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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

Alternergy quarterly profit up 3198% y/y

Alternergy posted a Q2/24 net income of P24.2 million, which was up 3,198% y/y from its Q2/23 net loss of P0.8 million......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

PSE approves listing of GSIS-owned Alternergy preferred shares

Alternergy disclosed that the PSE has approved its application to list the 100 million preferred shares that it sold to the Government Service Insurance System at a price of P14.50/share......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Alternergy income reaches P121 million

The earnings of renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. reached P121.16 million for the first half of its fiscal year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Basic Energy, Renova sign MOU for construction of 50MW Mabini Wind Energy Project

I reported last week on Basic Energy and its progress toward signing a memorandum of understanding with Renova Inc. to set the framework for signing an eventual Joint Development and Shareholders Agreement for the construction of the 50MW Mabini Wind Energy Project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Basic Energy signs MOU for joint development of 50MW Batangas wind project

Basic Energy announced that its board authorized the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Renova Inc., a Japanese renewable energy company, to set the framework toward signing a definitive Joint Development Shareholders’ Agreement for the 50 megawatt Mabini Wind Energy Project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

UPC Power completes purchase of 38MW wind project in US

UPC Power completes purchase of 38MW wind project in US.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand

‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

PPPs eyed for offshore wind farms in ports

The government may consider public-private partnerships (PPPs) in its plan to transform ports into offshore wind projects, as it could take as much as $80 million to redevelop each one of them......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Green groups seek relocation of planned wind farm outside Masungi

Shifting to cleaner energies like solar and wind is essential to mitigate the impacts of climate change. However, environmental organizations stressed that clean energy initiatives should not come at the expense of the country’s natural heritage......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

ADB OKs $400,000 assistance to Philippines for offshore wind projects

The Asian Development Bank is extending $400,000 to the Philippines to support the development of offshore wind ports in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

10 offshore wind projects to generate power by 2028

At least 10 offshore wind projects with 6.72-gigawatt (GW) capacity are expected to generate power by 2028, according to Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Philippine Army Cpl. Raquel C. Suan kampeon sa Cabanatuan chess tourney

CABANATUAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA—Si Philippine Army Corporal (Cpl.) Raquel C. Suan ang naging unang kampeon sa Cabanatuan Rapid chess tournament na nagtapos dito kamakailan sa SM City Cabanatuan. Ang 32 taong gulang na si Suan, nakatalaga sa unit sa 14IMB IMCOM PA sa Camp General Mateo M. Capinpin sa Tanay, Rizal ay na nagtapos kasama ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Government agrees to restore interest deductions

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government has agreed to restore deductibility for mortgage interest on residential investment properties."Help is on the way for landlords and renters alike. The Government's restoration of interest deductibility will ease pressure on rents and simplify the tax code," says Assoc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

PH’s BOI grants green lane endorsement for P10.85-B wind project in Laguna

The project, with an investment cost of P10.85 billion, is set to start its commercial operations by 2026 and is expected to generate at least 30 direct and 500 indirect employment for Filipinos......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

The Daily Guardian: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Potential Interest in Bill Belichick and the Pressing Time Constraint

Title: Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Faces Uncertainty in Coaching Staff Evaluations Subtitle: Potential Shifts in Head Coach Position Add Intrigue to Cowboys’ Future (Word.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

PPP mode draws interest from Swedish businesses

Businesses in Sweden are open to investing in the Philippines via public-private partnerships amid improving macroeconomic fundamentals and business climate......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Quick takes from around the market

Alternergy board approved a plan to list its Series 1 and Series 2A preferred shares that are already issued and outstanding......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 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

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