CLARK FREEPORT— President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will grace the 2nd National Information and Communication Technology Confederation of the Philippines (2nd NICP) Summit 2009 from November 5-7 at the Fontana Convention Center here.
The summit, to be hosted by the Metro Clark ICT Council (MCICTC) chaired by George Sorio, Sr. Executive Vice President of Cyber City, is in recognition of the important role of the ICT in advancing today’s growing business activities here and abroad.
The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Cyber City Teleservices, Inc., the leading business process outsourcing firm here, are spearheading the summit, which aims to realize President Arroyo’s vision to make the Philippines globally competitive in the ICT industry.
CDC President Benigno Ricafort said the event is fully supported by the state-owned corporation as the Freeport is envisioned to be the center for the ICT industries and other related investment projects in the country.
MCICTC, according to Sorio, is a member of the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP), which represents the national venue of united partnership for the Philippines ICT industry. The NICP is the hub of super regions in Asia with ready Information Technology platforms for investment destinations.
There are at least 4,000 delegates expected to join the 2nd NICP Summit and Convergence 2009. The 2nd NCIP Summit 2009 and Convergence 2009 is a back to back event which is being organized by the National ICT Conference of the Philippines (NCIP) and spearheaded by CDC, MCICTC, and Cyber City.
The three-day summit is also being supported by the Commission on Information and Communications Technology and sponsored by Peregrine Global Gateways, ComClark, and Savers Group of Companies. The two events be will be participated by wide variety of sectoral members of ICT in the academe, ICT-related business industries and other related investment projects in the country
Organizers include the Department Trade and Industry (DTI), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Clark Investors and Locators Association, Philippine Society of Information Technology and Educators (PSITE), Fontana Leisure Parks, Technology Education and Skills Development Authority, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), Stotsenburg Hotel, Angeles City Government, Mabalacat Government, and Smartmatic.
The event, Sorio said, is a broad collaboration among industry players, supporting the legal and regulatory environment for the Philippines ’ ICT industry structure, impediments to growth and recommended undertakings for sustainable development are eyed to be some of the areas of discussions during the summit.
“It will open doors to businesses and to be attended by various professionals and experts in the following area such as the ICT professionals, ICT companies, trade and professional organizations, consultants and experts, business people, government leaders and various schools, colleges and universities,” Sorio said.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Marikina, Manila flood victims urged to relocate in Mabalacat
MABALACAT, Pampanga---Mayor Marino “Boking” Morales urged flood victims in Manila and Marikina to relocate in the flood-free areas of this town.
Morales made these statements during the opening of Fiesta Communities, another housing project of Hausland Development in Barangay Tabun here.
Morales said the flood victims can be accommodated in the northern portion of Mabalacat where low-cost housing projects such as Xevera Mabalacat of real estate developer Globe Asiatique and Fiesta Communities are located.
The northern portion of Mabalacat is being pump-primed as “Makati of the North.”
"I’m inviting our cabalens in Metro Manila na naapektuhan nitong nakaraang pagbaha na dito na lamang sa Mabalacat sila manirahan dahil hindi po tayo binabaha, mataas ang lugar natin," said Morales.
“Kung nagtatrabaho po kayo sa Manila it will take you only 45 minutes [to travel to anf from Manila] using NLEX,” he said.
“Marami po kaming mga private subdivision na magaganda at mura pa dito sa Mabalacat katulad ng Xevera Mabalacat, Metro Clark Homes, St. Remys for low cost housing and for those who can afford, we have the executive villas, Brentwood, Buena Vista, Arrowville, Robinson Homes, Claremont, Harencia de Julieta and many more,” said Morales.
Morales said the proximity of Mabalacat to Clark and Subic Freeport and the presence of the government’s flagship projects like the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) make their town an ideal place for residential and commercial use.
Vice President Noli de Castro and comedian Jimmy Santos have attended the opening of the Fiesta Communities housing projects. Morales acknowledged De Castro’s efforts to provide decent and affordable housing to the Filipinos with a certificate of recognition.
"Basta’t may puso ka sa mga mahihirap tiyak wala kang talo sa eleksyon at kaya si Mayor Boking sigurado ko panalo na naman iyan sa nalalapit na halalan dahil kitang-kita ko ang pagmamahal niya sa ating mga mahihirap na kababayan,” said De Castro.
Morales made these statements during the opening of Fiesta Communities, another housing project of Hausland Development in Barangay Tabun here.
Morales said the flood victims can be accommodated in the northern portion of Mabalacat where low-cost housing projects such as Xevera Mabalacat of real estate developer Globe Asiatique and Fiesta Communities are located.
The northern portion of Mabalacat is being pump-primed as “Makati of the North.”
