DTI Confiscates uncertified Christmas Lights

A total of 2, 368 uncertified Christmas lights were confiscated from eight establishments by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during a monitoring and enforcement activity conducted on December 21, 2011 in Cebu City.

In line with its mandate, DTI Central Visayas (DTI-7) recently visited various commercial establishments in Cebu City that sell Christmas lights to check whether those being offered for sale bear the required identification and product markings.

“It is our responsibility to check whether Christmas lights sold in Cebu were manufactured according to standards. We coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to perform this task,” DTI 7 Regional Director Asteria Caberte said.

“From our rounds in Cebu City, we have observed that there are still business establishments in the city which continue to sell uncertified Christmas lights or  violate Department Administrative Order (DAO) 05:2008,” Caberte noted.

Under the DTI-Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) Product Certification Scheme that is based on the Department Administrative Order 05:2008: “all importers of Christmas lights shall secure an International Commodity Clearance (ICC) certificate, prior to the sale and distribution of their products in the local market. Only those whose products have successfully complied with the requirements based on the Philippine National Standard on Christmas lights (PNS 189:2000) are appropriately issued the ICC certificate and the ICC stickers should be affixed on each product covered by the specific or corresponding ICC.”

Caberte underscored that certified imported Christmas lights must bear the ICC mark to assure buyers a hazard-free holiday season.

DTI regulates the sale of Christmas lights in the local market to protect consumers from the hazards posed by uncertified and/or substandard products such as electric shock and overheating that often lead to fire, property damage, and even loss of lives.

Earlier, Caberte warned the public against fake and hazardous Christmas lights being sold in the market.  She advised the public to be vigilant and immediately report to the DTI those establishments selling uncertified and substandard products.

"We also regularly inform and campaign among establishments to only sell products that have passed the set standards because this is also for them. Through this information dissemination drive, we let them know that if a violation is committed, they have to pay fines and face some charges," Caberte said.

The list of DTI-Certified Christmas lights is available at www.bps.dti.gov.ph.




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DTI & Cebu-GTH launch Tindahang Pinoy

Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas will finally have a permanent outlet for the selling  of world class products as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Cebu Gifts, Toys and Housewares Foundation, Inc. (Cebu-GTH) launch the “Tindahang Pinoy.”

The Tindahang Pinoy will be launched on December 5, 2011, 3:00 p.m.,  at the Bridges Town Square in Mandaue City, Cebu to cater to local buyers and tourists.

According to DTI regional director Asteria Caberte, the Tindahang Pinoy is a microcosm of the Philippines since products which use high quality materials will come from all over the country.

Managed by the Cebu-GTH, the Tindahang Pinoy Cebu outlet will sell products of various micro, small and medium enterprises nationwide; while the DTI provides the suppliers and arranges the logistical requirements through third-party providers.

Products under the One Town, One Product program of the DTI will certainly be included, Caberte said. In fact, around 70% of products in the Tindahang Pinoy Cebu outlet will be sourced in Central Visayas, 30% in other regions in the Philippines, she added.

Initially, Tindahang Pinoy branches will be opened in Cebu, Clark and Davao.

To aggressively promote the Tindahang Pinoy to tourists, the DTI plans to work closely with the Department of Tourism (DOT), hotels and tour operators.

The Cebu-GTH is a non-stock, non-profit organization of exporters that provides services for the development of the sector with members producing home accessories, housewares, decors and furnishings. 

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P1 handicraft wins Best Seller Award in OTOP Philippines Trade Expo

Loomwoven items of Bohol won the Best Selling Product Award during the recently concluded OTOP (One Town, One Product) National Expo 2011 held from September 21 to 25 at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

P1 Handicrafts, a manufacturer of loomwoven raffia rolls, placemats, table runners and coasters, had the highest product sales during the first OTOP National Expo.

Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the trade fair garnered sales and booked orders of around Php 44, 852,407.

Central Visayas which sold food and non-food items during the fair recorded sales and booked orders of Php 9,727,864 at the end of the five-day national event.

Boholano traders reported total sales of Php 8, 659,928 while Cebu was Php 1,067,936.

