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PH and Singapore reaffirm economic partnership. The Philippines, through President Rodrigo R. Duterte (center) and the Department of Trade and Industry’s Secretary Ramon M. Lopez (3rd from right) reaffirm strong economic partnership with Singapore through increased collaboration in sectors such as food, engineering and architecture services, aircraft and MRO services, infrastructure, construction and public-private partnership (PPP), shipbuilding, Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM), tourism, and startup sectors. With Singapore Business Federation (SBF) members during the recent presidential visit in December 2016, the two countries discussed areas of collaboration in support of investment and entrepreneurship of Filipinos in Singapore and the continued efforts of forwarding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in the region. In 2015, total Philippine exports to Singapore amounted to $3.6 billion making it as the 5th largest export market of the country.

With heightened collaboration, Philippines eyes expanded exports to Singapore in the coming period. (END)

NEDA-10 opens idatabase facility for regional data CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Accessing regional social and economic data will now be easy with the opening of the Regional Socio-Economic Analysis and Research Center and Helpdesk (Re-SEARCH-X).

The idatabase facility is located at the ground floor of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office 10 Building corner CapistranoEchem Streets in Cagayan de Oro City.

Mae Ester T. Guiamadel, NEDA-X assistant regional director, said the facility is

intended to provide a better platform and easy access of frequently requested regional social and economic data.

Guiamadel said the facility offers data on four sectors: macro, economic, social and infrastructure.

Specifically, one can access data on economic updates such as the quarterly regional economic situationer (QRES); regional development plans and reports; socio-economic profile of the region; and data on trade and investments, See nia, page B2

Pia Wurtzbach won’t co-host with Steve Harvey in Miss U

By Kris M. Crismundo

REIGNING Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach will not co-host with Steve Harvey for the 65th Miss Universe pageant that will be held here on Jan.30, 2017, said Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo in a briefing Monday.

“Pia can’t host the pageant since she will have her final walk and will pass the crown to the next Miss Universe,” Teo said in Filipino.

But the tourism chief mentioned that three Fili-

pinas have auditioned as Harvey’s co-host for the pageant. She, however, declined to name the co-host.

In a previous statement, Teo said a co-host will help to avoid last year’s gaffe in announcing the Miss Universe title holder.

During the Miss Universe 2015, in which Harvey hosted, he read the wrong name in announcing the winner. It took Wurtzbach’s moment of glory as the See pia, page B2

NIA ready to enforce irrigation masterplan

By Leslie D. Venzon

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HE country is gearing up to implement starting this year a 10-year masterplan meant to provide irrigation to an additional 576,000 hectares arable lands in the country at a cost of Php390 billion.

National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Peter Tiu Laviña said his agency had covered 57 percent of the total 3.2 million hectares of irrigable area in the country. This is estimated at 1.824 million hectares.

“In the 10-year masterplan, our target is to increase this to 75 percent of the 3.2 million hectares,” he told reporters, noting the projects involve restoration and rehabilitation of existing irrigation systems and opening new irrigated areas.

Laviña said these irrigation projects and systems were located nationwide.

He added bulk, or 99 percent, of irrigated areas

were rice crop area.

“We will not be able to achieve our target of rice self-sufficiency without irrigation,” he noted.

Laviña further said China, Japan, South Korea and

multilateral agencies had expressed support to the country’s irrigation masterplan.

For one, the NIA has been securing a Php 42.6-billion loan from the Chinese gov-

ernment for six flagship irrigation projects. ”Of the six projects, two are already finished in the feasibility studies with NEDA (National EcoSee neda, page B2

Tourists flock on Wednesday night, 28 December, at the town plaza of Montevista town in Compostela Valley Province to have a glimpse of the Disney-inspired installations as the town holds the annual Diwanag Festival. The glowing town plaza has been attracting thousands of tourists every night since it kicked off earlier this month.

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Tell your negative circumstances how big your God is

The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December29, 2016-Thursday) Luke11:4754 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchers of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchers. Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and [some] of

them they shall slay and persecute: That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation: They made the wrong choice and preference in life because they devoted

their attentions and interests to the lesser in value.

Jesus was greater in value but they never recognized him in front of them. They rejected Jesus because they were insecure of his wisdom. Sometimes we are liked these people because we have a poor decision and choices in life.

We invested more time in none sense things rather than useful and productive things. We focused on

earthly things rather than our creator. We focused on the problems rather than the solutions. Do not waste your time on the things that can cause your stress in life. You need to focus to God rather than anything else on this earth. Focus on the positive side and the brighter side of your life.

