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PSA-7: Report to us if PhilSys ID not accepted
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7) urged Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID holders to report to the agency if some entities do not accept their IDs. PSA-7 chief administrative officer of Edwina Carriaga told CDN Digital in a phone interview that the agency is urging PhilSys ID (National ID).....»»
A skilled workforce — a critical component of Phl energy transition
Amid the Philippine energy transition, Aboitiz Power Corporation recognized the growing scarcity of skilled power industry workers and, hence, the necessity of developing a workforce that can adapt and willingly carry the important task of ensuring energy security, affordability, and sustainability for today’s and tomorrow’s Filipinos. “There has to be a workforce now and in the future that will keep our energy system functioning and serve the needs of our country,” said AboitizPower chief people officer MaLu Inofre. “However, among our most difficult challenges is building a skilled talent pipeline that can effectively adjust and work with the fast-paced transformation within the industry's energy mix, digital systems and regulations.” “It has become exceedingly vital to ensure that workforce skills align with the changes of the times,” she further explained. “In the same way, attracting talent in a competitive global market is crucial to a sustainable, efficient, and innovative Philippine power sector that meets our country’s growing energy demands and sustainability objectives.” Inofre made her remarks during the first Philippine Power Industry HR Forum at Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City. The event was presented by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. in partnership with AboitizPower. Young academic and professional achievers were recruited and trained by AboitizPower to operate, monitor, and control the company’s National Operations Control Center, which oversees over 20 renewable energy facilities spread across the country all from one central location. In the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment said that an estimated one million skilled workers in engineering, architecture and construction are lacking. They cited “Power Plant Maintenance Engineer” and “Maintenance/Powerplant Engineers” as among the hard-to-fill occupations in the country. This can be due to a lack of qualified applicants or brain drain (or when better opportunities abroad are taken advantage of by skilled locals). “Between 2016 and 2021, the employment in the power industry declined by 15,444 individuals,” said DOLE Bureau of Local Employment Director Patrick P. Patriwirawan Jr. during the same event. “The Philippines saw an increase in the employment in the renewable energy industry last year but could have employed more if not for the delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on various project developments in the sector.” Inofre added that a major factor influencing the labor shortage is the shift in the type of skills sought by employers, especially as the sector tries to balance the entry of renewable energy whilst maintaining traditional energy systems. “Knowing this, upskilling will be key to facilitating a just transition for those who will be affected by the transition to a greener economy, as well as the new generation of workers. It is imperative that we successfully cultivate both thermal and renewable energy, so that we can ensure reliable and affordable energy supply for the country,” she said. Meralco Power Academy Program management director Engineer Marc Lester Malibiran explained that, on top of upskilling the workforce, the industry should also help develop interest for the sector, especially in the youth. In a panel discussion, AboitizPower Chief People Officer MaLu Inofre (2nd from right) said that the energy industry must come together to craft and implement programs that strengthen the talent pipeline for the Philippine power industry. “The Philippines boasts a young and vibrant population brimming with innovative potential. By investing in talent development, we tap into this dynamic workforce, harnessing their fresh ideas and energy,” he said. “Unfortunately, we are seeing a decline in both take-up and completion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), averaging only a 21 percent completion [rate].” “Young Filipinos avoid STEM as it is seen to be an intimidating course of study. This is important to know as this signals us to develop programs that remove this preconceived notion,” he added. The Philippine Power Industry HR Forum served as an avenue for human resources professionals in the Philippine power industry to connect, collaborate and communicate ideas, knowledge and best practices. Sentiments from the breakout sessions revealed that skills and competency gaps or mismatch, a limited external talent pool and difficulty in retaining talent due to global and local competition are the most cited challenges in the human resources field of the Philippine energy sector. A panel discussion moderated by Atty. Jose Layug Jr. of Divina Law saw Michael Page regional director and country head Albert Perez, Meralco chief HR officer Edgardo “Egay” Carasig, Philippine Independent Power Producers Association, Inc. president Atty. Anne Estorco Montelibano and ACEN chief HR officer John Philip Orbeta discuss the need to calibrate existing government programs to be more in sync with the needs of the energy industry. This includes building competencies within communities to turn locals into more competitive applicants. Meanwhile, another panel discussion moderated by AmCham Human Capital & Resources Committee co-chair Ernie Cecilia had Global Business Power Corporation VP-Human Resources Maria Luz Blanco-Uriarte, One Renewable Energy Enterprise, Inc. founder and president Erel Narida and AboitizPower’s Inofre talk about how retaining workers involves investing on their skills, ensuring talent mobility opportunities and giving them a sense of purpose. “The energy industry must create an acceptable, progressive plan to resolve the talent crisis. AboitizPower, for one, makes an effort to resolve the shortage of estimated skilled workers in our industry by maintaining academic-industry linkages with universities in the country, providing long-term scholarships [and] establishing programs with TESDA that help promote electrical engineering skills at the grassroots level, among other initiatives,” Inofre said. “Through similar initiatives, I believe we can successfully empower a community of like-minded individuals who work towards implementing human resource programs that strengthen the talent pipeline for the Philippine power industry,” she concluded. The post A skilled workforce — a critical component of Phl energy transition appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PRO-7 chief: We’ll keep close watch for PDEA-7 impostor agents-robbers