Region 7 participants included: Carcar United Footwear Manufacturers Association, Inc., Elda Sheels Trading, Ferangeli Guitar & Handcrafters, Gloanse  Enterprises, Hannah’s Handicraft, Maexel Chi-cha Bites &  Snack Food, Michael's Concepts Int'l., Lola Pureza’s Inc., Tubigon Loomweavers MPC and P1 Handicrafts.

The OTOP National Expo brought to local buyers at least 72 provinces from all over the country in a grand showcase of purely Philippine-made products.

Various delicacies, fashionable bags, unique handcraft, accessories, fresh and processed foods, health and wellness products, among others, were on sale during the fair aimed at highlighting the best of every town in the country.

According to DTI, the products under the OTOP banner were created through the skill, knowledge, and labor of local folk, and were sourced from indigenous materials.

DTI pointed out that the OTOP national expo is a convergence of the OTOP Island fairs conducted during the last three years in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This also marked the re-launch of another five years of the OTOP program which started in 2005 and ended last year.

DTI said that the next five years of the OTOP program will be more productive with the introduction of the Tindahang Pinoy project.

The Tindahang Pinoy was created for the private sector SMEs to own and manage, while the government provides a partial subsidy.

DTI will also provide a network of producers for the supplies to be easily accessed. The Tindahang Pinoy will sell items which are 70 percent produced locally and 30 percent from outside the region.

Modeled after Japan’s “One Village, One Product” project, the OTOP program was initiated by the Philippine government in late 2004 to stimulate economic development in the countryside and expand trade of products that banner the unique culture and tradition of a locality.

This project aims to promote entrepreneurship and job creation. It offers a convergence of assistance from the DTI, local government units, the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Science and Technology (DoST), Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the private sector.

Flagship industries were introduced by DTI as an innovation to tap a bigger market for existing OTOP SMEs and to improve their sustainability as they try to join the industry mainstream. These include Project Bayong, SPIN (Sub-contracting Innovation Partners) Program, Microwaveable Saba Banana, Bamboo, Water Hyacinth, Veggie Noodles, Fish Fillet (Pangasius), and Virtual Poultry Farming.



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DTI invites public to hearing on the revised BMBE Act of 2002

The Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas Office (DTI 7) is inviting the public to attend a consultation on the proposed amendments to the BMBE law or Barangay Micro-Business Enterprises Act of 2002.

The public hearing will be held at 9:00 in the morning on September 23, 2011 (Friday) at the Social Hall of the Cebu Provincial Capitol, Osmena Boulevard. Cebu City

According to DTI, the BMBE integrates micro-business enterprises in the informal sector to the mainstream economy and small businessmen may avail of exemption from income tax payments, one of the perks the BMBE law provides.

Also known as Republic Act 9178, the BMBE law offers micro enterprises in barangays incentives, such as exemption from minimum wage coverage, technical assistance from DTI, TESDA, TLRC and other government agencies and credit assistance from Land Bank, Government Service Insurance System, Social Security System and other government financial institutions.

The DTI said that the BMBE law will also help expand the tax base of local government units: the more people go into business the bigger number of taxpayers.

Persons or groups interested to know more on the BMBE Public Hearing may call Mr. Cesar Antoni of SB Corporation at tel nos. 234-4500  / 232-1200 or Ms. Vicki Diaz of DTI-7 at tel. no. 255-0036 loc. 601 


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DTI invites stakeholders to UNIDO Meeting on P-Trace

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)  is inviting stakeholders to  a meeting  sponsored by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) called the “Philippine Traceability of Agro-Industrial Products for the European Market (P-Trace)” Project forum on September 22, 2011 (Thursday).

The traceability system in the Philippines is deemed important to be installed in the agricultural sector as international markets are requiring such system. Recently, the absence of or inadequacy of traceability system caused the recall of some products due to issues pertaining the use of wrong pesticides.

Replicating the TRACE System in the Philippines is a necessary path to take in order to increase competitiveness of Philippine crops in the international market.

