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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

Biz Leaders Welcome Coal-Fired Power Plant Expansion in Toledo City to Prevent Outages

Business stakeholders in Cebu welcomed the expansion project of a coal-fired power plant in Toledo City as a way to prevent outages that happened in Aklan early this year. They said that concerns about the environment will be “outweighed” by the economic benefits that will come with more power supply considering the dwindling reserves in […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards

It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Bangsamoro dangles coal, oil investments

The Department of Energy is bidding out four pre-determined areas or coal and petroleum exploration in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (B.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu

Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Early retirement of coal plants to significantly cut CO2 emissions

The early retirement of coal supply agreements in the Philippines is expected to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, aligning the country with the objectives of the Paris Agreement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Carmina, Cassy hinamong pangalanan ang taong pinatatamaan sa socmed

HINAMON ng mga netizens ang mag-inang Carmina Villarroel at Cassy Legaspi na pangalanan ang taong pinariringgan nila sa social media. Halos magkasabay kasi na nag-post ng nakakaintrigang mensahe sa kani-kanilang social media accounts sina Carmina at Cassy kaya talagang naintriga ang mga netizens. Na-curious ang kanilang mga followers kung para kanino ang Instagram post ng.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

2 miyembro ng Siakol kumalas sa banda; Coco, Kim, DonBelle ayaw paawat

SADYANG siksik sa gigil at kilig ang primetime shows ng ABS-CBN matapos itong makakuha ng 168,944,336 total views sa Kapamilya Online Live para sa buwan ng Pebrero ngayong 2024. Tuloy-tuloy ang maaaksyong tagpo ni Tanggol (Coco Martin) sa “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” ngayon na mataas ang tsanya niyang makalaya sa kulungan. Dahil dito, determinado siyang makakuha.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 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

Fil-Am Alvano bags KBL MVP plum

Filipino-American guard Ethan Alvano made history by becoming the first non-Korean MVP in the Korean Basketball League since its foundation in 1997......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

NCAA juniors champ, Finals MVP Manalili basks on day full of wins

Finals MVP Jonathan Manalili helps power Letran to the NCAA juniors basketball championship, then scores another winning romp in the NBTC All-Star just a few hours later.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Migallen: Anak sa Sugboanong coach maoy NCAA Finals MVP

Migallen: Anak sa Sugboanong coach maoy NCAA Finals MVP.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

MVP Cup 2024: One Invitational golf tilt fires off

Smart Infinity kicks off the summer by treating its members to a memorable and exclusive two-day golf tournament at the recent MVP Cup 2024: One Invitational held at the Manila Golf and Country Club......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

UP further bolsters future, stashes hitters Yesha Noceja, UAAP HS MVP Kianne Olango

UP continues to rebuild its women's volleyball team from the ground up, adding high school champion spikers Yesha Noceja and former UAAP MVP Kianne Olango to its growing prospects stash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

NGAP draws support from MVPSF

The National Golf Association of the Philippines is set to receive P350,000 from the MVP Sports Foundation after the staging of the MVP Cup: One Invitational golf tournament at the Manila Golf and Country Club......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Finals MVP CJ Perez savors fruits of labor as blessings pour in

CJ Perez earns his first PBA Finals MVP award, the latest addition to his list of achievements over the past months that include a historic Asian Games gold medal and a breakthrough Best Player of the Conference honors.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa spearheads Gilas 3×3 as women’s basketball returns to PBA

Ateneo's 20-year-old UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa hones her craft in 3x3 basketball after dominating 5-on-5 play as the PBA revives its women's division.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

NBA: Embiid on MVP requirement, says ‘If he misses out, so be it’

PHILADELPHIA — Ime Udoka in his one year as a 76ers assistant got close enough to Joel Embiid to earn an invitation to the MVP’s wedding to Anne de Paula last July. Udoka also saw up close in that one year that Embiid — already an All-Star and one of the best big men in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 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

Alternergy reallocates IPO proceeds to Tanay and Alabat projects

Alternergy, the renewable energy generation company founded by Vince Pérez (former DoE Secretary), announced that its board of directors reallocated P65 million of the IPO proceeds that were originally scheduled for the Solana Solar Project, Ibulao Mini Hydro Project, Cavite Offshore Wind Project, Tablas Strait Offshore Wind Project, and the operationalization of Green Energy Supply Solutions Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024