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Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles

The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

PBBM, Sara, Zubiri, Romualdez patok trust, approval rating -survey

Kapwa mataas ang trust" 79% at "approval" 76% ratings nina President Bongbong Marcos Jr. na may 79% at "approval" 76% ratings. The post PBBM, Sara, Zubiri, Romualdez patok trust, approval rating -survey first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Government tackling high construction costs

The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

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).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Median age for marriage among PH women is 28, says PSA

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The median age for marriage in the Philippines falls between ages 28 to 30, according to the latest data posted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA said, as per Vital Statistics, that the median age for marriage in the Philippines among women in 2022 was 28 years old. For.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

PSA turns over 2022 CBMS PSA-funded to 5th and 6th class municipalities in Southern Leyte

The Philippine Statistics Authority -Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA-RSSO 08) and its Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) -Southern Leyte, turned over 100 percent of the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (2022 CBMS) results to the 5th and 6th class Local Government Units of Southern Leyte......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

PSA turns over 2022 CBMS PSA-funded to 5th and 6th class municipalities in Southern Leyte

The Philippine Statistics Authority -Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA-RSSO 08) and its Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) -Southern Leyte, turned over 100 percent of the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (2022 CBMS) results to the 5th and 6th class Local Government Units of Southern Leyte......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

PSA-RSSO 8 awards Outstanding Stakeholders in Eastern Visayas

The Philippine Statistics Authority -Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA-RSSO 8) recognized its partner organizations and individuals who have been instrumental in the success of PSA programs and activities for the past 10 years......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Philippines total external trade drops by 5.4 pct in November

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined by 5.4 percent in November 2023 to 16.95 billion U.S. dollars from 17.92 billion dollars in November 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Of the total external trade in November 2023, 63.8 percent were imported goods, while the remaining were exported goods, the PSA said. The PSA said the balance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Former Cebu City Hall tax mappers not to blame for salary delay

Former Cebu City Hall tax mappers not to blame for salary delay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Faster inflation could delay interest rate cuts – BDO

Faster inflation could delay monetary policy rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas , according to an official from BDO Trusts and Investments, the investment arm of BDO Unibank Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

[OPINION] Development in the delay: Reflections on being a new mother

'In January this year – a few months away from her third birthday – my husband and I had to receive the difficult news that my daughter has Global Developmental Delay'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Delay in passage of anti-piracy bills hit

A citizens advocacy group has decried the delay in the passage of a law that would intensify the drive against online pirates who have been stealing from the Philippine creative industry, depriving workers of just rewards and exposing people to cyber threats......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

March inflation climbs to 3.7% due to soaring food, transport costs

The country's inflation accelerated to 3.7%, driven by increased food and transportation costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's report on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

CLLEx right-of-way row resolved; project to resume Q2 — Zambales guv

The Central Luzon Link Expressway, which has faced long delays due to right-of-way claims, got a new lease in life after a dialogue between project officials and landowners affected by the project resolved problems besetting the government project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Higher shipping costs loom as Red Sea route suspended

The suspension of Red Sea routes by major shipping lines because of the continued attacks of Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen is expected to result in higher shipping rates and delay the trade of goods which may affect exporters from ecozones, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal energy project to rise in Northern Samar town

Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal energy project to rise in Northern Samar town.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Cancer Center PPP up for NEDA board approval

The proposed change in the cost and terms of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center public private partnership (PPP) project will be presented for the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board approval next week, the PPP Center said. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

DavOro guv refutes claims she barred dept heads from attending SP budget proceedings

DAVAO de Oro Governor Dorothy "Dotdot" Gonzaga clarified the information released by the Office of Vice Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy that among the factors of the delay of the approval of the Calendar Year Executive Budget for 2024 was because she prevented the department heads of the provincial local government unit from attending the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) proceedings......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Rama backs P246-billion mega project in SRP

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has backed the proposed  P246 billion mega project in the South Road Properties (SRP). He stated, “If this aligns with principles of fairness and correctness, why not?” READ: P200B mega project will soon rise in SRP if … Rama also expressed his support for the proposed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024