Batanes seaport to be funded by US
A plan is underway to construct a United States-funded civilian port in Batanes, chosen for its strategic significance and proximity to Taiwan......»»
Three MPBs built in barangays of Calbayog City
Construction of three (3) multipurpose buildings in the First District of Samar has already been completed with a revised contract amount of P14.57 million, funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022......»»
Cebu City: DEPW completes 7 projects worth P26.5M, 27 more to follow
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) in Cebu City has already completed the implementation of seven projects amounting to P26.5 million, while 27 more are already in the pipeline. Engineer Niva Bayucot, acting head of DEPW, said that the seven projects were funded from the Local Development Fund (LDF)......»»
PIRMA head faces Senate contempt raps
The People’s Initiative for Reform, Modernization and Action or PIRMA must divulge to the Senate the names of donors who funded the television ad bashing EDSA people power or face criminal charges, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros warned yesterday......»»
DSWD duty-bound to implement GAA provisions faithfully – DSWD exec
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (February 13) welcomed questions by senators on the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP which is funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024. DSWD Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said the agency respects the power of the purse by […].....»»
Doctors Warn of Link Between Chemicals in Plastic Food Containers and Preterm Births
Title: Study funded by NIH links phthalates to rise in preterm births; experts call for regulation Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Insert Author Name] A groundbreaking.....»»
Human ashes, drink container to moon? Plans to do this spark legal debate
WASHINGTON — An array of unconventional, privately funded plans to exploit the moon, including as a site for human ashes and sports-drink containers, has gathered steam in recent years as NASA pushes to make Earth’s natural satellite more accessible. Concerns about possible gaps in U.S. oversight and legal questions about proper use of the moon.....»»
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......»»