Author: Indonesia Grament

27 FEB

Testimony of Sr. Mary Stella Mangona at US Senate hearing

Testimony of Sr. Mary Stella Mangona at US Senate hearing
Saipan Tribune, Micronesia

My name is Sr. Mary Stella Mangona. I was born in the Philippines and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1992. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an M.A. in Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. I also received training in Pastoral Counseling at Loyola University, Chicago. I have been employed since 1999 by the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as a mental health counselor with the Department of Public Health, Community Guidance Center. I am, however, attending these hearings of the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources not in my capacity as an employee of the CNMI government but in my role as a Catholic Religious Woman, as a delegate of His Excellency Bishop Tomas A. Camacho of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. I am here primarily to offer support to other members of the Bishop’s delegation and to assist with translation from Tagalog, if necessary, for a victim of human trafficking who will be testifying before the Committee on February 8, 2014. I am also grateful for this opportunity to offer written observations particularly in regard to issues of labor and immigration in the CNMI. I will try to describe the life situations of many of my clients without advocating particular solutions. Read more about Testimony of Sr. Mary Stella Mangona at US Senate hearing …

26 FEB

Woman seeks to relaunch Toluca garment maker in Minonk

Woman seeks to relaunch Toluca garment maker in Minonk
Bloomington Pantagraph,  USA

MINONK — About 80 people lost their jobs last fall when the Toluca Garment Co. closed its doors. Soon, former workers may be able to land work at the new Toluca Tailoring Co.

Company President Valerie Lilley hopes to revive the local clothing industry when she opens her business in Minonk in the former Just Stuff Antiques building, 551 N. Chestnut St. Initially, she plans to hire 15 employees, but hopes that number will grow with time.
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26 FEB

Vietnam hopes for $7 bln garment exports

Vietnam hopes for $7 bln garment exports
Thanh Nien Daily, Vietnam

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas) has launched an ‘emulation movement’ for its members to raise productivity and boost exports to at least US$7 billion this year.
It also urged the industry to scout for more markets and adopt latest production technologies to ensure value-addition. Read more about Vietnam hopes for $7 bln garment exports …

25 FEB

VIETNAM: Vietnam Saigon Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo 2014

VIETNAM: Vietnam Saigon Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo 2014
BharatTextile.com (subscription), India 

Vietnam Saigon Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo 2014 will be held on Apr 9-12,08 at  HIECC, Hochiminh City, Vietnam  by CP Exhibition Vietnam National Textile-Garment Corp, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry VCCI Exhibition Service Co Ltd .

Demand for Vietnam fabric, yarn and accessories are increasing rapidly in line with the strong export needs in garment industry in Vietnam. Read more about VIETNAM: Vietnam Saigon Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo 2014 …

25 FEB

Garment godown goes up in flames

Garment godown goes up in flames
Times of India, India

BANGALORE: A major fire broke out at a godown of Arvind Mills on Hosur Road, destroying readymade garments worth lakhs of rupees. Firemen battled seven hours to douse the blaze. There were no casualties.

The fire broke out around 11 am at the package-and-delivery unit of the godown, near Kudlu gate. A security guard noticed the fire and informed the fire control room.
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