Photo Release from PBSP

Accenture Skills to Succeed Awardee, Sheilah Vergara
of Pineapple Fiber Production of Batas MPC
during the 5thPhilippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP)
Business in Development (BiD) Challenge
Philippines Marketplace and Awarding.
Photo courtesy of PBSP.

Pineapple fiber production of Batas MPC wins Accenture's Skills to Succeed Award

Sheilah Vergara receives Accenture Skills to Succeed Award during the recent 5th Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) Business in Development (BiD) Challenge Philippines Marketplace and Awarding.

Skills to Succeed is Accenture’s corporate citizenship initiative that applies one of the company’s core competence, training talent.

Press Release from DOTC

Photo by Scruffed.



DOTC sets aside P156M to build LTO/LTFRB offices

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communications has set aside a total of P156.09 million to either build or refurbish several offices of the Land Transportation Office and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Metro Manila and other key cities in the provinces.

SEARCA Press Release

Stock photo. Source unknown.

Yellow corn impacts on livestock big time

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna –White corn is the second most important food crop consumed by at least 12 million Filipinos who prefer it to rice.

But yellow corn makes up the 70 percent of the corn that goes into feeds for hogs, broilers and layers.

DOTC orders LTO to defer implementation of Helmet Law

From Visual Photos website.

PRESS RELEASE
July 27, 2012
Office of Secretary Manuel Roxas

DOTC says deferment of Helmet Law implementation based on DTI's request for more time to complete inspection of helmets nationwide

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communications directed the Land Transportation Office to defer enforcement of the motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 and its implementing rules and regulations.

Press Release from Epson

Photo from Epson.

Epson Philippines Supports SMEs with SAP

To help promote photography and support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently sponsored the SAP Digital Photography Competition.

SEARCA Press Release

Stock photo. Source unknown.

Poor access to financing leaves corn farmers indebted

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – Corn farmers are generally poor and in debt.

When they shouldn't be, said Dr. Ramon L. Clarete, Professor at the University of the Philippines School of Economics in a Professorial Chair Lecture at the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA).

Press Release from UP Nat'l Engineering Center

Photo of a construction site.
Photo by Scruffed.

“Training and Capacity Building Programme on Seismic Strengthening for Master Trainers and Local Builders in Luzon and the Visayas, Philippines”

The Temasek Foundation through the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) of Singapore has committed funds and technical cooperation to the University of the Philippines (UP) to jointly train a total of 60 faculty members, postgraduate students, government officials, and engineers as “master trainers” on seismic strengthening of school buildings.

Press Release from the DOTC

Photo by Scruffed.

ROXAS: AIR PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS FINAL BY END AUGUST

More comments from airlines, consumer groups, stakeholders deliberated at second public hearing

MANILA, Philippines – Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas expressed satisfaction over the outcome of the crafting of the Air Passenger Bill of Rights during the second public hearing held this morning at DOTC headquarters.

DOST Press Release on PNHRS week



Stock photo from unknown source.

6^th PNHRS Week Celebration highlights partnership in health research

Health research stakeholders will gather again for the 6^th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week celebration on August 8 - 10, 2012 to be held at the Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

Press Release from Epson

Epson’s Next-Gen Ultra Short Throw Projectors Feature Advanced Interactivity And Performance

Top projector maker Epson has launched its new series next generation ultra short throw interactive projectors:

DOTC Photo Release

UNPRECEDENTED AIR PASSENGERS BILL OF RIGHT -  Transportation Secretary Mar Roxas (right) discusses (from left) DTI Undersecretary Zeny Maglaya, Samar Rep. Mel Senen Sarmiento, DOTC Undersecretary Jose Perpetuo Lotilla, and DTI Secretary Gregorio Domingo the provisions of the Air Passengers Bill of Rights after conducting the second public hearing on the proposed measure last Friday (20 July 2012).  The Air Passengers Bill of Rights seeks to provide protection for airline passengers from cases of forced flight cancellations and bump offs, misleading promo fares, and others. After getting the comments and suggestions from air travel stakeholders and the public, Roxas said he expects the bill of rights to be final by end of August.