In the course of preparatory work for the “Philippine Traceability of Agro-Industrial Products for the European Market (P-Trace)” Project, the UNIDO will consult with local  stakeholders so that they will be able to deliver their immediate goal – the development of an inclusive pro-poor supply chain and traceability system for the country

For more information on the UNIDO meeting, concerned parties may contact Ms. Mimi Yap of DTI-7 at tel. no. 255-0036 loc. 301.

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DTI announces BN Public Consultation in Cebu on Sept. 6

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announces that public consultation in Cebu for the Department Administrative Order (DAO) amending the revised implementing rules and regulations of the Business Name Law will be held on September 6, 2011, 1:30 p.m., at the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry building, J. Lorente Street, Cebu City, near Chong Hua Medical Arts.

                           
According to the DTI, the purpose of the public consultation is to get comments from stakeholders with regards to the proposed DAO that will further amend the implementing rules and regulations of the BN law.

Among the salient points in the proposed DAO is the automatic revocation of the business name registration if the registrant fails to show proof of operation within six (6) months from the date of registration.

All stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the public consultation. Participation is free of charge.

For more information on the BN Public Consultation in Cebu, interested parties may call DTI staff Grace Durano at tel no. 255-0036 local 209.

A copy of  DAO 10-01 s 2010 may be accessed at www.dti.gov.ph.



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DTI launches CIAP Window in Cebu

The Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas Regional Office (DTI 7) and the Philippine Constructors Association Inc. (PCA), formally launches the CIAP Window in Central Visayas on September 1, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at the Cebu City Waterfront Hotel to enhance the access and delivery of its major services for the construction sector in the region.

DTI states, “The newly opened CIAP Window at the DTI 7 Regional Office in Cebu City accepts and processes the following services namely, a) contractors licensing and registration; b) registration of overseas contractors; c) contract dispute resolution; and d) contractors performance evaluation system.”

“The opening of a CIAP Window in the region is part of the decentralization of CIAP services.  With the CIAP Window, clients need not travel to Manila to secure a license or registration necessary in the construction business, thus, saving time and reducing the cost of doing business.” stresses DTI.

The CIAP Window makes available the major services of CIAP particularly the prescreening and evaluation of application for contractor’s license, and the new and renewal registration applications as well as Authority to Bid for overseas contractors.  It also accepts construction contract claims/ disputes for arbitration or mediation and provides coordination support during hearings, and orientation on mediation for small claims.  Moreover, it offers Contractors Performance Evaluation System to help ensure efficiency, quality and safety in government construction projects.

The CIAP window enables practitioners/ contractors of the construction industry in Central Visayas to easily avail of CIAP services.  This program eliminates fixers, reduces red tape and lets them save considerable expenses and trouble of traveling to Metro Manila.

CIAP is an attached agency of DTI that acts as the central policy-making and coordinative body for the over-all planning and development of the construction industry. It has four (4) implementing arms namely the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), which issues contractor’s license; the Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB), which develops, promotes and regulates activities of the construction industry overseas; the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), which formulates and implements policies and programs for efficient contract implementation of domestic infrastructure projects;  and the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC), which is a quasi-judicial body tasked to ensure speedy and equitable resolution of construction disputes.



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DTI holds MSME Negosyo Caravan in Negros Oriental

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to hold a Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprise (MSME) Negosyo Caravan at Bethel Guesthouse, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on July 5 and 6 this year.

The MSME Caravan in Dumaguete City is part of a nationwide activity to improve access of MSMEs to government services particularly in areas where the provision of business development services may be limited.

The activity also aims to increase the awareness of MSMEs on various business development services provided by government and private sectors.

Resource speakers who are experts in their respective fields are brought to various provinces in the country including Negros Oriental to conduct training and counseling sessions to promote entrepreneurship, improve access to markets, access to finance, and increase MSME productivity and efficiency.

Topics to be discussed in Dumaguete City will include among others NEGOSEM Basics such as Mastering Self through Positive & entrepreneurial Mindset, Spotting Business –Opportunities, Registration in BPMS, Choosing the Right Market, Product Development and Marketing.