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will help in monitoring reports about robbers who introduce themselves as Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) agents before robbing their victims. Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, director of PRO-7, told reporters this Friday, September 18, 2020, that his personnel […] The post PRO-7 chief: We’ll keep close watch for PDEA-7 impostor agents-robbers appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Former PRO-7 chief Ferro reassigned to Southern Luzon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, the former director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), will be reassigned to Southern Luzon where he will sit as the Directorate for Integrated Police Operation. An order for his transfer was released on Tuesday, September, 8, 2020. It will be effective on Wednesday, […] The post Former PRO-7 chief Ferro reassigned to Southern Luzon appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PRO-7 chief meets with Muslim leaders of Lapu-Lapu
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) headed by the Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro met with Muslim community leaders in Lapu-Lapu City on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. The dialogue, according to Ferro, was geared towards strengthening the partnership between the police force and the Muslim community in Central Visayas. […] The post PRO-7 chief meets with Muslim leaders of Lapu-Lapu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PRO-7 chief orders intensified checkpoints and inspection following Jolo bombing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) is on full alert following the bombing incident in Jolo, Sulu recently. Read: Abu Sayyaf leader hunted after 2 blasts rock Jolo Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, director of PRO-7, told reporters on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, that he has directed the […] The post PRO-7 chief orders intensified checkpoints and inspection following Jolo bombing appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PRO-7 chief: P381M worth of shabu seized in six months
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas or PRO-7 confiscated an estimated P381 million worth of suspected shabu and destroyed or confiscated P128 million worth of marijuana in six months of its anti-illegal drugs campaign. Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, PRO-7 director, said this as he enumerated PRO-7’s achievements in […] The post PRO-7 chief: P381M worth of shabu seized in six months appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PRO-7 chief to public: Help ease traffic, plan your trips
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As regional policemen meet to find ways to help address traffic in Cebu City, the public is encouraged to plan their own trips to help and go out only if necessary to help ease traffic in the city. Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, Police Regional Office in Central Visayas director, […] The post PRO-7 chief to public: Help ease traffic, plan your trips appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PRO-7 chief: More safety measures to protect cops from virus
CEBU CITY, Philippines — There will be more safety procedures will be implemented for Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) policemen to strictly follow. Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, PRO-7 director, said that the most effective way to fight the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among the policemen would be to follow the […] The post PRO-7 chief: More safety measures to protect cops from virus appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PRO-7 chief: Aid for families of cops, who died of COVID, readied
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will not abandon the families of the two policemen, who succumbed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on June 14, 2020. This was the assurance of Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, PRO-7 director, in a teleconference with the reporters on Monday, June 15. […] The post PRO-7 chief: Aid for families of cops, who died of COVID, readied appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Ferro recommends Cebu City to remain under GCQ
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City should remain in general community quarantine (GCQ). This was the recommendation of Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, director of Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), to Secretary Carlito Galvez, chief of Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID), during the latter’s visit to […] The post Ferro recommends Cebu City to remain under GCQ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Oplan Harabas yields 3 drivers positive for drugs
FOLLOWING the surprise drug test conducted by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Davao and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on public utility vehicles (PUVs) last March 26, 2024, two taxi drivers in Davao City were found to be positive for drugs......»»
‘Oplan Harabas’ starts
THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Davao Region (PDEA-Davao) has started its surprise drug test on bus and van drivers under “Oplan Harabas”, part of Oplan Biyaheng Ayos, on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024......»»
PMI, ARQ, ZIP Sanman boxers feted in first Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas was well-represented during the inaugural Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards at Okada Manila last Sunday, March 24th. This was after 13 of Central Visayas’ best boxers from Cebu and Bohol were feted for their achievements in 2023. They were headed by none other than former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight.....»»
50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions
50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions.....»»
LTO-7 on high alert for Holy Week
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is on high alert starting March 24 to 31, for the Holy Week. The LTO-7 announced their “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2024” in a press release last Friday. Director Glen Galario has instructed all LTO-7 district and extension offices.....»»
PRO-7 warns against use of marijuana-flavored vapes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning against the use and proliferation of marijuana-flavored vape products. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, the PRO-7 spokesperson, said that they will arrest individuals who sell vapes mixed with marijuana oil. The sale and use of marijuana remains.....»»
OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»
PhilSys ID registration now open for kids under 4 years old
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Children up to four years old can now sign up for their Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID, according to an official from the Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7). Edwina Carriaga, the chief administrative officer of PSA-7, told CDN Digital that parents don’t need to bring their children to the registration.....»»
LTO probes alleged road rage incident in Subic
LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said he had directed the agency’s Central Luzon office to issue a show cause order to the registered owner of a Toyota Fortuner that hit a car driven by a male senior citizen. .....»»