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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Buy ICC-marked Christmas Lights – DTI

With Christmas just around the corner, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminds consumers to only buy Christmas lights that bear the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) mark to ensure a hazard-free holiday festivity.

DTI Secretary Gregory L. Domingo states, “DTI alerts the public to be vigilant and extra cautious in choosing the Christmas lights they buy and adorn in their homes so as not to put the lives of their loved ones in danger.”

”Only those sets of Christmas lights with the ICC mark sticker have passed DTI’s mandatory safety tests, thus these products are safe and reliable to use,” stresses Secretary Domingo.

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

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 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 Philippines National Standard on Christmas lights (PNS 189:2000) are appropriately issued with the ICC Certificate and are allowed to affix the ICC stickers on their products or product packages.

Secretary Domingo emphasizes, “The ICC mark is in sticker form and comes with a unique serial number. Those sets of Christmas lights with pre-printed ICC mark on its package are definitely uncertified and did not undergo proper tests and inspections of the Department.”

DTI Consumer Welfare Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya explained, “Other import labels that consumers should check on the package of Christmas lights are the manufacturer’s / supplier’s / distributor’s name, address and trademark or brand, rated voltage and rated wattage of the set; rated voltage and rated wattage of the lamp; the words,”For indoor use only”; the number of this standard (PNS 189:2000); and the batch/ lot number or bar code.

Undersecretary Maglaya added that to further guide consumers on the proper use of the product, each set of Christmas lights should have suitable warning such as, “do not cascade / attach more than three (3) sets of Christmas lights to avoid overloading”, “disconnect from supply before removing or inserting any lamp”, “avoid damage to wire”, “busted lamps must be replaced immediately by lamps of the same rated voltage and wattage to avoid risk of overheating”, and “never leave plugged-on lights overnight or unattended.”

Secretary Domingo underscores, “the proper use of the product is very important to ensure that it performs as expected. Thus, consumers are urged to carefully read the instructions before installing the product to prevent untoward incidents.”

The DTI reminds consumers to buy only the following brands of Christmas lights that have passed the required safety tests of DTI:

COMPANY	BRAND
Andalucia Trading Co., Inc.	Price Mart
Filjie Trading International	Lucky Star
Golden Hit Corporation	Golden Seasons / Twinkle Star
Golden Seasons Corporation	Golden Seasons / Twinkle Star
Great Home Makers Enterprises	Lights & Shine / Joy of Lights / Hawaii Lights / Christmas Star / Yuletide Fantasy
Ikhea Lighting, Inc.	ET / GHC
Landlite Philippines Corporation	Landlite
Main Stream General Merchandise	MLA / Luck Deer
Mighty Armour Enterprises	Star
New Davao Davchi Trading Center	North Star
P&J Multitrade Venture, Inc.	Andrews
Pacific Arrow Enterprises	Good / 7 Star
Pinecrest Enterprises	Goldcrest / Pinecrest
Sheratone Enterprises	Fuji Bright & Fuji-lite
Shining East Marketing Corp.	Yuletide Fantasy / The Magic of Lights / Seasons of Lights / Super Bright / The Joy of Lights / Lights & Shine / Hawaii Lights / Christmas Star / Millenium Lights
Wan Dan Xin Trading Int’l, Inc.	Mabuhay Star
Wexford International Sales, Inc.	Diamond Bright
Xing Long Import Enterprises	Rainbow

Consumers may report stores selling Christmas lights without ICC marks to DTI Direct 7510-3330 or to the nearest DTI Regional and Provincial Office.  For more information on Christmas lights www.bps.dti.gov.ph.

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DTI further strengthens SPIN

Two years after the Subcontracting Partners for Innovation Program (SPIN) was launched, close to seven thousand beneficiaries of SPIN programs in Central Visayas have produced products for exporters worth P97.030 million.

This year, the Department of Trade and Industry Central Visayas office (DTI-7) is further strengthening the SPIN program, despite the change of leadership in government.

According to DTI Central Visayas regional director Asteria Caberte,  the DTI 7 aims to provide further training for more weavers, and also extend the program to other areas.

In year 2010, 163 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have benefited from the program. Around 23 trainings have generated 4,048 jobs. 

Despite the drop of exports' orders since the global recession started, Caberte said orders are still increasing because participating export members of this program is largely coming from the gifts, toys, houseware products, and home furnishings.

Last September 9, DTI 7 conducted a Subcontracting Forum in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental with 12 exporters joining the activity including 33 Point 3 Exports, Jincastler, Prissan, AH Designs, Arden Classic, art n’ Nature, Heldred, Regalos Exim, Tambuli Fashion, Linda Colin, amer Trading and Bon Ace. 

The Negros Oriental producers are now working on the purchase orders worth Php 210,000 from 33 Point 3 Exports and Php 132,000 from AH Designs.

The SPIN program, a government-private sector undertaking conceptualized in Cebu, not only generates employment for weavers but likewise assists exports in increasing production volume of exported products.

Under the program, the weavers in the countryside are made to undergo skills training on weaving and craftsmanship after which, their hand-made products are brought by the exporters once these passed quality standards.

In this way, rebel returnees and indigents can immediately earn an income after a hard day's work with their earnings dependent on the number of products they make, Caberte said.

SPIN trainings are focused on a "market driven" scheme wherein the products to be made by the trained group are actual export orders. Most exporters who do not have enough workers to do the job orders of their clients subcontract some of these processes.

Initially implemented in Central Visayas, the program started in June 2008 with only P500 thousand budget. It now benefits thousands of people and families from nine regions in the country, including regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, CARAGA and CAR.

Cebuano exporters mostly from the GTH sector are currently sourcing their order requirements from marginal communities around these regions, Caberte said.

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