Other topics to be discussed during breakout sessions include Export Procedures, Product Design & Development, Product Costing & Pricing, Green Manufacturing, Data Upgrading/ Registration in BPMS, Packaging & Labelling, Credit Sourcing & Management.

Side activities include “Made in Negros” Festival at Robinsons’, Diskwento Caravan, Launching of  PCPS4 and e-Bamboo in Dauin.

According to DTI, MSMEs represent 99.6 percent of all registered businesses in the country and can thus be considered as the backbone of the Philippine economy. DTI adds that, to strengthen support to the sector, the series of free entrepreneurship briefing sessions are geared toward enterprise creation and imparting more knowledge and information necessary in starting and running a business.

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DTI rolls out Diskwento Caravan in Central Visayas

School supplies and processed food will be made available at discounted prices as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) spearheads the nationwide Diskwento Caravan.

In Central Visayas, the DTI has talked with manufacturers and suppliers to roll out the Diskwento Back to School Promo and Caravan in the region from May 31 to June 15 this year.

School supplies identified are bags, shoes, school uniforms, notebooks, pad papers, pencil cases, lunch boxes, raincoats, uniforms, socks, ballpens, pencils, among others. Also included are processed food items for the school children’s snacks and lunch.

The DTI Central Visayas Office said the store based Diskwento Back to School Promo and roving Caravan will be held with the following companies and suppliers in the schedule indicated:

For Cebu, the store based Diskwento Back to School Promo will be participated by Happy Mart in Colon, South, Mandaue & Tabunok now up to June 19; Aji-ichiban Ayala & SM on June 1 to August 31; CRIBZ in Ayala now up to July 25; Converse (Sports Mix Mktg Corp) in Banilad Town Center from June 15-20; White Gold in Cebu City ongoing up to June 13; Unitop in Tabunok now up to June 15; Fooda Saversmart in Guadalupe, Consolacion, Mango from May 16 until July 17. Roving Diskwento Caravan in Argao on June 6 and Dalaguete on June 5 will be participated by Julie’s Bakeshop, Cebu Bazaar, National Bookstore and Liwayway Mktg, among others.

For Bohol, the Diskwento Back To School Promo will be participated by Island City Mall, Plaza Marcela, Alturas Main, Alturas Talibon, Bohol Quality Corporation from May 31 to June 2. The Diskwento Caravan in Talibon, Trinidad, Ubay, Loboc, Sevilla and Baclayon will be participated by the Alturas Group of Companies from June 7 to 10.

For Negros Oriental, the store-based Diskwento Back to School Promo will be participated by Lee Super Plaza from May 15 to July; Cang’s Inc. will participate from May 15 to June 15. The roving Diskwento Back to School Promo in Bayawan City on June and Guihulngan on June 3 will be participated by Lee Plaza, Island Merchants, Macro Distributors, Tulong Sugar and NFA.

In Siquijor, the roving Diskwento Caravan in Siquijor Capital Square and Poblacion Siquijor, Siquijor on June 3 will be participated by Alvarico Warehouse, Park N Go Bakeshop and Julie’s Bakeshop; the caravan in Larena Queen Gate and North Poblacion Siquijor, Siquijor on June 10 will be participated by R2M Marketing, Alvarico Meatshop, Alfonso Siquijor Plaza, Lynard One-Stop Shop, Jayvee Marketing, Meying General Merchandise, Inocencia Baroro Dry Goods Store, Islands Trends & Fashion, Almie Dry Goods Center, Rafonsel Dry Goods Store, AM & M Store, Uni-J Thrift Mart, Capricorn Twenty Two Store, Uy Chiao Tian Commercial, Elvis Tan Store, Star General Merchandise and Stefi Denise Store. 

Following the success at the National Capital Region (NCR), DTI’s Diskwento Caravan Project has expanded its reach to the provinces to bring discounted goods to consumers in these areas.

For more information on the Diskwento Back to School Promo and Caravan, interested parties may call the DTI provincial Offices: DTI Bohol at tel. # (63) 038-501-8260 or 038-411-3533, DTI Cebu at tel. # ( (032) 412-1863 or 253-2631, DTI Negros Oriental at (035) 422-2764 or 225-7211, DTI Siquijor at tel. # (035) 480-9065 or (035) 344-2238.  

