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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

Mindanao railway project up for NEDA review

The government is evaluating anew the Mindanao Railway project to update costs and potential ridership, with the possibility of shifting financing mode to include the private sector, instead of purely loans......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

President Marcos: Look for new fund source for Mindanao railway

President Marcos yesterday ordered the transportation and finance departments to look for funds for the Tagum-Davao-Digos railway, a project that has been stalled after the government decided to no longer tap Chinese loans for its financing......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

ROW process for Mindanao railway underway

The government is focused on securing right-of-way for the Mindanao Railway project for the meantime as it has yet to find a new funding source for the infrastructure......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Marcos forms body to expedite railway projects

President Marcos has formed an inter-agency body aimed at accelerating the government’s railway projects, including efficiently resolving right-of-way issues......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Marcos creates committee to facilitate right-of-way acquisition for railway projects

Marcos creates committee to facilitate right-of-way acquisition for railway projects.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Inter-agency committee formed to streamline land acquisition for nat l railway projects

The government has created an inter-agency committee to standardize the process of land acquisition for the implementation of the country’s railway projects......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

PNR to completely suspend Metro Manila operations - International Railway Journal

PNR to completely suspend Metro Manila operations International Railway Journal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Cebu City legislator wants return of railway

Cebu City legislator wants return of railway.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Cebu City eyes ‘Singapore-like’ railway system to improve transport

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Singapore-like railway system is being eyed by the Cebu City government in a bid to improve the transport system in the city. This was after Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, chairman of the Traffic Management Committee (TMC), penned a resolution urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct a study.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

P200B mega project will soon rise in SRP if …

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – A “mega infrastructure project” worth over P200 billion is set to transform the landscape of the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City. This is if a project of a private corporation that it proposed to the city government will be approved. READ: ‘Rotonda’ soon to be constructed along SRP.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PNR to suspend Metro Manila operations to speed up NSCR project

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will halt its Governor Pascual-Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang operations starting March 28, 2024 to "accelerate" the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project in Metro Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Sarah binabagyo ng blessings, may serye na may international project pa

BUKOD sa comeback series niya sa TV5 na “Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa” at ilang endorsements, may isang international project din si Sarah Lahbati. Ilang taon ding hindi napanood sa pelikula at teleserye si Sarah at bongga nga ang pagbabalik niya sa telebisyon dahil talaga namang napakaganda ng project na in-offer sa kanya ng TV5 at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

FACT CHECK | Ang Tampakan project ay hindi proyekto ng Malacañang

Mali ang mga balitang kumakalat sa Facebook na ang Tampakan Copper-Gold Project ay proyekto ng Malacañang. Anim na Facebook pages ang nagbalita ng parehong artikulong  may pamagat na “Komunidad titiyaking ligtas ang Tampakan Copper-Gold Project ng Malacañang at SMI” noong Pebrero 18. Bawat isa sa kanila ay may mga libo-libong tagasunod. (underscored by MindaNews) Ito […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Phase 1 of Cebu BRT project due for turnover in May or June

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Phase one of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is set to be completed around May or June this year, a local legislator confirmed. Councilor Jerry Guardo, chairman of the committee on infrastructure of the Cebu City Council, said that although the project was initially scheduled for turn over in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Chris Evans, Alba Baptista mirampa sa red carpet sa unang higayon isip magti-ayon

Ang power couple nga sila si Chris Evans ug Alba Baptista milugwa sa ilang una nga official appearance isip magti-ayon unom ka buwan sukad sila gikasal. Sila si Chris ug Alba mi-pose sa atubangan sa mga photographers sa Vanity Fair’s Oscars Party niadtong adlaw nga Domingo.   View this post on Instagram   A post.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 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

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