Govt farm unit says preparing for 2040 market

Stock photo. Unknown source.

DA prepares for voracious
East Asia market by 2040

Filipino farmers must be ready for a 600-million East Asian market that has a voracious appetite and changing eating habits.

Photo Release from Philippine Business for Social Progress

DOST fair bares natural method system for indoor agriculture

Business in Development (BiD) winner Deo Magbal of Aqua Vermiponics shares his indoor fish and vegetable growing system to the public in the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Expo at the SMX Convention Center.

Press Release from Epson

EPSON BECOMES THE UNPRECEDENTED TOP PROJECTOR MAKER FOR 11 YEARS AND SHIPS OVER 80 MILLION 3LCD PANELS

Epson has attained two significant milestones in its projector business by achieving an unprecedented 11th straight year of global projector market leadership and shipping a total of 80 million high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT liquid crystal panels for 3LCD projectors, representing about 26.5 million projector units.

Press Release from Bayan-ST

Photo downloaded
from Bayan ST website

BAGONG ALYANSANG MAKABAYAN-SOUTHERN TAGALOG

PRESS RELEASE                                                                              JULY 17, 2012

MILITANTS LAMBASTS AQUINO’S 2 YEARS FOR WORSENING HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD, SET TO LAUNCH INDEPENDENT FACT FINDING MISSION

Media Advisory from Human Rights group

July 16, 2012 / Media Advisory

Will Aquino discussthe real human rights situation on his third SONA?

Press Release from DOST on packaging

Packaging structure design.
Photo courtesy of ITDI.

ITDI makes affordable and globally competitive transport packaging for house decors and furniture

Local manufacturers may now avail of affordable transport packaging that meets international standards for their house decors and furniture at the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Press Release from DOTC on New Officials



Photo of lawyer Feliciano.
See editor's notes.



PRESS RELEASE

July 12, 2012
Office of Secretary Manuel A. Roxas II

THREE NEW EXECUTIVES APPOINTED TO

BOOST DOTC’S DRIVE TOWARDS REFORMS

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communications today announced the appointment of three executives to fill in management roles in line with the current administration’s good governance platform. [Ed: Photo of Atty. JR Feliciano downloaded from website of Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles law firm. No ownership claims by this page.]

Press Release from DOTC on Laguindingan Airport



Stock photo of Naia 3

PRESS RELEASE

July 12, 2012
Office of Secretary Manuel A. Roxas II

DOTC WOOING KOREAN FIRMS FOR

LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORT UPGRADE PROJECT

Manila, Philippines–The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is wooing large Korean firms to improve the air navigation system at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental.

Press Release from DOTC on Bus Operators



Stock photo. Source unknown.

PRESS RELEASE

July 11, 2012
Office of Secretary Manuel A. Roxas

BUS OPERATORS GROUP SUPPORTS DOTC’S DECISION TO SUSPEND REVIVAL OF PANTRANCO FRANCHISES

Manila, Philippines – Leaders and members of the Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines gathered at the Land Transportation

Google PHL issues travel tips for 2012 Olympics



Image from Vector Stock

Google's travel tips for the 2012 London Olympics

Heading to London for the Olympics this summer? From finding the best flights to smart packing to planning your route around London, these online tools for travelers can help make your Olympics trip (or any voyage away from home) worthy of a gold medal.

Google PHL shares online tips for students



This photo courtesy of Holcim Inc.
Other images from Google Philippines

Start your school year right with these online tips & tricks

Online tools can help students manage their workload, collaborate, and be more productive

With a wealth of information online, research on a variety of subjects -- from current affairs to chemistry -- is just a click away. And a look at top current affairs and school related searches in the Philippines shows that many Pinoys may be doing just that.

