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10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
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......»»
Cash flow problems
The good news last week was the inauguration and commercial energization of the P52-billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project......»»
NGCP ready to expand CNP project
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is eyeing further developments to improve power supply amid a projected increase of demand the following years after the completion of a backbone project in the Visayas......»»
NGCP completes backbone project in Visayas ahead of schedule
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has completed a backbone project in the Cebu-Negros-Panay area four days ahead of schedule, according to the Department of Energy......»»
El Niño-hit rice farmers to get aid, Guv assures
El Niño-hit rice farmers to get aid, Guv assures.....»»
Power grid operator NGCP billed P2.4B worth of CSR, PR expenses to consumers
At least 9 percent of what Filipinos pay for electricity goes to transmission charges. This means that for every P100 spent on the electricity bill, P9 goes to the NGCP......»»
Marcos assures Quiboloy of fairness
Marcos assures Quiboloy of fairness.....»»
Marcos assures Quiboloy of fairness
Marcos assures Quiboloy of fairness.....»»
NIA assures rice farmers of maximum water supply
NIA assures rice farmers of maximum water supply.....»»
Lacson hopes NGCP to improve power situation
Lacson hopes NGCP to improve power situation.....»»
SFELAPCO assures consumers adequate power supply
SFELAPCO assures consumers adequate power supply.....»»
DCPO assures security on Edsa commemoration
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) assures the public of the strict security implementation for the commemoration of the 38th Edsa People Power Revolution this Sunday, February 25, 2024, as around 290 police personnel will be deployed in several areas where rallies are staged......»»
NGCP told to ‘practice discipline’ to protect consumers
Energy industry regulators are urging utilities, especially monopolies like the NGCP, to charge only reasonable expenses to consumer electric bills.....»»
[Vantage Point] NGCP – what’s wrong with it?
The financials of NGCP's major shareholder, SGP, illustrate the corporation's financial health.....»»
DOE should regulate NGCP
The messy situation between the DOE and NGCP is responsible for problems that inconvenience electricity consumers......»»
Chinese presence at NGCP
The Chinese presence at NGCP can be blamed on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who allowed it to happen. She was very close to China, trying a pivot to China away from the United States through Chinese supported infrastructure projects......»»
HIRING | Project Administrative Officer
The Mindanao Institute of Journalism (MIJ) is hiring a Project Administrative Officer. Duty Station: Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines* Application Deadline: 13 March 2024 Type of Contract: Fixed-Term, Full-Time Reporting To: Project Lead Expected Duration of Engagement: Until December 2026 Expected Start Date: 01 April 2024 *relocation will not be provided Background Mindanao Institute […].....»»
‘No reason for pork price surge in Visayas, Mindanao’
There is no reason for the spike in retail prices of pork in the Visayas and Mindanao, as the prevailing live weight cost is only P180 per kilo, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura said over the weekend......»»
Grids sa Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao konektado na
Grids sa Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao konektado na.....»»