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AFOS Foundation is an International Non-Government Organization based in Germany and in 6 countries.

It is a Non-profit organization founded by members of the Federation of Catholic Entrepreneurs (Bund Katholischer Unternehmer or BKU) in the 1990s arising from joint microfinance projects with Kolping International and Misereor, as their contribution out of Christian inspiration and responsibility to help towards self-help, self-employment and entrepreneurship. BKU supports AFOS through its expertise gained from experience in setting up business associations with a Catholic orientation in Latin America and its network of more than 1,500 member entrepreneurs and related organizations such as the International Associations of Christian Entrepreneurs (UNIAPAC) and the Confederation of German Employers' Association. The objectives of AFOS are: (1) Empowerment of economically active people to take care of their families and contribute to economic growth through education and training in entrepreneurial skills, (2) Enhancement and empowerment of civil institutions and structures by strengthening their capacities. To attain these objectives, AFOS supports: (1) Capacity building of business associations and chambers; (2) Access to financial services for SMEs (microfinance); (3) Diffusion of Catholic social teaching ; (4) Building free and just societies oriented to the German concept of “Social Market Economy“.

28/08/2026

Another 69 DET Learners have been unlocked with promising opportunities through the 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁!

A heartfelt thank you to our implementing partners whose invaluable support continues to drive this initiative forward: Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, CITE Technical Institute, Inc., Central Seafoods, Inc., Siargao's Bounty Seafoods Corp., Foodphil Corporation, IPAK and Profood.

01/07/2026

𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗜, 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘, 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝟳𝟲 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗜-𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 - 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in partnership with the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗜) and CITE Technical Institute, Inc. (𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘), has commenced company assessment and validation activities for 76 Seafood Plant Assistant (SPA) Learners. This evaluation is a core component of the upcoming 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 (BQC) Assessment of CCCI implemented through the 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁.

Scheduled from June 30 to July 2, 2026, the company visits take place across several top-tier industrial and food manufacturing facilities where the learners underwent their training. Participating companies include 𝗔𝗦𝗢 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰., 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽., 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽. (iPAK), Siargao's Bounty Seafoods Corp., Central Seafoods, Inc., 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽., 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻, and 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

These on-site company visits carry substantial weight, accounting for 20% of the learners' final rating required to secure CCCI’s Assessment, Certification, and Accreditation Services (𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗦) BQC.

To ensure a standard of workplace learning, assessors are rating the partner training companies across six core criteria:
• Conducive training venue
• Availability of required equipment and tools
• Quality of learning opportunities
• Effectiveness of training supervision
• Adherence to safety and work practices
• Cultivation of professional work attitudes

A dedicated panel of industry technical experts and assessors is leading the evaluation process throughout July 2026. The distinguished assessment team comprises:
• 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 (Industry Expert, Manufacturing Sector)
• 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 (Industry Expert, Value Chain)
• 𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 (Industry Expert, Manufacturing Sector)
• 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮 – Central Seafoods, Inc., Industry Expert
• 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗳𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻 – Siargao's Bounty Seafoods Corp., Industry Expert
• 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮 – AFOS Foundation - Philippines, Industry Expert

Following the completion of the site validations, the 76 learners will advance to the final stage of their evaluation: a 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. This culminating activity will test the learners' theoretical comprehension, critical thinking, and technical adaptability in real-world industrial scenarios.

The Assessment, Certification, and Accreditation Services (ACAS) is a pioneering initiative of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) with AFOS Foundation for Entrepreneurial Development Cooperation. Evolving from the success of the 𝗞 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 and currently sustained through the 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁—with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development or Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) —ACAS is strategically designed to bridge the job-skills mismatch in the regional labor market. By certifying industry-ready competencies, the program continues to empower the local workforce and drive sustainable growth in the Visayas marine and food sectors.

08/06/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🌊🐠
“𝑹𝒆𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆: 𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘, 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒂𝒏.”

For over three years, AFOS Foundation - Philippines through the 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 - 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮 worked hand-in-hand with Chambers, Government Agencies, LGUs, and the local communities in the Visayas Region of the Philippines to champion sustainable fisheries and protect biodiversity.

Supported by the 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 --- Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) and German Embassy Manila.

