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CEBU CITY, Cebu, May 26 (PIA) – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. will lead the grand launching of Pier 88, Cebu’s first “Smart Port” in Brgy. Poblacion, Liloan, Cebu on May 27. The major project, which is funded by a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, is a joint venture by the local government of Liloan and Topline Group of Companies in partnership with Pier 88 ventures Inc. As a smart port, it will integrate digital technology in its operations by using QR codes and a radio frequency identification-ready (RFID) system to be integrated in a mobile application, providing passengers convenience while traveling. Port facilities and services of Pier88 will also include the following: Ramps for berthing, Mooring Dolphins, Pedestrian Bollards, Pier Bridge and Deck, Truck Weighing Scale, Storage, Cargo Handling, Trucking, Arrastre, Porterate, Stevedoring, Leisure and Island Hopping terminal, Shuttle, and Banking Services. A couple of brand new Topline Seabus passenger

  President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. delivering his speech during the grand launching of Pier 88 in Brgy. Poblacion, Liloan, Cebu on May 27. (PIA) CEBU CITY, Cebu, May 29 (PIA) -- President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. envisions Cebu’s first “Smart Port,” Pier 88, in Brgy. Poblacion, Liloan, Cebu as a significant part of a puzzle towards connectivity, hassle-free travel, and global trade. In his speech during the grand opening on May 27, the President said that the seaport project is the starting point for larger projects in the country. “Today, we put in place a very important piece of that puzzle; that puzzle that we are trying to put together so that our connectivity, not only amongst the islands of the Philippines, but even amongst our international friends and visitors and tourists, is strengthened and made easier and more accessible,” Marcos said. He also said that the project will not only be beneficial in the town of Liloan, Cebu or the nearby towns b

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, May 12, (PIA) -- The provincial government has already allocated some P2.5M for possible cloud seeding operations to mitigate the effects of the extreme drought on Bohol farms. Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte announced this while reading the governor’s message at the opening of the urgent meeting of the Task Force El Niño at the Capitol Ceremonial Hall. The meeting had the local Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) sharing its forecast of an increased likelihood of a transition to El Niño by July and could persist until the first quarter of 2024. El Niño increases the probability of below normal rainfall conditions, which could have negative effects like dry spells and droughts in some areas in the country. The Task Force meeting came in the heels of a resolution from the Malinao Dam Federation of Irrigators Association (MADFIA) of Pilar, requesting the Provincial Government to allocate funds for cloud see

  (Center, L-R): PRO7 RCADD Chief Maj. Rey Delos Santos, PDEA7 Information Officer III Lei Alcantara, and PDEA Dangerous Drugs Regulation Officer Juvelyn Juntilla during the Kapihan sa PIA on May 24. (PIA7) CEBU CITY, Cebu, May 26 (PIA) -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 7 in partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP) continue to strengthen their programs against illegal drugs in the region. PDEA Information Officer III Lei Alcantara disclosed during the Kapihan sa PIA program held May 24 that as of April 14, 2023, a total of 1,531 out of 3,003 barangays in Region 7 are already declared drug-cleared. Alcantara added that there are still 1,356 drug-affected barangays in Central Visayas. Drug-affected barangays are areas that have reported and validated the presence of Person Who Used Drugs (PWUDs), pushers, drug den maintainer, coddler, protector, financier, cultivator, manufacturer, and others. Drug-cleared Barangay refers to a barangay that is previousl

  TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, May 25 (PIA) -- Opisyal nang gideklarar sa  United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO ) ang isla sa  Bohol isip Global Geopark  human sa mga deliberasyon atol sa ika-216 nga  UNESCO Executive Board Session  nga gipahigayon sa Paris, France, niadtong Mayo 24, 2023. Ang islang lalawigan sa Bohol nahimo nang una ug nag-inusarang lugar sa Pilipinas nga nakakuha sa  UNESCO designation. Ang UNESCO Global Geoparks nag-inusara ug hiniusa nga geograpikanhong mga dapit diin ang mga dapit ug mga talan-awon sa internasyonal nga geological nga kahulogan; gidumala uban ang usa ka  holistic n ga konsepto sa proteksyon, edukasyon, ug malungtarong kalamboan. Ang Geopark kinahanglang dumalahon sa usa ka  multi-disciplinary project team  pinaagi sa usa  ka holistic approach , nga nagtutok sa edukasyon ug  environmental sustainability. Ang panaw sa  Bohol isip Global Geopar k nagsugod niadtong tuig 2013 sa dihang ang grupo sa mga tigdukiduki gikan s

  TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, May 24 (PIA) --The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) here led by PDRRM Officer Dr. Anthony Damalerio and Governor’s Office Chief of Staff Atty. Filipina Asoy-Piollo representing PDRRMC chair Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado convened a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) meeting on May 24 in preparation for the threat of Super Typhoon Mawar. During the meeting, agencies with mandates on disaster management reported their respective office' protocols in the aspect of preparedness and collectively agreed for a strengthened coordination and emphasized the importance of direct communication and swift information relay. Leonard Samar of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) reported that as of 3:00 AM on Wednesday, May 24, Super Typhoon Mawar is located 2,215 km East of Visayas with 185/230kph maximum wind/gust. According to PDRRM Officer Damalerio, the PDRRMO and Telephone and Radio Sys

  Dr. Lilani Benedian, vice president for Visayas West 1 Division, in an interview with PIA Negros Oriental. (PIA7 Negros Oriental) DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, May 22 (PIA) -- The state-run Social Security System (SSS) here has confirmed that former New People's Army (NPA) rebels will soon benefit its social insurance program through contribution subsidy provisions. As part of the Task Force Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC), Dr. Lilani Benedian, vice-president for Visayas West, said that the agency would like to be part of government’s efforts by providing them social protection as they rebuild their lives in the community. Benedian said the setup was formed during a dialogue early this year between the SSS and Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO) to facilitate social security coverage of former rebels. The national social security commission level has also considered the active participation of its branch offices in Dumaguete City and Kabankalan City in th

  Gimugna ni Gob. Erico Aristotle ang TW Committee sa Natural ug Organic Food Security and Sustainability aron ikapamatuod ang panad sa seguro, luwas ug himsug nga pagkaon samatang ipaabante ang katungod samga Bol-anon sa luwas, masustansya nga pagkaon. (PIA Bohol) T AGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, May 22 (PIA) -- Dungan sa pagkapasar sa lima ka mga  organic farms  ug sa ilang mga proseso sa Philippine  National Standards for Organic Agriculture , gimugna usab sa Bohol pinaagi sa usa  ka Orden Ehekutibo ang usa  ka bahan nga magtutok sa seguridad ug katunhayan sa organikong pagkaon. Kahinumduman nga pinaagi sa  Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS),  nahukman human gisuhid ang mga produkto ug pamaagi sa  Green Fields of Hope sa Balilihan, Green Thumb Farm sa Corella, Egays Farm sa Dauis, Atbang Farm sa Calape ug Jolits Eco Garden and Integrated Farm  sa Batuan nga nahasubay sa standards alang sa organikong panguma. Gimugna ni Gobernador Erico Aristotle Aumentado ang  Technical Wo

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, May 19 (PIA) -- The Social Security System (SSS) here has rounded out 10 delinquent employers as part of the implementation of its “Run After Contribution Evaders” (RACE) campaign in Dumaguete City and Sibulan town. The establishments, whose contribution delinquencies totaled of P1.5 million affecting 80 employees of resort, restaurant, salon, gas station, private schools, and corporations. SSS Vice President for Visayas West 1 Division Dr. Lilani Benedian said this year’s second batches of delinquent establishments are issued notices due to the following violations: non-remittance of contributions, under reporting of employees, and employees were deducted of contributions but failed to remit it to SSS. After receiving the Show Cause Orders, Benedian said SSS gives delinquent employers 15 days to coordinate with their respective servicing SSS Branch Office in Dumaguete and settle their contribution delinquencies. “Out of the delinquency of P1.5 million,

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, May 19 (PIA) -- The Social Security System (SSS) in Negros Island has served 877 clients and 1,024 transactions processed in a service on wheels or eWheels in different areas of the island. This is to bring the services closer to its members. SSS "eWheel sa Barangays" visited barangays Sta. Agueda and Poblacion of Pamplona and San Jose towns, respectively, all of Negros Oriental; including Barangays Alijis, Payao of Bacolod City and San Carlos, respectively, all of Negros Occidental for the client-members have availed the opportunity to transact with SSS in a more convenient way. The SSS team also participated in the Job Fair in EB Magalona town as part of the Visayas West 1 Division celebration of Labor Day. Dr. Lilani Benedian, vice president of Visayas Division, said that on top of their regular activities, the SSS joined various local government unit and school activities like job fairs and festivals as extension of off-site booth.“We beli