"I’m inviting our cabalens in Metro Manila na naapektuhan nitong nakaraang pagbaha na dito na lamang sa Mabalacat sila manirahan dahil hindi po tayo binabaha, mataas ang lugar natin," said Morales.
“Kung nagtatrabaho po kayo sa Manila it will take you only 45 minutes [to travel to anf from Manila] using NLEX,” he said.
“Marami po kaming mga private subdivision na magaganda at mura pa dito sa Mabalacat katulad ng Xevera Mabalacat, Metro Clark Homes, St. Remys for low cost housing and for those who can afford, we have the executive villas, Brentwood, Buena Vista, Arrowville, Robinson Homes, Claremont, Harencia de Julieta and many more,” said Morales.
Morales said the proximity of Mabalacat to Clark and Subic Freeport and the presence of the government’s flagship projects like the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) make their town an ideal place for residential and commercial use.
Vice President Noli de Castro and comedian Jimmy Santos have attended the opening of the Fiesta Communities housing projects. Morales acknowledged De Castro’s efforts to provide decent and affordable housing to the Filipinos with a certificate of recognition.
"Basta’t may puso ka sa mga mahihirap tiyak wala kang talo sa eleksyon at kaya si Mayor Boking sigurado ko panalo na naman iyan sa nalalapit na halalan dahil kitang-kita ko ang pagmamahal niya sa ating mga mahihirap na kababayan,” said De Castro.
Pampanga’s bamboo development project in full swing
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO --- In its bid to fully explore and tap the potentials of bamboo processing and utilization technology, the Pampanga Bamboo Development Council (PBDC) recently conducted a three-day technology forum and dialogue with concerned business establishments, government agencies and other stakeholders in the province.
Dubbed Technology Forum and Dialogue on Bamboo Processing and Utilization Technology, the activity was spearheaded by the Council’s technical working group for marketing and processing in line with the provincial government’s on-going bamboo development project.
According to Mary Michelle Quiambao, provincial head of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and member of the TWG on marketing and processing, the forum’s participants were briefed by Marietta Ocampo, officer-in-charge of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist’s (OPA) planning division on the salient points of the Pampanga bamboo development plan which aims to realize the full potential of planting and producing bamboo to maximize its commercial and environmental benefits.
Quiambao said that during the activity, Robert Natividad, Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) chief of mechanical processing and product development division, presented the various components of bamboo as a raw material and its local sources and distribution; technologies of FPRDI in bamboo processing and utilization including bamboo treatment, drying and bending, products, processing equipment and finishing facilities.
A technical presentation on bamboo engineered products was made by Dr. Rico Jariel Cabangon, FPRDI’s chief of the engineered products section while Ma. Cielito Sindalan, FPRDI’s chief of technology promotions and industry relation section of the technical services staff, presented the Institute’s various services which the participants could avail themselves of.
Quiambao, on the other hand, briefed the participants on the DOST’s Small (Micro,Small and Medium) Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) which provides assistance to target enterprises in the province.
After these presentations, the participants then underwent a science and technology action planning workshop facilitated by Forester Medardo Centeno, also of FPRDI.
Representing 11 manufacturing companies based in the Cities of Angeles and San Fernando, Calibutbut in Bacolor, Concepcion in Lubao, and other member-agencies of the TWG such as Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Provincial Cooperative and Entrepreneurial Development Office (PCEDO), OPA and DOST, the group identified the specific technical assistance and services they need relative to the bamboo development project.
Among the services requested are technical assistance on bamboo treatment, drying and bending, product development, identification, evaluation and acquisition of processing equipment, wood finishing and installation of finishing spray booth.
An on-site dialogue with six firms who signified interest for a one-on-one consultation was conducted during which the following technical concerns were raised: identification of bamboo’s right maturity for processing, drying schedule, cold and hot bending techniques, lamination techniques, preservation and treatment and required processing equipment.
One of the forum’s participants, Alberto Dizon of Calfurn Manufacturing Philippines, Inc., said that he “appreciates the conduct of the said activity as he looks forward to new products that will be developed and launched in the export market.”
Dizon added that especially during these tough times of global competition, continuous product development is a must for manufacturing firms.
Jack Tungul, officer of the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP) – Pampanga Chapter, shared Dizon’s appreciation of the PBDC-sponsored activity as he requested the DOST’s full support in the Chamber’s upcoming project.
Other firms which participated in the said activity were Beng Designs, Distinctive Designs Inc., Vivere Lifestyles Company Inc., Diseño Pacifico Furniture and Currey International Inc., all in Angeles City; Country Accents Inc. and Aquino Basket Shop, both in Calibutbut, Bacolor; RSU Furniture in the City of San Fernando; Mallari’s Nursery Furniture in Concepcion, Lubao; South Sea Veneer Inc. and More Than a Chair Inc. in Mabalacat.