To all the Project Partners and Implementers, thank you for helping us pave the way toward a resilient marine future! 🇵🇭🤝🇩🇪

OUR PROJECT PARTNERS:

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀
Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry
DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative
Siquijor Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
BFAR Central Visayas
DOST Central Visayas
DTI Region 7 Central Visayas

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀
LGU Alburquerque, Bohol
LGU Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol
City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol
LGU Ubay, Bohol
LGU Bantayan, Cebu
LGU Cordova, Cebu
LGU La Libertad, Negros Oriental
LGU San Juan, Siquijor
LGU Siquijor, Siquijor

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04/06/2026

𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗜, 𝗦𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗧, 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞

𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 - On June 3, 2026 , the Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (𝗦𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗧), in partnership with 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗜), hosted a recognition ceremony of the successful completion of learners from the Dual Education and Training (DET) on 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 Programme.

The event took place at 2:00 PM at The Benedicto Convention Hall, Sacred Heart Center, Cebu City.

The ceremony honored seven (7) learners who underwent intensive, industry-driven training as Seafood Production Workers under the FISH Visayas Project framework.

The honored learners are 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗮𝗼, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗕. 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼, 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗮, 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻, 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗤. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲. This specialized technical vocational initiative equips individuals with the vital practical and theoretical skills required to excel in the regional seafood processing sector.

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀
The DET program balancing classroom with real-world industry deployment is designed to maximize student employment potential immediately following graduation. Developed collaboratively between educational institutions and partner companies, the 1,152-hour program features an immersive six-month curriculum split into distinct in-school theoretical foundations and guided in-company production line training under certified mentors.
Graduates were awarded the Chamber’s Qualification Certificate following rigorous assessments managed by the Assessment, Certification, and Accreditation Services (𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗦) of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗜). These credentials officially certify their competencies in food safety, occupational health, and advanced seafood processing techniques like canning and bottling.

The successful implementation of the program was made possible through strong collaboration with partner DET companies: 𝗔𝗸𝗮𝗶 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰.; Central Seafoods, Inc.; 𝗛𝗝𝗥 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻; 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹; 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹-𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰. or PhilUnion FoodsInc; 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Siargao's Bounty Seafoods Corp.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

The commencement ceremony featured inspiring messages from key organizational leaders who championed the initiative:

• 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗙. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿 – 𝗦𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: Delivered the welcome remarks, warmly commending the recognized graduates for their resilience, dedication, and adaptability throughout the intensive program.

• 𝗠𝘀. 𝗬𝘃𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗣. 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀 – 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Served as the Keynote Speaker, highlighting the collective achievement of CCCI, SCSIT, and industry partners. She emphasized the profound socioeconomic impact of specialized Dual Education and Training (DET) programs on the fisheries sector within Central Visayas.

• 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗦. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻 – 𝗦𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗩𝗣-𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 & 𝗠𝘀. 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗣. 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗿: Led the official presentation and confirmation of the learners.

The celebration concluded with a celebratory recessional, a presentation of the completion song, and photo opportunities for the graduates alongside members of the SCSIT Executives and AFOS Foundation.

23/05/2026

𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗜 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵

𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 - Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to enterprise development, 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 actively participated in the joint 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (GMM) of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and its 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 (CBM) 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗼.

The high-profile event, held on Friday, May 22, at the Skyhall of SM Seaside City Cebu, gathered the region’s premier business leaders, entrepreneurs, industry stakeholders, and government representatives to officially kick off Cebu’s annual celebration of business excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

As a long-standing partner of CCCI, AFOS Foundation’s presence underscores its ongoing mission to foster innovation, climate resilience, and sustainable growth within the local business community. The joint meeting & CBM 2026 provided a vital platform for AFOS to reconnect with key stakeholders, exchange forward-thinking ideas, and reinforce strategic partnerships.

*** 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ***

𝑨𝑭𝑶𝑺 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 is a German non-profit organization (NGO) dedicated to promoting international development cooperation. By supporting Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) and driving capacity-building initiatives, AFOS empowers local industries, enhances competitiveness, and fosters sustainable, inclusive economic frameworks globally and across the Philippines.

16/05/2026

𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🌊🐠

It is inspiring to see the incredible partnership between the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜𝗜 (DOST 7) and the 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in the 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 continue to reach new heights!

Remember the amazing foundations on Blue Economy initiatives laid out last year? Seeing those very same initiatives not just continuing, but actively thriving, scaling up, and becoming even more visible and impactful this year is proof of what sustainable collaboration can achieve.

Congratulations DOST Central Visayas! A BLUER Central Visayas!

13/05/2026

🌍 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦.

What does responsible entrepreneurship mean in practice?

