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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

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

Davao City s Paolo Miguel Labanon, Eirron Vibar top 2 in 8K open swim

Davao City s Paolo Miguel Labanon, Eirron Vibar top 2 in 8K open swim.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

‘Bob Marley: One Love’, ‘The Holdovers’, ‘Night Swim’ nagsabong sa takilya

SARI-SARING mga bagong pelikula ang showing na ngayon sa mga lokal na sinehan – mula sa mga kwento na hango sa tunay na buhay, nabuong friendship at katatakutan. Kabilang na riyan ang biopic film na “Bob Marley: One Love,” critically acclaimed movie na “The Holdovers” at ang supernatural thriller na “Night Swim.” Bob Marley: One.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Int’l Open Water Swim Circuit in Sipalay a ‘standout’

Int’l Open Water Swim Circuit in Sipalay a ‘standout’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

EXPERIENCE NEGROS | Sipalay City showcases ‘beauty of open waters’ in int’l swim fest

EXPERIENCE NEGROS | Sipalay City showcases ‘beauty of open waters’ in int’l swim fest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Olympic qualifying tougher than usual

Only four athletes are so far guaranteed to compete for the Philippines in the Paris Olympics this year but POC president Bambol Tolentino is hopeful more will qualify despite the challenges alog the way......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

CPA, Cebu City Gov t must talk to resolve issue - Bautista

CPA, Cebu City Gov t must talk to resolve issue - Bautista.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Philippines reaffirms human rights resolve

The Philippines has reaffirmed its resolve to continue efforts to strengthen domestic human rights mechanisms......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Binay asks DepEd: Resolve issues in 3 ‘embo’ schools

Makati Mayor Abby Binay yesterday appealed to Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to resolve the issue of management of three public schools in the enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays that are now under Taguig......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Marcos to Pinoys: Remain firm in your commitment, resolve this dragon year

President Marcos called on Filipinos to remain firm in their commitment and resolve to achieve a harmonious and progressive Philippines as he joined the Filipino-Chinese community in celebrating Chinese New Year yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

SC urged to resolve petition vs PUVMP

Transport groups have asked the Supreme Court to finally rule on the petition against the public utility vehicle modernization program even as the two-day strike starts today and the consolidation deadline set by the government ends on April 30......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

CPA issue: Rama requests PBBM to intervene

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to step in in his ongoing row with the Cebu Port Authority or CPA. In a report from Cebu City News and Information on April 4, Rama mentioned that the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the National.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Stop accreditation of new motorcycle taxis, LTFRB asked

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board was asked yesterday to stop the accreditation of more motorcycle taxis as it would affect the income of drivers of existing public utility vehicles......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

SC asked to recall environmentalists’ protection order

The Supreme Court has been asked to recall the temporary protection order it granted to environmentalists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano, who claimed they were seized by the military in Bataan last year. The Office of the Solicitor General yesterday filed an urgent motion, saying a Bulacan court had issued arrest warrants against Castro and Tamano on charges of grave oral defamation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Public asked to pray, help

Public asked to pray, help.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

SC asked to junk PISTON-led petition vs PUVMP

The DOTR and its attached agency, LTFRB, asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition of the PISTON-led transport groups assailing the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Cebuano athletes excel in IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s young athletes dominated the IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu 2024 swim-run event on Saturday, April 20, at The Reef in RLC Residences on Mactan Island. Zackary Angelo Da Silva and Christy Ann Perez led the way, triumphing in the boys’ 11-12 years old and girls’ 13-15 years old categories, respectively. Miro Habana also.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Elite pros back in IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu

With innovative enhancements in the swim leg and a captivating bike route along CCLEX, the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu promises to be a thrilling, fast-paced event when it is fired off tomorrow in Mactan, Cebu......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Pinoy Aquaman to conquer Capiz open sea on Sunday 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine is ready for his grueling 10-kilometer open water swim in Roxas City, Capiz on Sunday, March 16.  If successful, Macarine will further stretch his record to 38 open water swims in and outside the Philippines, which no other Filipino has ever done historically.  ALSO READ: Macarine eyes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024