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Hoffman sets new Philippine hurdles record at Florida meet

Paris Olympics-hopeful Lauren Hoffman on Wednesday set a new national record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a gold medal performance in the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

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

Esteban eyes Paris Olympic fencing berth

Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban will compete in a final Olympic-qualifying tournament in Washington DC on March 15, looking to officially book a ticket to the Summer Games slated in Paris this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream

For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share the same ideas.It had been a dream for Beijing to host the Olympic Games ever since the International Olympic Committee (.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

DENR keen on Israeli technology for water supply in island barangays

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is keen on adopting Israeli technology to provide affordable and accessible water to some 65-island barangays whose residents do not have sustainable water supply......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

House not keen on backing Senate’s wage hike

Officials of the House of Representatives are not keen on supporting the Senate-approved P100 legislated wage hike, citing reasons such as the capacity of employers to implement the measure......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Birthday girl Toring throws block party as NU books UAAP finals return

She may have been the birthday girl, but it was Sheena Toring who wrapped up a gift for the National University Lady Bulldogs by pulling off a clutch performance in their finals-berth clinching victory over the FEU Lady Tamaraws on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Banagua plays through knee injury in Golden Tigresses finals berth-clinching win

Despite having an injury on her left knee, Em Banagua came up big in the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses’ gritty five-set win over the defending champion La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Petro Gazz, Choco Mucho target finals berth-clinching wins

In the next few days, the Premier Volleyball League's skies will have the same two teams that have been dominating it recently — the Petro Gazz Angels and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Roluna surprises for Junior Altas in historic finals NCAA berth-clinching win

University of Perpetual Help hatched a massive surprise in unlikely hero Jan Roluna as it downed Mapua, 96-91, on Sunday and claimed a breakthrough finals appearance in NCAA Season 99 junior basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

TNT secures quarterfinals berth

TNT secures quarterfinals berth.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Following seniors, Filipinas U17 squad eyes historic FIFA World Cup berth

The Filipinas U17 team has the chance to make history like their seniors before them as they compete for a FIFA U17 World Cup berth in the 2024 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup in Bali, Indonesia beginning next week......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Ceniza secures Paris Olympic weightlifting berth

Filipino lifter John Febuar Ceniza virtually booked a slot to the Paris Olympics after a strong finish in the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand Tuesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Aira Villegas on cusp of Paris berth, Rogen Ladon exits Olympic boxing qualifier

Filipino boxers Aira Villegas and Rogen Ladon submit contrasting results in the World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Ladon inches closer to Paris berth, Marvin also advances in Olympic boxing qualifier

Rogen Ladon advances to the third round, while John Marvin emerges triumphant in his opening bout as they both clinch stoppage wins in the World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Marvin advances, boosts likely last shot at Olympic boxing berth

Filipino-British boxer John Marvin is racing against time......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Ramos closes in on Olympic berth

Rosegie Ramos bolstered her Paris Olympics bid after she snared a silver and a bronze medal in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Groseclose misses 1,000 meters short track semis

Speed skater Peter Joseph Groseclose had his moment in the 1,000 meters of short track on Sunday but missed out on a semifinal berth in the Fourth Winter Youth Olympic Games at the Gangneung Ice Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Tolentino tells Diaz: Don’t say sorry

It was an emotional moment: Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino consoling in his arms the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month

Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024