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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......»»
Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills was allowed to construct and operate despite an investigation that started way back in 2018. Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado on Thursday, March 14, 2024, urged the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR).....»»
Chocolate Hills resort sarado na, hirit ng Bohol gov: We want to find the truth
HABANG mainit pa ang kontrobersiya sa viral resort sa gitna ng Chocolate Hills, pinatawag ni Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado ang ilang opisyal ng Sagbayan, Bohol. Ito ay para mabigyang-linaw ang ginawang pagpapatayo at operasyon ng Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort sa nasabing lugar. Ayon sa gobernador, makikipagpulong siya kay Sagbayan Mayor Restituto Suarez III, sa.....»»
BBM okay sought for bridge linking Negros, Cebu, Bohol
BBM okay sought for bridge linking Negros, Cebu, Bohol.....»»
Baltimore bridge accident: Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into bridge
BALTIMORE — The pilot of the cargo freighter had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes before the Baltimore bridge accident, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship’s “black box” data recorder. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board also said that Francis Scott Key Bridge, a.....»»
Bohol encounter: Police on full alert following clash with ‘NPA fighters’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bohol encounter on Friday between government forces and NPA rebels has put the province’s entire police force on full alert status. Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Norman Nuez said the Bohol encounter occurred in Bilar town. Nuez also relayed the agency’s official statement in a video posted.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, March 14. Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills.....»»
Baltimore Bridge collapse: Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before bridge fell
BALTIMORE — It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher’s warning crackled over the radio: A massive cargo ship had lost its steering capabilities and was heading toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Within about 90 seconds, police officers who happened to be nearby responded that they managed to stop vehicle traffic over.....»»
Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams it
A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore almost entirely collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship, sending multiple vehicles and up to 20 people plunging into the harbor below. Dramatic footage shows a container ship hitting a footing of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending the steel-built structure into the Patapsco.....»»
Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed
A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»
MUP pensions, Maharlika Fund pose risks to PH economy, says new study
Dr. Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, a former senior research fellow of government think-tank PIDS, says the Filipino people ‘should be the ones to monitor the Maharlika Fund because this is your fund’.....»»
Envi group urges Senate to probe Samal-Davao bridge project
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 15 January) – The Sustainable Davao Movement has called on the Senate to investigate the implementation of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project due to the ties of the government’s winning contractor, China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), to the China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), which the United States government blacklisted in […].....»»
FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund
Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»
Who is Atty. Kent Francesco Jongoy, the newly endorsed CBRT project manager?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has recently endorsed a new project manager for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. Meet incoming CBRT project manager Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, the assistant head of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO), the head of its Public Mass Transportation Division, and its legal officer......»»
Bohol Circumferential Road, Urdaneta Bypass Road, Tambacan Bridge renamed
Aside from renaming the roads and bridge, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also approved a law naming a national highway in Camarines Sur.....»»
Cargo ship lost power and issued mayday before hitting Baltimore s bridge, governor says
Cargo ship lost power and issued mayday before hitting Baltimore s bridge, governor says.....»»
NHA to build P72.7-M housing project in Zambo City
NHA to build P72.7-M housing project in Zambo City.....»»
IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024
Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Netizens share thoughts on controversial resort in Bohol’s Chocolate Hills
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Just May of last year, Bohol Island was named as the Philippines’ first UNESCO Global Geopark. With the thriving agriculture and fishery industry on the island, it is no surprise that this tiny island in Central Visayas will somehow make its mark on the bigger league. Bohol has been the home.....»»
Bohol: Shabu worth P172.7M seized in 14 months
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Various operations made in the province of Bohol in 2023 and from January 1 to March 6, 2024 led to the confiscation of shabu worth at least P172.7 million. Police Lt. Col. Joseph Berondo, chief of operations of the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO), said on Thursday, March 7, that they.....»»