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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

BFAR: Fish population is simply rising

BFAR: Fish population is simply rising.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

BFAR: No fish kill in Pangasinan

No fish kill has been monitored in parts of western Pangasinan, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources clarified yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion ‘inaccurate’

MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) – A Philippine coast guard official on Thursday described as “inaccurate” its Chinese counterpart’s claim that a fisheries vessel “illegally intruded” into Beijing’s waters. The Chinese coast guard said earlier on Thursday it drove away a vessel of the Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and accused them of “illegally intruding”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

USAID visits Davao del Norte to discuss impact of calamities

REPRESENTATIVES from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) personally visited the provincial and municipal officials of Davao del Norte to comprehensively discuss the impact of the recent trough of the low-pressure area (LPA) and the shear line in the province on Monday morning, March 11, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

USAID spends P14 billion for PH health

USAID spends P14 billion for PH health.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

USAID, Victorias LGU collaboration to upgrade local governance

USAID, Victorias LGU collaboration to upgrade local governance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

‘Fisheries development and the restrictive economic provisions in the Constitution’

The fact that we have a recently installed Secretary of Agriculture whose business roots are in the fisheries sector has inspired me to look into the state of our fisheries development as a component of our national economic performance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Agoda’s Eco Deals Survey: 4 in 5 Travelers Care About More Sustainable Travel

As Pinoy travelers venture to explore new horizons, they are increasingly mindful of the potential impact of their choices. According to a survey conducted by digital travel platform Agoda, 92% of Filipino travelers care about more sustainable travel. Respondents highlighted that financial incentives, the availability of sustainable travel packages, and clearer guidance on sustainable travel […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

BFAR: Foreign fishers using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc

Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen were reportedly destroying corals and marine resources in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag Shoal) by using cyanide to catch fish, the Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 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

USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines

The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Pasil fish traders upset over Gwen’s wet goods transport policy

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Several fish traders at the Pasil Fish Port are complaining regarding a new policy of the Cebu Provincial Government which prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Cebu. The policy, outlined in Executive Order (EO) No. 2 issued by Governor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

FACT CHECK | Schools of ‘lupoy’ fish beaching in Sarangani Bay triggered by upwelling

Experts dismissed as false the claim of Facebook page The Watchmen’s Earth and Space connection that the beaching of tons of “nervous” fish in Maasim, Sarangani was driven by an unknown phenomenon. In a post on January 7, the popular page stated: “Ok Philippines on the matter of the massive amount of fish in Sarangani. […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Bataan fishermen receive livelihood aid from BFAR

Bataan fishermen receive livelihood aid from BFAR.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

BFAR: No red tide in Central Luzon waters

BFAR: No red tide in Central Luzon waters.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

BFAR: Ayaw hikapa ang gagmay nga sharks

BFAR: Ayaw hikapa ang gagmay nga sharks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Fisherfolk get multifilament nets from BFAR

Fisherfolk get multifilament nets from BFAR.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

BFAR: Pagdagsa sa mga isda sa Ginatilan di ikabalaka

BFAR: Pagdagsa sa mga isda sa Ginatilan di ikabalaka.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc

Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024