  DAUIN, Negros Oriental, May 19 (PIA) -- The Provincial Statistics Committee (PSC) has participated in the coastal cleanup in celebration of the Month of the Ocean at Apo Island in Dauin town. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here led the cleanup with a briefing on the importance of sustainable practices in waste management and protect aquatic resources. The PSC commits to support the activity to continuously protect Apo Island, one of the top diving sites in the world, from environmental threats on the island’s marine biodiversity resources. This year's theme, "Sustainably Feed the Global Population," emphasizes the critical need for action to promote responsible management and conservation of the ocean's resources through the implementation of sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices and the protection of critical habitats. Marvin Bangaysiso, assistant protected area superintendent (APASu), of Apo Island has sought the cooperation and

  TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, May 19 (PIA) -- Si Presidente Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. niadtong Martes nanawagan sa mga  local government units  sa paghimo sa ilang bahin sa pagpalig-on sa panagtambayayong tali sa nasyonal ug lokal nga kagamhanan aron mapauswag ang agenda sa kalamboan sa administrasyon. Namulong atol sa  oath-taking ceremony  alang sa mga bag-ong napili nga mga opisyal sa  Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP)  sa Malacañang, si Presidente Marcos miingon nga ang nasyonal ug lokal nga gobyerno kinahanglang magtinabangay sa usag-usa sa pagpatuman sa nagkalain-laing mga programa nga gitumong sa pagpausbaw sa kinabuhi sa katawhan. “We need your help in the national government. We have to work together. We have to know what the local conditions are. We have to know what… Hanggang sa political rivalries kailangan malaman natin. All of these things are important, ” matud pa ni Marcos ngadto sa mga bag-ong napili nga lokal nga opisyal. Matud pa sa Pangulo nga bis

  TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, May 19 (PIA) -- Aprobado kang Presidente Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang sugyot nga pagmugna og  private sector-led coordinating partnership  aron masolbad ang  jobs ug skills mismatch  sa nasod. Matud pa sa pahayag sa  Presidential Communications Office (PCO), ang Private Sector Jobs and Skills Corp. (PSJSC)  gisugyot sa  Private Sector Advisory Council-Job sector Group , nga gikahinabi ni Presidente Marcos sa Palasyo, adlaw’ng Hwebes.  “Well, if it’s private sector-led, then the data gathering function will actually be almost automatic because it’s the private sector that will say ‘These are the things we need’, ” matud pa sa Pangulo sa usa  ka pulong kauban ang mga business leaders. Una niini, gitahasan sa Pangulo ang  Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE),  Department of Education (DepEd),  Commission on Higher Education (CHED), ug Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)  nga makig-alayon sa PSAC-JSG aron i-andam ug itakda ang sistema kun

  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Gov. Felipe Medalla with the media after the 23rd Financial Stability Board-Regional Consultative Group in Asia Meeting and Workshop Press Conference in Mactan, Cebu on May 17. (PIA7) CEBU CITY, Cebu, May 18 (PIA) -- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Gov. Dr. Felipe Medalla said although digital banking in the country is safe, account holders must remain cautious and vigilant against criminals. Medalla said this in light of the recent incident involving unauthorized fund transfers of Gcash, in which approximately P37 million worth of account holders' money was transferred to two accounts in different domestic banks without the owners' consent. Medalla said that it was a phishing incident, not hacking. Hacking is the illegal access to one's information. Phishing is when account holders voluntarily provide information needed for a digital transaction. Medalla disclosed this to the reporters on the sidelines of the 23rd Financial Stability Board-R

  TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, May 18 (PIA) -- Sa milabay nga upat na halos ka tuig nga ang mga mag-uuma nga Bol-anon nananum og  Round-Up Ready Corn (RR Corn) ,  unsa may posibilidad nga may pipila na kanila kapamilya ang mag-hambin sa sakit nga  cancer? Kini ang pangutana nga mitumaw human gipasabut ni retired  Professor Joe Travero,  isa sa mga higanteng haligi sa malungtarong panguma ug buhing  scientist  sa Bohol, nga ang mga matang sa mais nga gipatanum karon sa mga mag-uuma,  genetically-modified (GM)  diay ug gipasudlan og kemikal ang tanom aron makalahutay, bisan kon ang maisan, bombahan sa kemikal aron pamatay sa dangan. Kahinumduman nga gibutyag no  Provincial Agricultural Training Center Officer  Roman Dabalos didto sa tigum sa  Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Full Council Meeting  alang sa pag-pangandam sa  El Nino , nga usa sa mga lakang sa  Department of Agriculture  mao ang pagpanghatag og linsok sa mais igtatanum, ngadto sa mga mag-uuma. Samtang ang Bohol