This question was the focus of yesterday's 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀", organized by 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 together with the Bund Katholischer Unternehmer - BKU.

🤝 For us, this was a special exchange: AFOS emerged from the BKU. To this day, we are united by the conviction that economic success and social responsibility are not contradictory, but mutually reinforcing.

Partners from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe shared their experiences from very different economic and social contexts. Despite all the differences, one thing became clear:

💡Values are not reflected in mission statements or on websites. They manifest themselves in concrete decisions – especially when the simpler or more profitable path in the short term seems tempting.

Whether in 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮, 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 or 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆: Responsible entrepreneurship means

• To see people not as a cost factor, but as co-creators
• Prioritize long-term impact over short-term metrics
• Combine economic success with social and environmental responsibility
• To stick to one's own principles even in difficult times

For AFOS, this is exactly the core of our work:

Together with companies and partner organizations, we create structures that combine economic development, social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

A big thank you to 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗶 and the 𝗕𝗞𝗨 - 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗿 as well as to all partners from our international network for the open and inspiring exchange.

24/04/2026

𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗦𝗢𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 - Underlining its commitment to environmental resilience and economic stability, 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 joined forces with Cebu’s Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at the Cebu Climate Action Summit 2026: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (CCAS 2026), on April 22-23, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu.

The summit opened with a high-level plenary session featuring keynote addresses from climate experts and the presentation of regional best practices. The discussions set the stage for a data-driven approach to the Visayas region’s most pressing climate vulnerabilities.

On the second day, the summit transitioned into five (5) specialized workshop clusters: Science and Risk Cluster, Urban Planning and Design Cluster, Governance and Policy Cluster, Finance and Business Cluster, and Social and Equity Cluster. 𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 actively participated in the Social & Equity Cluster, collaborating with local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to tackle the human element of climate change.

The two-day summit spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Cebu through the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Cebu PDRRMO), convened environmental advocates, policymakers, and private sector leaders to address the urgent climate vulnerabilities facing the Visayas region. It aims to align local initiatives to the National Climate Change Action Plan.

04/03/2026

Congratulations to the 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 supported by the 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁!

Thank you, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), our partner companies and academic institutions for your dedication to uplifting our local workforce.

13/11/2025

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹: 𝗕𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹’𝘀 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗕𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 — On August 13, 2025, 53 participants representing 40 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) successfully completed the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 through the FISH Visayas Project.

As more businesses transition toward digital platforms, MSMEs increasingly face cybersecurity threats such as phishing, smishing, malware, data breaches, and identity theft. To address these challenges, the training aimed to strengthen digital resilience and equip entrepreneurs with practical tools to protect their businesses and personal data in today’s technology-driven landscape.

The morning session focused on understanding and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business operations. Participants learned about the potential of AI tools for marketing automation, customer engagement, data management, and productivity enhancement, while also gaining awareness of the ethical and security risks associated with AI usage. Through guided discussions, they explored how responsible AI adoption can drive efficiency and innovation in small enterprises.

In the afternoon, the focus shifted to Cyber Hygiene for Businesses and Organizations—a practical, hands-on session that introduced key strategies to recognize and prevent common cyber threats. Facilitators demonstrated password security checks, phishing identification, safe use of public Wi-Fi, device protection, and data back-up protocols. Participants also practiced developing a basic Risk Management Action Plan, helping them prioritize potential cybersecurity risks and identify corresponding mitigation measures.

The training fostered proactive engagement, with participants sharing personal experiences of encountering scams such as vishing (voice phishing) and smishing (SMS phishing) and learning how to respond to such incidents effectively. Many participants expressed appreciation for the session’s relevance, especially as they continue expanding their businesses online.

This capacity-building initiative was made possible through the collaborative efforts of FISH Visayas Project partners — AFOS Foundation, the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the DTI Region 7 Central Visayas. The activity was also conducted in partnership with the APAC Cybersecurity FundProject, supported by Google.org and implemented by the PCCI Human Resources Development Foundation.

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The Training on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Hygiene for Businesses and Organizations contributes to the FISH Visayas Project’s objectives under Result Area 1 (Training for Fisherfolk and MSMEs) and Result Area 3 (Market Access)—empowering local enterprises to navigate digital transformation securely and sustainably.

Stay updated on the latest from the FISH Visayas Project: https://fishvisayas.afosfoundation.org/news/

Learn more about AFOS Foundation, the lead implementing organization: https://afos-stiftung.de

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