Photo Release: International Chamber of Shipping

PTC CEO Re-elected as Vice-Chairman of ICS

PHILIPPINE Transmarine Carriers (PTC) Inc. Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gerardo A. Borromeo was re-elected as Vice-Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) during its Annual General Membership Meeting held recently at Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.

DOTC Chief Says Meets Land Transport Stakeholders



A jeepney, a memento of American colonialism of the Philippines,
drive through Jones Bridge, Manila. Photo by Dennis D. Estopace

ROXAS MEETS LAND TRANSPORT STAKEHOLDERS: Assesses current situation to map out concrete plans for the sector

Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas told leaders of different PUV drivers’ and operators’ associations in the country that DOTC will continue with the reforms in the land transport sector it started one year after he assumed leadership.

Press Release: ScienceNews Philippines

Stock photo

DA executives rethink
farming in next decade

LOS BAÑOS – A core group at the Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to rethink what farming will be about in the next decade.

DOST fetes green techn at Natt'l Science & Tech Week

Stock photo of solar panels. Source unknown.

Green technologies at DOST’s science and technology week exhibit

Beyond lip service,taking care of our environment should materialize in products and technologiesthat people can actually use. Check out locally-made and available greentechnologies that help mitigate damage to the environment at the NationalScience and Technology Week (NSTW) exhibit on July 10-14, 2012 at the SMXConvention Center, SM Mall of Asia.

Press Release from Centro Manufacturing Corp.

Photo courtesy of Rommel Juan

New truck-mounted equipment coming amidst economic upswing

The Philippine transport industry has a lot to look forward to as experts predict a continued upswing of the Philippine economy.

Vic Belisario, sales manager of local truck body builder Centro Manufacturing Corporation, says that with the prolonged construction boom the country is now experiencing and will continue to experience, coupled with the expected influx of fresh investments once the Executive Order on mining is issued by Malacanang, the transport industry is in for the long haul.

Searca fetes turtle sanctuary

All photos here from
Davao Tourism office

Turtle sanctuary brings

promise to Davao lumads

PUNTA Dumalag in Davao City is most popular for its sea turtle (pawikan) sanctuary.

It is an opportunity for the indigenous peoples living around the sanctuary to earn from agritourism, according to new research presented at the First National Agritourism Research Conference to be held on June 27-29 at the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) in Los Baños, Laguna.

Autoparts Makers Group on Ford PHL Closure

Image from powerpoint presentation of German IT firm.

MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURERS ASSN. OF THE PHILS. (MVPMAP)
Press Release – July 3, 2012

Local auto parts makers lament closure of Ford Philippines plant operations

Getting foreign investors in is commendable. Getting them to stay though is the bigger and more important challenge that must be hurdled.

Photo Release from Epson Phils. Corp.



Epson Philippines Corp. (EPC) recently recognized its
top trade partners in a series of ‘kick-offs’ designed
to cultivate a ‘high-performance culture’

Epson Honors Top Trade Partners



Epson Philippines Corp. (EPC) recently held a series of events to honor the company’s top trade partners in the country. The ‘kick-offs’ were held in Crimson Resort & Spa in Cebu, Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati, and EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Pasig City.

Searca press release on Tanay Tropical Fruit Farm

All photos downloaded from Tropical Fruit Farm official website.

Bottomless vegetable farm

templates business venture

A pick-your-own fruit farm may be the template for a family agritourism venture.

An agricultural economist looked at an inherited family mango farm and found that it can make money. The way: a pick-your-own, or PYO, venture.

DOTC names new civil aviation exec

DOTC Press Release
July 2, 2012

The Board of Directors of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines formally and unanimously elected (Ret) Lt. Gen William Hotchkiss III as director general of the Authority during a meeting at the Department of Transportation and Communications.

Searca fetes agrotourism in Lobo town

All photos from official website of Lobo LGU

Agritourism promotes Lobo treasure house

Lobo town sits astride the mountainous corridor in the southernmost coast of Batangas.

It is one o f the 18 biodiversity hot spots in the country identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, United Nations Environment Program and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.