Focus your eyes on the things that can uplift your emotions and boost you up to move forward. Tel your

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Globe Business spearheads Healthcare at the digital age 2016 has been a year of adjustment and growth for the country’s healthcare industry. Developments such as the implementation of a universal health coverage through PhilHealth, the strengthened execution of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RP-RH) Law, the promotion of mental health education and assistance, and the government’s recent plan to distribute free medicine worth PHP2 billion to marginalized Filipino families show that the Philippines’ health sector is ripe for disruption especially with more focused government spending and investments on the digitization of healthcare.

For a long time, there has been a high demand for treatment and a low supply of accessible and affordable hospitals, equipment, and doctors.

In fact, the ratio of rural doctors to the number of

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exports, tourism, education, health, communication, power and transportation among others.

The facility also has library holdings and materials from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

Guiamadel said they will update the database annually based on data from official sources and government agencies.

NEDA-X is also eyeing to build-up the facility next year to offer wider and more comprehensive data and facilitate sharing of data of government agencies. (APB/PIA-10)

patients accommodated is 3 is to 100,000, while there are 7 city doctors for every 100,000 patients. On an average, it takes close to an hour or two for families to reach health facilities. Public hospital patients have to deal with overcrowding, while bearing with the pains of recovery.

Even with the presence of medical programs and infrastructures for public use, majority of Filipinos still shell out money for medicine and other fees, which is why many forgo consultations and opt for selfmedication.

The Department of Health (DOH) acknowledges that there is a clear disparity between the quality of service received by those who can afford medical aid and those who cannot.

In its Philippine Health Agenda, DOH unveiled its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for years 2016 to 2022.

Chinese Embassy,” he said.

The administrator added the feasibility studies of two other projects are estimated to be completed

by June 2017 while that of another project in the next few months. The feasibility study of another project is being updated.

Further, Laviña said the country has also ongoing partnerships with the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and United Nations Development Programme. (PNA)

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pageant’s winner.

Moreover, as Wurtzbach turns over the Miss Universe crown to her successor, Teo said, the beauty queen would join senator from page B1 and boxing champion Emnomic and Development manuel “Manny” Pacquiao Authority) and NEDA is as the country’s tourism ready to discuss with the ambassadors. (PNA)

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PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Globe Business Director for Marketing Services Nikka Abes, Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines Chairman Jeff Williams, eInnovation Project Lead Monchito Ibrahim, and Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines President Beng Coronel give their insights on the rise of healthcare information management in the country.

These include financial protection and lower healthcare costs, quality medical services both in private and public infrastructures, and a responsive health system.

One of DOH’s many initiatives to achieve its SDGs is an eHealth Strategic Framework, which aims to integrate Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with healthcare. This allows medical facilities to streamline information systems, make use of electronic medical records, process online submission and receipt of clinical results, automate operations and business processes, and create fast access to data and research for healthcare workers.

For instance, Telemedicine—the use of ICT to connect with patients for immediate treatment—is quickly gaining popularity, especially in the Philippines where many areas are still in

great need of accessible healthcare.

Globe supports the SDGs through a partnership with Salud Interactiva. The number one mobile telecommunications company is offering KonsultaMD to both prepaid and postpaid subscribers. The service provides Filipinos with convenient and affordable access to licensed Filipino doctors. With 24/7 available phone consultation, patients can receive medical assessment for general healthcare inquiries, which lessens the instance of self-medication that could lead to more severe problems.

“Our company’s core purpose is to create wonderful experiences for people. Good health contributes to a better quality of life--and we strongly believe that Filipinos deserve both,” mentioned Mike Frausing, Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT

Enabled Services Group.

Aside from KonsultaMD, Globe has also partnered with ACCESS Health to give maternal and child care services.

In addition to this, the company has made efforts to supply individuals with HIV awareness, counselling referrals, testing, and treatment programs with the help of the Philippines National Aids Council (PNAC). Another is Globe Telecom’s HopeLine which is a 24/7 suicide prevention and emotional crisis line wherein customers can call 804-HOPE (4673) or dial 2919 for free.

In creating an easier and more convenient way to contribute and lend aid, Globe also partnered with Philippine General Hospital (PGH) to allow the public to donate funds to the pediatric clinic rehabilitation through their prepaid credits or charged to their post-

paid bill.

The company has also made investments in Kickstart projects, such as Lifetrack which allows accessible radiology readings through a software platform, and Medix, a cloud-based clinic management service.

The country’s healthcare industry still has room for improvement and investments are continuing to pour in, especially in the ITBPM industry where the health sector is the biggest contributor. In fact, it is projected to gain revenue worth US$276 billion by 2021. With the high demand for good medical facilities, the renowned quality of service from Filipino medical professionals, and technology well on its way to advancing the healthcare system, the Philippines is becoming an investment hotspot for global healthcare players.

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