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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

San Beda annihilates St. Clare in PBA D-League opener

Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda obliterated Go Torakku-St. Clare, 92-59, for a roaring start to its revenge bid in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Lions off to rousing D-League start

Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda obliterated Go Torakku-St. Clare, 92-59 victory in a roaring start to its revenge bid in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Developmental League new season all set

Back-to-back reigning champion EcoOil-La Salle and runner-up Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda headline the cast as the PBA Developmental League ushers in its 2024 calendar with the Aspirants’ Cup on March 14 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Green Archers, Red Lions tagged as favorites in Aspirants’ Cup

Back-to-back reigning champion EcoOil-La Salle and runner-up Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda headline the cast as the PBA Developmental League ushers in its 2024 calendar with the Aspirants’ Cup on March 14 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Smart Sports, Capital1 win

The Smart Sports Scribes exacted sweet revenge against the Say Chiz Smileys while the Capital1 Solar Boys got back on the winning track with a big win over the Strong Group Athletics Press Row Bros to open their second-round campaigns in the 2024 PSA Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium Tuesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Pilipino Star Ngayon bags Hall of Fame award at 6th Gawad Lasallianeta

Pilipino Star Ngayon (PSN) was hailed as Hall of Fame award recipient at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta after bagging the Most Outstanding Print / Digital Tabloid Award for the 5th straight year. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Detainee escapes for one day, caught again in Danao City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While eating inside an establishment before his scheduled court hearing in Danao City, Cebu, a Person Under Police Custody (PUPC) was able to escape from police officers escorting him on Tuesday morning, April 2. However, he was apprehended once again after one day. The arrested person was identified as 41-year-old Rodel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Z’Nars Jewelry routs CRMC Mustangs for second straight win in Sinulog Cup 2024

Z’Nars Jewelry routs CRMC Mustangs for second straight win in Sinulog Cup 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Green Spikers edge Blue Eagles for 2nd straight win

The La Salle Green Spikers held on and broke a valiant stand by the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a five-set affair, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18, 21-25, 15-11, to win their second straight win in the UAAP men’s volleyball tournament Saturday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

CEU escapes Lyceum in UCAL cagefest

Centro Escolar University was held scoreless in the last four minutes but held on to beat Lyceum of the Philippines University, 72-69, in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Strong Group escapes Libyan squad

Strong Group Athletics (SGA) swept the group stage of the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship after squeaking past Libya’s Al Ahly Tripoli, 91-89, early Thursday morning (Manila time)......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

DepEd official escapes slay try, wife wounded after gun attack in Sultan Kudarat province

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – A Department of Education (DepEd) supervisor in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat escaped a slay try but his wife was injured after a gunman shot their sports utility vehicle (SUV) with an automatic handgun Monday afternoon. Colonel Christopher Bermudez, Sultan Kudarat provincial police director, said Eric Balancio eluded death as […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Ginebra secures twice-to-beat Comm’s Cup slot, escapes NLEX in Albay thriller

Import Tony Bishop drains a clutch three as Ginebra rallies from an 11-point, third-quarter deficit against NLEX to lock a twice-to-beat playoff berth in Legazpi, Albay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

No star players for streaking Lady Bulldogs

The National University Lady Bulldogs are banking on the contributions of the whole team as momentum slowly shifts to last year’s runners-up after taking their fifth win in a row in UAAP Season 86......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Flagship Ayala companies on tight budget this year

The Ayala Group is slashing its capital expenditures for the second year in a row, as its flagship property and telco segments cut their respective budgets to maximize existing assets......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Airfares to go down next month

Filipinos planning to go on summer trips may start booking their flights next month to take advantage of cheaper airfares as the government cut the fuel surcharge for the second month in a row......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

NBA: Davis triple double sparks Lakers to 3rd win in a row

Anthony Davis delivered his third career triple double on Monday to support big nights from LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell as the Los Angeles Lakers won 124-118 at Charlotte. Russell scored 28 points, James added 26 and Davis dominated with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists as the Lakers finished an NBA road trip 4-2.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Lady Knights stay hot in beach volley

Letran’s Gia Marcel Maquilang and Lara Mae Silva walloped San Sebastian’s Kat Santos and Juan May Gonzales, 21-8, 21-11, to nail their fifth win in a row and stay at the helm of NCAA Season 99 women’s beach volleyball at Subic Bay in Zambales......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024