TESDA and Academe joint IT-BPO project

Another government agency is now in the provision of promoting BPO courses in colleges and universities. This is a joint purposes of private and public sectors. According to Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva, colleges and universities that offer technical vocational programs should start to offer business process outsourcing (BPO) programs which include non-voice category to gain more globally competitive BPO personnel. The agency is in the process of improving the systems in training prospective BPO workers. They have provided non-voice training and development which initiated in Visayas region. The public-private partnership project in IT development here is called between TESDA and the Bacolod Negros Occidental Federation for IT (BNEFIT). Villanueva further stated that with this IT-BPO project, the agency is expecting superb results of having well-trained group of creative and talented people who will be pioneers of BPO industry. BPO qualifications of non-voice services require Financial Accounting Services (for banks); Engineering and Design Services (CAD-CAM); Health Industry related services (Medical Transcription); Creative Digital Arts (Animation); and Software Development. In Negros Occidental, Bacolod City got the 3rd rank in Top 10 Next Wave Cities for IT-BPO locations for 2010-2011. The city had gained P105 million monthly income and P1.3 billion annual revenue. In 2007, 2,154 workers were hired. Jobs had increased in 2010 with 12,167 jobs. About 11 international contact center companies was being served by the city with around 12,000 jobs given to residents. TESDA commended Negros Occidental language and IT Center (NOLITC) because of its TESDAregistered offerings. Among those are: Contact Center Services NC II; Finishing Course for Call Center Agents NC II; English Language Proficiency Program; and, Medical Transcription NC II. In addition to its offering is 2D Animation NC II. TESDA had granted P2-million to NOLITC for the Work Scholarship Fund.TESDA also keeps track of the finishing of First Cybercenter in Negros. This is the biggest IT Center funded by the local government of Negros thru the administration of Governor Alfredo Maranon Jr.

Via: 'Non-Voice' BPO Training Pushed

Rainwater Harvest Facilities will resolve the water shortage in Baguio

Baguio City government is conducting a research on how to utilize rainwater harvesting facilities that will give solution to the water shortage. Rainwater catchment facilities will be installed in barangays, schools and other establishments. At present, the city is implementing the underground water catch basin at Quezon Hill-San Carlos Heights area. The catchment basin will also be executed at the Baguio Convention Center grounds. But because of the fast vaporization, the city had found it ineffective. According to Mayor Mauricio Domogan, they will still conduct studies that will help them solve this problem. They will also upgrade the water retention capability of the citys reservoir. In a proposal submitted by Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda, the Baguio Water District (BWD), City Environment Parks and Management Office (CEPMO) and City Building and Architecture Office (CBAO) should inspire other institutions and barangays to formulate ways to help the city in harvesting rainwater to save commercial water supply. Councilor Erdolfo Balajadia also proposed for a committee who will guard the catchment facilities among households. City public information officer Ramon Dacawi advocated on retaining open grounds to allow rainwater to go deep into the grounds and perform water production cycle naturally. To implement these suggestions legally Mayor Domogan will release an administrative order.

Via: Baguio to pursue rainwater harvest facilities

Baguios Ten Commandments Hill in the Guinness Book

Enjoy a cool summer at Baguio City. Visit the Ten Commandments area at the Dominican Heritage Hill. Be safe, read and follow the guidelines. In 2011, Guinness Book of World Records had recognized the Dominican Heritage Hill with its 1,645 sq feet stone tablet as the biggest stone tablet globally. Mayor Mauricio Domogan received the certification and proclaimed the place for worshiping. The huge Ten Commandments tablet was established by the Kingdom of Jerusalem Halleluyah Foundation Incorporated through the hard work of Grace Galindez-Gupana, world Ambassador for Peace and Goodwill for Israel. Below are the guidelines which can be easily read in the large stone tablet: Permit to use facilities for more than one hour must be secured from the City Mayors Office, except for walk-in visitors/guests. Users permit fee shall be collected to defray expenses for electricity, water and maintenance. All visitors, guests and participants of programs within the building must register at the main floor upon arrival. Order and cleanliness inside and outside the building must be maintained at all times. Solemnity inside the building must be maintained at all times. Cooking, smoking, gambling, and alcoholic drinks are not allowed inside the building. Picking of flowers within the area is als prohibited. Use of high-consuming electrical gadgets/appliances is prohibited Unnecessary writing or defacing any part of the building is prohibited Water must be conserved and used only when necessary. Possession of deadly weapon must be prohibited. Shooting (videos) and picture-taking are allowed and free, as long as water and electricity shall not be used in the process. Time and duration of activity must be strictly observed. Overnight use of the building is not allowed. Maximum seating capacity of 50 must be observed.

Via: Guidelines set for Baguios Ten Commandments Hill