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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

NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force

The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.   "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Trending tickers: Trump Media, Tesla, Bitcoin and DS Smith

Former US president Donald Trump’s media firm, Trump Media & Technology Group, had a successful stock market debut in New York, with shares soaring past.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Trump wins South Carolina, swamping Nikki Haley in her home state

The lopsided outcome will bolster calls from Donald Trump's allies that Nikki Haley, Trump's last remaining challenger, should drop out of the race.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Shares of Trump-linked companies rise- Bloomberg

The former president secured a record margin of victory in Iowa's Republican caucus on Monday Shares in companies linked to former US President Donald Trump surged after his first victory in the campaign to reclaim the White House, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. On Monday, Trump decisively beat his chief rivals.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Mga OFW sa death row pinasasalba habang Ramadan

Dapat isulong ng gobyerno ang pagsalba sa mga overseas Filipino worker na nasa death row dahil tuwing Ramadan isinasaisip ng mga Muslim ang pagpapatawad sa nagkasala, ayon sa isang kongresista. The post Mga OFW sa death row pinasasalba habang Ramadan first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

European businesses welcome restart of FTA talks

European businesses welcomed the restart of talks between the Philippines and the European Union for a free trade agreement, as they emphasized the importance of trade deals in promoting economic growth and stronger ties......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 5

KIEV -- Ukraine stands ready to extend gas transit from Russia if there is a request from the European Union (EU) countries, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Monday, citing Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. "If the European countries act as a consortium or one of the European partners will act as a transit country for their gas -- we are ready to provide such a service," Shmyhal told a press confe.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Trump to face jurors in April before facing US voters in November

Republican strategists say voters have grown accustomed to Donald Trump's norm-shattering behavior, but a guilty verdict could hurt his ability to win over swing voters who decide elections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Trump hit with $354.9 million penalty, 3-year ban in NY civil fraud case

The lawsuit accuses Trump and his family businesses of overstating his net worth by as much $3.6 billion a year over a decade to fool bankers into giving him better loan term.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Trump opens up lead over Biden in rematch many Americans don’t want

A survey finds 67% of Americans are 'tired of seeing the same candidates in presidential elections and want someone new.' But only 18% said they would not vote if Biden and Trump were their choice......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Numerous Individuals and Businesses Profit from Trump Media Stock

Former President Donald J. Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, had a successful first official trading session on the Nasdaq, with shares surging and approaching.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Trump predicts the end of U.S. democracy if he loses 2024 election

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump said on Saturday if he does not win November’s presidential election it will mean the likely end of American democracy. The Republican presidential candidate, speaking to supporters in Ohio, made the claim after repeating his baseless assertion that his 2020 election defeat to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Nikki Haley ends White House bid, clearing path for a Trump-Biden rematch

Haley lasted longer than any other Republican challenger to Trump but never posed a serious threat to the former president, whose iron grip on the party's base remains firm despite multiple criminal indictments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Trump wins Colorado ballot disqualification case at US Supreme Court

US Supreme Court justices unanimously reverse a decision by Colorado's top court to kick Trump off the state's Republican primary ballot.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

How Trump defeated Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina

Insiders in the Trump campaign say the plan was to isolate Haley politically by locking down endorsements from scores of officials in her home state as quickly as possible.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Attorney General says she’ll seize Donald Trump’s property if he can’t pay $454 million civil fraud debt

Attorney General says she’ll seize Donald Trump’s property if he can’t pay $454 million civil fraud debt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Putin prefers Biden to Trump

Putin prefers Biden to Trump.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Do something while Biden is still president

The presidential election will be in November 2024. Currently, President Biden and former president Trump are the frontrunners. Trump is once again campaigning on a platform of being tough and restrictive when it comes to immigration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Americans dismayed by Biden-Trump 2024 rematch, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A survey finds 67% of Americans are 'tired of seeing the same candidates in presidential elections and want someone new.' But only 18% said they would not vote if Biden and Trump were their choice......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024