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Public High Schools in Central Visayas to receive free computers

More than 1,000 computers will be given to public high schools in Central Visayas as part of the Personal Computers for Public High Schools (PCPS) Phase 4 project of the Department of Trade and Industry.

DTI Regional Director Asteria Caberte said that PCPS 4 is a nationwide project of the DTI which provides 11 desktop computers and peripherals to each of the public high school beneficiaries. 

Caberte also shared that among the recipient public schools this year include 39 high schools in Bohol, 46 in Cebu, 46 in Negros Oriental and 2 in Siquijor.

She added that the DTI has been spearheading the implementation of the PCPS project since 2001.  Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the project have provided computers to 4,139 public high schools nationwide and, thus, reduced the computer backlog in secondary education from 75 percent in 2001 to 37 percent to date.

According to Caberte, the computer package given to each school includes: 11 WiFi ready computers, 1 printer, software bundles such as Windows 7 and Office 2010,  AntiVirus, and UPS.

She also said that each school will also be given training on basic computer operation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

The PCPS project aims to respond to the growing challenges of technology among public high schools in the Philippines.

For schools to qualify for the program, they must not have been recipients of other computerization projects or have not availed of any PC grant from other donors.

Also qualified are newly established schools that are still without computers, big schools with large population, and schools that meet the counterpart requirements like stable supply of electricity, availability of computer laboratory and counterpart facilities like tables and chairs and IT/Lab teacher provision.

The government of Japan has provided aid to the Philippines to narrow the international digital divide between developed and developing countries. It show’s Japan’s strong support to IT education in the country and recognition of IT’s major role in the global economy.

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DTI 7 Plans to Hire Human Resource Assistant & IT Specialist

The Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas Regional Office (DTI 7) is planning to hire on a contractual basis a Human Resource Assistant and  an Information Technology Specialist.

According to DTI 7, applicants to the position of Human Resource Assistant must be graduate of a four year course, preferably a Psychology Major.

Applicants to the HR Assistant position must also have Civil Service Professional eligibility and knowledgeable in HR related matters especially training competencies.

Applicants to the position of IT Specialist must be at least a Bachelor’s Degree graduate in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related course.

Interested applicants to IT Specialist position must also have Civil Service Professional eligibility, extensive experience in troubleshooting, sufficient experience in network troubleshooting and knowledge in structured cabling.

For applicants to IT Specialist position, experience with MS Windows 7, MS XP, MS Office 2003, MS Office 2007 is needed while knowledge in software development is an advantage.

Those who qualify are advised by the agency to submit an application letter with bio-data to DTI 7 regional director Asteria C. Caberte, DTI-7 Office, 3^rd Floor, WDC Building, cor. P. Burgos and Osmena Streets, Cebu City.

For more information, applicants may call on the DTI 7 Human Resource Development Officer Rebecca C. Basilla at tel nos. 266-0036 or 255-0037 loc. 402.  




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DTI Launches Search for Outstanding MSMEs

The Department of Trade and Industry is encouraging heads of government agencies and privates organizations to submit to the DTI Provincial Offices nominees to the SME Star Awards. Self nominations are welcome.

The SME Star Awards is part of the SME Star Program, an SME competency program
that supports and gives due recognition to outstanding MSMEs who persevere to
improve their growth both in domestic and foreign markets.

According to the DTI Central Visayas Office, there are two components contained
in the SME Star Program framework which include Capability Building
and Award Components.

The framework is also divided into three stages of business operations namely:
Start-up and SME Capability Building Stage, Domestic Market Penetration and
Export Awareness Stage and Export & Expansion Stage.

Under the Capability Building Component, various services and/or interventions
that will enable an enterprise to grow its business from one particular stage
to the next are incorporated within the SME competency framework.

Within the SME Star Program
framework are recognitions/awards that will be given to deserving MSMEs namely:
SME Rising Star Award, SME Star Elite Award and SME Star Presidential Award.

