Cebu City LGU to send brgy heads to US for Animal Welfare Expo
by Amor Saludar
CEBU CITY November 21 (PIA) – The Cebu City Government - Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) Chief Dr. Alice Utlang notified the departure of selected 40 barangay captains for an Animal Welfare Expo and observation of the proper control of animal population in Las Vegas, United States sometime next year.
The Humane Society International (HSI) will shoulder all the expenses of the barangay heads from Cebu City.
Utlang said the HSI has already rendered a lot of contributions to the Philippines’ pursuit of educating the public on the humanitarian treatment and how to take care of animals.
The said group already conducted a free training to the various veterinarians from the different local government units in the country so that they will be taught on the modern techniques and ways on animal raising and taking care of animals.
The selected barangay chiefs who will be going to Las Vegas will be given an opportunity to observe on the proper ways and methods in controlling animal population in a humanitarian way and they will also attend an animal welfare expo in the same place.
The DVMF chief said Cebu City has already adopted the measures on the proper ways of hunting stray dogs roaming around the city streets with the use of a net.
Utlang said that HSI Director Kelly Omeara is set to visit Cebu this coming November 29 to observe the projects undertaken by the City pertaining to proper treatment and proper ways of animal raising as well as taking care of animals.
The HSI director will also pay a courtesy call on Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and will announce other projects their group has in store for the city.
In another development, 12 veterinarians from various local government units in Cebu are attending an ongoing training on proper animal raising and taking care of animals at the Southwestern University which ends on December 5. (FCR/AS/PIA-CEBU)
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PHL-German Renewable Energy Forum set in Cebu City on Nov. 24
By Fayette C. Riñen
CEBU CITY, November 21 (PIA) – Tapping the potential of solar energy/PV in the Philippines will be highlighted in a “Philippine-German Renewable Energy Forum” slated this Thursday in Cebu City as a delegation from the German Government will share their knowledge and expertise on the matter.
The forum in cooperation with the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and undertaken by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology aims to promote renewable energy sources in Southeast Asia where the Philippines is a member.
Under the Aquino Administration, the Renewable Energy Program of the Department of Energy is a top priority given the fluctuating prices of fuel in the global market which is significantly affecting the country’s economy. The Philippines is hugely dependent on imported fuel for power and transportation needs as its long-term goal is to tap renewable sources of energy abundant in Philippine shores such as solar, hydro, wind, and geothermal.
The German photovoltaics (PV) technology on the other hand, is being used by other countries, converting this energy to electricity for grid-connected and off-grid systems. The PV can play an important role in providing reliable access to power especially with the soaring energy demand of the growing Asian economies where energy access gap and the threat of frequent power outages are real, this is said.
In the Philippines, PV technology is applicable given its excellent natural conditions in the use of solar energy. Particularly in remote areas, PV applications can provide a cost-efficient and independent alternative. The technology make it possible to generate and use electrical energy independently of existing power grids, dispensing with the high cost of constructing power grids over long distances.
A group of global technology leaders from Germany will be offering their broad range of technical solutions in the field of solar PV as the forum also aims to initialize business partnerships between German and Philippine companies in order to foster technology and know-how transfer as well as the development of the Philippine PV market. (PIA-Cebu with CCCI PR)
The Nov. 24 Consultation in Cebu City will discuss different perspectives on the implementation of the PJEPA with the Government, Academe, Civil Society, and Business Sector.
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DTI to hold consultation on the PHL-Japan Economic
Partnership Agreement in Cebu City on Nov. 24
by: Fayette. C. Riñen
CEBU CITY, November 21 (PIA) -- A gathering to solicit the views and opinions of the business community, academe, media and other stakeholders is slated this Thursday, November 24 dubbed“One Country, One Voice: Philippines - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement” (OCOV-PJEPA) Consultation Session in Cebu City by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
This consultation is pursuant to Article 161 (General Review) of the PJEPA, which states that “The Parties shall undertake a general review of the Agreement and its implementation and operation in 2011 and every five (5) years thereafter, unless otherwise agreed by both Parties.” Thus, the review of the PJEPA this year presents an opportunity for Cebu and other areas in the Philippines to raise their concerns on the Agreement and its implementation and operation.
Forged in 2008, the PJEPA is the first and most comprehensive bilateral economic agreement of the Philippines with another country. It covers Trade in Goods, Services, Customs Procedures, Investments, Intellectual Property, Mutual Recognition, Movement of Natural Persons, Improvement of the Business Environment, among others.
The Nov. 24 Consultation in Cebu City will discuss different perspectives on the implementation of the PJEPA with the Government, Academe, Civil Society, and Business Sector.
The One Country, One Voice (OCOV) is a core program of the DTI and it aims to enable stakeholders to participate actively in trade policymaking. It seeks to engage stakeholders before and after entering trade agreements; enable negotiators to respond to issues with due consideration of the Philippine position based on studies and research; and enhance coordination among government agencies.
Exporters, importers, customs broker, freight forwarders, business support groups and members of the academe and the media are urged to attend the consultation sessions so the government can hear their views and sentiments regarding the economic partnership agreement between Japan and the Philippines.
The DTI is also calling on al stakeholders in Cebu to submit their position paper on their comments regarding the impact of the PJEPA, which will be considered in the formulation of the Philippine agenda for the forthcoming review in December.
Stakeholders’ positions papers or comments on the PJEPA can be emailed to onecountry.onevoice@gmail.com. (PIA-Cebu with DTI PR)