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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

K-pop group Unis releases debut mini-album, Superwoman MV

After surviving the reality show "Universe Ticket," the eight-member K-pop group Unis, with Filipino members Gehlee and Elisia and Filipino-Korean Jin Hyeonju, launched its mini-album......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ turns to a mini-musical

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ turns to a mini-musical.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Jimenez, Sy dispute GAB Youth mini-fly title as Blow-By-Blow heads to Iloilo

The Games and Amusements Board Youth mini-flyweight crown will be on the line Friday as Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow takes center stage at the City of Passi Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Wala nga lang si George : Daniel Padilla treats fans to impromptu mini-concert in Siargao

Kapamilya actor Daniel Padilla treated his fans to an impromptu mini concert in Siargao. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

WATCH: Korean traditional music instrument artist kicks off mini house concert for K-lovers

In celebration of the 75th diplomatic ties between South Korea and the Philippines, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) is set to host mini concerts from January to June this year in its office in Taguig. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Mini Bichon, Micro Poodle: Why small dogs popular among celebrities besides being cute

If you’re the type who likes your fur baby really small and cute and with a squeaky barking voice and nothing huge or booming, then it is probably a mini bichon or micro poodle that you want......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

One Meralco plants 125,000 mangroves on World Wetlands Day

One Meralco Foundation the social development arm of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), celebrates this year’s World Wetlands Day by planting and nurturing 125,000 native mangroves in Del Carmen in Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Aboitiz units power Davao’s run-of-river hydro plants

The Aboitiz Group has committed to further improve water supply in Davao after the inauguration of the Davao City bulk water supply project last month......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Casecnan hydro plant turned over to First Gen

Lopez-led First Gen Corp., through its subsidiary Fresh River Lakes Corp., is now officially the owner of the Casecnan Hydroelectric Power Plant in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

2 die as van falls off cliff in Benguet

Emergency crew retrieved the bodies of two laborers Friday morning after the van they were riding on plunged into a river at Sitio Hydro #2, Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 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

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

300M Coliseum Project is set to be constructed at the CatSU Compound

Catanduanes State University’s leadership joyfully announces the initiation of a 300 million project aimed at constructing a coliseum on a one-hectare plot within the campus. In a statement by President Patrick Azanza, he indicated that the initial phase, valued at 100 million, is slated to commence this year, with the entire project anticipated to conclude […] The post 300M Coliseum Project is set to be constructed at the CatSU Compound appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

SPNEC confirms it is looking for investors in Terra Solar to help fund project dev t

SP New Energy, Meralco’s new renewable energy subsidiary, confirms a report that it was seeking investors to help fund the development of the 3.5 GW Terra Solar project, but clarified that it is only seeking investors “at the Terra Solar Philippines Inc. level,” and that it has only “just launched the process and are still in discussions with various possible investors.” .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

SMC launches PHL’s first complete biodiversity offset Site in Bulacan

San Miguel Aerocity, Inc. (SMAI), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), has inaugurated its Saribuhay sa Dampalit project in Barangay Pamarawan, Malolos, Bulacan. This pioneering initiative marks the launch of the Philippines’ first Biodiversity Offset Program (BOP)  — part of the company’s nature-based solutions to building its New Manila International Airport project (NMAI) in ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Meralco reminds public of electrical safety tips this Holy Week

Electric concessionaire Meralco said that its personnel will attend to the needs of its customers during Holy Week despite its offices being closed from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Unlikely heroes take charge as Ginebra, NorthPort down Phoenix, Meralco

Birthday boy Ralph Cu waxes hot from beyond the arc to lift Barangay Ginebra past Phoenix, while JM Calma delivers the goods for NorthPort against Meralco.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Meralco rates up in March billing

Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has increased electricity rates this March by P0.0229 per kilowatt-hour, marking the third increase this year. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Herndon, Dom Fajardo also lauded in NLEX squeaker vs Meralco

NLEX star Robert Bolick tipped his hat to role players Robbie Herndon and Dom Fajardo for providing the spark in the Road Warriors’ 99-96 escape act against the Meralco Bolts in their PBA Philippine Cup clash Wednesday night......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024