Quiambao assured the participants that all science and technology interventions requested during the said activity will be included in the Provincial Bamboo Development Plan and also in the DOST-Pampanga’s targets for 2010. (www.pampangacapitol.com)
Palace orders release of P10-M to SK for reforestation
SUBIC FREEPORT – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on October 28 directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release P10 million to the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) for the government’s reforestation project.
The Chief Executive issued the order at this morning’s 2009 SK National Congress at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, where more than 4,000 SK members attended. A warm welcome and a long warm of applause greeted the President as the young leaders affirmed their support to the initiatives of the government.
The P10 million fund will be sourced from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) reforestation project, which was set up to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Last year, the President also released P10 million for SK’s Sama-Sama sa Kalikasan to launch the Green Philippines Campaign.
She told the young leaders that their internal revenue allotments (IRA) have been increased this year due to the fiscal reforms the government had initiated in previous years. She cited the significance of value added tax that provides funding for various government projects and services.
President Arroyo noted that government has released more than P150 billion in eight years for its microfinance project for micro credits that will benefit the micro entrepreneurs in the countryside.
“The SK can give technical support to help more young would-be micro entrepreneurs access to these micro finance funds,” she said.
She also encouraged the SK to take an active role in waste management.
According to the President the government is expanding coverage of the Pantawid sa Pilipinong Pamilya Program (4Ps). She urged youth leaders to take part in the project by monitoring and making sure that beneficiaries in their communities are doing their duties under the program initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
The government wants to increase the number of families enrolled in the program from 700,000 to one million.
Earlier, the President took part in the awarding ceremonies of youth leaders who made outstanding contributions in their own bailiwick.
The Chief Executive issued the order at this morning’s 2009 SK National Congress at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, where more than 4,000 SK members attended. A warm welcome and a long warm of applause greeted the President as the young leaders affirmed their support to the initiatives of the government.
The P10 million fund will be sourced from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) reforestation project, which was set up to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Last year, the President also released P10 million for SK’s Sama-Sama sa Kalikasan to launch the Green Philippines Campaign.
She told the young leaders that their internal revenue allotments (IRA) have been increased this year due to the fiscal reforms the government had initiated in previous years. She cited the significance of value added tax that provides funding for various government projects and services.
President Arroyo noted that government has released more than P150 billion in eight years for its microfinance project for micro credits that will benefit the micro entrepreneurs in the countryside.
“The SK can give technical support to help more young would-be micro entrepreneurs access to these micro finance funds,” she said.
She also encouraged the SK to take an active role in waste management.
According to the President the government is expanding coverage of the Pantawid sa Pilipinong Pamilya Program (4Ps). She urged youth leaders to take part in the project by monitoring and making sure that beneficiaries in their communities are doing their duties under the program initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
The government wants to increase the number of families enrolled in the program from 700,000 to one million.
Earlier, the President took part in the awarding ceremonies of youth leaders who made outstanding contributions in their own bailiwick.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
60 Mexico indigent PWDs get free wheelchairs
Jeanette Lacson, municipal social welfare and development officer, said that the 60 wheelchairs were the result of the initiatives of Tumang and PAM, led by chairman Allan Valencia and vice-chair Roger Bondoc of the Rotary Club of Eastern Pampanga.
Lacson said the municipal government identified the beneficiaries from among the poorest of the poor in the town for the first batch of recipients for the wheelchair. Some 100 of the medical equipment will still be awarded to beneficiaries here.
Tumang said the wheelchairs were received by the municipal government on June 18. These donations came from the
In simple ceremonies yesterday, Tumang and Operation Blessing representative Christine Oriviana, signed a memorandum of agreement for the conduct of other services for Mexicano folk.
Tumang said the municipal government would continue to process applications for the provision of wheelchairs.
In his message, Tumang lauded PAM and Operation Blessing Foundation, Inc. for their support to his constituents.
“We are truly blessed for having organizations like PAM and Operation Blessing Foundation who are genuinely concerned on the welfare of our town mates. This project is in conjunction with our priority programs on health services for Mexicanos,” Tumang said.
He announced that the municipal government is also set to open the
Medical equipment amounting to P40 million have been sourced out and are expected to arrive from the
Friday, June 12, 2009
CITY COLLEGE
CITY COLLEGE: Officials of the City of San Fernando --Mayor Oscar Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Edwin Santiago (4th and 3rd from left, respectively) and Councilors (from right) Alex Patio, Nelson Lingat, Reden Halili and Jimmy Lazatin--and DepEd officials formally open the City College of San Fernando.
Photo by Albert B. Lacanlale