Target nominees for the SME
Star Awards are Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing,
agri-business, services and the creative industries.

Nominating agencies in the
provincial level are government agencies and private organizations who provide
programs and services to MSMEs.

Nominations to the SME Star Program must be submitted to the Provincial MSMED
Council through the DTI-Provincial Office.

The screening committees will include the MSMED Council, MSMED Council
Executive Executive Committee, Regional MSMED Councils or Equivalent Bodies,
Provincial MSMED Councils, Board of Judges composed of leaders from various
sectors, and the MSMED Council Secretariat.

The SME Rising Star Award will be conferred to outstanding MSMEs in the
provincial level.

The SME Star Elite Award will be conferred to outstanding MSMEs in the regional
level.

The SME Star Presidential Award shall be conferred to outstanding MSMEs on a
national level who are winners of regional SME Star Elite Awards.

For more information on the SME Star Program, interested parties are advised to
inquire from the DTI - 7 Business Development Division at tel. nos. 255-0036 loc.
601l and 602 or visit the nearest DTI Provincial Office.

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DTI-Central Visayas Now ISO Certified

The certification of the quality management system (QMS) ISO 9001:2008 was formally awarded by the Certification International Philippines (CIP) Inc. to the Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas regional and provincial offices during a formal ceremony held last February 24 at the Cebu Grand Hotel.

The certificate issued on December 6, 2010 and signed by the CIP managing director Renato Navarette highlights the trade and industry programs and services by the department.

Based on the third party audit, it was found that DTI’s QMS is in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.

It was also reported that the strength of QMS’ capacity and activities that were initiated by the department meet quality objectives and ensure external and internal customer satisfaction.

ISO 9001 is a set of international standards for management and verification of good quality management practices.

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an international organization that gives certification to businesses, government organizations and social entities that meet certain common standards.            

As ISO-certified, the government agency has fully developed certain formal processes for their management quality control.  This includes monitoring processes, maintaining complete and accurate records, checking for defective output, taking action to correct defects and continual internal reviews for effectiveness.

The ISO certification signed by Mr. Navarette is valid until December 5, 2013.

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Buglas Bamboo Institute gets Bamboo Equipment from DTI

As part of its Bamboo Development Program, the Dept of Trade and Industry yesterday turned over some P146,000 worth of machinery and tools to Buglas Bamboo Institute (BBI) in Maayong-tubig, Dauin. The machinery included rip saw, drill press, side press, electric sander and some power tools. Last November and December, BBI was also the recipient of skill trainings which included Safety in the Workplace, Basic Woodworking and Carpentry,  and Jig Making.

One of the components of the Bamboo Development Program is to supply the Dept of Education with bamboo desks, chairs and teachers tables so the grant will boost the capability of Buglas Bamboo to supply schools especially here in Negros Oriental using engineered bamboo.

After the turnover, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between DTI and Buglas Bamboo and messages of support were given by  DTI 7 Regional Director Asteria  Caberte and Dr. Emigdio Omictin representing the DepEd City Schools Division Office. Buglas Bamboo or BBI is headed by the father and son team of Frans and Jobert  Koerkamp.

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DTI-7 plans to hire IT Specialist in 2011

The Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas Regional Office (DTI 7) is planning to hire on a contractual basis an IT Specialist for the regional office.

According to DTI 7, applicants to the position must have at least an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related vocational course.

Applicants must have extensive experience on hardware troubleshooting, sufficient experience in network troubleshooting and knowledge in structured cabling.

Experience with MS Windows 7, MS XP, MS Office 2003, MS Office 2007 is needed while knowledge in software development is an advantage.

Those who qualify are advised by the agency to submit an application letter with bio-data to DTI 7 regional director Asteria C. Caberte, DTI-7 Office, 3^rd Floor, WDC Building, cor. P. Burgos and Osmena Streets, Cebu City.

For more information, applicants may call on the DTI 7 Human Resource Development Officer Rebecca C. Basilla at tel nos. 266-0036 or 255-0037 loc. 402. 

                                           

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