TWSP with the following registered programs to offer: The scholarship is of free training and assessment fees, but definitely no allowances given. Applicants must be at least highsSchool or Alternative Learnins Sytem (ALS) graduates. He or she has not been a TWSP scholar for two times before, nor a PESFA grantee. LTI is the only TESDA supervised school in Region VII. For more details about enrollment requirements please visit us at Tigbawan, LaziSiquijor. You may also reach us thru our official cel #09177792429 or thru our LTI facebook account.(EApiag-LTI) (rac/PIA7-Siquijor w/ reports from EAApiag/LTI)
iSIQUIJORGOVERNMENTNEWS Launching of “ INYUNG KAPOLISAN HIGALA SA KABATAAN” program in Larena, Siquijor which aims to creating a strong partnership between the community and the police. The launching was made with the distribution of slippers and snacks to the pupils of New Corregidor Elementary School of Barngay Calunasan, Larena, Siquijor as also part of the Women’s Month celebration. (Larena Police Station)
Cebuano News:
Malakanyang, nangandam sa mas dakong kadaot sa El Niño MANILA, Mar. 17 (PIA)--Subling giseguro sa Malakanyang nga ginahimo nila ang tanan nga paagi aron dili kaayo maapektuhan ang nasod sa El Niño phenomenon. Matud pa sa pamahayag ni Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Kalihim Sonny Coloma, atubangan kini sa projection sa Department of Agriculture (DA) nga posibleng mokabat sa P5 bilyon ang kadaot sa El Niño sa sektor sa agkultura. Si Coloma nagkanayon nga mismong si Presidente Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III na ang miingon nga gipabantayan niya sa tanang mga hingtungdang ahensya aron tutokan ang epekto sa El Niño. Pagmatuod niini, nagpa-cloud seeding na si DA Kalihim Proseso Alcala sa Mindanao ug nagpahimo na usab og mga solar facilities, wind pump ug irrigation system nga parte sa long term solution sa buhatan. Giingong nagpadayon usab ang pagpanghatag nila og mga taas nga kalidad sa binhi, fingerlings ug mga buffer stock sa mga feeds. (mbcn/ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
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