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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......»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»
Philippines education to benefit from Cha-cha – NEDA chief
The country’s higher education system will greatly benefit from the easing of economic provisions of the Constitution, allowing the entry of renowned schools in the country, according to Socio-economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan......»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»
Government sticks to 6.5-7.5 percent growth target for 2024
Despite global and domestic headwinds, the government is still aiming to attain a 6.5 to 7.5 percent economic growth for this year, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan......»»
What to expect from Sec. Ralph Recto leadership at DOF
Former senator, former NEDA Secretary, congressman, and deputy speaker until this week, and now Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF), Ralph Recto has a colorful and multiple experience in both the Legislative and Executive branches of the government......»»
Clutch Apura delivers as MVPSF storms back vs Ginebra Boys in Japa Cup opener
Allan Apura scored the go-ahead triple in the final 13.4 seconds and then added a free throw with sixth-tenths of a second to lift MVP Sports Foundation to a come-from-behind 60-58 overtime win over the Ginebra Boys at the start of PBAPC Raffy Japa Cup presented by Burlington Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium......»»
Talisay’s Mark Fajardo TKO’s Iraqi foe in ASBC Asian U22 C’ships
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Talisay City’s amateur boxing pride Mark Ashley Fajardo cruised into the semifinals of the ongoing Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Asian Under-22 & Youth Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan last Friday, May 3. Fajardo scored a stunning first-round technical knockout (TKO) win against Al-Sarray Ali Qasim of Iraq in the light welterweight fight.....»»
NBA: Pacers win playoff series after beating Bucks in Game 6
INDIANAPOLIS — Obi Toppin scored 21 points, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and nine assists and the Indiana Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 on Thursday night. The Pacers will face the winner of the Philadelphia-New York series in the Eastern.....»»
Pinoys who shone in UK rings
Four Filipino fighters broke the hearts of English boxing fans when they scored knockouts over hometowners in the UK and three more victimized heroes from the Kingdom in the US......»»
NBA: Clippers hang on to beat Mavs after blowing 31-point lead
DALLAS — Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold on after blowing a 31-point lead and beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-111 on Sunday, evening the first-round series at 2-2. The Clippers won again without Kawhi Leonard, who missed the series opener.....»»
Lakers finally solve Nuggets, avoid sweep
Anthony Davis had 25 points and 23 rebounds, and LeBron James scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers avoided elimination in a first-round Western Conference playoff series with a 119-108 Game 4 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Saturday......»»
Mike Plania scores first round K.O versus Nicaraguan foe
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Magic” Mike Plania successfully put himself back on the winning track after an easy work against his Nicaraguan foe on Saturday, April 27 (April 28 Manila Time) in Miami, Florida in the United States. The 27-year-old Plania of General Santos City scored an easy first-round knockout against Martin Diaz of Nicaragua......»»
NBA: Sixers get boost from Embiid’s 50 points to beat Knicks
Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid scored 50 points to power the 76ers to a vital 125-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday, the Sixers clawing back a game in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. The 76ers had dropped the first two games of their best-of-seven first-round series at Madison Square Garden, Embiid defiantly insisting they were.....»»
Eala on course for dream match vs Swiatek
Alex Eala scored the biggest win just yet in her young career by pulling the rug from under world No. 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, in the opening round of the Madrid Open late Tuesday night at the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium in Spain......»»
Paurong mag-isip : MMDA s proposal to remove EDSA bike lanes draws flak
Mobility advocates scored the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) after proposing the removal of bicycle lanes on EDSA — a move seen by the group as counter to the president's directive on sustainable modes of transportation......»»
Value of trust
Rarely does a team, whether in the NBA or PBA or whatever league, generate 80 percent of its offense from the bench. But last Sunday, Magnolia’s relievers scored 86 points in the Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ 107-93 win over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium......»»
NBA: Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in.....»»
‘GOCC suing Cavitex operator lacks authority’
The Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. has scored a state-owned firm for dragging one of its units to court without going through the proper authority in lodging a complaint......»»
Valenzuela on track
Orin Catacutan scored five points, including the clinching free throw with 6.7 seconds left, as the Valenzuela Classic rallied to stun the Pangasinan Heatwaves, 86-85, last Friday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Wes Arena in Valenzuela City......»»